Elemental Metal Containing (e.g., Substrate, Foil, Film, Coating, Etc.) Patents (Class 428/35.8)
  • Patent number: 11912893
    Abstract: A tire anti-tarnish protective solution and a preparation method thereof are provided. The preparation method includes: mixing 15 to 25 parts of a waterborne epoxy resin, 20 to 35 parts of a toughening waterborne resin, 0.5 to 2.5 parts of a modifier, 1 to 2 parts of a reactive ultraviolet (UV) absorber, 1 to 3.5 parts of an active agent, 2.6 to 5.5 parts of a film-forming additive and other additives, 0 to 6 parts of a pigment/filler, 0.05 to 0.2 part of a bactericide, and 40 to 60 parts of deionized water, adding 0.4 to 1.6 parts of a curing additive, 0.05 to 0.5 part of a stabilizer, and 0.1 to 0.8 part of a thickener under stirring, stirring a resulting mixture for a specified time, and filtering a resulting system to obtain the protective solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignees: QINGDAO UNIVERSITY, QINGDAO CHUANGZHIHENGYE NEW MATERIALS CO., LTD, OTSUKA MATERIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Guangmiao Zhu, Yanzhen Li, Jionghao He, Yue Li, Fangwei Hou, Yanlei Li
  • Patent number: 11916243
    Abstract: A cell case of a secondary battery having a rectangular tube-shaped can body, a can bottom double seamed to a bottom end of the can body, and a can lid double seamed to a top end of the can body, in which cell case of a secondary battery, an area ratio S1 of part of the can bottom, including a portion 1 between a plane vertical to the can body a distance of 0.5 mm above a bottom end of a double seam of the can body and the can bottom and a plane vertical to the can body a distance of 1.0 mm below the bottom end of the double seam, with respect to a cross-sectional area of the can body at the bottom end of the double seam is 50% or more, and a battery module having a plurality of such cell cases are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takehiro Takahashi, Akinobu Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 11904583
    Abstract: A vehicle constituent member and a manufacturing method for manufacturing the vehicle constituent member are provided. The vehicle constituent member includes: a body portion made of metal and having a vertical wall; a reinforcing member made of fiber reinforced resin and having a sheet shape, the reinforcing member being disposed on a surface of the vertical wall; and an adhesive layer provided between the surface of the vertical wall and the reinforcing member and connecting the vertical wall and the reinforcing member, the adhesive layer being configured such that a thickness of a part of the adhesive layer becomes thinner as the part of the adhesive layer is distanced outwardly from a surface end of the reinforcing member, the part of the adhesive layer being disposed outwardly from the surface end of the reinforcing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masaya Miura, Tsuyoshi Izuhara
  • Patent number: 11884833
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition having excellent damage tolerance. The coating composition includes a binder system comprising at least a fluoropolymer, optionally, one or more other resin components, a crosslinking component and at least one inorganic filler and organic filler. Coated articles with the coating composition applied to at least a portion of a surface thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: SWIMC LLC
    Inventors: James A. Register, Dawn Michelle Lieu, Gregory B. Hayes, Jade Muns
  • Patent number: 11752067
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical packaging composite film includes a heat sealing layer, an aluminum foil layer, and an impact resistant layer. The heat sealing layer contains residues derived from at least one of 1,4-butanediol, isophthalic acid, isoprene glycol, and isopropanol, and thus has a melting point between 130° C. and 180° C. The aluminum foil layer is disposed on the heat sealing layer. The impact resistant layer is disposed on the aluminum foil layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Te-Chao Liao, Ching-Yao Yuan, Wen-Jui Cheng, Min-Fan Chung
  • Patent number: 11725067
    Abstract: A method of forming a coating on a food or beverage container, which includes spraying a coating composition onto an interior surface of the food or beverage container, where the coating composition includes an emulsion-polymerized latex copolymer having copolymer chains of one or more ethylenically-unsaturated monomers and one or more styrene offset monomers. Preferably, the coating composition is substantially free of BPA, PVC, and styrene. The method may also include curing the sprayed coating composition, thereby providing the coating on the interior surface of the food or beverage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: SWIMC LLC
    Inventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Benoit Prouvost
  • Patent number: 11698161
    Abstract: A breathable, multi-layer exhaust insulation system is provided. The system includes a multi-layer sleeve, wherein the first layer, which is positioned adjacent the exhaust system pipes, is a braided sleeve which may be constructed from high-temperature resistant materials such as e-glass, s-glass, silica or ceramic. Additional braided layers of material may be included, as well. An outside cover of material is preferably a circular knitted fabric that contains glass fibers and resin-based fibers. The knitted fabric forms a tube on the outside of the insulating layers, and may be formed from a core spun yarn, which includes a glass filament core and a high-melt fiber on the wrap. Optionally, the system may also include a perforated or unperforated metal foil layer and/or a tape wrap, and the various components may be configured as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: NELSON GLOBAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Jacque Goulet
