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19-01-2012 дата публикации

AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURAL JOINT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Номер: US20120012239A1
Автор: John P. Fuchs, John D. Fickes, Erik Arthur Banks, Elisabeth Jane Berger, FUCHS JOHN P, FICKES JOHN D, BANKS ERIK ARTHUR, BERGER ELISABETH JANE, FUCHS JOHN P., FICKES JOHN D.
Принадлежит: United States Council for Automative Research, LLC, United States Automotive Materials Partnership,

A joint for an automotive vehicle may be formed by applying an adhesive to at least one of a first member and a first surface of a composite member, placing the first member in contact with the first surface of the composite member, applying an adhesive to at least one of a second member and a second surface of the composite member, positioning a divot portion of the second member within an aperture of the composite member, placing the second member in contact with the second surface of the composite member, attaching the divot portion of the second member with the first member and curing the adhesives.

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Номер записи: 1
09-05-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-LAYER FLAME RETARDANT FABRIC

Номер: US20130115409A2
Автор: Moshe Rock, Jane Hunter, David Costello, Gadalia Vainer
Принадлежит: MMI-IPCO, LLC

A composite velour fabric garment includes a laminate consisting of an outer woven shell layer, an inner thermal layer of knit construction, and an intermediate layer disposed between and laminated to each of the shell layer and the thermal layer. The outer woven shell layer contains spandex in at least a weft direction for stretch and recovery in a width direction. The knit construction of the inner thermal layer provides stretch in at least a width direction, in harmony with the shell layer, and the inner thermal layer has a raised surface facing inwardly, away from the shell layer. The intermediate layer has controlled air permeability, including zero air permeability.

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Номер записи: 2
19-10-2021 дата публикации

Exoskeleton

Номер: US0011148278B2
Автор: Ekaterina Sergeevna Bereziy, Elena Valentinovna Pismennaya, Andrey Viktorovich Kuzmichev, Eduard Kirovich Lavrovskiy, BEREZIY EKATERINA SERGEEVNA, PISMENNAYA ELENA VALENTINOVNA, KUZMICHEV ANDREY VIKTOROVICH, LAVROVSKIY EDUARD KIROVICH, Bereziy, Ekaterina Sergeevna, Pismennaya, Elena Valentinovna, Kuzmichev, Andrey Viktorovich, Lavrovskiy, Eduard Kirovich
Принадлежит: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, “EXOATLET”, LLC “EXOATLET”, LLC, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY “EXOATLET”

A method for setting desired trajectories of movement of an exoskeleton for enabling movement in a user with a musculoskeletal disorder, a device for assisting walking in the user, and a method for controlling said device. Walking in the user can be enabled in predetermined modes of movement. The device has a part worn by the user including a motorized lower limb exoskeleton equipped with a control device, embodied in an on-board controller of the exoskeleton, and a non-worn part which includes an external computer for a specialized assistant and a system for determining the parameters of desired trajectories of movement of the exoskeleton in a Cartesian coordinate system. Control signals for exoskeleton actuators are generated taking into consideration the mass and inertial properties of body segments of the user and of elements of the exoskeleton, as well as requirements regarding the quality of control.

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Номер записи: 3
12-01-2012 дата публикации

ROTARY CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20120006174A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A rotary cutting apparatus includes a support assembly, a rotary cutter connected to the support assembly, and a slide pad connected to the rotary cutter. The rotary cutter is configured to cut low density fibrous material having an area of relatively heavier density and an area of relatively lighter density. The slide pad moves relative to and along an axial direction of the rotary cutter to compress the fibrous material to a desired compression when one of the areas of relatively heavier density and lighter density is proximate to the slide pad. As the fibrous material moves relative to the slide pad such that the other of the areas of relatively heavier density and lighter density is proximate to the slide pad, the slide pad moves along the axial direction, based on the density of the fibrous material proximate to the slide pad, to substantially maintain the desired compression of the fibrous material. 1. A rotary cutting apparatus , the rotary cutting apparatus comprising:a support assembly;a rotary cutter connected to the support assembly and configured to cut low density fibrous material having an area of relatively heavier density and an area of relatively lighter density; anda slide pad connected to the rotary cutter and moving relative to and along an axial direction of the rotary cutter to compress the fibrous material to a desired compression when one of the areas of relatively heavier density and lighter density is proximate to the slide pad, and as the fibrous material moves relative to the slide pad such that the other of the areas of relatively heavier density and lighter density is proximate to the slide pad, the slide pad moving along the axial direction, based on the density of the fibrous material proximate to the slide pad, to substantially maintain the desired compression of the fibrous material.2. The rotary cutting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the slide pad is configured with spring-loaded action to allow the slide pad to move ...

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Номер записи: 4
26-01-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSULATING AN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20120017883A1
Автор: Campen Scott A., Kunkler William A., Seward Jason M.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

An appliance has an insulation assembly. The appliance includes a liner defining an appliance chamber. A source of heat is positioned to heat an interior the chamber. An insulation assembly is positioned exterior to the chamber. Insulation includes loose-fill insulation material. The insulation including the loose-fill insulation material is positioned in the insulation assembly. 1. An appliance having an insulation assembly , the appliance comprising:a liner defining an appliance chamber;a source of heat positioned to heat an interior the chamber;an insulation assembly positioned exterior to the chamber; andinsulation, including loose-fill insulation material, positioned in the insulation assembly.2. The appliance as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the insulation assembly includes at least one enclosure material configured to form an insulation cavity; andthe insulation is positioned in the insulation cavity.3. The appliance as set forth in claim 2 , wherein:the insulation assembly includes a plurality of the enclosure materials configured to enclose the insulation cavity; andthe insulation is positioned in the enclosed insulation cavity.4. The appliance as set forth in claim 2 , wherein:one of the enclosure materials overlaps another one of the enclosure materials to form the insulation cavity.5. The appliance as set forth in claim 2 , wherein:the loose-fill insulation material is blown into the insulation cavity.6. The appliance as set forth in claim 2 , wherein:the insulation cavities are defined by respective walls of the appliance chamber and respective ones of the enclosure material.7. The appliance as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the loose-fill insulation includes individual tufts entangled with each other.8. The appliance as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the loose-fill material is entangled with fibers.9. The appliance as set forth in claim 8 , wherein:the loose-fill insulation material has an average fiber diameter in a range of from about 0.1 microns to ...

