Patents by Inventor Rick Rodkey

Rick Rodkey 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).

  • Cavity sealing article having improved sag resistance
    Patent number: 6347799
    Abstract: Conventional foamable cavity sealing articles are susceptible to sagging when expanded in a vertical orientation with the foaming material facing downwards, because of gravitational drag on the molten material during expansion. The problem is particularly pronounced in foaming materials formulated to have high expansion ratios and low melt viscosities. A solution to the problem is presented in the form of a cavity sealing article having a planar holder and a foamable sealer, the foamable sealer circumscribing the edge of the support member. This construction creates a gripping effect which prevents sagging of the sealing member during expansion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan Williams, Ashok K. Mehan, Edward A. Cydzik, Paul W. Martens, Rick Rodkey