Patents by Inventor Michelle L. Korwin-Edson
Michelle L. Korwin-Edson 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: 11524918Abstract: Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high stiffness and have a specific modulus between 34 and 40 MJ/kg. Such applications include woven fabrics for use in forming wind turbine blades and aerospace structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventor: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson
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Publication number: 20220204391Abstract: A glass composition is provided that includes SiO2 in an amount from 50.0 to 65.0% by weight; Al2O3 in an amount from 18.0 to 23.0% by weight; CaO in an amount from 1 to 8.5% by weight; MgO in an amount from 9.0 to 14.0% by weight; Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to 1.0% by weight; K2O in an amount from 0.0 to 1.0% by weight; Li2O in an amount from 0.1 to 4.0% by weight; TiO2 in an amount from 0.0 to 2.5% by weight, Y2O3 in an amount from 0 to 10.0% by weight; La2O3 in an amount from 0 to 10.0% by weight; Ce2O3 in an amount from 0 to 5.0% by weight; and Sc2O3 in an amount from 0 to 5.0% by weight. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high stiffness and have elastic modulus between 88 and 115 GPa. Such applications include woven fabrics for use in forming wind turbine blades and aerospace structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventor: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson
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Patent number: 11306021Abstract: A glass composition is provided that includes SiO2 in an amount from 50.0 to 65.0% by weight; Al2O3 in an amount from 18.0 to 23.0% by weight; CaO in an amount from 1 to 8.5% by weight; MgO in an amount from 9.0 to 14.0% by weight; Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to 1.0% by weight; K2O in an amount from 0.0 to 1.0% by weight; Li2O in an amount from 0.1 to 4.0% by weight; TiO2 in an amount from 0.0 to 2.5% by weight, Y2O3 in an amount from 0 to 10.0% by weight; La2O3 in an amount from 0 to 10.0% by weight; Ce2O3 in an amount from 0 to 5.0% by weight; and Sc2O3 in an amount from 0 to 5.0% by weight. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high stiffness and have elastic modulus between 88 and 115 GPa. Such applications include woven fabrics for use in forming wind turbine blades and aerospace structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Owens Coming Intellectual Capital, LLCInventor: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson
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Publication number: 20200165158Abstract: Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high stiffness and have a specific modulus between 34 and 40 MJ/kg.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventor: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson
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Publication number: 20200165159Abstract: A glass composition is provided that includes SiO2 in an amount from 50.0 to 65.0% by weight; Al2O3 in an amount from 18.0 to 23.0% by weight; CaO in an amount from 1 to 8.5% by weight; MgO in an amount from 9.0 to 14.0% by weight; Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to 1.0% by weight; K2O in an amount from 0.0 to 1.0% by weight; Li2O in an amount from 0.1 to 4.0% by weight; TiO2 in an amount from 0.0 to 2.5% by weight, Y2O3 in an amount from 0 to 10.0% by weight; La2O3 in an amount from 0 to 10.0% by weight; Ce2O3 in an amount from 0 to 5.0% by weight; and Sc2O3 in an amount from 0 to 5.0% by weight. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high stiffness and have elastic modulus between 88 and 115 GPa. Such applications include woven fabrics for use in forming wind turbine blades and aerospace structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventor: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson
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Patent number: 9868836Abstract: Foams for filling cavities and crevasses and for forming foamed products are provided. The latex foam may include an A-side containing a functionalized latex and a B-side that contains a crosslinking agent and optionally a non-functionalized latex. The A- and/or B-side contain a blowing agent package or components forming the blowing agent package. The blowing agent package may be the combination of two or more chemicals that when mixed together form a gas or a chemical compound that, when activated by heat or light, forms a gas. In an alternate embodiment, the latex foam includes a functionalized latex, an acid, and an encapsulated crosslinking agent and base. Alternatively, the spray latex foam may include a functionalized latex, a crosslinking agent, and an encapsulated dry acid and dry base. The encapsulating agent may be a protective, non-reactive shell that can be broken or melted at the time of application.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Robert J. O'Leary, Robert E. Quinn, Fatemeh Olang
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Patent number: 9714331Abstract: Foams for filling cavities and crevasses and for forming foamed products are provided. The latex foam may include an A-side containing a functionalized latex and a B-side that contains a crosslinking agent and optionally a non-functionalized latex. The A- and/or B-side contain a blowing agent package or components forming the blowing agent package. The blowing agent package may be the combination of two or more chemicals that when mixed together form a gas or a chemical compound that, when activated by heat or light, forms a gas. In an alternate embodiment, the latex foam includes a functionalized latex, an acid, and an encapsulated crosslinking agent and base. Alternatively, the spray latex foam may include a functionalized latex, a crosslinking agent, and an encapsulated dry acid and dry base. The encapsulating agent may be a protective, non-reactive shell that can be broken or melted at the time of application.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Robert J. O'Leary, Robert Edwin Quinn, Fatemeh Nassreen Olang
