Patents by Inventor Loyd R. Hornback
Loyd R. Hornback 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).
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Patent number: 10060324Abstract: Mats comprising a non-woven layer and a first polymeric layer on a major surface thereof. The mats are useful, for example, a mounting mats for pollution control devices, as well as thermal and acoustic insulation for pollution control devices and exhaust systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Javier E. Gonzalez, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Kim C. Sachs, Andrew B. Supina
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Patent number: 8741200Abstract: The invention provides a method of making a flexible and self-supporting insulating end cone liner comprising resilient and compressible non-intumescent material molded into a single, continuous piece having a three dimensional cone shape, with the insulating material comprising inorganic fibers and a binder, as well as a method of making a pollution control device that includes such an end cone liner.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ryan C. Shirk, Stephen M. Sanocki, Joseph C. Peisert, Roger L. Langer, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Ian R. I. Harding
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Publication number: 20140101911Abstract: The invention provides a method of making a flexible and self-supporting insulating end cone liner comprising resilient and compressible non-intumescent material molded into a single, continuous piece having a three dimensional cone shape, with the insulating material comprising inorganic fibers and a binder, as well as a method of making a pollution control device that includes such an end cone liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Ryan C. Shirk, Stephen M. Sanocki, Joseph C. Peisert, Roger L. Langer, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Ian R.I. Harding
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Patent number: 8632727Abstract: The invention provides a flexible and self-supporting insulating end cone liner comprising resilient and compressible intumescent or non-intumescent material molded into a single, continuous piece having a three dimensional cone shape, with the insulating material comprising inorganic fibers and an organic binder, and a pollution control device that includes such an end cone liner.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ryan C. Shirk, Stephen M. Sanocki, Joseph C. Peisert, Roger L. Langer, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Ian R. Harding
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Publication number: 20120231187Abstract: The invention provides a flexible and self-supporting insulating end cone liner comprising resilient and compressible intumescent or non-intumescent material molded into a single, continuous piece having a three dimensional cone shape, with the insulating material comprising inorganic fibers and an organic binder, and a pollution control device that includes such an end cone liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Ryan C. Shirk, Stephen M. Sanocki, Joseph C. Peisert, Roger L. Langer, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Ian R. Harding
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Patent number: 8182751Abstract: The invention provides a flexible and self-supporting insulating end cone liner comprising resilient and compressible intumescent or non-intumescent material molded into a single, continuous piece having a three dimensional cone shape, with the insulating material comprising inorganic fibers and an organic binder, and a pollution control device that includes such an end cone liner.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ryan C. Shirk, Stephen M. Sanocki, Joseph C. Peisert, Roger L. Langer, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Ian R. Harding
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Publication number: 20110314780Abstract: Mats comprising a non-woven layer and a first polymeric layer on a major surface thereof. The mats are useful, for example, a mounting mats for pollution control devices, as well as thermal and acoustic insulation for pollution control devices and exhaust systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Javier E. Gonzalez, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Kim C. Sachs, Andrew B. Supina
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Patent number: 8080210Abstract: A multilayer mat for mounting a pollution control element in a pollution control device is provided. The mat comprises at least one first layer having at least one lateral edge requiring protection from exposure to (i) mechanical erosion forces generated by the impact of exhaust gases passing through a pollution control device, (ii) high temperatures associated with the exhaust gases, or both (i) and (ii). The mat also comprises at least one second layer having at least one lateral edge that is capable of protecting the at least one lateral edge of the first layer. The width of the first layer is less than the width of the second layer. The first and second layers are stacked one on top of the other such that the at least one lateral edge of the first layer is positioned between the opposite lateral edges of the second layer. The first layer has an exposed major surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Loyd R. Hornback, III
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Patent number: 8071039Abstract: A multilayer mat (10) for mounting a pollution control element (40) in a pollution control device (60). The mat comprises at least one non-intumescent layer comprising ceramic fibers and having a width defined by opposite lateral edges, and at least one intumescent layer comprising an intumescent material and having a width defined by opposite lateral edges. The width of the intumescent layer is less than the width of the non-intumescent layer. The intumescent layer can have an exposed major surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Loyd R. Hornback, III
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Publication number: 20100247399Abstract: The invention provides a flexible and self-supporting insulating end cone liner comprising resilient and compressible intumescent or non-intumescent material molded into a single, continuous piece having a three dimensional cone shape, with the insulating material comprising inorganic fibers and an organic binder, and a pollution control device that includes such an end cone liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Ryan C. Shirk, Stephen M. Sanocki, Joseph C. Peisert, Roger L. Langer, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Ian R. Harding
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Patent number: 7758795Abstract: The invention provides a preform insulating end cone suitable for forming the end cone of a pollution control device. The preform insulating end cone includes a cone shaped intumescent or non-intumescent sheet material. The sheet material has a plurality of slits enabling the sheet material to be cone shaped. A shape retaining element is in intimate contact with the intumescent sheet material. The shape retaining element enables the intumescent sheet material to maintain a cone shape. The invention also provides methods of making preform insulating end cones of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ryan C. Shirk, Stephen M. Sanocki, Joseph C. Peisert, Roger L. Langer, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Ian R. Harding
