Patents by Inventor Kate Piscopo

Kate Piscopo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for molding recycled EPS using powder adhesive and steam
    Patent number: 9643343
    Abstract: A method is provided of molding recycled EPS and other suitable expanded bead materials using a powder adhesive and steam. The method allows for molding EPS parts with over 5% and up to 100% recycled content. The method involves using an adhesive to fuse the regrind EPS particles under pressure from steam. The adhesive may be in powder form and preferably comprises small particles having a high surface area per unit weight and high static so the adhesive powder sticks to the surface of the regrind EPS particles during a dry blending step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Ajit Ranade, Kate Piscopo
  • Method for Molding Recycled EPS Using Powder Adhesive and Steam
    Publication number: 20160023379
    Abstract: A method is provided of molding recycled EPS and other suitable expanded bead materials using a powder adhesive and steam. The method allows for molding EPS parts with over 5% and up to 100% recycled content. The method involves using an adhesive to fuse the regrind EPS particles under pressure from steam. The adhesive may be in powder form and preferably comprises small particles having a high surface area per unit weight and high static so the adhesive powder sticks to the surface of the regrind EPS particles during a dry blending step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: SONOCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Ajit Ranade, Kate Piscopo