Patents by Inventor Stephen Rippe

Stephen Rippe 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: 11988034
    Abstract: Compound fenestration assembly mull joints including one or more mull end connectors, compound fenestration assemblies using those mull joints, and methods of making and using the same are described herein. The compound fenestration assembly mull joints including one or more mull end connectors described herein are configured to be attached to the building opening using a flowable bonding agent (in addition to attachment of the fenestration units to the building openings).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: ANDERSEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arik Van Asten, Jeremyah Biederman, Stephen Rippe
  • Publication number: 20080050554
    Abstract: A method of using an absorbent article where the method includes adhering at least a portion of an absorbent article to a surface of a window through a pressure sensitive adhesive composition. The absorbent article includes an exterior surface, an acquisition layer, superabsorbent polymer, a first layer that has an exterior surface and an interior surface, and a pressure sensitive attachment adhesive composition, the superabsorbent polymer being disposed between the acquisition layer and the interior surface of the first layer, and the pressure sensitive attachment adhesive composition being disposed on the exterior surface of the absorbent article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: James Toonen, Sharf Ahmed, Stephen Rippe, Charles Graves
  • Publication number: 20070079748
    Abstract: A wetness indicating composition is disclosed that changes color in response to a change in pH. The composition comprises a water-insoluble, thermoplastic polymer composition, a superabsorbent polymer, a wetness indicator, and surfactant. The wetness indicating composition is useful in disposable absorbent articles, e.g., disposable diapers, feminine napkins, medical dressings and beddings for humans and animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Sharf Ahmed, Stephen Rippe