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Номер записи: 5
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Flame retardant polymer jacket

Номер: US20120021184A1
Автор: Neil Hettler, Ying Peng
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A jacket configured to encase building component insulation is provided. The jacket comprises at least inner layer, an intermediate layer attached to the inner layer, and an outer layer attached to the intermediate layer. The inner layer, intermediate layer and outer layers are configured for attachment to each other with the use at least one of heat, polymeric material, and pressure. Additionally, the jacket complies with the standards of flame retardancy as provided by ASTM C1136.

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Номер записи: 6
08-03-2012 дата публикации

NON-ISOCYANATE SPRAY FOAM

Номер: US20120059076A1
Автор: Olang Fatemeh Nassreen
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

One- and two-part spray non-isocyanate foams that include an amide-based oligomer containing pendant carboxylic acid and a polyfunctional aziridine crosslinking agent is provided. The amide oligomer typically contains urea links, urethane links or both groups. Additionally, the foams may include one or more plasticizer, a non-functionalized resin, a surfactant, and/or a thickening agent or rheology modifier. The amide oligomer does not contain any isocyanate groups, and, as a result, there are no free isocyanate moieties generated during formation of the foam that may be potentially hazardous to workers installing the foam. The presence of the urethane segments on the oligomer permits for the generation of a polyurethane foam without the drawbacks of conventional polyurethane foams. The foams may be used to fill cavities, cracks, gaps and crevices, such as around windows and doors, and may also be used in flash and batt systems. 1. A foamable composition for forming a non-isocyanate foam comprising:a first component including at least one amide-based oligomer containing pendant carboxylic acid groups and no isocyanate groups; anda second component including a polyfunctional aziridine crosslinking agent that crosslinks with carboxylic acids groups rapidly at or about room temperature,wherein at least one of said first and said second component contains a blowing agent, and wherein the first and second components are isolated from one another until a foaming reaction is desired.3. The foamable composition of claim 2 , wherein at least one of X and Z is O claim 2 , thereby making the amide-based oligomer a urethane oligomer.4. The foamable composition of claim 2 , wherein at least one of X and Z is NH claim 2 , thereby making the amide-based oligomer a urea oligomer.5. The foamable composition of claim 2 , wherein one of X and Z is O and the other of X and Z is NH claim 2 , thereby making the amide-based oligomer a mixed urea-urethane oligomer.6. The foamable ...

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Номер записи: 7
22-03-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIVERTING SHINGLES

Номер: US20120067696A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method of diverting shingles including moving a plurality of shingles along a first path on a moving belt, and urging every other one of the plurality of moving shingles into a second path. 1. A method of diverting shingles comprising:moving a plurality of shingles along a first path on a moving belt; andurging every other one of the plurality of moving shingles into a second path.2. The method according to claim 1 , further including engaging the plurality of moving shingles with a hold-down member during the step of urging every other one of the plurality of moving shingles into a second path.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the hold-down member comprises a first wheel assembly;wherein the urging step is performed by a second wheel assembly; andwherein the urging step further includes urging each of the every other shingles into the second path with the second wheel assembly.4. The method according to claim 3 , further moving the second wheel assembly between an engaged position and a disengaged position;wherein in the engaged position, every other of the moving shingles is urged into the second path with the second wheel assembly.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the first wheel assembly includes a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted about an axis.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the wheels of the first wheel assembly define idler wheels which rotate at a speed substantially equal to the speed of the moving shingles.7. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the second wheel assembly includes a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted about an axis.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the wheels are mounted off-center relative to the shaft claim 7 , thereby defining an eccentric.9. The method according to claim 8 , further including rotating the shaft of the second wheel assembly claim 8 , thereby moving the second wheel assembly between an engaged position and a disengaged position; andwherein in the engaged position ...

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Номер записи: 8
29-03-2012 дата публикации

SYNTHETIC BUILDING PANEL

Номер: US20120073228A1
Автор: Adzima Leonard J., Devalapura Ravi K., Fork Frank
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A synthetic building panel configured to cover a wall surface is provided. The synthetic building panel includes a plurality of slurry-based layers and a plurality of reinforcement layers interspersed between and in contact with the plurality of slurry-based layers. The material forming the slurry-based layers is a polymer modified inorganic binder material. 1. A synthetic building panel configured to cover a wall surface , the synthetic building panel comprising:a plurality of slurry-based layers; anda plurality of reinforcement layers interspersed between and in contact with the plurality of slurry-based layers;wherein the material forming the slurry-based layers is a polymer modified inorganic binder material.2. The synthetic building panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel has a density in a range of from about 30.0 lb/ft(0.48 g/cc) to about 180.0 lb/ft(2.88 g/cc).3. The synthetic building panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel has a thickness of 3.0 mm and a weight in a range of from about 0.10 lb/ft(0.49 kg/m) to about 0.80 lb/ft(3.90 kg/m).4. The synthetic building panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel has a moisture transmission rating in a range of from about 80 coulombs to about 250 coulombs.5. The synthetic building panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel has a thickness in a range of from about 0.125 inches (3.175 mm) to about 1.0 inches (25.4 mm).6. The synthetic building panel of claim 1 , wherein the slurry-based layers are formed from a combination of polymer base components claim 1 , polymer catalysts claim 1 , cementitious material claim 1 , alumina claim 1 , low density fillers and water.7. The synthetic building panel of claim 1 , wherein each of the slurry-based layers has a thickness in a range of from about 0.02 inches (0.40 mm) to about 0.04 inches (0.80 mm).8. The synthetic building panel of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layers are mats formed from fibrous materials.9. The synthetic building panel of claim 8 , wherein the mats are woven.10. The ...

