Patents by Inventor Ruijian Xu

Ruijian Xu 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).

  • Binders and materials made therewith
    Patent number: 11905206
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignees: Knauf Insulation, Inc., Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ronald E. Kissell, Ruijian Xu
  • COMPOSITION INCLUDING UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN, EPOXY RESIN, AND PHOTOINITIATOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230051188
    Abstract: The composition includes a polyester resin comprising at least one ?,?-unsaturated ester group, an epoxy resin, a compound comprising at least one hydroxyl group; and a photoinitiator that generates acid on exposure to actinic radiation. A method of repairing a damaged surface using the composition is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Ruijian Xu, Yu Yang, Ying Lin, Nikki D. McRae-Brown
  • BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20220371951
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ronald E. KISSELL, Ruijian XU
  • COMPOSITION INCLUDING POLYESTER RESIN AND VINYL ESTER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220081555
    Abstract: The composition includes at least one of a dicyclopentadiene-modified unsaturated polyester resin or an ethylene glycol fumarate unsaturated polyester resin; a vinyl ester represented by formula R—[C(O)—O—CH?CH2]n wherein R is alkyl, aryl, or a combination thereof, and n is 1 or 2; a tertiary amine; and inorganic filler. A method of repairing a damaged surface using the composition C is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Ruijian Xu, Yu Yang, Mark F. Schulz, Andrew D. Norlander, Richard J. Pokorny, Felton L. Smith
  • COMPOSITION INCLUDING POLYESTER RESIN, ACRYLATE, AND VINYL ESTER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220081556
    Abstract: The composition includes a polyester resin comprising at least one ?,?-unsaturated ester group, an acrylate or methacrylate, a vinyl ester represented by formula R—[C(O)—O—CH—CH2]n, wherein R is alkyl, aryl, or a combination thereof and n is 1 or 2, and a metal salt of a carboxylic acid. A method of repairing a damaged surface using the composition is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Yu Yang, Mark F. Schulz, Andrew D. Norlander, Ruijian Xu, Richard J. Pokorny
  • COMPOSITION INCLUDING A POLYTHIOL, AN UNSATURATED COMPOUND, AND A FILLER AND A TWO-PART COMPOSITION MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20220025122
    Abstract: The composition includes a polythiol having more than one thiol group and an allylic resin having more than one allyl group. The composition typically includes inorganic filler. Typically, at least one of the polythiol or the allylic resin has more than two thiol or allyl groups, respectively. A two-part body repair composition including the composition and use of the composition as a body repair composition are also disclosed. Methods of repairing a damaged surface are also disclosed. The method can include combining a composition with at least one of an organic peroxide or hydroperoxide, applying the composition including at least one of the organic peroxide or the organic hydroperoxide to the damaged surface, and curing the composition on the damaged surface to provide a cured composition. The composition includes a polythiol having more than one thiol group, an allylic compound having more than one allyl group, and inorganic filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Yu Yang, Ruijian Xu, Mark F. Schulz, Nikki D. McRae-Brown, Ken Nakatani, Andrew D. Norlander
  • Composition including polyester resin and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10927273
    Abstract: The composition includes a polymeric resin having at least one ?,?-unsaturated ester group, a vinyl aromatic compound having at least one vinyl substituent on an aromatic ring, and an amino- or mercapto-substituted compound represented by formula (HD)1-4-R. Each D is independently —S— or —N(H)— and R is a monovalent alkyl, alkenyl, or polyalkyleneoxy or a multivalent alkylene, alkenylene, or polyalkyleneoxy, wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkylene, or alkenylene are each interrupted by at least two —O—, —N(H)—, —N(H)—C(O)—, —S—C(O)—, or —O—C(O)— groups or a combination thereof. A method of repairing a damaged surface using the composition is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Ruijian Xu
  • BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20200299187
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ronald E. KISSELL, Ruijian XU
  • COMPOSITION INCLUDING LIQUID POLYESTER RESIN AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200199400
    Abstract: The composition includes a liquid polyester resin comprising at least one ?,?-unsaturated ester group, a tertiary amine accelerator, and up to five percent by weight of a reactive diluent having a flash point up to 150° C. A method of repairing a damaged surface using the composition is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Ruijian Xu, Mark F. Schulz, Yu Yang, Nikki D. McRae-Brown, Ken Nakatani
  • COMPOSITION INCLUDING POLYESTER RESIN AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180265735
    Abstract: The composition includes a polymeric resin having at least one ?,?-unsaturated ester group, a vinyl aromatic compound having at least one vinyl substituent on an aromatic ring, and an amino- or mercapto-substituted compound represented by formula (HD)1-4-R. Each D is independently —S— or —N(H)— and R is a monovalent alkyl, alkenyl, or polyalkyleneoxy or a multivalent alkylene, alkenylene, or polyalkyleneoxy, wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkylene, or alkenylene are each interrupted by at least two —O—, —N(H)—, —N(H)—C(O)—, —S—C(O)—, or —O—C(O)— groups or a combination thereof. A method of repairing a damaged surface using the composition is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventor: Ruijian Xu
  • BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20180208505
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ronald E. KISSELL, Ruijian XU
  • Binders and materials made therewith
    Patent number: 9828287
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: Knauf Insulation, Inc., Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ronald E. Kissell, Ruijian Xu
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130244524
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130234362
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130236650
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130237113
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and materials made therewith
    Patent number: 8182648
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian L. Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20110220835
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20110135937
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binder and wood board product from maillard reactants
    Patent number: 7947765
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell