Patents by Inventor Robert J. Wiener
Robert J. Wiener 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: 8607476Abstract: An article of footwear that exhibits enhanced whole boot breathability and reduced wet pickup is provided. The footwear article includes an upper having an inferior and superior compartment; a mechanism for joining the superior and inferior compartments together; a protective cover; and an outer sole.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Alexander W. Jessiman, Robert J. Wiener
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Publication number: 20130232818Abstract: Waterproof footwear having a liner material, insole, and sealing carrier are described herein. The sealing carrier includes one or more layers containing a flowable polymer adapted to flow upon application of energy in order to impart a waterproof seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: Robert J. Wiener
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Publication number: 20130232825Abstract: Waterproof footwear having a liner material, stretchable insole, and strobel board are described herein. The stretchable insole exhibits a reduction of cushioning stiffness in the forefoot area of at least about 6% in comparison to a standard footwear construction when the waterproof footwear is subjected to the Mechanical Cushioning Test.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicants: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, W. L. Gore & Associates, S.r.I.Inventors: Robert J. Wiener, Andrea Giupponi, Jens Heidenfelder
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Publication number: 20130055598Abstract: Waterproof, breathable shoes are described. They include an upper assembly and a sole assembly or alternatively an upper assembly, midsole, and outsole. Each configuration includes a means of facilitating the flow of polymer therein. The means may be an insole, a spacer material, or an insole/spacer material composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Robert J. Wiener
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Publication number: 20130047473Abstract: An article of footwear that exhibits enhanced whole boot breathability and reduced wet pickup is provided. The footwear article includes an upper having an inferior and superior compartment; a mechanism for joining the superior and inferior compartments together; a protective cover; and an outer sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Alexander W. Jessiman, Robert J. Wiener
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Patent number: 8375600Abstract: Ventilating insole boards, self-ventilating footwear devices and self-bailing footwear articles and devices are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Adams, Robert J. Wiener, William G. Hardie
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Patent number: 8296970Abstract: An article of footwear that exhibits enhanced whole boot breathability and reduced wet pickup is provided. The footwear article includes an upper having an inferior and superior compartment; a mechanism for joining the superior and inferior compartments together; a protective cover; and an outer sole.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Alexander W. Jessiman, Robert J. Wiener
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Publication number: 20110179677Abstract: An article of footwear that exhibits enhanced whole boot breathability and reduced wet pickup is provided. The footwear article includes an upper having an inferior and superior compartment; a mechanism for joining the superior and inferior compartments together; a protective cover; and an outer sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Alexander W. Jessiman, Robert J. Wiener
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Publication number: 20080313931Abstract: Ventilating insole boards, self-ventilating footwear devices and self-bailing footwear articles and devices are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Michael S. Adams, Robert J. Wiener, William G. Hardie
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Patent number: 6935053Abstract: Waterproof footwear and methods for making the same. The footwear includes a laminate liner material including at least a waterproof, water vapor permeable functional layer. The method includes two lasting steps to produce waterproof footwear that is durable and aesthetically pleasing.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Wiener
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Publication number: 20040139629Abstract: Waterproof footwear and methods for making the same. The footwear includes a laminate upper having at least a waterproof, water vapor permeable functional layer and an outer layer stitched to a strobel board to form a closed upper. A waterproof gasket material is adhered to the inner surface of the bottom of the closed upper.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventor: Robert J. Wiener
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Publication number: 20040139628Abstract: Waterproof footwear and methods for making the same. The footwear includes a laminate liner material including at least a waterproof, water vapor permeable functional layer. The method includes two lasting steps to produce waterproof footwear that is durable and aesthetically pleasing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventor: Robert J. Wiener
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Patent number: 5923161Abstract: A measuring device displays waveforms representative of electrical signals and includes a selector, at least one input terminal, and a graphical display. The graphical display is suitable to view a waveform thereon. The measuring device receives an electrical signal from the input terminal and displays a first waveform on the graphical display representative of the electrical signal. The selector is selectable to one of a plurality of positions and the measuring device selects a set of waveform data in response to each of the positions. The measuring device displays a second waveform on the graphical display representative of the waveform data.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1997Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Universal Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Ed Frankovitch, Jr., Robert J. Wieners