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Номер записи: 9
29-03-2012 дата публикации

INSULATION AND METHODS OF INSULATING

Номер: US20120073693A1
Автор: "ORiordan Brian Patrick", Bowne George A., Collier Robert P.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

An insulation panel and a method of insulating a pipeline are disclosed by the present application. In one exemplary embodiment, the insulation panel includes one or more pieces of compressible fiberglass insulation material and a coated fabric cover encasing the one or more pieces of insulation material. The coated fabric cover includes a first fastening portion disposed along a first end of the insulation panel and a second fastening portion disposed between the first end and a second end of the insulation panel. The first end of the insulation panel overlaps the second end of the insulation panel when the insulation panel is installed on a pipeline or other structure. Further, attachment of the first fastening portion to the second fastening portion secures the coated fabric cover around the pipeline or other structure. 1. An insulation panel for insulating a pipeline comprising:one or more pieces of compressible fiberglass insulation material having an R value per inch of thickness from about 2 to about 10 hr-sq ft-deg F./Btu measured at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, wherein the insulation material is configured to return substantially back to its original thickness and density after being compressed; anda coated fabric cover encasing the one or more pieces of insulation material, wherein the coated fabric cover has a weight from about 5 to about 40 oz/sq yd, and wherein the coated fabric cover comprises a first fastening portion disposed along a first end of the insulation panel and a second fastening portion disposed between the first end and a second end of the insulation panel; andwherein the insulation panel is configured such that, when the insulation panel is installed around a pipeline having a diameter from about 24 to about 78 inches, the first end of the insulation panel overlaps the second end of the insulation panel and attachment of the first fastening portion to the second fastening portion secures the coated fabric cover around the pipeline.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 10
29-03-2012 дата публикации

VARIABLE BLOWING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LOOSEFILL BLOWING MACHINE

Номер: US20120074248A1
Автор: Evans Michael E., Relyea Christopher M.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A machine for distributing loosefill insulation from sources of compressed loosefill insulation is provided. The machine includes a shredding chamber having an outlet end and a plurality of shredders configured to condition the loosefill insulation. The plurality of shredders is configured to operate at variable rotational speeds. A discharge mechanism is mounted at the outlet end of the shredding chamber. The discharge mechanism is configured for distributing the conditioned loosefill insulation into an airstream provided by a blower. The blower is configured to operate at variable rotational speeds. The plurality of shredders, the discharge mechanism and the blower are configured to operate on a single 15 ampere, 110 volt a.c. power supply. The variable rotational speeds of the plurality of shredders are configured to provide variable flow rates of the loosefill insulation and the variable rotational speeds of the blower are configured to provide variable flow rates of the airstream. 1. A machine for distributing loosefill insulation from a source of compressed loosefill insulation , the machine being configured to discharge the loosefill insulation into distribution hoses , the machine comprising:a shredding chamber having an outlet end and a plurality of shredders configured to condition the loosefill insulation, the plurality of shredders configured to operate at variable rotational speeds; anda discharge mechanism mounted at the outlet end of the shredding chamber, the discharge mechanism configured for distributing the conditioned loosefill insulation from a machine outlet in an airstream provided by a blower, the blower configured to operate at variable rotational speeds;wherein the plurality of shredders, the discharge mechanism and the blower are configured to operate on a single 15 ampere, 110 volt a.c. power supply; andwherein the variable rotational speeds of the plurality of shredders are configured to provide variable flow rates of the loosefill ...

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Номер записи: 11
29-03-2012 дата публикации

ROTARY FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20120074249A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A rotary forming apparatus is provided. The rotary forming apparatus includes a separator configured to receive a gas flow having entrained fibrous material and further configured to separate the fibrous material from the gas flow. The fibrous material forms mini-blankets having a length along a longitudinal axis. A milling apparatus is positioned adjacent the separator and configured to receive mini-blankets exiting the separator. The milling apparatus is further configured to grind the mini-blankets into fibers having desired lengths. The milling apparatus is configured to grind the mini-blankets along the lengths of the mini-blankets. 1. A rotary forming apparatus comprising:a separator configured to receive a gas flow having entrained fibrous material, the separator further configured to separate the fibrous material from the gas flow, the fibrous material forming mini-blankets, the mini-blankets having a length along a longitudinal axis; anda milling apparatus positioned adjacent the separator and configured to receive mini-blankets exiting the separator, the milling apparatus further configured to grind the mini-blankets into fibers having desired lengths;wherein the milling apparatus is configured to grind the mini-blankets along the lengths of the mini-blankets.2. The rotary forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mini-blankets have a substantially horizontal orientation when formed in the separator.3. The rotary forming apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the mini-blankets maintain the substantially horizontal orientation between the separator and the milling apparatus.4. The rotary forming apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the mini-blankets maintain the substantially horizontal orientation upon entering milling apparatus.5. The rotary forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the milling apparatus is positioned beneath the separator and within the same housing.6. The rotary forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mini-blankets have a length in a range of from ...

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Номер записи: 12
03-05-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HIGH-SPEED, HIGH-RESOLUTION 3-D IMAGING OF MANUFACTURED PARTS OF VARIOUS SIZES

Номер: US20120105429A1
Автор: Nygaard Michael G.
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

A method and system for high-speed, high-resolution 3-D imaging of manufactured parts of various sizes at an imaging station having a measurement axis are provided. The part has a 3-D end surface and a length, a width and a part axis defined as being central to the part and parallel to its length. The system includes apparatus having a central axis substantially parallel to the measurement axis and a plurality of members having open and closed positions. The members have holding faces which are substantially equidistant from the central axis during movement between the positions to align a part disposed between the holding faces at the station so that the part axis is substantially parallel to the measurement and central axes. The holding faces releasably hold the aligned part in a holding position between the positions. The system further includes an actuator for moving the apparatus so that the end surface moves in a plane substantially perpendicular to the measurement axis. The system still further includes a controller for controlling the actuator to move the end surface along a 2-D trajectory within the plane. The system further includes at least one sensor for emitting a beam of energy along the measurement axis onto the end surface during movement of the end surface along the 2-D trajectory to obtain reflected energy and for sensing at least a portion of the reflected energy to obtain an output. The system still further includes a processor for processing the output to obtain information related to the end surface of the part. 1. A method of high-speed , high-resolution 3-D imaging of manufactured parts of various sizes at an imaging station having a measurement axis , each of the parts having a 3-D end surface and a length , a width and a part axis defined as being central to the part and parallel to its length , the method comprising:aligning a part to be imaged at the station so that the part axis is substantially parallel with the measurement axis; ...

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Номер записи: 13
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for adjusting the track of a granule-coated sheet

Номер: US20120141657A1
Автор: David P. Aschenbeck
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A method for adjusting the track of a granule-coated sheet includes moving a granule-coated sheet around a drum. The granule-coated sheet includes first granules. A track of the granule-coated sheet is sensed at the drum. A first signal is generated when the granule-coated sheet has moved off a pre-designated track. Second granules are applied to a lane portion of the granule-coated sheet prior to the drum in response to the first signal. The second granules make the granule-coated sheet thicker in the lane portion relative to a thickness of the granule-coated sheet outside the lane portion.

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Номер записи: 14
07-06-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING ENERGY USAGE

Номер: US20120143536A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

Systems and methods for analyzing energy usage of a structure include reading data associated with the structure, determining the energy usage of the structure, conducting a thermal analysis of the structure, and generating/displaying the results of the energy analysis. The data associated with the structure includes basic information regarding features and aspects of the structure, devices associated with energy usage, and utility bills. Energy usage from occupant activity can be isolated from energy used for heating and cooling of the structure. Other embodiments include real-time monitoring and calculating of energy usage, energy efficiency, and savings from energy-based improvements. 1. A computer implemented method for analyzing energy usage of a structure comprising:reading data associated with the structure, wherein the data associated with the structure comprises utility usage information;determining an energy usage of the structure by analyzing the data associated with the structure;conducting a thermal analysis of the structure based on the energy usage of the structure;generating an energy analysis of the structure; anddisplaying the energy analysis of the structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the utility usage information is determined from utility bill records.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein reading data associated with the structure comprises:reading heating degree days; andreading cooling degree days.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the energy usage of the structure by analyzing the data associated with the structure comprises determining how energy usage is divided amongst a plurality of usage categories.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining how energy usage is divided amongst the plurality of usage categories comprises determining energy usage associated with occupant activity.6. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the energy usage of the structure by analyzing the data associated with the ...

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Номер записи: 15
14-06-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GLASS FIBER INSULATION

Номер: US20120144868A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the amount of moisture introduced into the forming hood area in the manufacture of mineral fiber insulation products. Moisture from coolant liquids, binder dispersions and binder diluents are all introduced deliberately into a forming hood; ambient moisture and water from combustion are additional sources. A series of global variable control valves, one for each fluid system; as well as individual variable control valves for each fiberizing unit are provided with associated meters. Sensors monitor fibrous pack conditions and ambient conditions and provide inputs to the valve control system. A specific 3-ring liquid dispensing system is also disclosed. 1. A method of making a fibrous product comprising;attenuating molten material into fibers at a plurality of fiberizing units associated with a conveyor moving in a machine direction, and directing the fibers toward the conveyor to form a fibrous pack;spraying the fibers with at least one liquid selected from a coolant liquid, a binder diluent, a dispersion of curable binder and mixtures thereof;curing the binder in the pack;measuring at least one pack property before or after curing to obtain a feedback measurement, said pack property selected from (a) the thickness of the uncured pack, (b) uniformity of the uncured pack thickness, (c) the thickness of the cured pack, (d) uniformity of the cured pack thickness, (e) the uniformity of the moisture distribution in the uncured pack, (f) uniformity of vertical pack density in the uncured pack, (g) uniformity of vertical pack density in the cured pack, and (h) degree of cure in the cured pack; andcontrolling the flow rate of at least one liquid sprayed at at least one fiberizing unit in response to the feedback measurement.2. The method of wherein the step of controlling the flow rate of at least one liquid comprises controlling the flow of coolant liquid.3. The method of wherein the step of controlling the flow ...

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Номер записи: 16
14-06-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GLASS FIBER INSULATION

Номер: US20120144870A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the amount of moisture introduced into the forming hood area in the manufacture of mineral fiber insulation products. Moisture from coolant liquids, binder dispersions and binder diluents are all introduced deliberately into a forming hood; ambient moisture and water from combustion are additional sources. A series of global variable control valves, one for each fluid system; as well as individual variable control valves for each fiberizing unit are provided with associated meters. Sensors monitor fibrous pack conditions and ambient conditions and provide inputs to the valve control system. A specific 3-ring liquid dispensing system is also disclosed. 1. A method of making a fibrous product comprising;attenuating molten material into fibers at a plurality of fiberizing units associated with a conveyor moving in a machine direction, and directing the fibers toward the conveyor to form a fibrous pack;spraying the fibers with a vaporizable coolant liquid and with a dispersion of curable binder, optionally mixed with a binder diluent; andcuring the binder in the pack;wherein the sprayed vaporizable coolant liquid as a percent of total sprayed liquids, including any optional binder diluent, is between about 35% and about 80% on average for all fiberizing units combined.2. The method of wherein the sprayed vaporizable coolant liquid as a percent of total sprayed liquids claim 1 , including any optional binder diluent claim 1 , is between about 40% and about 80% on average for all fiberizing units combined.3. The method of wherein the sprayed vaporizable coolant liquid as a percent of total sprayed liquids claim 2 , including any optional binder diluent claim 2 , is between about 45% and about 60% on average for all fiberizing units combined.4. The method of wherein the flow of coolant liquid is substantially constant at all fiberizing units.5. The method of wherein the flow of coolant liquid is up to 100% ...

