Patents by Inventor Robert C. Hobbs

Robert C. Hobbs 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).

  • Barrier structure and method for making
    Patent number: 8859102
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a barrier structure including a fluoropolymer layer, a polymeric layer, and an adhesive layer. The barrier structure has a chemical permeation breakthrough detection time greater than about one hour for hazardous chemicals as measured by ASTM F739. The disclosure is further directed to a method of forming the aforementioned barrier structure. The barrier material is designed to be suitable for construction of shelters, clothing, containers and other articles requiring barrier properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Hua Fan, Peter A. Kirk, II, Robert C. Hobbs, Anne B. Hardy, Michael J. Lussier
  • COMPOSITE ARTICLE FOR USE AS SELF-CLEANING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20140066289
    Abstract: A composite article includes a core layer and an upper layer overlying the core layer. The upper layer is made of perfluoroalkoxy polymer (PFA) and a photocatalytic material (PM), wherein the PM defines at least about 25% of a total area of an exterior surface of the upper layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sahlin, James R. Greno, Michael P. Cushman, Robert C. Hobbs, James M. McMartin
  • COMPOSITE ARTICLE FOR USE AS SELF-CLEANING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20120225284
    Abstract: A composite article includes a core layer and an upper layer overlying the core layer. The upper layer is made of perfluoroalkoxy polymer (PFA) and a photocatalytic material (PM), wherein the PM defines at least about 25% of a total area of an exterior surface of the upper layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sahlin, James R. Greno, Michael P. Cushman, Robert C. Hobbs, James M. McMartin
  • BARRIER STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING
    Publication number: 20100266852
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a barrier structure including a fluoropolymer layer, a polymeric layer, and an adhesive layer. The barrier structure has a chemical permeation breakthrough detection time greater than about one hour for hazardous chemicals as measured by ASTM F739. The disclosure is further directed to a method of forming the aforementioned barrier structure. The barrier material is designed to be suitable for construction of shelters, clothing, containers and other articles requiring barrier properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hua Fan, Peter A. Kirk, II, Robert C. Hobbs, Anne B. Hardy, Michael J. Lussier