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Publication number: 20150013880Abstract: Foams for filling cavities and crevasses and for forming foamed products are provided. The latex foam may include an A-side containing a functionalized latex and a B-side that contains a crosslinking agent and optionally a non-functionalized latex. The A- and/or B-side contain a blowing agent package or components forming the blowing agent package. The blowing agent package may be the combination of two or more chemicals that when mixed together form a gas or a chemical compound that, when activated by heat or light, forms a gas. In an alternate embodiment, the latex foam includes a functionalized latex, an acid, and an encapsulated crosslinking agent and base. Alternatively, the spray latex foam may include a functionalized latex, a crosslinking agent, and an encapsulated dry acid and dry base. The encapsulating agent may be a protective, non-reactive shell that can be broken or melted at the time of application.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Robert J. O'Leary, Robert Edwin Quinn, Fatemeh Nassreen Olang
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Patent number: 8875472Abstract: Low rise, user friendly latex foams for sealing insulative cavities of a building are provided. The foams may be applied to the interface of the sheathing and the studs within the insulative cavities to reduce air leaks. The latex foams may also be applied to the face of the studs to obtain an additional seal against air infiltration. The foam can be used to affix fiberglass batts, batt flanges, and vapor barriers to the framing without mechanical fasteners. A tackifier may be added to impart an adhesive quality to the foam. The tacky nature of the foam permits the drywall or vapor barrier to be repositioned without damage. Drywall is held onto the face of the studs by the tacky foam while mechanical fasteners are inserted to permanently affix the drywall to the framing. The compressive nature of the foam permits drywall to be attached without significant bowing or detachment.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Fatemeh N. Olang, Robert J. O'Leary
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Patent number: 8779016Abstract: A spray latex foam for filling wall cavities to enhance the sealing and insulating properties of a building is provided. The spray latex foam includes a latex system and a gaseous coagulating component. In at least one exemplary embodiment, carbon dioxide is included as a gaseous coagulating agent. One latex suitable for use in the spray foam is polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), which possesses fire retardancy and environmental durability. However, a preferred latex is styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). The latex system may also include a thixotropic agent, such as Laponite® RD synthetic clay. The spray latex foam is polyurethane-free. A method of preparing a spray latex foam that includes supplying a latex system and adding a gaseous coagulating component to the latex system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventors: Robert J. O'Leary, Michelle L. Korwin-Edson
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Patent number: 8209915Abstract: A wall construction air barrier system includes a foundation structure and a frame structure positioned on top of the foundation structure. The frame structure has an exterior surface and the frame structure includes a sill plate. At least one exterior sheathing is attached to the frame structure. The exterior sheathing has an interior surface. A continuous sealing gasket has a lateral portion positioned between the sill plate and the foundation structure and an extension portion positioned between the exterior surface of the frame structure and the interior surface of the exterior sheathing.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventors: Robert J. O'Leary, Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Michael T. Pellegrin
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Patent number: 7931248Abstract: A mold for manufacturing a corner-shaped simulated stone product has a mold cavity configured to imprint a stone texture on at least a first side face and a front face of the corner-shaped product. The mold also provides a back face with a desirable molded interior angle. The mold cavity can have a flexible edge around a perimeter of the mold cavity to impart a textured surface to a second side face of the corner-shaped product.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Boral Stone Products LLCInventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Douglas H. Walden, Robert E. Embrey, Larry E. Targett
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Publication number: 20100175810Abstract: Low rise, user friendly latex foams for sealing insulative cavities of a building are provided. The foams may be applied to the interface of the sheathing and the studs within the insulative cavities to reduce air leaks. The latex foams may also be applied to the face of the studs to obtain an additional seal against air infiltration. The foam can be used to affix fiberglass batts, batt flanges, and vapor barriers to the framing without mechanical fasteners. A tackifier may be added to impart an adhesive quality to the foam. The tacky nature of the foam permits the drywall or vapor barrier to be repositioned without damage. Drywall is held onto the face of the studs by the tacky foam while mechanical fasteners are inserted to permanently affix the drywall to the framing. The compressive nature of the foam permits drywall to be attached without significant bowing or detachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Fatemeh N. Olang, Robert J. O'Leary
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Publication number: 20090107066Abstract: A wall construction air barrier system includes a foundation structure and a frame structure positioned on top of the foundation structure. The frame structure has an exterior surface and the frame structure includes a sill plate. At least one exterior sheathing is attached to the frame structure. The exterior sheathing has an interior surface. A continuous sealing gasket has a lateral portion positioned between the sill plate and the foundation structure and an extension portion positioned between the exterior surface of the frame structure and the interior surface of the exterior sheathing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Robert O'Leary, Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Michael T. Pellegrin
