Patents by Inventor Sui-Chieh J. Yu

Sui-Chieh J. Yu 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).

  • Bead foam compression molding method with in situ steam generation for low density product
    Patent number: 10442910
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for molding a foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, in which first water, then a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu
  • BEAD FOAM COMPRESSION MOLDING METHOD WITH IN SITU STEAM GENERATION FOR LOW DENSITY PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20180044496
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for molding a foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, in which first water, then a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu
  • Bead foam compression molding method with in situ steam generation for low density product
    Patent number: 9834656
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for molding a foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, in which first water, then a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE International Ltd.
    Inventors: Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu, Hossein A. Baghdadi
  • Low density foamed article made by bead foam compression molding method
    Patent number: 9682522
    Abstract: Disclosed is a molded foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, made by a method in which a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu
  • BEAD FOAM COMPRESSION MOLDING METHOD WITH IN SITU STEAM GENERATION FOR LOW DENSITY PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20150337102
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for molding a foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, in which first water, then a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu, Hossein A. Baghdadi
  • Bead foam compression molding method with in situ steam generation for low density product
    Patent number: 9144956
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for molding a foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, in which first water, then a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu, Hossein A. Baghdadi
  • EVA recycling method
    Patent number: 9074061
    Abstract: A method of recycling scrap ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam involves foaming and crosslinking a blend containing virgin EVA resin and scrap EVA foam, as well as a crosslinking agent and blowing agent for the EVA resin. The blend further contains a compatibilizer, which is a hydrogenated petroleum resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Sui-Chieh J. Yu
  • LOW DENSITY FOAMED ARTICLE MADE BY BEAD FOAM COMPRESSION MOLDING METHOD
    Publication number: 20150128359
    Abstract: Disclosed is a molded foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, made by a method in which a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu
  • Bead foam compression molding method for low density product
    Patent number: 8961844
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for molding a foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, in which a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu
  • BEAD FOAM COMPRESSION MOLDING METHOD WITH IN SITU STEAM GENERATION FOR LOW DENSITY PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20140227505
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for molding a foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, in which first water, then a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu, Hossein A. Baghdadi
  • EVA RECYCLING METHOD
    Publication number: 20140066530
    Abstract: A method of recycling scrap ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam involves foaming and crosslinking a blend containing virgin EVA resin and scrap EVA foam, as well as a crosslinking agent and blowing agent for the EVA resin. The blend further contains a compatibilizer, which is a hydrogenated petroleum resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiao Shen, Sui-Chieh J. Yu
  • Bead Foam Compression Molding Method for Low Density Product
    Publication number: 20140017450
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for molding a foamed article, such as a midsole or outsole for footwear, in which a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads are placed in a compression mold in the shape of the article and the mold is brought to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds, then cooled to from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached. The foamed article made by the method has a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.45 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Denis Schiller, Sui-Chieh J. Yu