Patents by Inventor Patrick Gronlund
Patrick Gronlund 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: 9512303Abstract: PLA-containing materials, and building components containing such materials, include: polylactic acid (PLA); one or more inorganic pigments; and one or more stabilizers that includes one or more carbodiimide groups.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Michael Deaner, Patrick Gronlund, Larry Morelli, Stacha Reed
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Publication number: 20160039997Abstract: PLA-containing materials, and building components containing such materials, include: polylactic acid (PLA); one or more inorganic pigments; and one or more stabilizers that includes one or more carbodiimide groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Michael Deaner, Patrick Gronlund, Larry Morelli, Stacha Reed
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Publication number: 20140350154Abstract: PLA-containing materials, and building components containing such materials, include: polylactic acid (PLA); one or more inorganic pigments; and one or more stabilizers that includes one or more carbodiimide groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Michael Deaner, Patrick Gronlund, Larry Morelli, Stacha Reed
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Patent number: 8829097Abstract: PLA-containing materials, and building components containing such materials, include: polylactic acid (PLA); one or more inorganic pigments; and one or more stabilizers that includes one or more carbodiimide groups.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Michael Deaner, Patrick Gronlund, Larry Morelli, Stacha Reed
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Publication number: 20120220697Abstract: Members including components of windows and doors are formed by a method that includes obtaining a biopolymer and a filler, feeding them into an extruder, controlling at least the temperature of the biopolymer and the filler within the extruder to promote the initiation of nucleation of the biopolymer, extruding the composite through a die of the extruder to form an extruded member and controlling at least the cooling rate of the extruded member after it leaves the die to promote crystallization of the biopolymer. Methods are disclosed for compounding and pelletizing as well as direct extrusion of the composite. In a preferred embodiment, the biopolymer is polylactic acid (PLA) and the filler is wood fiber. In addition, neat PLA formulations are also disclosed. Further, the heat distortion temperature and the hydrolysis resistance of these members are greatly increased through specific processing conditions and the addition of strategic quantities of additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Andersen CorporationInventors: Michael Deaner, Keith Effertz, Patrick Gronlund, Larry Morelli, Matthew Sedivy, Paul Bischoff
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Publication number: 20080006376Abstract: An insect screen of increased invisibility can be created by using small wire diameter elements and/or increasing the mesh density of the screen. The combination of small wire diameter and increased mesh density provide a screen with a higher Dalquist Rating that becomes invisible at closer distances. A “sweet spot” exists at which a screen with a combination high mesh density and small wire diameter is less visible, while still providing the strength, durability, and quality desired. Further, screens with properties in proximity to this sweet spot also provide a marked increase in invisibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Alex Bredemus, Kurt Dalquist, Patrick Gronlund, Ray Meyer, Michael Deaner
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Publication number: 20070163734Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
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Publication number: 20050241784Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
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Publication number: 20050178512Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2005Publication date: August 18, 2005Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
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Publication number: 20050139330Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2005Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
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Publication number: 20050121153Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
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Publication number: 20050121155Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
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Publication number: 20050121154Abstract: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 mega Pascals), and having the same transmittance and reflectance limits. In another embodiment of the invention, a screening includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.1 mm) or less and a coating on the screen elements having a matte black finish, where the screening has the same transmittance and reflectance limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Russell Pylkki, Patrick Gronlund, Rodney Williams, Kurt Heikkila
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Publication number: 20050098277Abstract: An insect screen of increased invisibility can be created by using small wire diameter elements and/or increasing the mesh density of the screen. The combination of small wire diameter and increased mesh density provide a screen with a higher Dalquist Rating that becomes invisible at closer distances. A “sweet spot” exists at which a screen with a combination high mesh density and small wire diameter is less visible, while still providing the strength, durability, and quality desired. Further, screens with properties in proximity to this sweet spot also provide a marked increase in invisibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventors: Alex Bredemus, Kurt Dalquist, Patrick Gronlund, Ray Meyer, Michael Deaner