Patents by Inventor Robert W. Vitale

Robert W. Vitale 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: 20230227360
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the installation of scientifically engineered and constructed unpaved runways are disclosed herein. The compositions are heterogeneous mixtures produced by blending aliphatic or cyclic organic compounds with binders that chemically react with gravel, aggregate, and soil particles to create permanent bonds, resulting in a strengthened and stabilized surface. When blended into the aggregate of a runway surface, the organic compounds act as a carrier fluid, distributing the binder system evenly so particles of all sizes are thoroughly and uniformly coated with the composition. Once the composition is distributed, an adhesion promoting compound reacts with constituents in the aggregate to increase the formation and strength of chemical bonds between particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Robert W. VITALE, Matthew LYONS, Matthew MEFFORD, Maurice FENELON, Gina GREENLEE
  • Publication number: 20230050075
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the installation of scientifically engineered and constructed unpaved runways are disclosed herein. The compositions are heterogeneous mixtures produced by blending aliphatic or cyclic organic compounds with binders that chemically react with gravel, aggregate, and soil particles to create permanent bonds, resulting in a strengthened and stabilized surface. When blended into the aggregate of a runway surface, the organic compounds act as a carrier fluid, distributing the binder system evenly so particles of all sizes are thoroughly and uniformly coated with the composition. Once the composition is distributed, an adhesion promoting compound reacts with constituents in the aggregate to increase the formation and strength of chemical bonds between particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
    Inventors: Robert W. VITALE, Matthew LYONS, Matthew MEFFORD, Maurice FENELON, Gina GREENLEE
  • Patent number: 9725667
    Abstract: A composition for inhibiting oxidation including an anionic, hydrophilic, water soluble polymer, wherein the polymer is chosen from the group consisting of anionic polyacrylamide, methylcellulose, xanthan gum, guar gum, and lignin sulfonate, an anionic surfactant, a co-solvent, and water is herein disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff
  • Publication number: 20170096618
    Abstract: A water-based solid lubricant includes water, glycerin, isoalkane, molybdenum disulfide, talc powder, calcium sulfonate, and polyisobutylene is described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: ROBERT W. VITALE, CHERYL L. DETLOFF, ERIC VANTIEGHAM, CHRISTOPHER HIMES, VENNIE DYAVANAPALLI
  • Publication number: 20160237364
    Abstract: A composition for inhibiting oxidation including an anionic, hydrophilic, water soluble polymer, wherein the polymer is chosen from the group consisting of anionic polyacrylamide, methylcellulose, xanthan gum, guar gum, and lignin sulfonate, an anionic surfactant, a co-solvent, and water is herein disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: ROBERT W. VITALE, CHERYL L. DETLOFF
  • Patent number: 9334459
    Abstract: A composition for inhibiting oxidation includes an anionic, hydrophilic, water soluble polymer, an anionic surfactant, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff
  • Publication number: 20150307799
    Abstract: A composition for inhibiting oxidation includes an anionic, hydrophilic, water soluble polymer, an anionic surfactant, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cherly L. Detloff
  • Patent number: 9029445
    Abstract: A composition for inhibiting oxidation includes an anionic, hydrophilic, water soluble polymer, an anionic surfactant, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff
  • Patent number: 9018287
    Abstract: A composition for inhibiting oxidation includes an anionic, hydrophilic, water soluble polymer, an anionic surfactant, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff
  • Publication number: 20150098759
    Abstract: A method for increased adhesion and prevention of pavement cracking by subsurface application of a composition comprising a synthetic fluid or base oil, a pour point depressant, a binder, and various combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff
  • Publication number: 20140331551
    Abstract: A composition for inhibiting oxidation includes an anionic, hydrophilic, water soluble polymer, an anionic surfactant, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: ROBERT W. VITALE, CHERYL L. DETLOFF
  • Publication number: 20140323626
    Abstract: A composition for inhibiting oxidation includes an anionic, hydrophilic, water soluble polymer, an anionic surfactant, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
    Inventors: ROBERT W. VITALE, CHERYL L. DETLOFF
  • Patent number: 8814465
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving the strength and longevity of secondary roadways through environmentally sound practices are disclosed herein. A composition for road sealing includes acrylic and vinyl acetate powdered polymer mixed with native soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Frank D Elswick, Gina M. Greenlee
  • Publication number: 20140186117
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving the strength and longevity of secondary roadways through environmentally sound practices are disclosed herein. A composition for road sealing includes acrylic and vinyl acetate powdered polymer mixed with native soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
    Inventors: ROBERT W. VITALE, FRANK D. ELSWICK, GINA M. GREENLEE
  • Patent number: 8764339
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving the strength and longevity of secondary roadways through environmentally sound practices are disclosed herein. A composition for road sealing includes an aqueous emulsion of acrylic and vinyl acetate polymer, water, and a resin-modified emulsion, wherein the resin-modified emulsion includes a mixture of pitch and rosin, an emulsifying agent, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Frank D. Elswick, Gina M. Greenlee
  • Publication number: 20140140771
    Abstract: A composition for chemical soil improvement includes a synthetic fluid or base oil, a pour point depressant, polyisobutylene, and synthetic fibers, and various combinations thereof used with in situ slag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff
  • Publication number: 20140140774
    Abstract: A composition for chemical soil improvement includes a synthetic fluid, a pour point depressant, polyisobutylene, and synthetic fibers, and various combinations thereof, used to create a locking mechanism for fine particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff
  • Publication number: 20140140767
    Abstract: A method for increased adhesion and prevention of pavement cracking by subsurface application of a composition comprising a synthetic fluid or base oil, a pour point depressant, a binder, and various combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff
  • Publication number: 20140140775
    Abstract: A composition for chemical soil improvement includes a uniform molecular structure synthetic fluid with a substantially uniform molecular structure, a pour point depressant, polyisobutylene, and synthetic fibers, and various combinations thereof, wherein the compotion creates an impermeable layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff
  • Publication number: 20140138573
    Abstract: A composition for chemical soil improvement includes a uniform molecular structure synthetic fluid with a substantially uniform molecular structure, a pour point depressant, polyisobutylene, and synthetic fibers, and various combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Cheryl L. Detloff