Patents by Inventor Martin I. Jacobs
Martin I. Jacobs 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: 7048818Abstract: Fastenings, including stretchy or flexible “zebra-like” and “leopard-like” appearing materials, are disclosed having spaced bands or a distribution islands of molded loop-engageable hooks or molded pre-forms for hooks, between which are bands or regions of different character. Molding is by rigid molds filled from the base region of the stems. In embodiments, linear bands or islands of fastener elements are themselves inextensible in the direction of their extent and comprise multiple rows of fastener elements. For ease of forming a uniform, elastically stretchy or flexible product, the bands or islands of fastener elements extend in the machine direction during manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2001Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: K. Theodor Krantz, Howard A. Kingsford, Martin I. Jacobs, William H. Shepard, William Clune, Paul R. Erickson, John L. Boucher, Clinton Dowd
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Patent number: 6540863Abstract: A fastening component of a separable fastener is molded out of two separate flows of resin joined under pressure in a nip as the fastening elements are molded in cavities of a cavity roller. The joined flows of resin travel about the cavity roller while being cooled, and are then passed about a stripping roller to pull the formed fastener strip from the cavity roller.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: Randall B. Kenney, Brian J. Routhier, Martin I. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20020058123Abstract: A fastening component of a separable fastener has some portion that is necessary for its fastening function, such as the hooks, the base to which the hooks are attached or a substrate that is used for another purpose, comprised of a magnetically attractive constituent. Another portion of the fastening component is comprised of a magnetically inert constituent. The fastening element may be the hook portion or the loop portion of a typical fastener. The fastening elements and the base may be unitary, or of different precursors, such as in a woven fastener component. The magnetically inert constituent may comprise a polymeric plastic or a thermoplastic elastomer. The magnetic attractant may impregnate the magnetically inert constituent, or it may coat or be coated by the magnetically inert constituent. The magnetic attractant may comprise a metal powder. The metal may be selected from the group consisting of iron powder. The magnetic attractant may be an organo-iron or a rare earth metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Applicant: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: Randall B. Kenney, Brian J. Routhier, Martin I. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20020022108Abstract: Fastenings, including stretchy or flexible “zebra-like” and “leopard-like” appearing materials, are disclosed having spaced bands or a distribution islands of molded loop-engageable hooks or molded pre-forms for hooks, between which are bands or regions of different character. Molding is by rigid molds filled from the base region of the stems. In embodiments, linear bands or islands of fastener elements are themselves inextensible in the direction of their extent and comprise multiple rows of fastener elements. For ease of forming a uniform, elastically stretchy or flexible product, the bands or islands of fastener elements extend in the machine direction during manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Inventors: K. Theodor Krantz, Howard A. Kingsford, Martin I. Jacobs, William H. Shepard, William Clune, Paul R. Erickson, John Boucher, Clinton Dowd, Shawn Banker
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Patent number: 6348252Abstract: A fastening component of a separable fastener has some portion that is necessary for its fastening function, such as the hooks, the base to which the hooks are attached or a substrate that is used for another purpose, comprised of a magnetically attractive constituent. Another portion of the fastening component is comprised of a magnetically inert constituent. The fastening element may be the hook portion or the loop portion of a typical fastener. The fastening elements and the base may be unitary, or of different precursors, such as in a woven fastener component. The magnetically inert constituent may comprise a polymeric plastic or a thermoplastic elastomer. The magnetic attractant may impregnate the magnetically inert constituent, or it may coat or be coated by the magnetically inert constituent. The magnetic attractant may comprise a metal powder. The metal may be selected from the group consisting of iron powder. The magnetic attractant may be an organo-iron or a rare earth metal.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2000Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: Randall B. Kenney, Brian J. Routhier, Martin I. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20010038161Abstract: A fastening component of a separable fastener has some portion that is necessary for its fastening function, such as the hooks, the base to which the hooks are attached or a substrate that is used for another purpose, comprised of a magnetically attractive constituent. Another portion of the fastening component is comprised of a magnetically inert constituent. The fastening element may be the hook portion or the loop portion of a typical fastener. The fastening elements and the base may be unitary, or of different precursors, such as in a woven fastener component. The magnetically inert constituent may comprise a polymeric plastic or a thermoplastic elastomer. The magnetic attractant may impregnate the magnetically inert constituent, or it may coat or be coated by the magnetically inert constituent. The magnetic attractant may comprise a metal powder. The metal may be selected from the group consisting of iron powder. The magnetic attractant may be an organo-iron or a rare earth metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Applicant: Velcro Industries B.V., a Neitherlands corporationInventors: Randall B. Kenney, Brian J. Routhier, Martin I Jacobs