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Номер записи: 17
14-06-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RE-CIRCULATING WASH WATER USED IN MANUFACTURING GLASS FIBER PRODUCTS

Номер: US20120145035A1
Автор: Burn Terry, Chen Liang, Cooper William, Shallenberger David L.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method of re-circulating washwater used to clean production components for the manufacture of fibrous insulation, e.g. fiberglass is disclosed. The method includes providing a bulk washwater recovery loop to re-circulate washwater used to clean the downstream air components, as well as a separate hoodwall washwater recovery loop to re-circulate hoodwall washwater. Re-circulated hoodwall washwater may be used to clean the forming hood components and for preparation of binder dispersions. In the latter case, the pH of the hoodwall washwater is measured and the binder dispersion may be prepared with 100% hoodwall washwater, 100% makeup water, or a blend of each depending on and in response to the pH measurement. 1. A method of re-cycling washwater used to clean production components for the manufacture of mineral fiber products , the production components including at least forming hood components in which a low pH binder is used with mineral fibers to form a fibrous pack , the method comprising the steps of:collecting washwater in a hoodwall washwater recovery loop that receives hoodwall washwater from a hoodwall cleaning system for cleaning the forming hoodwall and re-cycling the hoodwall washwater for re-use in the preparation of binder dispersions;measuring the pH of the hoodwall washwater in the hoodwall washwater recovery loop; andpreparing a low pH binder dispersion, wherein the proportion of hoodwall washwater used to prepare the binder dispersion is determined in response to said pH measurement, such that if the pH is less than a predetermined lower limit, L, the hoodwall washwater is used exclusively; if the pH is more than a predetermined upper limit, U, the hoodwall washwater is not used and makeup water is used instead; and if the pH is between L and U, a blend of hoodwall washwater and makeup water is used.2. The method of wherein if the pH is between L and U claim 1 , the blend of hoodwall washwater and water from a makeup source is proportioned ...

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Номер записи: 18
14-06-2012 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD FOR DETERMINING CURE STATUS OF GLASS FIBER PRODUCTS

Номер: US20120146252A1
Автор: Cseh Ronald, Hawkins Christopher M., Miller Donald R., Shallenberger David
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method for assessing the cure status of a fibrous blanket manufactured with mineral fibers and binder is disclosed and comprises a first, qualitative assessment of cure followed by a second quantitative assessment that utilizes one of alternative procedures depending on the outcome of the first, qualitative assessment. For example, a first visual inspection may qualitatively reveal areas or undercure, upon which a second pH test of samples extracted from undercured areas may quantify the degree of undercure. Conversely, if the visual inspection reveals no undercured areas, a different sampling procedure examines different blanket areas for overcure status using a similar pH test. 1. A method of determining the cure status of a mineral fiber product comprising:making a first qualitative assessment of cure status to identify a representative sample;making a second quantitative assessment of cure status, wherein the second quantitative assessment is performed using at least one step that depends on the result of the first qualitative assessment.2. The method of wherein the first qualitative assessment is a visual inspection for undercured areas.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first assessment is based on color or dense spots in the mineral fiber product.4. The method of wherein the first qualitative assessment is an indicator solution that exhibits a first color indicating an undercured state and a second color indicating a cured state.5. The method of wherein claim 1 , if the result of the first qualitative assessment indicates an undercured state claim 1 , the procedure for the second quantitative assessment includes extracting a sample from an area that appears to be undercured.6. The method of wherein if the result of the first qualitative assessment indicates a cured state claim 1 , the procedure for the second quantitative assessment includes extracting a sample from an area that may potentially be overcured.7. The method of wherein the sample is ...

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Номер записи: 19
05-07-2012 дата публикации

USE OF SILICONES TO IMPROVE FIBERGLASS INSULATION PRODUCTS

Номер: US20120168054A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Dispersions of reactive polysiloxanes are applied to fibrous products, such as construction panels to provide improved properties, like better resistance to staining and discoloration and better adhesion of facer layers The reactive polysiloxane may be applied directly to the fibrous product or mixed into binder compositions prior to application; and may be applied substantially uniformly or non-uniformly. The construction panels may form wall and/or ceiling panels. The reactive polysiloxane may include polysiloxanes functionalized with any of hydrogen, amino, hydroxyl or carboxyl reactive functionalities. 1. A method of improving the resistance to staining or discoloration of a fibrous product construction panel , the method comprising:forming the fibrous product from a plurality of mineral fibers, andapplying a reactive polysiloxane to at least some of the fibers of the fibrous product, wherein the fibrous product is more resistant to staining or discoloration than a fibrous product made without the reactive polysiloxane.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactive polysiloxane is a polymer having from about 5 to about 100 siloxane units claim 1 , each unit having a reactive functional group.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactive polysiloxane is selected from a polyalkylamino siloxane and a polyalkylhydroxyl siloxane.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactive polysiloxane is a polyalkylhydrogen siloxane.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the reactive polysiloxane is a polymethylhydrogen siloxane.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying the reactive polysiloxane substantially uniformly throughout the fibrous product.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying the reactive polysiloxane non-uniformly to be concentrated near at least one major surface the fibrous product.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a facing to the fibrous product.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the construction panel is selected ...

