Patents by Inventor Robert G. Shaw
Robert G. Shaw 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: 9339999Abstract: The present invention relates to a splicing tape (1) for continuous roll change, the splicing tape comprising: a) a first tape component including a first backing layer (2) and a first adhesive layer (3) on a first surface of the first backing layer (2); b) a second tape component including a second backing layer (4) and a second adhesive layer (5) on a first surface of the second backing layer (4); and c) a splitting layer (6) joining the first backing layer (2) and the second backing layer (4) together, such that the first and second adhesive layers (3,5) are facing away from the splitting layer (6), wherein the splitting layer (6) comprises a continuous and uninterrupted middle area (7) extending in the longitudinal direction of the splicing tape (1) and provided with repeating tapered protrusions (2) with flattened tips projecting from the middle area (7) towards both longitudinal edges of the splicing tape and to a method for manufacturing and using such a splicing tape.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Robert G. Shaw, Benjamin S. Korth
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Publication number: 20150030813Abstract: The present invention relates to a splicing tape (1) for continuous roll change, the splicing tape comprising: a) a first tape component including a first backing layer (2) and a first adhesive layer (3) on a first surface of the first backing layer (2); b) a second tape component including a second backing layer (4) and a second adhesive layer (5) on a first surface of the second backing layer (4); and c) a splitting layer (6) joining the first backing layer (2) and the second backing layer (4) together, such that the first and second adhesive layers (3,5) are facing away from the splitting layer (6), wherein the splitting layer (6) comprises a continuous and uninterrupted middle area (7) extending in the longitudinal direction of the splicing tape (1) and provided with repeating tapered protrusions (2) with flattened tips projecting from the middle area (7) towards both longitudinal edges of the splicing tape and to a method for manufacturing and using such a splicing tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Robert G. Shaw, Benjamin S. Korth
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Patent number: 7128558Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for thermoplastically forming a contour in a thermoplastic duct defining a passage. The apparatus includes a longitudinal collar that defines a cavity and a rigid inner support structure extending longitudinally in the cavity. The collar and/or the inner support structure define a mold contour. One or more heaters are configured to heat at least a formation portion of the duct to a formation temperature. An expansion member, such as an expandable elastomer, which is disposed between an inner surface of the collar and an outer surface of the inner support structure, is configured to urge the formation portion of the duct against the mold contour to thermoplastically form the duct.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Matthew K. Lum, Albert E. Seifert, Robert G. Shaw, II, Mark L. Younie
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Patent number: 6951676Abstract: Butt splicing tape comprising: a splicing portion, an attachment portion and a gripping portion, wherein said splicing portion comprises an elongated first backing member (10) having two faces and two longitudinal edges, a first adhesive layer (11?) on the first face of said first backing member (10), said first adhesive layer (11?) extending substantially along the first longitudinal edge of said first backing member (10) and optionally being covered by a first release liner (12), and a second adhesive layer (11?) on the first face of said first backing member (10), said second adhesive layer (11?) extending substantially along the second longitudinal edge of said first backing member (10) and being covered by a second release liner (13) having two faces and two longitudinal edges, the first face of said second releaser liner (13) being adjacent to second adhesive layer (11?); wherein said attachment portion (20, 21) is connected to said splicing portion, and includes a third adhesive layer (31) and is conneType: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Robert G. Shaw
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Publication number: 20040076784Abstract: Butt splicing tape comprising: a splicing portion, an attachment portion and a gripping portion, wherein said splicing portion comprises an elongated first backing member (10) having two faces and two longitudinal edges, a first adhesive layer (11′) on the first face of said first backing member (10), said first adhesive layer (11′) extending substantially along the first longitudinal edge of said first backing member (10) and optionally being covered by a first release liner (12), and a second adhesive layer (11″) on the first face of said first backing member (10), said second adhesive layer (11″) extending substantially along the second longitudinal edge of said first backing member (10) and being covered by a second release liner (13) having two faces and two longitudinal edges, the first face of said second releaser liner (13) being adjacent to second adhesive layer (11″); wherein said attachment portion (20, 21) is connected to said splicing portion, and includes a third adType: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventor: Robert G. Shaw
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Publication number: 20040026819Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for thermoplastically forming a contour in a thermoplastic duct defining a passage. The apparatus includes a longitudinal collar that defines a cavity and a rigid inner support structure extending longitudinally in the cavity. The collar and/or the inner support structure define a mold contour. One or more heaters are configured to heat at least a formation portion of the duct to a formation temperature. An expansion member, such as an expandable elastomer, which is disposed between an inner surface of the collar and an outer surface of the inner support structure, is configured to urge the formation portion of the duct against the mold contour to thermoplastically form the duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Matthew K. Lum, Albert E. Seifert, Robert G. Shaw, Mark L. Younie
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Patent number: 6004670Abstract: A multi-cycle refastenable contact responsive non-tacky fastener system and method of use with a field of a contact responsive fastening layer having essentially no surface tack. The fastening layer is multiply releasable and refastenable against a non-tacky target surface, and has substantially constant 90.degree. peel strength of less than about 5 kN/m when in contact with the target surface. A mounting layer comprises a field of a pressure sensitive adhesive onto which the field of the contact responsive layer is directly attached.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1997Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James J. Kobe, Maurice E. Freeman, Bradley D. Zinke, Shih-Lai Lu, Jason A. Chesley, Eric V. Malmberg, Robert G. Shaw
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Patent number: 5908695Abstract: A multi-cycle refastenable contact responsive non-tacky fastener system and method of use with a field of a contact responsive fastening layer having essentially no surface tack. The fastening layer is multiply releasable and refastenable against a non-tacky target surface, and has substantially constant 90.degree. peel strength of less than about 5 kN/m when in contact with the target surface. A mounting layer comprises a field of a pressure sensitive adhesive onto which the field of the contact responsive layer is directly attached.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1997Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James J. Kobe, Maurice E. Freeman, Bradley D. Zinke, Shih-Lai Lu, Robert G. Shaw
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Patent number: 5211214Abstract: A window apparatus temporarily mountable on a front end of a golf cart type vehicle wherein the vehicle includes at least two support rods on opposite sides of the front end of the vehicle. The window apparatus includes a front panel having a screen surrounded by a rigid frame for permitting the free flow of air to and from occupants of the vehicle while protecting the occupants from contact with objects outside of the vehicle and a plurality of mounting apparatuses formed on opposite sides of the frame for fictionally engaging the two vertical supports to temporarily mount the front panel to the front end of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1992Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Inventor: Robert G. Shaw
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Patent number: 4341080Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for refrigerating a moist article, the apparatus comprising a cold room, means for circulating cooling atmosphere through the cold room, a moisture absorbent liquid cooling spray in the path of said atmosphere, means for collecting and recirculating the liquid in a continuous path, means for admitting a cryogenic cooling fluid to the liquid and means for removing the fluid and absorbed moisture from the liquid before the liquid returns to the spray.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1981Date of Patent: July 27, 1982Assignee: The Commonwealth Industrial Gases LimitedInventor: Robert G. Shaw
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Patent number: 4307580Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for refrigerating a moist article, the apparatus comprising a cold room, means for circulating cooling atmosphere through the cold room, a moisture absorbent liquid cooling spray in the path of said atmosphere, means for collecting and recirculating the liquid in a continuous path, means for admitting a cryogenic cooling fluid to the liquid and means for removing the fluid and absorbed moisture from the liquid before the liquid returns to the spray.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1980Date of Patent: December 29, 1981Assignee: The Commonwealth Industrial Gases LimitedInventor: Robert G. Shaw