Patents by Inventor Ruairi O'Kane

Ruairi O'Kane 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).

  • Patent number: 11559967
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to multifunctional surfacing films each comprising: (a) a single layer of curable polymer composition having opposing first and second surfaces: (b) a peelable porous sheet disposed at or beneath the second surface; and (d) at least one porous sheet of functional material disposed within the single layer of curable polymer composition and positioned between the first surface and the peelable porous sheet, and methods of making and using such multifunctional surfacing films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Anna Esmeralda Javier, Ruairi O'Kane, Innocente G. Fabbro
  • Publication number: 20220212418
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to methods directly adhering epoxy-based, and other thermosetting surfacing films to solid thermoplastic surfaces and the structures derived or derivable from these methods. In some embodiments, the disclosure is also directed to composite structures comprising a thermoplastic substrate directly bonded to a thermoset(ting) surfacing film; wherein the direct bonding defines an interface between a thermoplastic surface of the thermoplastic substrate and a first surface of the thermoset(ting) surfacing film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Sina Chaeichian, Kaspar Schaerer, Ruairi O'Kane, Li Li, Michael D. Halbasch, Martin Renkel, Omar L. Abu-Shanab, Brian Deegan, Anna Esmeralda Javier
  • Publication number: 20220056227
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to methods for preparing thermoplastic surfaces suitable for the application of paint, adhesives, or surfacing films and the structures derived or derivable from these methods. The disclosure is also directed to composite structures comprising a thermoplastic substrate comprising a chemical sealant direct bonded to a surface thereof, the chemical sealant providing a surface suitable for adhering adhesives, paints, and/or surfacing films to the thermoplastic surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Sina Chaeichian, Kaspar Schaerer, Bashir M. Ahmed, Omar L. Abu-Shanab, Michael D. Halbasch, Tsehaye N. Eyassu, Martin Renkel, Ruairi O'Kane, Anna Esmeralda Javier
  • Publication number: 20210284881
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides two part, room-temperature curable hybrid epoxy/(meth)acrylate compositions, comprising: (a) a first component, comprising (meth)acrylate monomers, crosslinkers, epoxy curatives, and optional free radical accelerator, tougheners, fillers and additives, and inhibitors; and (b) a second component, comprising epoxy resins, methacrylate free radical initiators, and optional tougheners, fillers and additives. The compositions provide among other advantageous properties fast cure rate, extremely high compression properties, and good thermal cycling performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Ruairi O'Kane, Li Li, Adam Meng, William F. Torres, Nicholas O. Dominguez, Martin Renkel
  • Publication number: 20200324514
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to multifunctional surfacing films each comprising: (a) a single layer of curable polymer composition having opposing first and second surfaces: (b) a peelable porous sheet disposed at or beneath the second surface; and (d) at least one porous sheet of functional material disposed within the single layer of curable polymer composition and positioned between the first surface and the peelable porous sheet, and methods of making and using such multifunctional surfacing films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Anna Esmeralda Javier, Ruairi O'Kane, Innocenter G. Fabbro
  • Patent number: 10526509
    Abstract: An anaerobically curable composition comprising an anaerobically curable component that is a combination of a solid resin component and a solid anaerobically curable monomer. A curing component for curing the anaerobically curable component is included. The composition is solid and has a melting point in the range from 30° C. to 100° C. The composition is dry to touch and can be used to form articles of manufacture such as a tape, an elongate filament, a gasket, a patch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Deirdre Ledwith, Aimee Hynes, Ruairi O'Kane, David Mullen, Niamh Bergin, David Dworak, Martin Fitzpatrick, Peter Wrobel, Brendan Kneafsey, Jim Houlihan, Michael Doherty, Mark Loane
  • Patent number: 10227507
    Abstract: Anaerobic curable compositions are provided, which comprise a (meth)acrylate component, at least a portion which comprises (meth)acrylate-functionalized isosorbide, and methods of their production and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Ruairi O'Kane, Deirdre Ledwith, Aimee Hynes, Andrew D. Messana
  • Publication number: 20180237661
    Abstract: An anaerobically curable composition comprising an anaerobically curable component that is a combination of a solid resin component and a solid anaerobically curable monomer. A curing component for curing the anaerobically curable component is included. The composition is solid and has a melting point in the range from 30° C. to 100° C. The composition is dry to touch and can be used to form articles of manufacture such as a tape, an elongate filament, a gasket, a patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Deirdre Ledwith, Aimee Hynes, Ruairi O'Kane, David Mullen, Niamh Bergin, David Dworak, Martin Fitzpatrick, Peter Wrobel, Brendan Kneafsey, Jim Houlihan, Michael Doherty, Mark Loane
  • Patent number: 9957344
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novolac vinyl esters useful as thermal resistance conferring components for anaerobic curable compositions, and anaerobic curable compositions having such novolac vinyl esters. The compositions are particularly useful as adhesives and sealants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Ruairi O'Kane, Niamh Bergin, Brendan Kneafsey, David P. Birkett
  • Publication number: 20180057713
    Abstract: Anaerobic curable compositions are provided, which comprise a (meth)acrylate component, at least a portion which comprises (meth)acrylate-functionalized isosorbide, and methods of their production and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Ruairi O'Kane, Deirdre Ledwith, Aimee Hynes, Andrew D. Messana
  • Publication number: 20180022848
    Abstract: The present invention relates to curable polyurethane polymers made from renewable materials. In particular isosorbide derived from glucose is used. These renewable materials may be formed into curable polyurethane polymer compositions having different chemical functionalities and cure mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: David P. Dworak, Darel Gustafson, David Mullen, Andrew D. Messana, Aimee Hynes, Deirdre Ledwith, Ruairi O'Kane
  • Publication number: 20170226256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novolac vinyl esters useful as thermal resistance conferring components for anaerobic curable compositions, and anaerobic curable compositions having such novolac vinyl esters. The compositions are particularly useful as adhesives and sealants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Ruairi O'Kane, Niamh Bergin, Brendan Kneafsey, David P. Birkett