141 |
AEROGEL-CONTAINING POLYURETHANE COMPOSITE MATERIAL |
US14405429 |
2013-06-03 |
US20150240076A1 |
2015-08-27 |
Berend Eling; Stefan Auffarth |
The present invention relates to a composite material comprising nanoporous particles and at least one binder constructed from at least one isocyanate and at least one polymer P selected from the group consisting of polyvinylamine, poly(meth)acrylic acid, poly(meth)acrylic ester, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylthiol and mixtures thereof, wherein said at least one binder is used in an amount of 0.1 to 20 wt %, based on the amount of nanoporous particles, a composition for producing a composite material of this type, a process for producing a composite material of this type, shaped articles comprising said composite material and the use of said composite material for thermal and/or acoustical insulation. |
142 |
MULTI-FOAM LAYERS EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME |
US14187449 |
2014-02-24 |
US20150238820A1 |
2015-08-27 |
Marvin LANGER; Ofir ATEL; Ben Zion APPEL; Benjamin Joshua REISMAN |
An exercise device comprising a first foam layer and a second foam layer; wherein the first foam layer has a thickness of between 10% and 35% of the thickness of the exercise device, a Shore 00 value of between 60 and 85; and a compression deflection at 25% of from 100 to 145 kiloPascal; and the second foam layer has a thickness of between 65% and 90% of the height of the exercise device; a Shore 00 value of between 35 and 65; and a compression deflection at 25% between 20 and 75 kiloPascal. The exercise device may further comprise a third foam layer; the third foam layer may have a convex external horizontal side. According to some embodiments, the third foam layer may be detachable affixed to the exercise device. A method for using the exercise device is also disclosed. |
143 |
Latex based composite foams |
US11917728 |
2006-06-29 |
US09085125B2 |
2015-07-21 |
Vincent Gesquière |
A composite foam comprising a top layer of latex foam and a second layer of a foam selected from polyolefin, polyurethane, polystyrene or polyester or visco-elastic latex or mixtures thereof. A bedding such as a mattress or topper comprising said composite foam. |
144 |
FLOOR MATTING |
US14630232 |
2015-02-24 |
US20150164258A1 |
2015-06-18 |
Bruce A. Thrush |
Floor mats comprising two layers bonded together with an undulating boundary between them. The surface color and/or surface texture of the first layer being different from the surface color and/or surface texture of the second layer. The mats having an interlocking periphery boundary adapted so the mats can be interlocked with adjoining mats to form a continuous planar mat flooring. |
145 |
CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE COMPONENT AND METHOD OF FORMING THEREOF |
US14099225 |
2013-12-06 |
US20150158272A1 |
2015-06-11 |
Brian Lee Muench; Morris Dahmen |
A method of forming a ceramic matrix composite component is provided. The method includes applying a first amount of adhesive across a surface of a release film, providing a first ceramic foam panel including a plurality of channels formed on a first side of the first ceramic foam panel, contacting the first ceramic foam panel and the release film such that adhesive transfers to the first side of the first ceramic foam panel, and coupling the first ceramic foam panel to a second ceramic foam panel. |
146 |
Apparatus and method for making a corrugated product |
US14041141 |
2013-09-30 |
US09004133B2 |
2015-04-14 |
Jason Cik |
The invention describes a device and method for making corrugated products. The device can be used with any substrate and includes, at least, first and second drive rollers for driving a middle substrate and a single wall corrugated product. In other embodiments the invention includes upper drive rollers, lower drive rollers and middle drive rollers for driving an upper substrate, a lower substrate and a middle substrate. The middle substrate is driven between the upper and lower substrates at a higher velocity to form flutes that are anchored between the upper an lower substrates thereby forming a corrugated product. The invention also provides for customized corrugated products having multiple fluted substrates in various desirable arrangements. Examples of such products include mattress, partition panels, other furniture and construction products. |
147 |
COMPOSITION FOR HEAT INSULATOR, HEAT INSULATOR, AND SPACECRAFT EQUIPPED THEREWITH |
US14369846 |
2013-01-16 |
US20140356571A1 |
2014-12-04 |
Junko Watanabe; Aiichiro Tsukahara; Masayuki Yamashita; Fumihito Takeda; Hisato Higuchi; Shinsuke Takeda; Nagaharu Hara |