  • Patent number: 11668382
    Abstract: A differential assembly is disclosed herein. The differential assembly includes a case, a weld ring and a ring gear. The ring gear and case may comprise dissimilar materials. The case may be overmolded onto the weld ring. The weld ring may be welded to the ring gear such that the ring gear is attached to the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: METALDYNE, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Fredrick Broker, Carl A. Koerschner, Adam Turner, Hosam Z. Abdu, Charles V. Rupert, II, Cory J. Padfield
  • Patent number: 11634606
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for alternative coatings applicable to metal are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a composition having, an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer; a neutralizing base; and water. The ethylene acrylic acid copolymer is about 15 percent to about 45 percent by weight concentration of the water. The apparatus further comprises metal coated with the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: G3 Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cunningham, Kenneth Metzger, Timmy Sath Ka
  • Patent number: 11628974
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer. The polymer may be used in coating compositions. Containers and other articles comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the polymer (e.g., powder coatings), which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: SWIMC LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier
  • Patent number: 11613111
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer consisting essentially of one or more ethylene-propylene copolymers. Further still, the multilayer film may include a second skin layer consisting essentially of one or more ethylene-propylene-butylene terpolymers. And yet further, the multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction, and at least two layers of the multilayer film are coextruded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Jindal Films Americas LLC
    Inventors: Eric T. Gohr, Robert M. Sheppard
  • Patent number: 11585150
    Abstract: An insulated glass unit having: an outer lite, an inner lite, and a shock absorbing spacer bar disposed between perimeter portions of the inner and outer lite, forming a cavity, the spacer bar having: an inner housing with a plurality of desiccant ports disposed between an internal desiccant chamber and the cavity; a desiccant encased within the desiccant chamber; a flexible outer housing in which the inner housing is nested; and a perimeter guard disposed on the outer surface of the spacer bar, said perimeter guard being configured to attach the spacer bar to each lite. The spacer bar is configured to be highly crush resistant, thus preventing the either lite from being dislodged during a forced entry attempt. The desiccant ports expose the desiccant to the cavity for humidity maintenance within said cavity. An additional lite and spacer bar may be implemented to form a three lite IGU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventor: Bradley R Campbell
  • Patent number: 11534508
    Abstract: A method for producing a sterilized oxygen-absorbing multilayer body is provided. The method may include: irradiating with radiation an oxygen-absorbing multilayer body comprising at least an oxygen-absorbing layer containing a transition metal catalyst and a thermoplastic resin (a) having a tetralin ring as a structural unit and a layer containing a thermoplastic resin (b); and heating the oxygen-absorbing multilayer body which has been irradiated with radiation in the sterilizing step at a temperature of the glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic resin (a) minus 20° C. or more and lower than the glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic resin (a) for 50 hours or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Fumihiro Ito, Satoshi Okada
  • Patent number: 11512190
    Abstract: An ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition is substantially free from coloration, and contains: (A) an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer; (B) a polyamide resin; and (C) an iron compound; wherein the iron compound (C) is present in an amount of 0.01 to 20 ppm on a metal basis based on the weight of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shintaro Usui, Daichi Nishimura, Minako Ikeshita
  • Patent number: 11473365
    Abstract: A gasket comprises a tube body which is inserted into a groove of a fire door frame so as to block the movement of flames between a door and the door frame if a fire breaks out, and which has a joint part formed by rolling, in a tube shape, and adhering a ductile gasket cloth produced by coating, with flame-retardant or incombustible silicon, a fiber cloth manufactured by weaving the glass fibers, and a core body inserted into a hollow portion of the tube body so as to be foamed in a second foaming temperature condition if a fire breaks out, wherein the core body is formed so as to be expanded toward the outer side of the tube body while separating the joint part of the tube body by means of expansion pressure generated by foaming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Jae Kyong Lim
  • Patent number: 11459478
    Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a hydroxyphenyl functional polymer, a latex polymer, a cross linker, and one or more solvents, and optionally a dispersant, a lubricant and/or one or more pigments are disclosed. In some embodiments the compositions can be used to coat substrates such as cans and other packaging for food and beverages. The coating compositions of the disclosure show favorable flavor scalping properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.
    Inventors: Jennifer Wojtalewicz, Alexander Polykarpov
  • Patent number: 11331882
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a metal/fiber-reinforced resin material composite in which a metal member and a fiber-reinforced resin material are firmly bonded, a light weight and excellent workability are obtained while the strength is enhanced, and the amount of the fiber-reinforced resin material used can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masaharu Ibaragi, Noriyuki Negi, Masafumi Usui, Masako Nakai
  • Patent number: 11242451
    Abstract: A melt-formable ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition and a multilayer structure are substantially free from heat coloration. The melt-formable ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition contains: (A) an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer; (B) an alkali earth metal compound; and (C) an iron compound; wherein the iron compound (C) is present in an amount of 0.01 to 20 ppm on a metal basis based on the weight of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shintaro Usui, Daichi Nishimura, Minako Ikeshita
  • Patent number: 11225061
    Abstract: The invention discloses oxygen scavenging films having at least one oxygen scavenging layer comprising a blend of ethylene/methyl acrylate/cyclohexene methyl acrylate copolymer (EMCM) as oxygen scavenger resin and a catalyst in a carrier resin, and an outer substrate layer having a thickness greater than 5% with respect to the total thickness of the film. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacturing of such films, to the use of said films in food packaging and to the packages obtained therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Cryovac, LLC
    Inventors: Francesco Arena, Dario Dainelli, Larry Bickle McAllister, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11186666
    Abstract: An ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition is provided, which contains an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and an iron compound, wherein the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer has an ethylene content of 20 to 60 mol %, wherein the iron compound is present in a proportion of 0.01 to 100 ppm on a metal basis based on the weight of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daichi Nishimura, Takuya Nakajima, Masahiko Taniguchi, Koji Yamada
  • Patent number: 11130862
    Abstract: A silicone rubber composition is a silicone rubber composition, in a fixing member having a rubber member on a surface, for forming the rubber member, and an integrated value of a high-molecular component from 32 minutes to 37 minutes of retention time in measurement of gas-chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS method) conducted under a predetermined condition is 3.0 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Yasukawa, Hirofumi Koga, Yoshiyasu Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 11126088
    Abstract: A photopolymer development resin base is available for use with additive manufacturing units (for example, various three-dimensional printers) to create three-dimensional (3D) printed structures. In some embodiments, the resin formula can include a monomer, oligomer, diluent, photo initiator, deflocculents, wetting agents, and dispersants, with a limit on any photo-blockers, if present at all. The photopolymer development resin base functions as a binder precursor material with the capacity to accept solid powders or liquids for UV printing, which is not configured to print “as is.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: TETHON INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Karen A. Linder, James R. Linder, Gregory C. Pugh
  • Patent number: 11104584
    Abstract: A method for making an oil- and water-resistant nanocomposite material includes preparing F-doped TiO2 nanorods, dispersing the F-doped TiO2 nanorods into a transparent adhesive to obtain a nanocomposite adhesive, and treating a surface of the nanocomposite adhesive to roughen the surface and expose some of the F-doped TiO2 nanorods. A transparent nanocomposite material suitable for use as transparent packaging for example is thereby obtained. The present disclosure also provides the nanocomposite material, and an encapsulating structure using the nanocomposite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignees: Interface Technology (ChengDu) Co., Ltd., INTERFACE OPTOELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., GENERAL INTERFACE SOLUTION LIMITED
    Inventor: Yu-Chieh Tu
  • Patent number: 10988632
    Abstract: A coating composition comprising a polyester blend comprising a first polyester material having a Tg of from 55 to 105° C., the first polyester material being present in the polyester blend in an amount of 60 to 90 wt % (based on solids); a second polyester material having a Tg of from ?10 to 25° C., the second polyester material being present in the polyester blend in an amount of 10 to 40 wt % (based on solids); and a crosslinking system comprising a) an amine crosslinking material; b) a phenolic crosslinking material; c) an isocyanate crosslinking material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Katlyn M. Fix, Keri M. Veres
  • Patent number: 10968288
    Abstract: A method of forming a coating on a food or beverage container, which includes spraying a coating composition onto an interior surface of the food or beverage container, where the coating composition includes an emulsion-polymerized latex copolymer having copolymer chains of one or more ethylenically-unsaturated monomers and one or more styrene offset monomers. Preferably, the coating composition is substantially free of BPA, PVC, and styrene. The method may also include curing the sprayed coating composition, thereby providing the coating on the interior surface of the food or beverage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Sebastien Gibanel, Benoit Prouvost
  • Patent number: 10969261
    Abstract: A fluid manifold is capable of channeling and monitoring fluid flow within a fluid distribution system. The manifold includes one or more input lumens. Each input lumen associated with a respective inlet port. The manifold also includes a plurality of output lumens such that each output lumen is associated with a respective outlet port and at least one input lumen is coupled to two or more output lumens. The manifold also includes one or more flow sensors capable of measuring fluid flow parameters of fluid flowing through at least one of the one or more input lumens and the plurality of output lumens. In some implementations, a flow sensor can be mounted to each output lumen of the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Reliance Worldwide Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Leaders, Matthew Shane Smith, Francis M. Mess, Samuel Elia, Jorge C. Almirall, Brian Gestner
  • Patent number: 10894632
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer. The polymer may be used in coating compositions. Containers and other articles comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the polymer (e.g., powder coatings), which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey Niederst, Richard H. Evans, Robert M. O'Brien, Kevin Romagnoli, Mark S. Von Maier
  • Patent number: 10842909
    Abstract: A material or biomaterial comprising silicic acid condensates having a low degree of cross-linking, and methods for its production are subject-matter of the invention. A method for the production of silicic acid structures having a low degree of cross-linking is disclosed, wherein a sol is produced, wherein further condensation is prevented when specific cross-linking of the silicic acid is reached, wherein, preferably, structures having a size of 0.5-1000 nm are produced, e.g. polyhedral structures or aggregates of the same. Further condensation can be prevented by means of mixing with a polymer. In one embodiment, this comprises nano-structured, silicon dioxide (SiO2) having a low degree of cross-linking that is embedded in a polymer matrix. The material can be used in medicine for therapeutic purposes, and can enter into direct contact with biological tissue of the body in this connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas Gerber
  • Patent number: 10822702
    Abstract: A method for application of a metal on a substrate comprises a) contacting at least a part of the surface of the substrate with at least one initiator, and polymerizable units with the ability to undergo a chemical reaction to form a polymer, the polymer comprising at least one charged group, wherein the contacting is achieved by contacting a pad with a plate comprising the at least one initiator and the polymerizable units and subsequently contacting the pad with the surface of the substrate, thereby transferring the at least one initiator and the polymerizable units to the surface of the substrate. Subsequently a metal layer is produced on the surface. The compactness of the applied metal layer is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: CUPTRONIC TECHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventors: Björn Atthoff, Sven Göthe
  • Patent number: 10822518
    Abstract: The present application relates to curable coating compositions which include greater than 10 mole % of succinic acid. The inclusion of succinic acid provides a quick cure rate, useful hardness, desirable gloss properties and low yellowing. Described are also processes for the preparation of the curable coating compositions, their curing methods and their use in the coating of surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: LCY BIOSCIENCES INC.
