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).
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Publication number: 20230235551Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: Schluter Systems L.P.Inventors: Peter Nielsen, William M. DeJesus, Michael J. Rancich
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Patent number: 11619042Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignees: Illinois Tool Works Inc., Schluter Systems L.P.Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Peter Nielsen, William M. DeJesus
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Patent number: 9278507Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Ronald C. Hoffart, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150056462Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Michael J. Rancich
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Publication number: 20140377519Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Peter Nielsen, William M. DeJesus
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Publication number: 20090247693Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Illinois Tool WorksInventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
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Patent number: 7485360Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Christopher C. E. Barnes, Michael J. Rancich
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Patent number: 7411010Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
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Patent number: 7163971Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works IncInventors: Michael J. Rancich, Fred A. Kish, Cyndie S. Hackl
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Patent number: 6822017Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Fred A Kish, Michael J Rancich, Cyndie S Hackl
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Publication number: 20030181571Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
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Publication number: 20020010282Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
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Patent number: 6228207Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Fred A. Kish, Cyndie S. Hackl
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Patent number: 6086996Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 1996Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Jack Shirrell
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Patent number: 5965635Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 20, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Rancich, Fred A. Kish, Cyndie S. Hackl
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Patent number: 5643994Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Fred A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich, Cyndie S. Hackl
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Patent number: 5551633Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Frederick A. Kish, Michael J. Rancich
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Patent number: 5413823Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 1994Date of Patent: May 9, 1995Assignee: Shippers Paper Products CompanyInventors: Philip B. Lo Presti, Michael J. Rancich