A composition for a heat insulator, a heat insulator, and a spacecraft equipped with the heat insulator are provided which are able to satisfy a desired level of heat insulation performance while suppressing recession. The composition for a heat insulator comprises a fibrous substance, inorganic foam particles, a thermosetting resin and a foaming agent, wherein the fibrous substance includes at least a first fibrous substance, and a second fibrous substance composed of a material different from the first fibrous substance, the melting point of the first fibrous substance is higher than the melting point of the second fibrous substance, and the thermal conductivity of the second fibrous substance is lower than the thermal conductivity of the first fibrous substance. |
148 |
Corrugated foam mattress and method of making same |
US13177201 |
2011-07-06 |
US08726438B2 |
2014-05-20 |
Jason Cik |
The invention provides a corrugated mattress and method for making. The mattress comprises an corrugated foam core, a middle cushioning layer and outer cover layer. The corrugated foam core includes an upper substrate, a lower substrate and a fluted middle substrate the flutes fixed to the upper and lower substrates providing three-dimensional support for the user. The middle cushioning layer may comprise a second corrugated foam product, a cotton batting layer, densified polyester or foam including polyurethane, polyester, polypropylene or polylactic acid and the like. The outer cover layer may comprise cotton or laminated foam comprising, polyurethane, polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, polylactic acid and the like, the laminate comprising a film independently selected from polyurethane, polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene or polylactic acid and the like. In various embodiments the polymers are food grade polymers such that the mattress is non-toxic. |
149 |
THREE DIMENSIONAL NON-INFLATABLE FLOATING DISPLAY APPARATUS |
US13658914 |
2012-10-24 |
US20140113099A1 |
2014-04-24 |
Gary Arnett |
In accordance with one embodiment, colored foam especially adapted for displaying three-dimensional display apparatus that is also capable of being used as a flotation device is envisioned. In one embodiment, the colored foam is ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), although other types of expanded plastics such as polystyrene are also contemplated. In one embodiment, the display apparatus consists of logos and/or names of sports teams, such as professional or collegiate football, baseball, soccer, and basketball teams. |
150 |
SPUN-BONDED NONWOVEN FABRIC AND FIBER PRODUCT |
US13395597 |
2010-09-13 |
US20120208422A1 |
2012-08-16 |
Yohei Koori; Tomoaki Takebe; Yutaka Minami; Toshitaka Kanai |
The present invention provides a spunbond nonwoven fabric made of a specific crystalline resin composition having a melt flow rate of 25 to 80 g/10 min and a melting endotherm ΔH of 65 to 100 J/g. More particularly, the invention provides a polypropylene spunbond nonwoven fabric having a very small fiber diameter and providing an excellent feel to the touch, and a polypropylene spunbond nonwoven fabric exhibiting high softness. |
151 |
SPORTS SAFETY PADDING |
US13092663 |
2011-04-22 |
US20120036698A1 |
2012-02-16 |
Chris Guertin |
An energy absorbing termination post padding for hockey rinks includes a corner shaped foam pad configured to absorb impacts from sports play such as hockey. Energy absorbing foam panels may include a rigid foam alone or in combination with a relatively softer foam or impact layer. |
152 |
Floor Matting |
US13189400 |
2011-07-22 |
US20120021148A1 |
2012-01-26 |
Bruce Thrush |
Floor mats comprising two layers bonded together with an undulating boundary between them. The surface color and/or surface texture of the first layer being different from the surface color and/or surface texture of the second layer. The mats having an interlocking periphery boundary adapted so the mats can be interlocked with adjoining mats to form a continuous planar mat flooring. |
153 |
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A CORRUGATED PRODUCT |
US13177243 |
2011-07-06 |
US20120006471A1 |
2012-01-12 |
Jason Cik |
The invention describes a device and method for making corrugated products. The device can be used with any substrate and includes, at least, first and second drive rollers for driving a middle substrate and a single wall corrugated product. In other embodiments the invention includes upper drive rollers, lower drive rollers and middle drive rollers for driving an upper substrate, a lower substrate and a middle substrate. The middle substrate is driven between the upper and lower substrates at a higher velocity to form flutes that are anchored between the upper an lower substrates thereby forming a corrugated product. The invention also provides for customized corrugated products having multiple fluted substrates in various desirable arrangements. Examples of such products include mattress, partition panels, other furniture and construction products. |
154 |
SOUND-DEADENING INSULATING MATERIALS WITH HIGH FIRE-RESISTANCE TIME |
US13074181 |
2011-03-29 |
US20110177244A1 |
2011-07-21 |
Jan-Gerd Hansel; Otto Mauerer |
The present invention relates to a process of producing flame retarding, sound deadening insulating materials and their use. |
155 |
CUSHIONING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING |
US12880613 |
2010-09-13 |
US20110067183A1 |
2011-03-24 |
Steven D. Hawkins |
A cushioning device with an upper foam layer and a lower positioned foam layer, with the upper foam layer having multiple thickness zones defined by different height projections from one zone to another as to provide a thickness variation pattern, one side of the upper foam layer is less contoured when not yet assembled in the cushioning device and a second side is comprised of the multiple thickness zones such that, upon connection of the multiple thickness zones to the lower positioned foam layer, the height differential along a length of the upper foam layer is transmitted as to form a non-planar, crown configuration in the upper surface of the upper foam layer. A method includes roller contouring different height and shaped projection zones including zones with different ratios of peak height to overall zone height. |
156 |
FOAMING MATERIAL WITH A FUNCTIONAL SURFACE |
US12507282 |
2009-07-22 |
US20110020632A1 |
2011-01-27 |
Li-Chi LIN |
The present invention pertains to a foaming material with a functional surface comprising a foaming layer and a plurality of function layers disposed on a top surface, a bottom surface, or a peripheral surface of the foaming layer. Wherein, by means of the foaming layer disposed on the surfaces of the foaming layer, certain functions can be well performed and a greatly decreased manufacturing cost can be accordingly achieved. |
157 |
DISPOSABLE SLEEP MASK FOR TREATING DRY EYE SYNDROME |
US12259883 |
2008-10-28 |
US20100106111A1 |
2010-04-29 |
Mary Schwebel; Kays Chinai |
A mask for the relief of dry eye in a dry eye subject, including a unitary shell shaped to cover at least one eye and a portion of a face. The shell includes a first layer and a second layer the first layer that is substantially moisture impermeable and the second layer that is moisture absorbent. The first layer and the second layer meeting at a layer interface. The first layer and the second layer are substantially coextensive over substantially the entire layer interface and are secured together over substantially the entire layer interface. |
158 |
METHOD OF MAKING CELLULOSIC FILLED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES OF AN ANHYDRIDE CONTAINING COPOLYMER |
US12334769 |
2008-12-15 |
US20090181207A1 |
2009-07-16 |
Stephen Michalik; Douglas J. Gardner; Christopher H. West; Yousoo Han |
A method of making foamed articles that includes providing a copolymer composition, combining the copolymer composition and cellulosic fibers, applying heat, mixing energy and pressure to the copolymer composition and cellulosic fibers mixture to form a foamable mixture, and forming the foamed article by placing the foamable mixture in a molding or extruding operation. The copolymer composition includes a copolymer of 51% to 99.9% of primary monomers, 0.1% to 49% of anhydride containing monomers, and 0% to 25% of other monomers and 0% to 30% of elastomeric polymers. This is combined at 30% to 99.99% copolymer composition with 0.01% to 70% by cellulosic fibers such that the copolymer anhydride groups react with the cellulosic fiber hydroxyl groups to produce a blowing agent byproduct to form a foamable mixture. The foamed article has a density of not more than 1.3 g/cm3. |
159 |
Latex Based Composite Foams |
US11917728 |
2006-06-29 |
US20080313815A1 |
2008-12-25 |
Vincent Guesquiere |
A composite foam comprising a top layer of latex foam and a second layer of a foam selected from polyolefin, polyurethane, polystyrene or polyester or visco-elastic latex or mixtures thereof. A bedding such as a mattress or topper comprising said composite foam |
160 |
Open container for raw food, method of making same |
US11326471 |
2006-01-06 |
US20070160791A1 |
2007-07-12 |
Hsin-Hung Chou |
An open container for raw fish and meat is disclosed to have an inner layer, which is formed of a close-cell foam sheet material having a plurality of through holes through top and bottom sides thereof, an outer layer, which is formed of a close-cell foam sheet material, and an intermediate absorptive layer, which is formed of an open-cell foam sheet material having a cell-opening over 80% and bonded between the inner layer and the outer layer. |