    Inventors: William D. Coggio, Jan Hyrsl, Daniela Vareckova
  • Patent number: 10814900
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a foamed steering wheel for an automotive vehicle and is intended for an especially advantageous manufacturing process of said steering wheel. For this purpose, it is suggested that in the area of the foamed edge the foam wrapping is adjacent to a skeleton projection of the steering wheel skeleton and to a cover projection of the skeleton cover, wherein the skeleton projection and the cover projection are directly adjacent to each other and together form a substantially circumferentially closed wall projection for contacting a foaming mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Dalphi Metal Espana, S.A.
    Inventors: Ramon Baña Castro, Pedro Pereiro Coto, Marcelino Moure Fernández
  • Patent number: 10639874
    Abstract: A process for laminating a polyester film onto a major surface of a metal strip and to a laminated metal strip produced thereby, or a can produced therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: TATA STEEL IJMUIDEN B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Paul Penning, Andrew John Fagan
  • Patent number: 10556040
    Abstract: Provided are surface-modified metals and methods for modifying a metal surface, which involve a lubricating surface layer chemically fixed to the metal surface to provide excellent lubricity and excellent lubricant durability, and further which have good productivity and good economic efficiency. Included is a surface-modified metal whose surface is at least partially provided with a treatment layer having a thickness of 50 to 800 nm, the treatment layer being formed by treating a surface of a metal with a silane coupling agent, followed by adsorbing a hydrogen abstraction type photopolymerization initiator onto the surface and then polymerizing a monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Yasuhisa Minagawa
  • Patent number: 10511070
    Abstract: Provided is a cooling plate having excellent cooling performance and a low weight, a battery module including the same, and a method for manufacturing the same. The cooling plate is interposed between a cooling unit that is in thermal contact with battery cells on at least one surface of a stack of battery cells and the battery cells, and includes a metal plating layer on the surface of a substrate made of a synthetic resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Eun-Gyu Shin, Hang-June Choi, Jeong-O Mun
  • Patent number: 10358263
    Abstract: A supply vessel for dispensing of ultra-high purity chemical reagents, comprising a metal container defining an enclosable interior volume including interior surface structure, wherein the interior surface structure is coated with an ultra-high purity effective polyperfluoroalkoxyethylene coating. Such supply vessel may for example be utilized for storage and dispensing of ultra-high purity chemical reagent to a semiconductor manufacturing tool, or a tool for manufacturing of flat-panel displays, or solar panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Entegris, Inc.