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Номер записи: 20
05-07-2012 дата публикации

APPLIANCE HAVING A HOUSING DAMPENING PORTION AND METHOD

Номер: US20120169194A1
Автор: Maderic Jason K., Qi Weigang, Rockwell Anthony L., Siwicki Andrew J.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Various embodiments of apparatuses and methods relating to appliances are provided. In one embodiment, an appliance having a housing, one or more moveable components inside the housing, a drive assembly, and a dampening portion is provided. The housing includes, for example, at least one side wall and the dampening member is disposed at least partially between the drive assembly and the at least one side wall. The dampening portion includes, for example, a resilient material having at least one surface extending at least partially along the side wall and the drive assembly. The dampening member is configured to limit movement of the drive assembly during shipping and handling to prevent damage to the appliance. The dampening member stays with the appliance after shipping and handling to enhance performance of the appliance, protect the moveable component, or both. 1. An appliance comprising:a housing comprising at least one side wall;at least one moveable component inside the housing;a drive assembly connected to the at least one moveable component;a dampening member disposed at least partially within the housing and in physical communication with the at least one side wall, the dampening member comprising a resilient material having at least one outer surface and at least one inner surface, the at least one inner surface proximate to, but spaced apart from, the drive assembly.2. The appliance of wherein the dampening member is provided in the appliance to prevent damage to the appliance during shipping and handling of the appliance by limiting an amount of movement of the drive assembly with respect to the housing such that the at least one moveable component is prevented from moving with respect to the housing to an extent where the at least one moveable component hits said at least one sidewall.3. The appliance of wherein a gap between the drive assembly and the inner surface of the dampening member define the limit to said amount of movement.4. The appliance of ...

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Номер записи: 21
19-07-2012 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DEPOSITION OF GRANULES ON AN ASPHALT-COATED SHEET

Номер: US20120180948A1
Автор: Aschenbeck David P.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method of making shingles that have an overlay portion and an underlay portion includes establishing a continuous shingle overlay sheet having a repeated pattern of tabs and cutouts. A continuous shingle underlay sheet having a repeated pattern of granule patches is also established. The presence of the pattern of tabs and cutouts on the continuous shingle overlay sheet is sensed and the presence of the pattern of granule patches on the continuous shingle underlay sheet is also sensed. The position of the continuous shingle overlay sheet relative to the continuous shingle underlay sheet is synchronized in response to the sensed presence of the repeated pattern of tabs and cutouts and the sensed presence of the repeated pattern of granule patches. Each granule patch in the pattern of granule patches is then aligned with one of the tabs in the pattern of tabs and cutouts. The continuous shingle overlay sheet is laminated to the continuous shingle underlay sheet to define a laminated sheet, and the laminated sheet is cut into a plurality of shingles. 1. A method of making shingles having an overlay portion and an underlay portion , the method comprising:establishing a continuous shingle overlay sheet having a repeated pattern of tabs and cutouts;establishing a continuous shingle underlay sheet having a repeated pattern of granule patches;sensing the presence of the pattern of tabs and cutouts on the continuous shingle overlay sheet;sensing the presence of the pattern of granule patches on the continuous shingle underlay sheet;synchronizing the position of the continuous shingle overlay sheet relative to the continuous shingle underlay sheet in response to the sensed presence of the repeated pattern of tabs and cutouts and the sensed presence of the repeated pattern of granule patches, such that each granule patch in the pattern of granule patches is aligned with one of the tabs in the pattern of tabs and cutouts;laminating the continuous shingle overlay sheet to the ...

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Номер записи: 22
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for depositing particles

Номер: US20120183684A1
Автор: David P. Aschenbeck
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A granule applicator for an apparatus and method for applying granules onto an asphalt-coated sheet moving in a machine direction with improved resolution and edge definition of the applied granule patches and blends. In one embodiment a blend drop conveyor has an upper flight urged into a concavity by an outside, third roller. The conveyor is configured to receive granules at a first speed in an area near the convergence of the upper flight and the third roller, and to traject them on a second path at a second speed near the sheet speed of the substrate below. The applicator thus changes the speed and direction of the granules, to cause them to land on the substrate with good edge definition and minimal splatter.

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Номер записи: 23
19-07-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING PARTICLES

Номер: US20120183685A1
Автор: Aschenbeck David P.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A granule applicator for an apparatus and method for applying granules onto an asphalt-coated sheet moving in a machine direction with improved resolution and edge definition of the applied granule patches and blends. One embodiment includes a rotating drum having openings that connect the interior space and an exterior of the rotating member. A granule dispenser is mounted within the interior space of the drum for dispensing granules there. A belt wraps around a major portion of the outside of the drum leaving an uncovered area. As the drum rotates within the belt, the granule openings move between a position closed by the belt and retaining granules by centripetal force and an open position wherein the granules are flung from the drum to a substrate. Doors may be used instead of a belt. 1. An apparatus for applying particles onto a sheet of tacky substrate moving in a machine direction at a sheet speed , the apparatus comprising:a rotatable member having an axis of rotation and an annular body wall defining an outer circumferential surface, at least one interior space and an exterior, the body wall having at least one circumferential opening connecting the interior space with the exterior;a particle dispenser mounted within the interior space of the rotating member and connected to a source of particles and adapted to dispense particles into the interior space; andan occlusion mechanism cooperating with said rotating member for occluding said circumferential opening when the circumferential opening is rotated to at least one first position, and when the circumferential opening is rotated to a second position, said occlusion mechanism uncovers the opening; andwherein the apparatus is disposed relative to the moving sheet of tacky substrate such that, upon rotation, when the circumferential opening rotates to the second, uncovered position the particles escape the interior via the opening and are trajected onto the tacky substrate.2. The apparatus according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 24
19-07-2012 дата публикации