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Patent number: 7501099Abstract: A pollution control device has a metal housing, a solid pollution control device disposed within the metal housing, and a mounting mat disposed between the pollution control element and the housing for positioning the pollution control element and for absorbing mechanical and thermal shock. The mounting mat includes a layer of intumescent material having at least one insert formed of a resilient, flexible, fibrous non-intumescent material. The insert is positioned along at least a portion of at least one lateral edge of the mounting mat to prevent erosion of the intumescent material and to provide a seal between the pollution control element and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen M. Sanocki, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Richard P. Merry, Joel H. Sabean, Paul D. Stroom
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Publication number: 20080253939Abstract: A multilayer mat (10) for mounting a pollution control element (40) in a pollution control device (60). The mat comprises at least one non-intumescent layer comprising ceramic fibers and having a width defined by opposite lateral edges, and at least one intumescent layer comprising an intumescent material and having a width defined by opposite lateral edges. The width of the intumescent layer is less than the width of the non-intumescent layer. The intumescent layer can have an exposed major surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Loyd R. Hornback
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Publication number: 20080206114Abstract: A multilayer mat for mounting a pollution control element in a pollution control device is provided. The mat comprises at least one first layer having at least one lateral edge requiring protection from exposure to (i) mechanical erosion forces generated by the impact of exhaust gases passing through a pollution control device, (ii) high temperatures associated with the exhaust gases, or both (i) and (ii). The mat also comprises at least one second layer having at least one lateral edge that is capable of protecting the at least one lateral edge of the first layer. The width of the first layer is less than the width of the second layer. The first and second layers are stacked one on top of the other such that the at least one lateral edge of the first layer is positioned between the opposite lateral edges of the second layer. The first layer has an exposed major surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Loyd R. Hornback
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Patent number: 6923942Abstract: The invention provides a preform insulating end cone suitable for forming the end cone of a pollution control device. The preform insulating end cone includes a cone shaped intumescent or non-intumescent sheet material. The sheet material has a plurality of slits enabling the sheet material to be cone shaped. A shape retaining element is in intimate contact with the intumescent sheet material. The shape retaining element enables the intumescent sheet material to maintain a cone shape. The invention also provides methods of making preform insulating end cones of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1997Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ryan C. Shirk, Stephen M. Sanocki, Joseph C. Peisert, Roger L. Langer, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Ian R. Harding
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Publication number: 20040052698Abstract: A pollution control device has a metal housing, a solid pollution control device disposed within the metal housing, and a mounting mat disposed between the pollution control element and the housing for positioning the pollution control element and for absorbing mechanical and thermal shock. The mounting mat includes a layer of intumescent material having at least one insert formed of a resilient, flexible, fibrous non-intumescent material. The insert is positioned along at least a portion of at least one lateral edge of the mounting mat to prevent erosion of the intumescent material and to provide a seal between the pollution control element and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen M. Sanocki, Loyd R. Hornback, Richard P. Merry, Joel H. Sabean, Paul D. Stroom
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Patent number: 6613294Abstract: A pollution control device has a metal housing, a solid pollution control device disposed within the metal housing, and a mounting mat disposed between the pollution control element and the housing for positioning the pollution control element and for absorbing mechanical and thermal shock. The mounting mat includes a layer of intumescent material having at least one insert formed of a resilient, flexible, fibrous non-intumescent material. The insert is positioned along at least a portion of at least one lateral edge of the mounting mat to prevent erosion of the intumescent material and to provide a seal between the pollution control element and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1999Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen M. Sanocki, Loyd R. Hornback, III, Richard P. Merry, Joel H. Sabean, Paul D. Stroom
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Publication number: 20030097752Abstract: The invention provides a preform insulating end cone suitable for forming the end cone of a pollution control device. The preform insulating end cone includes a cone shaped intumescent or non-intumescent sheet material. The sheet material has a plurality of slits enabling the sheet material to be cone shaped. A shape retaining element is in intimate contact with the intumescent sheet material. The shape retaining element enables the intumescent sheet material to maintain a cone shape. The invention also provides methods of making preform insulating end cones of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ryan C. Shirk, Stephen M. Sanocki, Joseph C. Peisert, Roger L. Langer, Loyd R. Hornback, Ian R. Harding
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Publication number: 20010051116Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting article having reduced or relieved surface tension for pollution control devices which utilize a monolith structure within a metal housing. The mounting article comprises a sheet material having major top and bottom surfaces, a thickness, a length and a width, said sheet material having at least one score-line in a surface of said sheet material. The present invention also provides a pollution control device comprising a housing, a pollution control element disposed within the housing, and a mounting article of the invention disposed between the pollution control element and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 1997Publication date: December 13, 2001Applicant: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: LOYD R HORNBACK III, JOSEPH C. PEISERT
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Publication number: 20010048903Abstract: A pollution control device has a metal housing, a solid pollution control device disposed within the metal housing, and a mounting mat disposed between the pollution control element and the housing for positioning the pollution control element and for absorbing mechanical and thermal shock. The mounting mat includes a layer of intumescent material having at least one insert formed of a resilient, flexible, fibrous non-intumescent material. The insert is positioned along at least a portion of at least one lateral edge of the mounting mat to prevent erosion of the intumescent material and to provide a seal between the pollution control element and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 1999Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventors: STEPHEN M. SANOCKI, LOYD R. HORNBACK III, RICHARD P. MERRY, JOEL H. SABEAN, PAUL D. STROOM