Patents by Inventor Robert Mark Adams
Robert Mark Adams 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: 11441057Abstract: An Additive Package is provided to adjust the cure properties of a two-part bonding filler across a temperature range of from 4 and 44 degrees Celsius. A low temperature additive speeds a cure rate between 4 and 15 degrees Celsius and a high temperature additive slows down a cure rate between 25 and 44 degrees Celsius. The amount of Additive Package is varied to account for the desired cure properties. The Additive Package includes a first unsaturated polyester resins with an average degree of unsaturation of 70-100 percent based on total acid and anhydride monomer content. A process for repairing a vehicle body is provided using the Additive Package. A kit for accomplishing repairs in an after-market repair setting is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Helena Twardowska, Robert Mark Adams, David McKinney
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Publication number: 20200148924Abstract: An Additive Package is provided to adjust the cure properties of a two-part bonding filler across a temperature range of from 4 and 44 degrees Celsius. A low temperature additive speeds a cure rate between 4 and 15 degrees Celsius and a high temperature additive slows down a cure rate between 25 and 44 degrees Celsius. The amount of Additive Package is varied to account for the desired cure properties. The Additive Package includes a first unsaturated polyester resins with an average degree of unsaturation of 70-100 percent based on total acid and anhydride monomer content. A process for repairing a vehicle body is provided using the Additive Package. A kit for accomplishing repairs in an after-market repair setting is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Helena Twardowska, Robert Mark Adams, David McKinney
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Patent number: 10544337Abstract: An Additive Package is provided to adjust the cure properties of a two-part bonding filler across a temperature range of from 4 and 44 degrees Celsius. A low temperature additive speeds a cure rate between 4 and 15 degrees Celsius and a high temperature additive slows down a cure rate between 25 and 44 degrees Celsius. The amount of Additive Package is varied to account for the desired cure properties. The Additive Package includes a first unsaturated polyester resins with an average degree of unsaturation of 70-100 percent based on total acid and anhydride monomer content. A process for repairing a vehicle body is provided using the Additive Package. A kit for accomplishing repairs in an after-market repair setting is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Helena Twardowska, Robert Mark Adams, David McKinney
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Patent number: 10214618Abstract: A low density coring material is described. In one embodiment, the low density coring material consists essentially of: about 40 to about 80 wt % resin; 0 to about 50 wt % monomer; 0 to about 5 wt % dispersion aid; 0 to about 5 wt % accelerator; about 3 to about 7 wt % microspheres; and about 1 to about 5 wt % catalyst; wherein a density of the cured coring material is less than about 5.0 lbs/gal. Composites made using the low density coring material and methods of making composites are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Mark Adams, Randall Lake, Louis Paul Schaefer, Helena Twardowska, Brian Kruchten
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Patent number: 10112323Abstract: Tooling packages for mold building structures, mold structures, and methods of making mold structures are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.Inventors: Randall Lake, Robert Mark Adams, Brian Michael Kruchten, John Pfaff, Louis Paul Schaefer, Helena Twardowska
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Publication number: 20180163102Abstract: An Additive Package is provided to adjust the cure properties of a two-part bonding filler across a temperature range of from 4 and 44 degrees Celsius. A low temperature additive speeds a cure rate between 4 and 15 degrees Celsius and a high temperature additive slows down a cure rate between 25 and 44 degrees Celsius. The amount of Additive Package is varied to account for the desired cure properties. The Additive Package includes a first unsaturated polyester resins with an average degree of unsaturation of 70-100 percent based on total acid and anhydride monomer content. A process for repairing a vehicle body is provided using the Additive Package. A kit for accomplishing repairs in an after-market repair setting is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Helena Twardowska, Robert Mark Adams, David McKinney
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Patent number: 9884460Abstract: A method for finishing a repaired surface is described. The method includes wiping a sealer on the repaired surface to seal microporosity in the repaired surface, the sealer consisting essentially of a mixture of polymer, at least one filler, solvent, and optionally microspheres; and applying a top coat to the sealed surface without sanding the sealed surface, the top coat being free of visible pinholes. Sealers and tools for applying surface sealers are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Kimm Liddell, Helena Twardowska, Robert Mark Adams
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Publication number: 20170058084Abstract: A low density coring material is described. In one embodiment, the low density coring material consists essentially of: about 40 to about 80 wt % resin; 0 to about 50 wt % monomer; 0 to about 5 wt % dispersion aid; 0 to about 5 wt % accelerator; about 3 to about 7 wt % microspheres; and about 1 to about 5 wt % catalyst; wherein a density of the cured coring material is less than about 5.0 lbs/gal. Composites made using the low density coring material and methods of making composites are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Robert Mark Adams, Randall Lake, Louis Paul Schaefer, Helena Twardowska, Brian Kruchten
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Patent number: 9511563Abstract: A low density coring material is described. In one embodiment, the low density coring material consists essentially of: about 40 to about 80 wt % resin; 0 to about 50 wt % monomer; 0 to about 5 wt % dispersion aid; 0 to about 5 wt % accelerator; about 3 to about 7 wt % microspheres; and about 1 to about 5 wt % catalyst; wherein a density of the cured coring material is less than about 5.0 lbs/gal. Composites made using the low density coring material and methods of making composites are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Robert Mark Adams, Randall Lake, Louis Paul Schaefer, Helena Twardowska, Brian Kruchten
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Patent number: 9221981Abstract: A body filler resin composition for a two-part resin system is described. In one embodiment, the body filler resin composition includes a polymer having fatty acid functionality, and at least one filler. A two-part resin system and a method of repairing a part using the body filler composition are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Mark Adams, Randall Lake, Michael R. Schallick
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Publication number: 20130004663Abstract: A body filler resin composition for a two-part resin system is described. In one embodiment, the body filler resin composition includes a polymer having fatty acid functionality, and at least one filler. A two-part resin system and a method of repairing a part using the body filler composition are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: IIIinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Mark Adams, Randall Lake, Michael R. Schallick
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Publication number: 20120295019Abstract: Tooling packages for mold building structures, mold structures, and methods of making mold structures are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Illinois Tool Works IncInventors: Randall Lake, Robert Mark Adams, Brian Michael Kruchten, John Pfaff, Louis Paul Schaefer, Helena Twardowska
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Publication number: 20120040173Abstract: A low density coring material is described. In one embodiment, the low density coring material consists essentially of: about 40 to about 80 wt % resin; 0 to about 50 wt % monomer; 0 to about 5 wt % dispersion aid; 0 to about 5 wt % accelerator; about 3 to about 7 wt % microspheres; and about 1 to about 5 wt % catalyst; wherein a density of the cured coring material is less than about 5.0 lbs/gal. Composites made using the low density coring material and methods of making composites are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Robert Mark Adams, Randall Lake, Louis Paul Schaefer, Helena Twardowska, Brian Kruchten
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Publication number: 20120040174Abstract: A low density coring material is described. In one embodiment, the low density coring material consists essentially of: about 40 to about 80 wt % resin, the resin consisting essentially of vinyl ester resin or a combination of vinyl ester resin and polyester resin; 0 to about 50 wt % monomer; 0 to about 5 wt % dispersion aid; 0 to about 5 wt % accelerator, or inhibitor, or both; about 3 to about 10 wt % microspheres; 0 to about 20 wt % fiber; 0 to about 20 wt % filler; and about 1 to about 5 wt % catalyst; wherein a density of the cured coring material is less than about 5.0 lbs/gal. Composites made using the low density coring material and methods of making composites are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Robert Mark Adams, Randall Lake, Louis Paul Schaefer, Helena Twardowska, Brian Kruchten
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Publication number: 20120034373Abstract: A method for finishing a repaired surface is described. The method includes wiping a sealer on the repaired surface to seal microporosity in the repaired surface, the sealer consisting essentially of a mixture of polymer, at least one filler, solvent, and optionally microspheres; and applying a top coat to the sealed surface without sanding the sealed surface, the top coat being free of visible pinholes. Sealers and tools for applying surface sealers are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Kimm Liddell, Helena Twardowska, Robert Mark Adams
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Patent number: 6401043Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods for the computational analysis of genetic variances in the coding and non-coding regions of particular genes.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr., Robert Mark Adams, David Steffen