Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Veilleux
Thomas A. Veilleux 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).
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Patent number: 9272499Abstract: A method of preparing a window module includes providing a metal frame having a first major surface, applying a structural glazing tape to the first major surface of the metal frame, and positioning a glass panel overtop the structural glazing tape. The structural glazing tape includes a polymer foam tape having first and second major surfaces, an adhesive layer overlying the first major surface for bonding the structural glazing tape to the structural frame, and a release layer overlying the second major surface. The method further includes filling a channel defined by the glass panel, the metal frame, and the structural glazing tape with a curable sealant, and curing the sealant to bond the glass panel and the metal frame together.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas A. Veilleux, James N. Gordon, Stewart B. Dittmeier
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Publication number: 20140345782Abstract: A method of preparing a window module includes providing a metal frame having a first major surface, applying a structural glazing tape to the first major surface of the metal frame, and positioning a glass panel overtop the structural glazing tape. The structural glazing tape includes a polymer foam tape having first and second major surfaces, an adhesive layer overlying the first major surface for bonding the structural glazing tape to the structural frame, and a release layer overlying the second major surface. The method further includes filling a channel defined by the glass panel, the metal frame, and the structural glazing tape with a curable sealant, and curing the sealant to bond the glass panel and the metal frame together.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Thomas A. Veilleux, James N. Gordon, Stewart B. Dittmeier
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Patent number: 8826611Abstract: A method of preparing a window module includes providing a metal frame having a first major surface, applying a structural glazing tape to the first major surface of the metal frame, and positioning a glass panel overtop the structural glazing tape. The structural glazing tape includes a polymer foam tape having first and second major surfaces, an adhesive layer overlying the first major surface for bonding the structural glazing tape to the structural frame, and a release layer overlying the second major surface. The method further includes filling a channel defined by the glass panel, the metal frame, and the structural glazing tape with a curable sealant, and curing the sealant to bond the glass panel and the metal frame together.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Veilleux, James N. Gordon, Stewart B. Dittmeier
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Publication number: 20120159880Abstract: A method of preparing a window module includes providing a metal frame having a first major surface, applying a structural glazing tape to the first major surface of the metal frame, and positioning a glass panel overtop the structural glazing tape. The structural glazing tape includes a polymer foam tape having first and second major surfaces, an adhesive layer overlying the first major surface for bonding the structural glazing tape to the structural frame, and a release layer overlying the second major surface. The method further includes filling a channel defined by the glass panel, the metal frame, and the structural glazing tape with a curable sealant, and curing the sealant to bond the glass panel and the metal frame together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATRIONInventors: Thomas A. Veilleux, James N. Gordon, Stewart B. Dittmeier
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Publication number: 20100075781Abstract: The present invention relates to dimples and dimple patterns for golf balls (20), preferably dimple patterns composed of letters, symbols, logos and combinations thereof, inset into the cover of the golf ball (20). The golf ball (20) has dimples (40) and logo depressions (50) in a cover of the golf ball (20). The logo depressions (50) are preferably letters, symbols, logos and combinations thereof, inset into the cover of the golf ball (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT J. SIMONDS, THOMAS A. VEILLEUX
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Publication number: 20090297653Abstract: Various reaction injection molding (“RIM”) processes and molding equipment are disclosed. In particular, a multi-stage molding process and molding assembly is disclosed for the production of layers or cores on golf balls. The process utilizes a collection of molds, including shuttle molds and/or molding assist members, that readily enables reaction injection molding of layer(s) on golf ball cores or intermediate golf ball assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: GERALD A. LAVALLEE, DANIEL MURPHY, THOMAS J. KENNEDY, III, VINCENT J. SIMONDS, THOMAS A. VEILLEUX
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Patent number: 7625303Abstract: The present invention relates to dimples and dimple patterns for golf balls (20), preferably dimple patterns composed of letters, symbols, logos and combinations thereof, inset into the cover of the golf ball (20). The golf ball (20) has dimples (40) and logo depressions (50) in a cover of the golf ball (20). The logo depressions (50) are preferably letters, symbols, logos and combinations thereof, inset into the cover of the golf ball (20).Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas A. Veilleux
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Patent number: 7607997Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2008Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas A. Veilleux, Thomas F. Bergin
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Patent number: 7566281Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas A. Veilleux, Thomas F. Bergin