    Inventors: Donn K. Naito, Andy Krell, Mitchell W. McFeron, Steven Jackson, Joel Robison
  • Patent number: 10295109
    Abstract: A breathable, multi-layer exhaust insulation system is provided. The system includes a multi-layer sleeve, wherein the first layer, which is positioned adjacent the exhaust system pipes, is a braided sleeve which may be constructed from high-temperature resistant materials such as e-glass, s-glass, silica or ceramic. Additional braided layers of material may be included, as well. An outside cover of material is preferably a circular knitted fabric that contains glass fibers and resin-based fibers. The knitted fabric forms a tube on the outside of the insulating layers, and may be formed from a core spun yarn, which includes a glass filament core and a high-melt fiber on the wrap. Optionally, the system may also include a perforated or unperforated metal foil layer and/or a tape wrap, and the various components may be configured as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SAPREX, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Jacque Goulet
  • Patent number: 10246537
    Abstract: A resin composition according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A); and a block copolymer (B) having a block (b1) that includes a vinyl aromatic monomer unit, and a block (b2) that includes an isobutylene unit, wherein the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) and the block copolymer (B) form a co-continuous phase structure; and a DSC curve obtained following heating the resin composition up to a melting point and cooling at a rate of 50° C./min in a differential scanning calorimetry analysis shows two peaks, with a higher peak top temperature falling within a range of 130° C. or greater and 170° C. or less, and a lower peak top temperature falling within a range of 100° C. or greater and less than 130° C. A resin composition may thus be obtained that is able to give a molded article that is superior in balance between gas barrier properties and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: KURARAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wataru Hirose, Takeyuki Igarashi
  • Patent number: 10234421
    Abstract: The present application is directed to the use of electrophoresis with UV detection in the determination of iodine nutritional status in human biological specimens, specifically for monitoring iodine deficiency/inadequacy in large-scale epidemiological studies. In particular, the present application is directed to a method for determining iodide and iodide uptake inhibitors in a human biological sample when using sample self-stacking with capillary electrophoresis and UV detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: McMaster University
    Inventor: Philip Britz-McKibbin
  • Patent number: 10202521
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a dish support rack having outstanding resistance to chemically harsh environments, and possessing improved mechanical properties, said dish support rack comprising a metal wire frame coated with a polyamide composition [composition (C)] comprising: —more than 50% wt of a polyamide [polyamide (A), herein after], more than 50% moles of recurring units of said polyamide complying with formula: —HN—(CH2)6—NH—C(O)—(CH2)8—C(O)— [recurring units (R6,10)], and, optionally: —up to 10% wt of conventional filler(s) and/or additive(s), and to a method for its manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Rhodia Operations
    Inventor: Elodie Seignobos
  • Patent number: 10118332
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to forming shaped thermoplastic articles having smooth peripheries. Many thermoplastic articles have sharp edges formed upon molding or cutting the article from a feedstock sheet. Such sharp edges can damage thin plastic films or flesh which they contact, and smoothing the edges is desirable. Described herein are methods of forming a smooth periphery for such sharp-edged articles by rolling over the sharp edge. The smoothing operation is performed by forming a deflectable flange including a bend region separated from the potentially sharp peripheral edge by a spacer, deflecting a portion of the deflectable flange, and softening at least one bent portion of the deflectable flange to yield a smooth periphery upon cooling. A liner sheet may be attached to the feedstock sheet prior to, during, or after forming and can be peelable therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Converter Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Millard F Wallace
  • Patent number: 9956987
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a bar component including a pipe made of a carbon fiber reinforced resin and an internal metal member having an outer peripheral surface in contact with an inner peripheral surface of an end portion of the pipe in an axial direction is provided. The method includes: preparing a core including a metal mandrel extending in the axial direction and the internal metal member having the outer peripheral surface subjected to surface roughening process; winding a prepreg sheet obtained by impregnating carbon fibers with resin around an outer peripheral surface of the core; forming the pipe having the end portion fitted onto and fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the internal metal member by baking and curing the prepreg sheet wound around the outer peripheral surface of the core; and removing the mandrel from the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: JTEKT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takeshi Kunishima
  • Patent number: 9956801
    Abstract: An imaging member surface contains a swellable elastomer doped with a release oil. This aids in complete transfer of ink to a receiving substrate when a thin film of release oil forms upon the surface during application of pressure at the nip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignees: Xerox Corporation, Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Bing Hsieh, Timothy D. Stowe, Santokh S. Badesha, Chu-heng Liu, Mandakini Kanungo, Jorge A. Alvarez, Patrick J. Howe, Matthew M. Kelly, David J. Gervasi, Palghat Srinivas Ramesh