HYBRID POLYURETHANE SPRAY FOAMS MADE WITH URETHANE PREPOLYMERS AND RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS

Номер: US20120183694A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Hybrid spray foams utilize a urethane reactant, a crosslinker, and an (optional) epoxy and/or acrylic resin along with a blowing agent and rheology modifier to produce a quick-setting foam that remains in place until the foam forms and cures. The urethane reactant may be formed as an adduct with or without the use of isocyanate chemistry. In some embodiments, the polyurethane oligomer is made by reacting cyclocarbonates and di- or polyamines, while in other embodiments the polyurethane backbone employs the use of commercially available capped or blocked urethane oligomers made by any method. The oligomers contain reactive groups, typically at the oligomer ends, that crosslink with crosslinkers or with acrylic or epoxy resins to form hybrid polyurethane foams. Foams may also contain a plasticizer, and/or a surfactant as well as other optional additives. Methods of making such foams are also provided. 1. A spray foam system comprisinga urethane reactant having at least two reactive functional groups other than isocyanates, the urethane reactant selected from (a) a preformed urethane prepolymer and (b) a cyclocarbonate and a polyamine that react in situ to form a urethane prepolymer adduct;a crosslinker having at least two reactive functional groups adapted to be rapidly crosslinked with the reactive functional groups of the urethane reactant to form a hybrid polyurethane, optionally with a resin polymer having further reactive functional groups;a blowing agent for initiating a foaming reaction; anda rheology modifier;wherein the urethane reactant, the crosslinker and the optional resin polymer are separated into at least two parts on the basis of their reactive functional groups to prevent premature crosslinking until a foaming reaction is initiated.2. The spray foam system of wherein the urethane reactant comprises a urethane acrylate adduct.3. The spray foam system of wherein the urethane reactant comprises a mixture of a cyclocarbonate and a polyamine capable of ...

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Номер записи: 25
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Appliance having dampening portion and method

Номер: US20120200210A1
Автор: Anthony L. Rockwell
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

Appliance (w) having a housing, a moveable tub (T) member inside the housing, and a dampening portion is provided. The housing includes, at least one side wall and the dampening portion disposed at least partially between the moveable tub member and the at least one side wall. The dampening portion includes, for example, a resilient material having at least one surface extending at least partially along the side wall or tub member. Methods of shipping and operation dampening an appliance are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 26
27-09-2012 дата публикации

FIBERIZED THERMOSET BINDER AND METHOD OF USING

Номер: US20120244337A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A fiber is manufactured from thermosetting binder compounds by fiberizing an aqueous dispersion of thermoset compounds having a high solids content of at least 35%, 40% or 50% solids and/or a high viscosity of at least about 30 cps, 50 cps or 100 cps at room temperature. The fibers may be rotary fiberized or otherwise extruded. They may be co-fiberized with base fibers, including other polymeric fibers and/or inorganic fibers like glass fibers, or they may be intermingled post fabrication by other means, such as fluid dispersion processes or carding. The thermoset fibers are useful for binding together base fibers in fibrous products like glass fiber insulation. 1. A fiber consisting essentially of curable thermoset compounds in an aqueous dispersion , said dispersion having at least one of the following properties: (a) a viscosity of at least about 30 cps at room temperature; and (b) a concentration of solids of at least about 35%.2. The fiber of wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least about 50 cps.3. The fiber of wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least about 100 cps.4. The fiber of wherein said dispersion has a concentration of solids of at least about 40%.5. The fiber of wherein said dispersion has a concentration of solids of at least about 50%.6. The fiber of wherein said thermoset compounds are selected from compounds having reactive carboxylic groups claim 1 , reactive hydroxyl groups claim 1 , reactive amide groups and reactive amine groups.7. The fiber of wherein said thermoset compounds are selected from carbohydrates and poly-carboxylic acids.8. The fiber of wherein said thermoset compounds are selected from maltodextrins and a poly-carboxylic acid selected from citric claim 7 , malonic claim 7 , succinic and maleic.9. The fiber of wherein said thermoset compounds are selected from phenolic and formaldehyde compounds.10. A method of making a binding fiber claim 6 , comprising forcing a viscous aqueous dispersion of a curable ...

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Номер записи: 27
04-10-2012 дата публикации

BOARD WITH PRE-APPLIED SEALING MATERIAL

Номер: US20120247042A1
Автор: Budinscak, Burlingame Lee John, Clancy Timothy Robert, JR. John Frank
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A board with preformed seals. In an exemplary embodiment, a sealing material is applied to at least one edge of a board to form a preformed seal on that edge. The board is configured such that when the board is attached to a frame adjacent to a another board, at least a portion of the sealing material applied to the edge of the board seals against at least a portion of an edge another board. In one exemplary embodiment, the boards are configured to seal against edges of substantially identical boards. A plurality of the sheathing boards may be installed on a building frame to form a sheathing system that provides a moisture and/or gas barrier between and interior and exterior of a building. 1. A board with at least one preformed seal comprising:a first board having front and back faces and first, second, third and fourth edges;a sealing material pre-applied to at least the first edge to form the at least one preformed seal;wherein the first board is configured such that when the first board is attached to frame members adjacent to a second board at least a portion of the sealing material applied to the first edge of the first board seals against at least a portion of an edge of the second board.2. The board with at least one preformed seal of wherein the second board is substantially identical to the first board.3. The board with at least one preformed seal of wherein said sealing material is cured to the first board to form said preformed seal prior to attachment of the first board to the frame members.4. The board with at least one preformed seal of wherein the sealing material is applied only to the first and second edges of the first board.5. The board with at least one preformed seal of wherein the sealing material is applied to all four edges of the first board.6. The board with at least one preformed seal of wherein the first and second edges of said first board each include a channel and wherein the sealing material is applied in the channels of the first ...