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Patent number: 6258311Abstract: A method for producing a multiplicity of fastener element molding cavities extending from a mold surface, for molding a plastic product having fastener elements integrally molded with and extending from a product base, and a mold so produced. The mold cavities are formed by depositing multiple layers of plating material on a workpiece in a predetermined pattern selected to produce a desired mold cavity shape, or by depositing a thick stratum of plating material over an array of fastener elements and then removing the fastener elements to leave shaped cavities within the plating material. The mold may be in the form of a roll or belt for continuous processing, or in any form for discrete injection molding. Molds having fastener element cavities defined by rigid cast materials are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: Stephen C. Jens, Andrew C. Harvey, Gilbert G. Fryklund, Scott M. Filion, Samuel W. Pollard, Keith G. Buzzell, Shawn C. Banker, Howard Kingsford, Joseph K. Parshley, Clinton Dowd, Christopher M. Gallant, James W. Babineau, Martin I. Jacobs
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Patent number: 6129970Abstract: A fastening component of a separable fastener has some portion that is necessary for its fastening function, such as the hooks, the base to which the hooks are attached or a substrate that is used for another purpose, comprised of a magnetically attractive constituent. Another portion of the fastening component is comprised of a magnetically inert constituent. The fastening element may be the hook portion or the loop portion of a typical fastener. The fastening elements and the base may be unitary, or of different precursors, such as in a woven fastener component. The magnetically inert constituent may comprise a polymeric plastic or a thermoplastic elastomer. The magnetic attractant may impregnate the magnetically inert constituent, or it may coat or be coated by the magnetically inert constituent. The magnetic attractant may comprise a metal powder. The metal may be selected from the group consisting of iron powder. The magnetic attractant may be an organo-iron or a rare earth metal.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1999Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: Randall B. Kenney, Brian J. Routhier, Martin I. Jacobs
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Patent number: 5932311Abstract: A fastening component of a separable fastener has some portion that is necessary for its fastening function, such as the hooks, the base to which the hooks are attached or a substrate that is used for another purpose, comprised of a magnetically attractive constituent. Another portion of the fastening component is comprised of a magnetically inert constituent. The fastening element may be the hook portion or the loop portion of a typical fastener. The fastening elements and the base may be unitary, or of different precursors, such as in a woven fastener component. The magnetically inert constituent may comprise a polymeric plastic or a thermoplastic elastomer. The magnetic attractant may impregnate the magnetically inert constituent, or it may coat or be coated by the magnetically inert constituent. The magnetic attractant may comprise a metal powder. The metal may be selected from the group consisting of iron powder. The magnetic attractant may be an organo-iron or a rare earth metal.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1998Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: Randall B. Kenney, Brian J. Routhier, Martin I. Jacobs
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Patent number: 5922436Abstract: A fastener of the hook and loop type intended to be incorporated into plastic articles by plastic molding processes is formed of a known separable fastener member having a base member and a plurality of engaging elements upstanding from one surface thereof. A vinyl plastisol, thermoplastic, or rubber encasement which intimately surrounds the individual engaging elements protects the elements when they are exposed to the harsh environment of a molding process. The fastener is placed in a mold and molded into, as an integral part thereof, a plastic part. The encasement is removable from the engaging elements after the molding process, to expose the engaging elements, without permanently deforming or substantially destroying the fastening performance thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1998Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: Donald L. Banfield, Gerald F. Rocha, Martin I. Jacobs, Randall B. Kenney
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Patent number: 5725928Abstract: A fastening component of a separable fastener has some portion that is necessary for its fastening function, such as the hooks, the base to which the hooks are attached or a substrate that is used for another purpose, comprised of a magnetically attractive constituent. Another portion of the fastening component is comprised of a magnetically inert constituent. The fastening element may be the hook portion or the loop portion of a typical fastener. The fastening elements and the base may be unitary, or of different precursors, such as in a woven fastener component. The magnetically inert constituent may comprise a polymeric plastic or a thermoplastic elastomer. The magnetic attractant may impregnate the magnetically inert constituent, or it may coat or be coated by the magnetically inert constituent. The magnetic attractant may comprise a metal powder. The metal may be selected from the group consisting of iron powder. The magnetic attractant may be an organo-iron or a rare earth metal.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1995Date of Patent: March 10, 1998Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: Randall B. Kenney, Brian J. Routhier, Martin I. Jacobs
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Patent number: 5613522Abstract: Disclosed are flexible, kink-resistant shaped fabric products which are particularly well adapted for protecting and/or covering elongate substrates, such as cables, conduits, wiring and the like. The shaped fabric products include a wall portion comprising a filament resiliently set in a spiral configuration with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaped product. The wall portion may also preferably comprise a filament in the form of circumferential hoops substantially conforming in shape and size to the cross-sectional configuration of the shaped product.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1995Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: Bentley-Harris Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Ford, Richard A. Barlow, Martin I. Jacobs
