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).

  • Publication number: 20200048913
    Abstract: The claims relate to a siding system for industrial, commercial or residential construction including a siding member and member support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Tundra Composites LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20200009660
    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: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Tundra Composites LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20190389147
    Abstract: Article formed by joining with a fastener (10) a first composite layer (15) and second layer (16). The structure is made mechanically stable by the use of the melt adhesion region (18) due to the introduction of energy during the assembly process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Tundra Composites LLC
    Inventor: Kurt HEIKKILA
  • Publication number: 20190382553
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow glass microsphere and polymer composite having enhanced viscoelastic and rheological properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Heikkila, Rodney Williams, John Kroll
  • Patent number: 10456836
    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: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20190283849
    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: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Bohnen, Kurt Heikkila
  • Patent number: 10328491
    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: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20190168186
    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: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20190168187
    Abstract: The compositions and methods that can be used in desiccants in manufactured units requiring an enclosed atmosphere with minimal water and volatile content. Such materials need to maintain a low concentration of volatile materials in an enclosed space in a unit to avoid any unneeded interference of water or other volatiles in the utility of the unit. In one application, the desiccant material can keep the insulated glass units (IGUs) from fogging, which includes forming water or depositing volatiles on internal surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Kurt Heikkila, Annette Krisko
  • Publication number: 20180009964
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow glass microsphere and polymer composite having enhanced viscoelastic and rheological properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Tundra Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Heikkila, Rodney Williams, John Kroll
  • Publication number: 20170120326
    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: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20170028475
    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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20070163734
    Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20060055077
    Abstract: The invention relates to an extrusion method and to an extrudable metal polymer composite having increased density, improved viscoelastic properties, malleability and ductility and thermoplastic extrusion or injection molding properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventor: Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20050241784
    Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20050178512
    Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20050139330
    Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20050121153
    Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20050121155
    Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20050121154
    Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila