Patents by Inventor Michael J. Rancich

Michael J. Rancich 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: 20230235551
    Abstract: A waterproof extrusion laminated flexible membrane that may be seamlessly applied to an irregularity on a substrate supporting a finished surface for waterproofing that includes first and second polypropylene non-woven layers each having first and second surfaces, a water impermeable HDPE oriented cross laminated film layer, a first tie layer between the first non-woven first surface and the cross laminated film layer, and a second tie layer between the second non-woven first surface and the cross laminated film layer. Other membranes and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: Schluter Systems L.P.
    Inventors: Peter Nielsen, William M. DeJesus, Michael J. Rancich
  • Patent number: 11619042
    Abstract: A waterproof membrane includes first and second non-woven layers each having first and second surfaces. A cross laminated film layer is disposed between the first and second non-woven layers. Tie layers are applied between the non-woven layers and the cross laminated film layer. A method of making a waterproof membrane, a method of establishing a waterproof barrier between a substrate and a tile, and a flexible membrane for use in a curvilinear surface are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignees: Illinois Tool Works Inc., Schluter Systems L.P.
    Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Peter Nielsen, William M. DeJesus
  • Patent number: 9278507
    Abstract: A method for making a film/board laminate for use in pilfer resistant packaging includes providing a non-treated paperboard substrate, adhering a single ply of an oriented film to the substrate, the oriented film being applied at an orientation angle to the board between but not equal to zero degrees and 180 degrees such that a film to substrate adhesion is about 0.5 pli to 1.4 pli, and applying a heat seal layer to the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Ronald C. Hoffart, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150056462
    Abstract: A flame retardant film is a thin flexible film formulated from about 60.0% to 87.0% polyolefin, and about 6% to 30% Mg(OH)2 flame retardant concentrate containing about 60% Mg(OH)2. The film exhibits a flame spread index (FSI) of no more than 20 and a smoke generation index of no more than 60 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Michael J. Rancich
  • Publication number: 20140377519
    Abstract: A waterproof membrane includes first and second non-woven layers each having first and second surfaces. A cross laminated film layer is disposed between the first and second non-woven layers. Tie layers are applied between the non-woven layers and the cross laminated film layer. A method of making a waterproof membrane, a method of establishing a waterproof barrier between a substrate and a tile, and a flexible membrane for use in a curvilinear surface are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Peter Nielsen, William M. DeJesus
  • Publication number: 20090247693
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for anchoring materials in or to concrete or masonry. The compositions preferably comprise alkylacrylate ester monomer and a copolymer of alkylacrylate ester and methacrylic acid monomers, and free-radical catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works
    Inventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
  • Patent number: 7485360
    Abstract: A high strength film/board lamination is formed from a cross-oriented laminated film and a corrugated layer. The cross-laminated film is formed from a first oriented plastic layer and a second oriented plastic layer in which the orientations of the plastic layers cross at an angle between but not equal to zero degrees and 180 degrees relative to one another. The cross-oriented laminated film is adhered to the corrugated layer in a noncontinuous manner. A method of forming a high strength lamination and a method of improving tear resistance in corrugated paper or paperboard based materials are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher C. E. Barnes, Michael J. Rancich
  • Patent number: 7411010
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for anchoring materials in or to concrete or masonry. The compositions preferably comprise alkylacrylate ester monomer and a copolymer of alkylacrylate ester and methacrylic acid monomers, and free-radical catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
  • Patent number: 7163971
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for anchoring materials in or to concrete. The methods preferably comprise delivering to the concrete or masonry, the material to be anchored to the concrete or masonry or both an anchor composition comprising alkylacrylate ester monomer and a copolymer of alkylacrylate ester and methacrylic acid monomers, and free-radical catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
    Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Fred A. Kish, Cyndie S. Hackl
  • Patent number: 6822017
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition for anchoring materials in or to concrete or masonry. The composition comprises an alkylacrylate ester monomer, an alkylacrylate ester/methacrylic acid copolymer, a free-radical catalyst and a filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A Kish, Michael J Rancich, Cyndie S Hackl
  • Publication number: 20030181571
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition for anchoring materials in or to concrete or masonry. The composition comprises an alkylacrylate ester monomer, an alkylacrylate ester/methacrylic acid copolymer, a free-radical catalyst and a filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
  • Publication number: 20020010282
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition for anchoring materials in or to concrete or masonry. The composition comprises an alkylacrylate ester monomer, an alkylacrylate ester/methacrylic acid copolymer, a free-radical catalyst and a filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
  • Patent number: 6228207
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition for anchoring materials in or to concrete or masonry. The composition comprises an alkylacrylate ester monomer, an alkylacrylate ester/methacrylic acid copolymer, a free-radical catalyst and a filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Fred A. Kish, Cyndie S. Hackl
  • Patent number: 6086996
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an ethylene-propylene copolymer which when added to stretch film used in palletizing reduces the noise involved in use. The ethylene-propylene copolymer tackifier has a weight average molecular weight in the range of 7,000 to 18,000 and an ethylene content of 15-28 weight percent and results in polyethylene stretch films having both desirable cling and noise levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Jack Shirrell
  • Patent number: 5965635
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition for anchoring materials in or to concrete or masonry. The composition comprises an alkylacrylate ester monomer, an alkylacrylate ester/methacrylic acid copolymer, a free-radical catalyst and a filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Fred A. Kish, Cyndie S. Hackl
  • Patent number: 5643994
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition for anchoring materials in or to masonry. The composition comprises a methacrylate ester monomer, a methacrylate ester polymer, a free-radical catalyst and a filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
  • Patent number: 5551633
    Abstract: In a railroad track comprising a railroad rail having a lower flange and a railroad tie made from concrete, a polyurethane pad is mounted between the lower flange of the rail road rail and an upper surface of the railroad tie. A bonding layer at least as flexible as the polyurethane pad is bonded to a lower surface of the polyurethane pad. An adhesive layer is bonded to the upper surface of the railroad tie. The bonding and adhesive layers are bonded to each other, whereby the polyurethane pad and the railroad tie are bonded to each other via the bonding and adhesive layers. Preferably, the adhesive layer comprises a methacrylate ester composition, and the bonding layer comprises either a product of polymerizing a solution of methyl methacrylate copolymer in n-butyl acrylate monomer with an addition of cumene hydroperoxide to the solution or a product of curing or drying a water-based acrylic emulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich
  • Patent number: 5413823
    Abstract: A roll riser for use such as in staggering paper rolls during shipment generally includes first and second deck sheets each having inner and outer sides, a fold line along the edge of the core and a fold line along its midpoint, and are connected together by an open-celled core. The roll riser is collapsible along the fold lines for shipment to the user or for storage so as to occupy a relatively small amount of space and then expanded by the user for use. In a first embodiment, pressure sensitive tape is secured to the inner sides of the sheets and when the roll riser is in an expanded configuration, the tape adheres to the core. In a second embodiment, pressure sensitive tape is secured to the outer side of the first sheet and when the roll riser is in an expanded configuration, the tape is adhered to the outer sides of the first and second sheets. In each embodiment, the tape causes the roll riser to remain in the expanded configuration so as to prevent the roll riser from collapsing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Shippers Paper Products Company
    Inventors: Philip B. Lo Presti, Michael J. Rancich