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Patent number: 7547259Abstract: A golf ball having traditional dimples and a tubular lattice structure is disclosed herein. The golf ball has dimples and a plurality of lattice members that form multi-faceted polygons. Each of the plurality of lattice members has an apex and the golf ball of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected lattice members form a plurality of polygons, preferably hexagons and pentagons. Each of the lattice members preferably has a continuous contour.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas F. Bergin, Thomas A. Veilleux
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Patent number: 7534385Abstract: An apparatus and method for demolding golf balls from a mold cavity are disclosed. More specifically, an apparatus and method for demolding a golf ball from a mold cavity subsequent to forming a cover layer without the use of ejector or knockout pins are disclosed. The molding apparatus utilizes an undercut configuration that, upon opening the molds after molding a golf ball, serves to impart a rotational force upon the ball and dislodge it from the molds.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Thomas F. Bergin, Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas A. Veilleux
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Publication number: 20090069119Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANYInventors: VINCENT J. SIMONDS, THOMAS A. VEILLEUX, THOMAS F. BERGIN
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Publication number: 20090054177Abstract: The present invention relates to dimples and dimple patterns for golf balls (20), preferably dimple patterns composed of letters, symbols, logos and combinations thereof, inset into the cover of the golf ball (20). The golf ball (20) has dimples (40) and logo depressions (50) in a cover of the golf ball (20). The logo depressions (50) are preferably letters, symbols, logos and combinations thereof, inset into the cover of the golf ball (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas A. Veilleux
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Patent number: 7473196Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples having two or more different radii is disclosed. The deep dimples(s) extend(s) through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. The deep dual dimples may be spherical or non-spherical, and the portion of the dimple that extends to or into the next inner layer may be the same or different shape as the outer portion of the dimple.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Kevin J. Shannon, Thomas A. Veilleux, Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas J. Kennedy, III, David M. Melanson, Michael J. Tzivanis
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Patent number: 7468007Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a plurality of primary dimples (50) with annular tubular portion (60) is disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, there are 332 primary dimples which cover a surface area ranging from 81% to 87% of the golf ball (20). Also in a preferred embodiment, there are twenty different types of primary dimples (50), which vary in diameter, chord depth and/or entry angle.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas F. Bergin, Thomas A. Veilleux, Erich Muhlanger
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Patent number: 7448966Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas A. Veilleux, Thomas F. Bergin
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Patent number: 7427193Abstract: Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath are disclosed. The molding equipment provides one or more selectively positionable knock-out pins along the surface of the molding chamber. These pins are specially tailored such that subsequent to molding, the resulting voids are traditional or deep dimples. The molding equipment and related processes are particularly useful when forming the various layers by reaction injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Thomas A. Veilleux, Vincent J. Simonds, David M. Melanson, Quansheng Lu
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Patent number: 7422716Abstract: A process for reaction injection molding a polyurethane material for a layer of a golf ball is disclosed herein. The layer is preferably a cover for the golf ball. The process discloses preferred pressure parameters and mass flow parameters for reaction injection molding the layer. Such preferred pressure parameters include the difference from mix-head open to the shot mid-point, ??Pom, and the pressure difference from mix-head open to close, or ??Poc. The mass flow parameters include the percentage change in mass flow ratio from mix-head open to shot mid-point, or % MFRom, and the change in mass flow ratio from mix-head open to shot mid-point, or ?MFRom.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: David M. Melanson, Thomas A. Veilleux, Vincent J. Simonds, Michael J. Tzivanis
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Patent number: 7419443Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a low volume cover layer (14) is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has a cover layer (14) with a volume less than 0.1550 cubic inches. In a preferred embodiment, the cover layer (14) is composed of a reaction-injection molded polyurethane material. Preferably, the cover layer (14) has a plurality of deep depressions (99) with either a plurality of multi-faceted polygons (44) or dimples.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Simonds, Thomas A. Veilleux, Thomas F. Bergin
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Patent number: 7384350Abstract: A golf ball (20) having a non-planar parting line (25), a first false non-planar parting line (26a) and a second false non-planar parting line (26b). A first group 32 of parting dimples defines the non-planar parting line (25). A second group (33) of parting dimples defines the first false non-planar parting line (26a). A third group (34) of parting dimples defines the second false non-planar parting line (26b). A plurality of hexispheres (70) are defined by the non-planar parting line (25) the first false non-planar parting line (26a) and the second false non-planar parting line (26b).Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Thomas A. Veilleux, Vincent J. Simonds, Kevin J. Shannon