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Publication number: 20090111902Abstract: Materials and methods for providing building barriers are provided. The material may comprise a latex foam, which may include an A-side containing a functionalized latex and a B-side that contains a crosslinking agent and optionally a non-functionalized latex. The A- and/or B-side may contain a blowing agent package or components forming the blowing agent package. The blowing agent package may be the combination of two or more chemicals that when mixed together form a gas or a chemical compound that, when activated by heat or light, forms a gas. In an alternate embodiment, the latex foam includes a functionalized latex, an acid, and an encapsulated crosslinking agent and base. Alternatively, the spray latex may include a functionalized latex, a crosslinking agent, and an encapsulated dry acid and dry base. The encapsulating agent may be a protective, non-reactive shell that can be broken or melted at the time of application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Robert J. O' Leary, Robert E. Quinn, Fatemeh N. Olang
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Publication number: 20080281006Abstract: A one-part spray foam formed by Michael addition chemistry is provided. The foamable composition includes at least one electron donor, at least one electron acceptor, an encapsulated catalyst, and one or more blowing agents. The catalyst is a weak or strong base. The encapsulation of the catalyst controls the polymerization of the Michael addition compounds such that the catalyst can be added and/or activated at a desired time to begin the foaming reaction. The catalyst may be encapsulated in a high molecular weight inert polymer or wax. In some embodiments, the chemical blowing agent(s) are also encapsulated. To produce a foam according to the invention, a single stream of the foamable composition is fed into an application gun where the slurry is heated and mixed. The heat and/or mixing in the gun releases the catalyst, which initiates the reaction between the Michael donor and Michael acceptor to form the foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Robert J. O;Leary, Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Fatemeh Nassreen Olang
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Publication number: 20080161433Abstract: Foams for filling cavities and crevasses and for forming foamed products are provided. The latex foam may include an A-side containing a functionalized latex and a B-side that contains a crosslinking agent and optionally a non-functionalized latex. The A- and/or B-side contain a blowing agent package or components forming the blowing agent package. The blowing agent package may be the combination of two or more chemicals that when mixed together form a gas or a chemical compound that, when activated by heat or light, forms a gas. In an alternate embodiment, the latex foam includes a functionalized latex, an acid, and an encapsulated crosslinking agent and base. Alternatively, the spray latex foam may include a functionalized latex, a crosslinking agent, and an encapsulated dry acid and dry base. The encapsulating agent may be a protective, non-reactive shell that can be broken or melted at the time of application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Robert J. O'Leary, Robert E. Quinn, Fatemeh Olang
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Publication number: 20080161432Abstract: Foams for filling cavities and crevasses and for forming foamed products are provided. The latex foam may include an A-side containing a functionalized latex and a B-side that contains a crosslinking agent and optionally a non-functionalized latex. The A- and/or B-side contain a blowing agent package or components forming the blowing agent package. The blowing agent package may be the combination of two or more chemicals that when mixed together form a gas or a chemical compound that, when activated by heat or light, forms a gas. In an alternate embodiment, the latex foam includes a functionalized latex, an acid, and an encapsulated crosslinking agent and base. Alternatively, the spray latex foam may include a functionalized latex, a crosslinking agent, and an encapsulated dry acid and dry base. The encapsulating agent may be a protective, non-reactive shell that can be broken or melted at the time of application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Robert J. O'Leary, Robert E. Quinn, Fatemeh Olang
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Publication number: 20080161430Abstract: Foams for filling cavities and crevasses and for forming foamed products are provided. The latex foam may include an A-side containing a functionalized latex and a B-side that contains a crosslinking agent and optionally a non-functionalized latex. The A- and/or B-side contain a blowing agent package or components forming the blowing agent package. The blowing agent package may be the combination of two or more chemicals that when mixed together form a gas or a chemical compound that, when activated by heat or light, forms a gas. In an alternate embodiment, the latex foam includes a functionalized latex, an acid, and an encapsulated crosslinking agent and base. Alternatively, the spray latex foam may include a functionalized latex, a crosslinking agent, and an encapsulated dry acid and dry base. The encapsulating agent may be a protective, non-reactive shell that can be broken or melted at the time of application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Robert J. O'Leary, Robert E. Quinn, Fatemeh Olang
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Publication number: 20080161431Abstract: Foams for filling cavities and crevasses and for forming foamed products are provided. The latex foam may include an A-side containing a functionalized latex and a B-side that contains a crosslinking agent and optionally a non-functionalized latex. The A- and/or B-side contain a blowing agent package or components forming the blowing agent package. The blowing agent package may be the combination of two or more chemicals that when mixed together form a gas or a chemical compound that, when activated by heat or light, forms a gas. In an alternate embodiment, the latex foam includes a functionalized latex, an acid, and an encapsulated crosslinking agent and base. Alternatively, the spray latex foam may include a functionalized latex, a crosslinking agent, and an encapsulated dry acid and dry base. The encapsulating agent may be a protective, non-reactive shell that can be broken or melted at the time of application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Michelle L. Korwin-Edson, Robert J. O'Leary, Robert E. Quinn, Fatemeh Olang