Patents by Inventor Kurt Heikkila

Kurt Heikkila 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).

  • Reduced polymer content and bonding in polymer particulate composite
    Patent number: 11426705
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composite of a particulate and polymer, the composite characterized by less than enough polymer to fully occupy the available excluded volume of the particulate of the composite. The resulting composite is characterized by the particulate partially covered by the polymer leaving a substantial surface area uncovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • RETROREFLECTIVE COMPOSITE REFLECTIVE MICROSPHERES AND REFLECTIVE INORGANIC MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20220221628
    Abstract: A robust sintered retroreflective composite comprising, a core bead, a peripheral bead, and an interphase coating. The bead can be used in typical retroreflective indicia and uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bartel, Kurt Heikkila, John Kroll
  • Silicate Fiber Polymer Composite
    Publication number: 20220072737
    Abstract: The claimed material relates to a silicate fiber and polymer composite having enhanced modulus, viscoelastic and rheological properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Tundra Composites LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bartel, Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila
  • METAL POLYMER COMPOSITE FOR MAKING BALANCING WEIGHTS FOR PROPELLERS AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220073176
    Abstract: The embodiment relates to a balanced propeller and to an extrudable metal polymer composite and process for making and using the composite to make balancing weight strips for marine or boat propellers. Metal particulate of adequate particle size is mixed with a polymer that is extruded or injection molded to form a high-density weighted strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila
  • Fiber Polymer Composite Laminate
    Publication number: 20220024180
    Abstract: A useful composite layer can be a single layer composite of fiber lengths dispersed in a polymer. A useful laminate composite can have a minimum structure of three or more layers. The laminate can have a center layer combined with two outside single layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bartel, Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila, Michael Deaner
  • Polymer Compatible Heat Fused Retroreflective Bead
    Publication number: 20210382211
    Abstract: A polymer compatible retroreflective bead. The bead can be used in typical retroreflective uses such as paints tapes and films in highway marking and signs having high retroreflectivity both when initially installed and over the bead lifetime, allowing vehicle drivers to see highway marking lines at night and in adverse conditions during nighttime. When installed the retroreflective beads essentially retroreflect the base color of the highway marking material in which the retroreflective beads are embedded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Heikkila, John Kroll
  • Siding System with Joint and Siding Support
    Publication number: 20210372139
    Abstract: The claims relate to a siding system for industrial, commercial or residential construction including a siding member and member support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Tundra Composites LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Sliding Joinery
    Publication number: 20210348395
    Abstract: An improved butt jointed siding system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • REDUCED DENSITY HOLLOW GLASS MICROSPHERE POLYMER COMPOSITE
    Publication number: 20210301100
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow glass microsphere and polymer composite having enhanced viscoelastic and rheological properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Heikkila, Rodney Williams, John Kroll
  • Reinforced structural siding panel with improved thermal and mechanical properties
    Patent number: 11131097
    Abstract: An advanced siding panel that combines a traditional siding appearance with improved insulation, structural integrity, and improved thermal characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Tundra Composits, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bartel, Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila, Michael Deaner
  • Structural Siding Panel with Improved Thermal and Mechanical Properties
    Publication number: 20210246665
    Abstract: An advanced siding panel that combines a traditional siding appearance with improved insulation, structural integrity, and improved thermal characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bartel, Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila, Michael Deaner
  • Reinforced Structural Siding Panel with Improved Thermal and Mechanical Properties
    Publication number: 20210246663
    Abstract: An advanced siding panel that combines a traditional siding appearance with improved insulation, structural integrity, and improved thermal characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bartel, Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila, Michael Deaner
  • DIRECTED ENERGY SINTERED INTERFACIAL MODIFIER COATED METALLIC PARTICULATE
    Publication number: 20210220916
    Abstract: Disclosed are interfacially modified metal particulate materials for use in powder metallurgy direct energy sintered products and processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Surface modified particulate and sintered or injection molded products
    Patent number: 11000895
    Abstract: Disclosed are interfacially modified particulate and polymer composite material for use in injection molding processes, such as metal injection molding and additive process such as 3D printing. The composite material is uniquely adapted for powder metallurgy processes. Improved products are provided under process conditions through surface modified powders that are produced by extrusion, injection molding, additive processes such as 3D printing, Press and Sinter, or rapid prototyping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Tundra Composits, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Silica and Silicate Blended Fiber Polymer Composite
    Publication number: 20210054184
    Abstract: The claimed material relates to a mixed silica and silicate fiber and polymer composite having enhanced modulus, viscoelastic and rheological properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bartel, Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila
  • Surface Modified Metallic Particulate In Sintered Products
    Publication number: 20200276643
    Abstract: Disclosed are interfacially modified metal particulate composite materials for use in powder metallurgy sintered products and processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Silicate Fiber Polymer Composite
    Publication number: 20200139582
    Abstract: The claimed material relates to a silicate fiber and polymer composite having enhanced modulus, viscoelastic and rheological properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Tundra Composites LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bartel, Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila
  • Advanced Silicate Fiber Polymer Composite
    Publication number: 20200140630
    Abstract: Disclosed is a particulate combined with a silicate in a discontinuous phase dispersed in a continuous polymer phase in a composite having enhanced properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Tundra Composites
    Inventors: Adam Bartel, Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila
  • Complex Retroreflective Bead
    Publication number: 20200132896
    Abstract: A retroreflective composite bead for highway marking having high retroreflectivity both when initially installed and over the bead lifetime, allowing vehicle drivers to see highway marking lines at night and in adverse conditions during nighttime. When installed the retroreflective beads essentially retroreflect the base color of the highway marking material in which the retroreflective beads are embedded. The beads comprise a larger bead with a coating of smaller particles heat bonded to its surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Surface Modified Particulate In Sintered Products
    Publication number: 20200115289
    Abstract: Disclosed are coated inorganic particulate and polymer composite material for use in molding/sintering processes. The composite material is uniquely adapted for forming powdered materials into solid objects and associated processes. Improved products are provided under process conditions through surface interfacially modified powders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila