Sheet Including Cover Or Casing Patents (Class 428/68)
  • Patent number: 9340451
    Abstract: Methods for machining glass structures may be performed on fusion-drawn glass laminates having a core layer interposed between a first cladding layer and a second cladding layer. The core layer may be formed from a core glass composition having a core photosensitivity, the first cladding layer may be formed from a glass composition having a photosensitivity different from the core photosensitivity, and the second cladding layer may be formed from a glass composition having a photosensitivity different from the core photosensitivity. At least one of the core layer, the first cladding layer, and the second cladding layer is a photomachinable layer. The methods may include exposing a selected region of a photomachinable layer in the fusion-drawn laminate to ultraviolet radiation; heating the glass structure until the selected region crystallizes; and removing the crystallized material selectively from the photomachinable layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Heather Debra Boek, Glen Bennett Cook, Victoria Ann Edwards, Mark Owen Weller
  • Patent number: 9303840
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel; a resin layer on the display panel and having a first protrusion having a first style on a surface thereof; a first window on the resin layer and having a second protrusion having a second style on a surface thereof; and a second window on the first window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong-Hwan Cho
  • Patent number: 9286492
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a battery module 110 with secure identity information and authentication of the identity of the battery 110 by a host 120. In one embodiment, the system for providing a battery module with secure identity information includes: (1) a tamper resistant processing environment 200 located within the battery module 110 and (2) a key generator configured to generate a key based on an identity of the battery module 110 and cause the key to be stored within the tamper resistant processing environment 200.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Narendar M. Shankar, Erdal Paksoy, Todd Vanyo
  • Patent number: 9216524
    Abstract: The present invention relates to both a material construction and manufacturing method resulting in low density materials, especially for use as subsea buoyancy and insulation. The products are made by an additive manufacturing process, printing thin layers of a polymer material while leaving voids of precisely predetermined shapes, sizes and distribution, with precisely predetermined thicknesses between the voids. The resulting products provide optimized strength, buoyancy and insulative value with minimal material usage and density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy H. Cook, David A. Capotosto
  • Patent number: 9120399
    Abstract: A decorative article is provide which comprises a substrate including a front side, a rear side and a perimeter side, with the perimeter side of the substrate including at least one perimeter corner of the substrate. An elongated slot is formed in the rear side of the substrate. The elongated slot includes at least one slot corner and at least one slot corner extension, with the slot corner extension extending from the slot corner to the perimeter corner of the substrate. A decorative covering which covers the front side, the perimeter side and a peripheral region of the rear side of the substrate, with the decorative covering being located in and terminating the slot including the slot corner and the slot corner extension to conceal a perimeter edge of the decorative covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Romanelli, Neil A. Hull, David VanHorn
  • Patent number: 9120297
    Abstract: A method for coating a preformed core having two faces and an edge around the periphery of the core, which edge links the two faces, includes thermoforming of a polymer material. The coating is formed by the heating, gluing and vacuum application of the two sheets of polymer material which are applied successively to the two faces of the core in order to cover same completely. An automatic machine can be used to carry out the method. The method can be used to produce finished products, in particular surfboards, furniture or display objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: NEWTIS
    Inventors: Pascal Vergne, Pierre Cazadieu
  • Patent number: 9097377
    Abstract: Provided herein is aerogel insulating material and a method of producing aerogel insulating material, the aerogel insulating material including an insulating layer containing aerogel particles, a adhesive-coating layer located at both surfaces of the insulating layer, and a lamination film surrounding the adhesive-coating layer, wherein the adhesive-coating layer has thermoplastic elastomer having a low glass transition temperature. The method of producing aerogel insulating material includes preparing (S10), coating (S20), drying (S30), cutting (S40), and laminating (S50). Therefore, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to embody aerogel insulating material for use in clothing and which may reduce migration of aerogel particles, and which may make the most of the advantage of aerogel, such as its light weight and the excellent insulating effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AEROGEL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hyo Yul Kim, Frank Joseph Gojny
  • Patent number: 9096458
    Abstract: An article made from overmolded composite material (1) having a glass body (2), consisting of a container or a closing element of a container, and an overmolded jacket (3) made from thermoplastic resin, characterised in that said glass (2) is a glass of the sodium-calcium or borosilicate type comprising (percentages in weight referring to the weight of the glass): CaO from 1 to 12% by weight, preferably between 8% and 10% in the case of sodium-calcium glass; preferably between 1% and 3% in the case of borosilicate glass; Al2O3 from 1 to 7% by weight, preferably between 1% and 2% in the case of sodium-calcium glass; preferably between 5% and 7% in the case of borosilicate glass; one or more oxides selected from the group consisting of ZnO, TiO2 and ZrO2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: BORMIOLILUIGI S.P.A.
    Inventor: Simone Baratta
  • Patent number: 9049841
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cushioning device for supporting a large animal such as a cow or a horse. The cushioning device comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, said top surface and bottom surface forming a chamber, and an amount of a gelatinous filling material disposed within the chamber. The present invention relates also to methods of transporting and installing a cushioning device for supporting a large animal. The method comprises transporting the cushioning device and a compound capable of creating a gel upon contact with a liquid may be delivered separately to the site. At the remote site the compound may be disposed within the chamber and the chamber may then be filled with an amount of liquid to create the gel within the cushioning device. The compound may also be delivered to the site already disposed within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Stevens, Robert Nugteren, Jack Bosman, Andrew Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20150147515
    Abstract: A decorative article is provide which comprises a substrate including a front side, a rear side and a perimeter side, with the perimeter side of the substrate including at least one perimeter corner of the substrate. An elongated slot is formed in the rear side of the substrate. The elongated slot includes at least one slot corner and at least one slot corner extension, with the slot corner extension extending from the slot corner to the perimeter corner of the substrate. A decorative covering which covers the front side, the perimeter side and a peripheral region of the rear side of the substrate, with the decorative covering being located in and terminating the slot including the slot corner and the slot corner extension to conceal a perimeter edge of the decorative covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Chad ROMANELLI, Neil A. HULL, David VanHORN
  • Publication number: 20150135622
    Abstract: An insulating strip is disclosed. The insulating strip includes a support layer and a plurality of insulating material strips secured to the support layer where the plurality of insulating material strips are spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Herbert MUENZENBERGER, Peter SCHULZE, Sebastian SIMON, Mario PAETOW, Manfred KLEIN
  • Publication number: 20150135631
    Abstract: An insulating strip is disclosed. The insulating strip includes a support layer and an insulating material strip secured to the support layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Christian FOERG, Manfred KLEIN, Markus KOEGLER
  • Publication number: 20150110990
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provide for: a glass substrate having first and second opposing surfaces, and a plurality of edge surfaces extending transversely between the first and second opposing surfaces; a layer disposed on, and adhered to, at least one of the first, second, and edge surfaces of the substrate, where the layer includes: (i) one of an oligomer and resin; (ii) a monomer; and (iii) nanometer-sized silica particles of at least about 2-50 weight percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Hsin-Chieh Chou, Donald Arthur Clark, Sinue Gomez, Kimberly Michelle Keegan, Arthur Winston Martin, James Robert Matthews, Prakash Chandra Panda, Paul John Shustack, Lu Zhang
  • Publication number: 20150110988
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extrusion-coated structural systems including at least one extruded profile member coupled to and extending outwardly from an extrusion-coated structural member, as well as methods of making and using the same. Structural systems of the present invention that include at least one extruded profile member may exhibit enhanced flexibility, functionality, and/or durability. Structural systems according to embodiments of the present invention can be suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in ready-to-assemble furniture or cabinetry applications or as building and construction materials such as wall board, flooring, trim, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Jennifer Lynne Peavey, Mohan Sasthav, James Wilson Mercer, JR., Scott Allen Clear, Chanandh Cheowanich
  • Patent number: 9012017
    Abstract: A barrier layer-attached substrate according to the present invention is the barrier layer-attached substrate for a display component comprising: a barrier layer-attached substrate in which the barrier layers are formed on the substrate; a plurality of display elements formed on the barrier layer of the barrier layer-attached substrate; and an upper multilayer sealing film formed on the display elements so as to cover the display elements. And the barrier layer-attached substrate is characterized in that a plurality of the barrier layers are formed on the substrate into a divided pattern. With the use of the barrier layer-attached substrate of the present invention, a long-life display component of the present invention can be manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventor: Shinichi Morishima
  • Patent number: 9005730
    Abstract: A multifunctional fully integral panel system design, a unique material configuration, and a process for fabricating a net shape (or nearly net shape) panel in one production cycle. The panel may comprise a base facing with an outer perimeter, a decorative film applied to the exterior of the base facing, an aft facing having an outer perimeter fused to the base facing, and a reinforcement core disposed between the unfused portions of the base and aft facings, which reinforcement core also acts as acoustic insulation (i.e., a noise attenuator). Alternatively or additionally, a foam core or blanket having thermal and/or acoustic insulation properties is attached to the external surface of the aft facing. The fabrication process involves the application of different heat treatments to panel components having different forming temperature or rubbery/elastic plateaus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jayant Dahyabhai Patel, John N. Harris, Sergio H. Sanchez, James A. Fullerton
  • Patent number: 9005728
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent pad has an absorbent structure configured to absorb fluid. The disposable absorbent pad is adapted to provide a shear strength between the pad and the substrate when the pad is adhered to the substrate between about 1,500 grams per square inch and about 3,500 grams per square inch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Ann Johnston, Jon Philip Rooyakkers, Joseph Daniel Coenen, Marcille Faye Ruman, Christopher Heiting
  • Publication number: 20150099086
    Abstract: An outer cover for an absorbent article includes a nonwoven component having a plurality of apertures formed therein and a film bonded to the apertured nonwoven component. The apertures in the nonwoven component are formed by needling prior to the film being bonded to the nonwoven component. A method of making the outer cover includes feeding a web of nonwoven material to a needling station, needling the web of nonwoven material to form a plurality of apertures therein to define an apertured web of nonwoven material, and bonding the apertured web of nonwoven material to a film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Kyungnak Kim, JinHo Ryu, Seungkeun Park, JinHee Lee, EoYeon Hwang, SooYong Cho
  • Publication number: 20150099087
    Abstract: A printed encapsulation method and part are provided. Another aspect uses a three-dimensional printing machine to emit material from an ink jet printing head to build up material attached to an insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Jason F. Reznar, Todd L. Hemingway
  • Patent number: 8999486
    Abstract: A composite molded article comprising: a main body portion including, a bottom wall portion formed of an elastically deformable polymer material, and a peripheral wall portion protruding so as to surround a peripheral edge of the bottom wall portion and formed of an elastically deformable polymer material; a vent hole passing through the bottom wall portion; and a gas permeable membrane integrally connected to the main body portion and is permeable to gas but is impermeable to liquid, wherein the gas permeable membrane is arranged to the bottom wall portion so as to cover the vent hole and connected to the bottom wall portion at a periphery of the vent hole, and wherein the bottom wall portion includes at least one rigid body portion which is more difficult to be deformed than the bottom wall portion at an outer peripheral part of the gas permeable membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Tokai Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshikazu Kamikawa
  • Publication number: 20150092365
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to insert molding methods. The methods involve partially or fully encasing an insert within a thermoplastic material, forming a composite part that includes the insert and the molded thermoplastic material. Methods described provide a number of improvements over traditional insert molding techniques. In specific embodiments, a two-shot molding process is used whereby a first shot is formed on a first portion of the insert and a second shot is formed on a second portion of the insert. The insert molding processes can be performed using a single mold during the first and second injection molding processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Craig M. Stanley
  • Patent number: 8974907
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reinforcing a glass of a touch panel and a reinforcement structure thereof. The method provides at least one protective film and at least one glass substrate. One side of the glass substrate is adhered to one side of the protective film. The glass substrate adhered with the protective film is dipped in an adhesive reservoir. The glass substrate adhered with the protective film is taken out of the adhesive reservoir. After the adhesive is hardened, a reinforcement layer is formed on the other side and the periphery of the glass substrate. The present invention makes the surface of the glass to be more flat with an increased strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignees: Pal Wonn (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chun-Yuan Lee
  • Patent number: 8974884
    Abstract: A part includes a structure and at least one shape memory alloy element that is prestressed and embedded at least in part within said structure. The shape memory alloy is suitable for dissipating the mechanical energy of said structure when it vibrates in a given frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: SNECMA
    Inventors: Adrien Fabre, Pierrick Jean, Jean-Pierre Lombard
  • Patent number: 8968855
    Abstract: A component includes a cast portion and an insert. The cast portion includes a sacrificial suspension device. The insert is configured to provide damping to the component. The sacrificial suspension device is dissolved during a casting process, into a molten material, forming the cast portion such that the insert is fully encapsulated by the cast portion, including the dissolved suspension device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Hanna, Bob R. Powell, Jr., Michael J. Walker
  • Publication number: 20150050445
    Abstract: A display panel manufacturing method includes: preparing a first substrate having a main surface on a part of which a display function unit is formed; forming a sealing material in a region surrounding the display function unit of the main surface of the first substrate; placing a resin in an inside region of the sealing material on the main surface of the first substrate, the resin being placed in an amount ?vr that is greater than a capacity v of an open space surrounded by the sealing material above the main surface of the first substrate; and bonding the first substrate and a second substrate via the sealing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takashi Osako
  • Publication number: 20150030799
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a first substrate including a display region and a peripheral region, where the peripheral region surrounds the display region, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, a resin layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, where the resin layer covers a surface of the second substrate, a first member disposed at a bottom surface of the second substrate corresponding to the peripheral region of the first substrate, where the first member covers a portion of the resin layer, and a second member which surrounds the first substrate, the second substrate, the first member and the resin layer, where the second member is disposed at opposing side portions of the second substrate, the second member is spaced apart from the first substrate, and the second member surrounds opposing side portions of the resin layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Kyu-Ho JUNG, Young-In LIM, Jun-Ho KWACK, Sang-Hee CHOI
  • Patent number: 8936844
    Abstract: A composite chassis frame may include a primarily-formed core material having a steel core material and internal composite materials laminated on both surfaces of the steel core material, an internal core material disposed between the primarily-formed core materials, wherein the primarily-formed core materials may be laminated on both surfaces of the internal core material, and a secondarily-formed external composite material covering outer surfaces of the primarily-formed core materials and the internal core material as a skin material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Seung Hun Ryu
  • Patent number: 8927083
    Abstract: A handle and a method of fabricating a handle, or another article of manufacture, that minimizes or avoids the likelihood of accumulating contamination before, during, or after use. The article includes a core element, for example, a plastic core element, having an outer surface and raised indicia, such as, letters or logos, extending beyond the outer surface; and a light-transferring material completely covering the raised indicia of the core element wherein the raised indicia are visible through the light-transferring material. The complete covering of the indicia avoids separation between the cover and the indicia. The cover material may be a translucent thermoplastic elastomer. Though particularly applicable to the medical device industry, aspects of the invention may be applied to a broad range of industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Mack Molding Company
    Inventor: Randolph W. Pell
  • Publication number: 20140377497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hexahedron-type layered product having a top surface, a bottom surface and four side surfaces, which contains: a first layer; and a second layer which has a deformability higher than that of the first layer, wherein at least one of the side surfaces is formed by only the first layer. In accordance with the present invention, even if the layered products, each being formed by a layer which has a smaller deformability and another layer which has a larger deformability, are stored for a long period of time, for example, in a stacked manner, the protrusion of the layer which has a larger deformability from the side surfaces of the layered product can be controlled or prevented, and the integration of the layered products themselves or adhesion of the layered products to a package container can be reduced or prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventor: Shunsuke Yamada
  • Publication number: 20140356562
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaged hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition and a coextrusion coating consisting of neat low density polyethylene, neat polypropylene, or neat ethylene vinyl acetate. The present invention further relates to the use of the packaged adhesive formed as individual forms in an adhesive application process, and the use of the packaged adhesive in the production of laminated articles, including nonwoven hygiene articles, disposable medical drapes, and also laminate constructions such as tapes and labels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: PETER REMMERS, DIRK LAUKIEN, LYNNE PURVIS, NICHOLAS PORRO, NICHOLAS TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20140353874
    Abstract: A cover window and a method of manufacturing the cover window include a film layer and a resin layer disposed on the film layer to surround an edge of the film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sang-Woo HAN
  • Publication number: 20140342116
    Abstract: An apparatus, such as one or more keyboard keys, comprises at least one form-in-place component that comprises an injection-molded core and a thermoformed film conformally co-molded over at least a portion of the core, wherein the thermoformed film has its smoother side facing outwardly and away from the injection-molded core. Reversing of the film provides a suitable surface for high-resolution character artwork and appearance finish. The smoother surface also allows for top clear coating having a matte, satin or high-gloss finish as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: Jimmy Bedolla
  • Patent number: 8883302
    Abstract: The abrasion resistance of organic fiber based ropes and cords is increased by a outer woven cover of tapes of high molecular weight and more preferably ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Polteco, Inc.
    Inventors: Nina Zachariades, Dimitris J. Zachariades, Anagnostis E. Zachariades
  • Patent number: 8852707
    Abstract: Provided is a PAS resin composition with which molded articles having excellent high- and low-temperature impact properties can be obtained and which can be highly inhibited from leaving mold deposits when molded and is suitable for use in insert molding. Also provided is an insert-molded article obtained using the resin composition. The PAS-derived resin composition comprises a PAS resin having carboxylic terminal groups and an olefin-derived copolymer, wherein the olefin-derived copolymer comprises units of an ?-olefin, a glycidyl ester of an ?,?-unsaturated acid, and an acrylic ester as comonomer units, the PAS resin has a number average molecular weight of 1,000-10,000, and the content of the comonomer units derived from the glycidyl ester in the resin composition is 0.08-0.20 mass %, the ratio of the content of the comonomer units derived from the glycidyl ester (mmol/kg) to the amount of the carboxylic terminal groups (mmol/kg) being 0.35-1.00.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Polyplastics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Raita Nishikawa, Tatsuya Kanezuka, Hiroki Arai, Yoshihito Fukasawa
  • Patent number: 8846160
    Abstract: A method for building three-dimensional articles using a thermal polymerization process in provided. The articles are built by using a composition that includes a thermally polymerizable composition, a thermal initiator, and a nonlinear light-to-heat conversion material such as a reverse saturable dye. The article is built by the sequential exposure of adjacent voxels with a laser beam. Microlens arrays can be used to expose more than one voxel at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Pingfan Wu, Ying-Yuh Lu, Robin E. Wright, Robert J. DeVoe, Travis L. Potts, Douglas S. Dunn, Wayne S. Mahoney, Dong-Wei Zhu
  • Patent number: 8846174
    Abstract: A transparent laminate structure is provided that includes two transparent layers, a transparent interlayer, and an inorganic barrier layer. The two transparent layers each have an inner face and a side edge. The transparent interlayer is between and laminates the inner faces of the two transparent layers to one another. The transparent interlayer also extends over the side edges of the two transparent layers and laminates the inorganic barrier layer to at least the side edges of the two transparent layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Schott Corporation
    Inventors: Katherine T Leighton, Edgar L Aleshire, Theodore A Wegert, Wiktor Serafin, Christopher M Snively, John Carberry, Eric Urruti, Rebecca S Neill
  • Patent number: 8845046
    Abstract: A highly reliable vacuum heat insulating material having excellent processability, usability and heat insulating performance and a heat insulating box using the vacuum heat insulating material are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Kyoko Nomura, Syuichi Iwata, Hiroshi Nakashima
  • Publication number: 20140272207
    Abstract: The present application provides an adsorbent strip that prevents window fogging, the strip including no more than 25 weight percent of polymer binder; and at least 75 weight percent of adsorbent particles. Also provided is a window spacer comprising the adsorbent strip and a partial window assembly, including a first pane of glass, a second pane of glass; and a window spacer comprising the adsorbent strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MICROPORE, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas B. McKenna, Vince Suddard
  • Patent number: 8828522
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for use in the production of an article of manufacture, and in particular, to the manufacture of wall and corner guards. The composition includes a biopolymer in combination with PETG as well as a modifier. The biopolymer and modifier are preferably produced from an annually renewable source such as corn or sugar as opposed to traditionally used petroleum based plastics. In this manner, the composition of the invention is relatively environmentally friendly as compared to known compositions while maintaining many of the desirable qualities thereof. In addition, the production of the articles of manufacture results in the consumption of fewer fossil fuels and less production of pollutants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: InPro Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew G. Bennett, Kevin Diels
  • Patent number: 8822005
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated panel comprises a filler and a vacuum-tight high-barrier film envelope, with an air-permeable sheet element that serves as a filter material for dust, wherein the sheet element consists of the same material as the sealing layer of the high-barrier film enveloping the vacuum insulated panel and passes through the sealing seams of the high-barrier film, and to a method for producing such a vacuum insulated panel, wherein the sheet element, in the form of a strip preferably folded along a central axis, is placed between two sealing films and is thermally adhesively bonded to the inwardly disposed sealing layers of the sealing films such that a joint is formed between the two sealing films which are sealed together by means of a respective seam on each of perpendicular sides, the strip-shaped sheet element being co-sealed into the seams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: va-Q-tec AG
    Inventors: Jochen Hiemeyer, Stefan Roth
  • Publication number: 20140242321
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and materials for preparing bridging films. In one aspect, the bridging films are non-porous and are suitable for protecting adjacent porous films. For example, the bridging films contact a porous film and protect the porous film from transfer of gases and/or liquids into the pores of the porous film. In another example, bridging films protect the porous film from abrasion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Svana Nanotechnologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Siglinde Schmid, Melissa Fardy, J. Wallace Parce, Keith Rieken, Benjamin Wang, Kevin Krogman
  • Patent number: 8753732
    Abstract: A flexible heat insulation product (1) comprising a flexible heat insulating core layer (4) with a first side (3) and a second side (9), and a flexible facing (2) that is connected to the first side (3) of the insulating core layer (4) by a plurality of elements (7) that extends from the facing (2) to the second side (9) of the insulating core layer (4). The insulation product (1) further comprises a flexible heat insulating cover layer (8) that is secured to the second side (9) of the insulating core layer (4). A method for producing such a product is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwool International A/S
    Inventor: Kristian Skovgaard Jorgensen
  • Patent number: 8728605
    Abstract: A water vapor permeable multi-layer thermal insulation (10) includes two water vapor permeable outer layers (16, 18) encapsulating inner air and water vapor permeable layers (14) of insulation material and at least one inner separating layer (12) of an air-open fibrous material interleaved with the inner thermal insulation layers (14) and having a mean flow pore size that allows water vapor to move from one side of the at least one inner fibrous separating layer to the other and through the inner insulation layers yet restricts mass movement of air from one side to the other of the at least one inner fibrous separating layer (12) to form a barrier to convection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Hunt Technology Limited
    Inventors: John Payne, Leslie James Squires
  • Patent number: 8726590
