Patents by Inventor Kimberly A. Whitley

Kimberly A. Whitley 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).

  • INJECTABLE CORING COMPOSITION FOR CLOSED MOLDING PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20090302505
    Abstract: An injectable coring composition. The injectable coring composition comprises: about 70 to about 90 wt % polyester resin, about 0.1 to about 5 wt % monomer, about 0.1 to about 5 wt % solvent, about 1 to about 25 wt % spheres or microspheres, the spheres or microspheres made of glass, plastic, ceramic, or combinations thereof, and 0 to about 25 wt % filler. A method of making a core is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Kruchten, Kimberly A. Whitley, Louis P. Schaefer
  • Sprayable skin composition and method of applying
    Patent number: 7608655
    Abstract: A sprayable skin composition and method of applying the skin composition is provided for use in reinforcing plastic products. The skin composition comprises a mixture of reinforcing wollastonite fibers and a synthetic resin, along with additional additives such as thixotropic agents, accelerators, stabilizers, and an air release agent. The composition is applied by spraying onto a gel coat in a mold and forms a gel within 1 to 3 minutes without the formation of air bubbles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Lauersdorf, Kimberly A. Whitley
  • Sprayable skin composition and method of applying
    Publication number: 20060036011
    Abstract: A sprayable skin composition and method of applying the skin composition is provided for use in reinforcing plastic products. The skin composition comprises a mixture of reinforcing wollastonite fibers and a synthetic resin, along with additional additives such as thixotropic agents, accelerators, stabilizers, and an air release agent. The composition is applied by spraying onto a gel coat in a mold and forms a gel within 1 to 3 minutes without the formation of air bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: William Lauersdorf, Kimberly Whitley