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Patent number: 5618635Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a macrocomposite body by spontaneously infiltrating a permeable mass of filler material or a preform with molten matrix metal and bonding the spontaneously infiltrated material to at least one second material such as a ceramic or ceramic containing body and/or a metal or metal containing body. Particularly, an infiltration enhancer and/or infiltration enhancer precursor and/or infiltrating atmosphere are in communication with a filler material or a preform, at least at some point during the process, which permits molten matrix metal to spontaneously infiltrate the filler material or preform. Moreover, prior to infiltration, the filler material or preform is placed into contact with at least a portion of a second material such that after infiltation of the filler material or preform, the infiltrated material is bonded to the second material, thereby forming a macrocomposite body.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Lanxide Technology Company, LPInventors: Marc S. Newkirk, Danny R. White, Christopher R. Kennedy, Alan S. Nagelberg, Michael K. Aghajanian, Robert J. Wiener
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Patent number: 5553657Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a gating means in combination with a spontaneous infiltration process to produce a metal matrix composite body. Particularly, a permeable mass of filler material or a preform is spontaneously infiltrated by molten matrix metal to form a metal matrix composite body. A gating means is provided which controls or limits the areal contact between molten matrix metal and the filler material or preform. The use of a gating means provides for control of the amount of matrix metal which can contact the preform or filler material, which may result in less machining of a formed metal matrix composite body compared with a similar metal matrix composite body made without a gating mean. Moreover, the use of a gating means ameliorates the tendency of a formed metal matrix composite body to warp due to the contact between the formed composite body and matrix metal carcass.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1994Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: Lanxide Technology Company, LPInventors: Michael K. Aghajanian, Ralph A. Langensiepen, Christopher R. Kennedy, Michael A. Rocazella, Robert J. Wiener, Gregory E. Hanon, John J. Crowther, Allyn L. McCormick
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Patent number: 5505248Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for forming metal matrix composite bodies by using a barrier material. Particularly, an infiltration enhancer or an infiltration enhancer precursor or an infiltrating atmosphere are in communication with a filler material or a preform, at least at some point during the process, which permits molten matrix metal to spontaneously infiltrate the filler material or preform up to the barrier material. Such spontaneous infiltration occurs without the requirement for the application of any pressure or vacuum. Accordingly, shaped metal matrix composite bodies can be produced having superior surface finish.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1994Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: Lanxide Technology Company, LPInventors: Michael K. Aghajanian, Steven D. Keck, John T. Burke, Gregory E. Hannon, Kurt J. Becker, Steven J. Taylor, Robert J. Wiener, Allyn L. McCormick, Ratnesh K. Dwivedi
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Patent number: 5316069Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for forming metal matrix composite bodies by using a reactive barrier material. Particularly, an infiltration enhancer or an infiltration enhancer precursor or an infiltrating atmosphere are in communication with a filler material or a preform, at least at some point during the process, which permits molten matrix metal to spontaneously infiltrate the filler material or preform up to the reactive barrier material. Such spontaneous infiltration occurs without the requirement for the application of any pressure or vacuum. Accordingly, shaped metal matrix composite bodies can be produced having superior surface finish.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1991Date of Patent: May 31, 1994Assignee: Lanxide Technology Company, LPInventors: Michael K. Aghajanian, Steven D. Keck, John T. Burke, Gregory E. Hannon, Kurt J. Becker, Steven J. Taylor, Robert J. Wiener, Allyn L. McCormick
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Patent number: 5240062Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a gating means in combination with a spontaneous infiltration process to produce a metal matrix composite body. Particularly, a permeable mass of filler material or a preform is spontaneously infiltrated by molten matrix metal to form a metal matrix composite body. A gating means is provided which controls or limits the areal contact between molten matrix metal and the filler material or preform. The use of a gating means provides for control of the amount of matrix metal which can contact the preform or filler material, which may result in less machining of a formed metal matrix composite body compared with a similar metal matrix composite body made without a gating mean. Moreover, the use of a gating means ameliorates the tendency of a formed metal matrix composite body to warp due to the contact between the formed composite body and matrix metal carcass.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1992Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Assignee: Lanxide Technology Company, LPInventors: Ralph A. Langensiepen, Michael K. Aghajanian, Robert J. Wiener, Christopher R. Kennedy, Michael A. Rocazella
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Patent number: 5163499Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a macrocomposite body by spontaneously infiltrating a permeable mass of filler material or a preform with molten matrix metal and bonding the spontaneously infiltrated material to at least one second material such as a ceramic or ceramic containing body and/or a metal or metal containing body. Particularly, an infiltration enhancer and/or infiltration enhancer precursor and/or infiltrating atmosphere are in communication with a filler material or a preform, at least at some point during the process, which permits molten matrix metal to spontaneously infiltrate the filler material or preform. Moreover, prior to infiltration, the filler material or preform is placed into contact with at least a portion of a second material such that after infiltration of the filler material or preform, the infiltrated material is bonded to the second material, thereby forming a sealable electronic package.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1990Date of Patent: November 17, 1992Assignee: Lanxide Technology Company, LPInventors: Marc S. Newkirk, Danny R. White, Christopher R. Kennedy, Alan S. Nagelberg, Michael K. Aghajanian, Robert J. Wiener, Steven D. Keck, John T. Burke, Peter M. Engelgau, Cheng-Tsin Lee, Michael A. Rocazella
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Patent number: D401519Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1996Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Universal Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Ed Frankovitch, Jr., Robert J. Wieners