    Abstract: A foam filler is provided with a base for forming a foam and placed inside a hollow structure having a through hole. An opening having an area larger than the opening of the through hole is created in the base and surrounding the through hole. The foam filler is provided with an upper wall which follows the flow and the thermal expansion of the base at the time of heating. The upper wall closes at least part of the opening of the through hole when following the flow and the thermal expansion of the base, and thus prevents the base from entering into the through hole. The upper wall is provided in a peripheral portion of the opening and placed in a part of an area surrounding the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Iida Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenichi Miura, Koichiro Ohbai, Koji Tokuyama
  • Publication number: 20140134380
    Abstract: A biodegradable resin composition is provided. More particularly, a biodegradable resin composition for a core of a drain board, which has excellent extrusion productivity and thus improves productivity by improving physical properties, for example, reducing contractibility and elasticity recovery, according to original characteristics of a biodegradable resin without degradation in biodegrability of the biodegradable resin by mixing the biodegradable resin with an additional material for improving processibility in suitable amounts, a core of a drain board using the same, and a method of manufacturing a drain board. The biodegradable resin composition is prepared by mixing 5 to 60 parts by weight of calcium carbonate, 1 to 10 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin, and 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicants: S-ENPOL CO., LTD., SAMSUNG FINE CHEMICALS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yoon Mo Yoon, Kwan Young Cho, Uk Oh, Jong Pil Chun, Ki Chull Yun, Yong Dae Park
  • Patent number: 8722170
    Abstract: A floor mat for a vehicle includes an adapter plate for engaging the vehicle's mat retaining system, a mat portion, and a fastener for securing the mat portion to the adapter plate. The configuration of the adapter plat allows the mat portion to be transversely, longitudinally, and rotationally aligned and secured to the vehicle's floor despite variations in the arrangements of different vehicles' mat retaining systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Johnny Lamar Brown, Annette Marie Stroud, Erik Edward Anderson
  • Patent number: 8722169
    Abstract: A freeze dryer shelf with opposed, parallel first and second plates is disclosed. The plates have at least one flow channel located therebetween for conveying a diathermic fluid between the plates. One of the plates has a surface treated to inhibit the sticking to the shelf of a rubber stopper pressed against that surface during the application of pressure to the stopper to push the stopper into a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Ima Life S.r.l.
    Inventor: Jozef Antonius Willem Maria Corver
  • Publication number: 20140127445
    Abstract: The present invention relates to molding and overmolding compositions for delicate components. More particularly the invention relates to compositions for low pressure molding and overmolding, making these compositions particularly well suited for electronic devices. The molding and overmolding composition is suitable for low pressure injection molding processes, particularly at 0.5 to 200 bars at 70° C. to 240° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Cynthia L. Cain, Charles W. Paul, Maria Cristina Barbosa DeJesus
  • Patent number: 8715440
    Abstract: One possible embodiment of the invention could be a methodology of preventing an existing crack or break in the vehicle windshield from becoming larger comprising of the steps, providing a laminate with a UV light-permeable barrier film having least one side to which UV light curable adhesive is applied to it, a peel-able cover reversibly applied over the adhesive; providing a windshield with at least a small crack or chip in its surface; removing the peel-able cover from the adhesive; applying the barrier film to the windshield in a manner to cover the crack or chip so that the adhesive comes in contact with the windshield; and transmitting UV light through the film to the adhesive to cure it into a rigid substrate connection between the barrier film and the windshield that resists various forces acting upon the windshield that would otherwise increase the size of crack or chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventors: Dieter R. Berndt, John Wyaux, Thomas W. Berndt
  • Publication number: 20140106110
    Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle having an essentially chlorine-free modified polyolefin primer disposed onto a transparent pane and a two-shot encapsulant applied onto the primer is provided. The two-shot encapsulant includes a first encapsulation layer disposed on the primer and a second encapsulation layer disposed on the first encapsulation layer. The first encapsulation layer has a Shore D hardness of at least 39 and a Flexural modulus of at least 100 MPa, while the second encapsulation layer has a Shore A hardness of less than 90.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: AGC AUTOMOTIVE AMERICAS R&D, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel BENNETT