Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Jacob

Thomas R. Jacob 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).

  • Road repair membrane
    Patent number: 5026609
    Abstract: Membranes are provided which minimize reflective cracking in the repair of roads. The membrane comprises a reinforcement along with a binder having a high modulus of elasticity and a binder having a low modulus of elasticity. The high modulus binder impregnates the reinforcement and is adhered to the distressed road whereas the low modulus of elasticity material is adhered to the impregnated reinforcement and is used in contact with the subsequently applied asphaltic overlay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jacob, Leonard A. Stenger, William E. Uffner