Patents by Inventor Michael S. Urso

Michael S. Urso 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).

  • Sound Attenuation Using Metal-Organic Framework Materials
    Publication number: 20180330709
    Abstract: Metal-organic framework materials can be used as acoustic attenuation materials. A sound attenuation material includes a metal-organic framework material that attenuates audible frequency sound incident thereon. The sound attenuating material can be used in acoustic applications such as building construction materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: B. Peter McGrail, Satish K. Nune, Ki Won Jung, Gaurav V. Pattarkine, Michael S. Urso, Peter Mayer, Zhiqiang Shi
  • Surface Adhesives for Building Boards
    Publication number: 20150197941
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to performance enhancing surface coatings for building boards. More particularly, the disclosure relates to the using of building boards employing surface adhesives to eliminate the need for fasteners in holding building boards in place after installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Michael S. Urso, Robert J. Hauber, Gerald D. Boydston
  • Wood-based product treated with silicone-containing material and dianion, and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 7404918
    Abstract: The present invention provides a product that includes (a) a wood-based product having a pair of outer surfaces; and (b) a silicone-containing material and a compound having a dianion each located on at least a portion of at least one outer surface, and the silicone-containing material at least partially penetrates at least a portion of at least one outer surface of the wood-based product. The invention also includes methods for manufacturing such product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Potlatch Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Hejna, Michael S. Urso