  • Patent number: 9851668
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, a fixing member includes a base material; an elastic layer that is provided on the base material and is made from a cured material of a silicone rubber composition containing a heat active catalyst and an ultraviolet ray active catalyst; and a surface layer provided on the elastic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yasuhiko Kinuta
  • Patent number: 9650176
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a functionalized polymer for use in coating compositions and a method for making the functionalized polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polymer is a water-dispersible polymer, more preferably a water-dispersible polyester polymer, having one or more side groups including one or more salt groups. Packaging containers (e.g., food or beverage cans) comprising the functionalized polymer and methods of making such containers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, Charles Skillman, Richard H. Evans, Larry B Brandenburger, T. Howard Killilea, George W O'Dell
  • Patent number: 9561320
    Abstract: A device for promoting patency of a fistula includes an annular body and a plurality of vanes formed integrally with the annular body, and projecting inwardly from an inner radial surface thereof. The vanes are oriented so as to impart circumferential velocity components to blood passed through a lumen of the device, and such that an unobstructed line of sight parallel to a central axis of the annular body extends between adjacent ones of the vanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Adam Shields, Keith Milner
  • Patent number: 9472319
    Abstract: A composite cable having, on the inside of a sheath, a tube and a plurality of cables. When said composite cable is suspended in a hoop shape with the entire composite cable as a cable to be tested, if the maximum value for the inner diameter of said hoop is measured as D1 and the inner diameter of the hoop at a position 100 mm from the top edge of the hoop when the hoop is subjected to a load of 1 kg is measured as D2, the condition D1?D2>70 mm is satisfied. The tube partially or entirely includes a layer made from porous polytetrafluoroethylene, and if the outer diameter and the inner diameter of the layer of the tube are respectively defined as (D) and (d), the condition (D?d)/D falls within the range of 0.27 to 0.75.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Junkosha Inc.
    Inventors: Tomohiro Adachi, Shunsuke Munakata
  • Patent number: 9452575
    Abstract: The invention provides novel processes for producing in-mold labeled containers and the containers produced using such processes. The processes involve setting a multilayered label having an oxygen barrier layer into a mold and injecting a melted resin suitable for forming a container into the mold. The process forms a container with an oxygen barrier layer. In preferred embodiments, the multilayered label has at least an oxygen absorbing resin layer containing ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and an oxygen absorbent and the container is retortable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignees: Nestec S.A., Kuraray Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukihiro Urushidani, Kazuhiro Kurosaki, Shinji Tai, Masakazu Nakaya
  • Patent number: 9187213
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel packaging articles, e.g., food and beverage cans, having a novel coating composition applied to at least a portion of a surface thereon. In preferred embodiments, the coating composition includes at least a film-forming amount of a copolyester resin having a backbone that includes one or more soft segments and a plurality of hard segments. The copolyester resin preferably has a glass transition temperature from about from about 10° C. to about 50° C. The present invention also provides a method for making coated articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Prouvost, Paul Stenson
  • Patent number: 9157566
    Abstract: Insulation systems employing expansion features to insulate elongated containers subject to extreme temperature fluctuations, and related components and methods are disclosed. Elongated containers, such as pipes, tanks, vessels may have contents that need to be insulated to prevent heat exchange with the outside environment. Insulation systems are disposed along the perimeter of the elongated containers to prevent the heat exchange. In cases where the insulation systems are subject to extreme temperature fluctuations, components of the insulation may thermally expand and/or contract, and may form gaps between the components. Alternatively, damaging stresses may be formed as the thermal dimensional changes may be restricted as part of the installation. The insulation system comprises expansion features to better enable the gaps to be filled and relieve damaging stresses. In this manner, the elongated containers may be efficiently insulated even while subjected to extreme temperature fluctuations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: NOMACO INC.
    Inventors: Randal Lee Henderson, Douglas M. Stolpe, Joseph Robert Secoura
  • Patent number: 9108861
    Abstract: An object and a problem of the present invention is to provide tin(II) oxide powder which has extremely high solubility in an acid or an acidic plating solution and excellent in storage stability in the air. The tin(II) oxide powder of the present invention is for replenishing a tin component of a tin-alloy plating solution, and comprises 100 to 5000 ppm of an antioxidant being contained in the powder with a mass ratio, and has such a dissolution rate that when 0.1 g of the tin(II) oxide powder is added to 100 ml of 100 g/L aqueous alkylsulfonic acid solution at a temperature of 25° C. and stirred, then the powder dissolves therein within 180 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takuma Katase, Akihiro Masuda, Kanji Kuba