Patents by Inventor Rick A. Porter

Rick A. Porter 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).

  • ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME
    Publication number: 20100240805
    Abstract: An adhesive composition substantially free of formaldehyde, comprising at least one bio-derived component, at least one multivalent cation and at least one polymer having a crosslinkable group, wherein the polymer having at least one crosslinkable group is substantially free of epichlorohydrin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Todd R. Miller, Heather E. Clarke, Lee R. Johnson, Rick A. Porter
  • Composition for sizing textiles and process using same
    Patent number: 5397483
    Abstract: A composition and process for formulating a size and for sizing and desizing textiles using an inorganic compound are provided. One inorganic compound that may be used is basic aluminum chloride. The use of basic aluminum chloride in a size formulation creates a size that is less environmentally hazardous but effective as a size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: ABCO Industries
    Inventors: Rick A. Porter, James M. Self
  • Coated fire barriers for upholstered furnishings
    Patent number: 4923729
    Abstract: A method for increasing heat dissipation from the smolder or open flame site of an upholstered article by interposing a fire barrier material between the outer upholstery fabric and the filler or padding materials. The fire barrier material is formed by coating a fibrous substance, such as glass fibers, carbon fibers, and the like with a latex containing a finely divided heat conductive metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Assignee: Springs Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick A. Porter, Hans R. Hoernle
  • Method of making coated fire barriers for upholstered furnishings
    Patent number: 4806185
    Abstract: A method for increasing heat dissipation from the smolder or open flame site of an upholstered article by interposing a fire barrier material between the outer upholstery fabric and the filler or padding materials. The fire barrier material is formed by coating a fibrous substance, such as glass fibers, carbon fibers, and the like with a latex containing a finely divided heat conductive metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Springs Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick A. Porter, Hans R. Hoernle
  • Fire barrier fabrics
    Patent number: 4690859
    Abstract: A breathable fire barrier fabric comprising a fiber glass fabric on which is coated an encapsulating coating that minimizes or eliminates fiber to fiber self abrasion and effectively adheres to the glass fabric even when subjected to heat and flames; said fire barrier fabric having a porosity value at an acceptable level such that the fire barrier fabric inhibits the spread of fire. The invention contemplates a coating and method of applying same for glass fiber fabrics that can mechanically protect the glass from self-destruction without contributing to the fuel value of the fabric while maintaining a breathable fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1987
    Assignee: United Merchants & Manufacturers Inc.
    Inventors: Rick A. Porter, Hans R. Hoernle