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Patent number: 5606781Abstract: A separable fastener component for use with a complementary separable fastener component has a base member, having a nominal fastening face and a non-fastening face. Carried on the fastening face is a pattern of fastening elements, comprising a main region carrying fastening elements. Substantially surrounding the main region is a bald region that is substantially free of fastening elements; and substantially surrounding the bald region, is a perimeter region that carries fastening elements. The bald region may be a rectangular annulus, as may be the perimeter region of fastening elements. The bald and perimeter regions may also be non-rectangular. The sacrificial perimeter fastening elements may be hooks or loops. Anchoring elements may be provided on the non-fastening face of the base. Rather than the bald region being one that surrounds the main region, it may bound a portion of the main region and may be a pair of bald regions that are substantially free of fastening elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Velcro Industries, B.V.Inventors: George A. Provost, Brian J. Routhier, Martin I. Jacobs
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Patent number: 5556495Abstract: Disclosed are methods for forming flexible, kink-resistant shaped fabric products which are particularly well adapted for protecting and/or covering elongate substrates, such as cables, conduits, wiring and the like. The shaped fabric products include a wall portion formed from a filamentary material which is resiliently set in a spiral configuration with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaped product. The wall portion may also preferably formed with a filamentary material in the form of circumferential hoops substantially conforming in shape and size to the cross-sectional configuration of the shaped product.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1995Date of Patent: September 17, 1996Assignee: Bentley-Harris Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Ford, Richard A. Barlow, Martin I. Jacobs
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Patent number: 5540970Abstract: A fastener of the hook and loop type intended to be incorporated into plastic articles by plastic molding processes is formed of a known separable fastener member having a base member and a plurality of engaging elements upstanding from one surface thereof. A vinyl plastisol, thermoplastic, or rubber encasement which intimately surrounds the individual engaging elements protects the elements when they are exposed to the harsh environment of a molding process. The fastener is placed in a mold and molded into, as an integral part thereof, a plastic part. The encasement is removable from the engaging elements after the molding process, to expose the engaging elements, without permanently deforming or substantially destroying the fastening performance thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1995Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.Inventors: Donald L. Banfield, Gerald F. Rocha, Martin I. Jacobs, Randall B. Kenney
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Patent number: 5413149Abstract: Disclosed are flexible, kink-resistant shaped fabric products which are particularly well adapted for protecting and/or covering elongate substrates, such as cables, conduits, wiring and the like. The shaped fabric products include a wall portion comprising a filament resiliently set in a spiral configuration with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaped product. The wall portion may also preferably comprise a filament in the form of circumferential hoops substantially conforming in shape and size to the cross-sectional configuration of the shaped product. Also disclosed are methods for forming such shaped product.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1991Date of Patent: May 9, 1995Assignee: The Bentley-Harris Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Michael A. Ford, Richard A. Barlow, Martin I. Jacobs
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Patent number: 5393585Abstract: A fastener of the hook and loop type intended to be incorporated into plastic articles by plastic molding processes is formed of a known separable fastener member having a base member and a plurality of engaging elements upstanding from one surface thereof. A vinyl plastisol, thermoplastic, or rubber encasement which intimately surrounds the individual engaging elements protects the elements when they are exposed to the harsh environment of a molding process. The fastener is placed in a mold and molded into, as an integral part thereof, a plastic part. The encasement is removable from the engaging elements after the molding process, to expose the engaging elements, without permanently deforming or substantially destroying the fastening performance thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: Velcro Industries, B.V.Inventors: Donald L. Banfield, Gerald F. Rocha, Martin I. Jacobs, Randall B. Kenney
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Patent number: 4987026Abstract: A flame-retardant coated fabric article of a single layer of fabric containing glass fibers and natural or synthetic fibers one side of which is covered by a thermoplastic polyvinyl halide composition to impart the desired diapability, hand, and tailorability properties to the article. The glass fibers provide strength to the article so that, when the article placed under tension forces and exposed to fire or a flame, it does not tear apart due to the tension forces as the coating burns, thus providing a barrier to the penetration of flame through the article. The coating also is capable of forming a char which contributes to the effectiveness of the flame barrier.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1988Date of Patent: January 22, 1991Assignee: Uniroyal Plastics Co., Inc.Inventors: Martin I. Jacobs, Fredric L. Schrock, David P. Derse
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Patent number: 4464502Abstract: The addition of 2-30 parts of zinc oxide to plasticized polyvinyl halide compositions results in reduced smoke generation under burning conditions. Optionally calcium carbonate or magnesium oxide is incorporated as a synergistic filler.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1982Date of Patent: August 7, 1984Assignee: Uniroyal, Inc.Inventor: Martin I. Jacobs