Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Ritzema

Kenneth J. Ritzema 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).

  • Patent number: 7475664
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Mark A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Patent number: 7213560
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Mark A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Publication number: 20040231628
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Patent number: 6739302
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Publication number: 20030084864
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Patent number: 6543404
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, Kenneth J. Ritzema, David M. Courter, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Publication number: 20030047268
    Abstract: A method for repairing fuel tanks having detected leaks comprises (1) filling the detected leaks by applying an adhesive over the detected leaks and allowing the adhesive to cure to seal the detected leaks or (2) providing a fuel tank having a surface with detected leaks, providing a patch having a surface to be attached to the fuel tank surface having detected leaks, coating one or both surfaces with an adhesive, applying the patch over the detected leak(s) such that the adhesive is interposed between the patch surface and the tank surface, pressing the patch against the tank and allowing the adhesive to cure to bond the two surfaces together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory J. Korchnak, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Steven B. Swartzmiller
  • Publication number: 20030044553
    Abstract: A fuel tank comprising two or more sections bonded together with an adhesive which bonds to low energy surface materials and has fuel barrier properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Ravi Ramanathan, Gregory J. Korchnak, David M. Courter, Marty C. Cornell, Arthur F. Cawley, Thomas A. Wright, Marc A. McMaken, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Steven B. Swartzmiller
  • Publication number: 20020148427
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, Kenneth J. Ritzema, David M. Courter, Marc A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw