Patents by Inventor Robert Sassa

Robert Sassa 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).

  • Publication number: 20090196798
    Abstract: A barrier with excellent sealability, resealability, and low extractables, used as a septum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Sassa, Kevin Dove, Sonia Cooper
  • Patent number: 7409815
    Abstract: A wire rope including at least one metal wire and at least one fluoropolymer fiber. Preferably, the fluoropolymer fiber is present in an amount less than about 25 weight %, and in alternative embodiments less than 20 weight %, 15 weight %, 10 weight %, and 5 weight %. The fluoropolymer fiber is preferably PTFE, and most preferably expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The wire rope is useful in tensioned and bending applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Clough, Robert Sassa
  • Publication number: 20070098985
    Abstract: A composite bundle for repeated stress applications comprising at least one fiber of a high strength material, at least one fiber of fluoropolymer, wherein the fluoropolymer fiber is present in an amount of about 40% by weight or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Bucher, Norman Clough, Tahi Egres, Robert Sassa
  • Publication number: 20070079695
    Abstract: A composite bundle for repeated stress applications comprising at least one fiber of a high strength material, at least one fiber of fluoropolymer, wherein the fluoropolymer fiber is present in an amount of about 40% by weight or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Bucher, Norman Clough, Tahi Egres, Robert Sassa
  • Publication number: 20070062174
    Abstract: A wire rope including at least one metal wire and at least one fluoropolymer fiber. Preferably, the fluoropolymer fiber is present in an amount less than about 25 weight %, and in alternative embodiments less than 20 weight %, 15 weight %, 10 weight %, and 5 weight %. The fluoropolymer fiber is preferably PTFE, and most preferably expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The wire rope is useful in tensioned and bending applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Norman Clough, Robert Sassa
  • Publication number: 20060182962
    Abstract: A composite bundle for repeated stress applications comprising at least one fiber of a high strength material, at least one fiber of fluoropolymer, wherein the fluoropolymer fiber is present in an amount of about 40% by weight or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Bucher, Norman Clough, Taihi Egres, Robert Sassa
  • Publication number: 20060070521
    Abstract: The invention relates to liners for air ducts. Specifically, the invention is an article comprising a porous polymeric membrane layer and, optionally, a support layer, in which the article is a duct liner adapted to be removably positioned within a porous air duct. The liner may also be used in conventional metal and plastic ducts to reduce cleaning frequency. In another aspect, the invention is a porous air duct comprising: a liner comprising a porous polymeric membrane and, optionally, a support layer; and an openwork conduit, said liner disposed within the openwork conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Stephen Stark, Robert Sassa
  • Patent number: 5488766
    Abstract: Weather-resistant electromagnetic radiation shielding materials and structures for electromagnetic interference attenuation for electronic equipment situated in unshielded outdoor housings are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerry, David Z. Kelly, Michael G. Ryan, Thomas E. Dykes, Robert Sassa
  • Patent number: 5401901
    Abstract: Weather-resistant electromagnetic radiation shielding materials and structures for electromagnetic interference attenuation for electronic equipment situated in unshielded outdoor housings are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerry, David Z. Kelly, Michael G. Ryan, Thomas E. Dykes, Robert Sassa
  • Patent number: 5324579
    Abstract: A nonwoven textile material useful in dissipating static electric charges containing an electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber. An amount of a synthetic fiber may be intermixed with the electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber to produce the static dissipative textile material. The nonwoven static dissipative textile material may combine with a porous polymeric membrane to form nonwoven fabric laminate.The nonwoven textile material is useful as a filtration media and may be fabricated into a filter bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sassa, Richard Winkelmayer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5229200
    Abstract: A nonwoven textile material useful in dissipating static electric charges containing an electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber. An amount of a synthetic fiber may be intermixed with the electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber to produce the static dissipative textile material. The nonwoven static dissipative textile material may combine with a porous polymeric membrane to form nonwoven fabric laminate.The nonwoven textile material is useful as a filtration media and may be fabricated into a filter bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sassa, Richard Winkelmayer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5213882
    Abstract: A nonwoven textile material useful in dissipating static electric charges containing an electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber. An amount of a synthetic fiber may be intermixed with the electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber to produce the static dissipative textile material. The nonwoven static dissipative textile material may combine with a porous polymeric membrane to form nonwoven fabric laminate.The nonwoven textile material is useful as a filtration media and may be fabricated into a filter bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sassa, Richard Winkelmayer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5096473
    Abstract: A filter composite is made of a porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and a fabric. The PTFE and fabric are bonded by an adhesive. The adhesive is prevented from penetrating the fabric by employing a coating of an oil and water-repellent material to the surface of the fabric adjacent the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sassa, Todd Johnson, Richard Winkelmayer