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Номер записи: 28
04-10-2012 дата публикации

HIGH THERMAL RESISTIVITY INSULATION MATERIAL WITH OPACIFIER UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED THOUGHOUT

Номер: US20120251796A1
Автор: Choudhary Manoj K., Gavin Patrick M., Grieco William J., Potter Russell M.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A fibrous insulation product with improved thermal resistance and method of making it are provided. A plurality of base fibers (e.g. glass) are formed into an insulation product, which may be bindered or unbonded. At least one infrared opacifying agent, such as soot, carbon black or graphite, is applied to the fibrous insulation product such that the base fibers are substantially uniformly coated with opacifying agent. The opacifying agent may be applied, for example, from a fluid suspension or by pulling the fiber through a sooty flame. When opacifying agent applied via a suspension and a binder is desired, it is preferable to avoid binder dispersions that can dislocate the opacifying agent. Alternative binder applications may include co-mingling of base fibers with binder fibers, or other physical or mechanical distributions. 1. A method of making a fibrous insulation product , comprising coating an opacifying agent onto inorganic base fibers to provide an opacified base fiber that is substantially uniformly coated with opacifying agent , wherein the fibrous insulation product has greater thermal resistivity than a substantially similar fibrous product made without an opacified base fiber that is substantially uniformly coated.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of coating an opacifying agent comprises coating with an opacifying agent selected from carbon black claim 1 , graphite claim 1 , nanographite claim 1 , graphene claim 1 , iron oxide claim 1 , chrome oxide claim 1 , silicon carbide claim 1 , and a metalized substrate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of coating produces a thin layer of graphite claim 2 , nanographite claim 2 , or graphene.4. The method of wherein the step of coating an opacifying agent comprises passing the base fiber through a sooty flame to substantially uniformly coat the base fiber with opacifying agent.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising contacting the opacified base fiber with a binder to form a matrix of ...

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Номер записи: 29
18-10-2012 дата публикации

CONTAINED FOAM ENVELOPE FOR INSULATING AND SEALING LARGE VOLUMES

Номер: US20120261053A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A system for sealing large volumes or gaps includes a flexible envelope that can assume the shape of the volume when filled with a foaming composition that expands the envelope to the boundaries of the volume. The foaming composition may be integral with the envelope or delivered in bulk by an external device. The foaming composition may be one or multiple parts, typically two parts such as a poly isocyanate and a polyols, in which case it is necessary to keep the two parts separate until foaming is desired. Separation may be accomplished by providing multiple compartments that deliver components via a mixing device into the interior. The envelope may include ribs for structural strength and shaping, and leak pores around its perimeter to enhance bonding and sealing. It may also include perforations for bulk, modular seals or for separation of portions of the envelope to seal irregular shapes. 1. A self contained system for sealing or insulating a large volume , the system comprising:an envelope having walls defining an interior and at least one separate compartment in fluid communication with the interior, the compartment housing at least one component of a foaming composition; andan activation trigger configured, upon activation, to mix the components of the foaming composition and deliver them to the interior of the envelope to initiate a foaming reaction within the envelope.2. The invention of wherein the activation trigger comprises a trigger selected from a mechanical trigger or a pressure differential trigger.3. The invention of wherein the activation trigger comprises a mechanical trigger in the form of a plunger.4. The invention of wherein the activation trigger comprises a pressure differential trigger in the form of a pinch roller.5. The invention of further comprising a mixing device through which components of the foaming composition are forcing prior to entering into the interior of the envelope.6. The invention of wherein the envelope contains two ...

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Номер записи: 30
18-10-2012 дата публикации

CONTAINED FOAM ENVELOPE FOR INSULATING AND SEALING LARGE VOLUMES

Номер: US20120263817A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A system for sealing or insulating a large volume is provided. The system includes an envelope having walls defining an interior. The interior is configured to receive a foaming composition. The envelope is initially configured in a retracted configuration. A foaming composition is configured for insertion into the interior of the envelope. The envelope is configured such that the foaming composition expands the envelope such as to fill a large gap. 1. A system for sealing or insulating a large volume , the system comprising:an envelope having walls defining an interior, the interior configured to receive a foaming composition, the envelope initially configured in a retracted configuration; anda foaming composition configured for insertion into the interior of the envelope;wherein the envelope is configured such that the foaming composition expands the envelope such as to fill a large gap.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the envelope has the shape of a roll in the retracted configuration.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the envelope is configured such that the force of gravity also acts to unroll the envelope.4. The invention of claim 1 , wherein the envelope includes a series of leak pores configured to allow the foaming composition to escape the interior of the envelope to assist in sealing the large volume.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the foaming composition includes ceramic foam.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the foaming composition is configured to dissolve the envelope.7. A system for sealing or insulating a pipe or ductwork claim 1 , the system comprising:an envelope having an inner skin and an outer skin configured for wrapping around the pipe or ductwork, the inner skin and the outer skin defining an interior, the interior configured to receive a foaming composition, the envelope initially configured in a non-rigid structure; anda foaming composition configured for insertion into the interior of the envelope;wherein the envelope is configured ...

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Номер записи: 31
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Shingle With Impact Resistant Layer

Номер: US20120266559A1
Автор: III John A., Thies
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A roofing shingle includes an underlay sheet, an overlay sheet, and a structural lattice layer bonded between the underlay sheet and the overlay sheet. 1. A roofing shingle comprising:an underlay sheet;an overlay sheet; anda structural lattice layer bonded between the underlay sheet and the overlay sheet.2. The roofing shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the structural lattice layer defines an impact resistant layer.3. The roofing shingle according to claim 2 , wherein the structural lattice layer defines a folding member claim 2 , and wherein the folding member folds between a substantially flat position and a fully spaced position.4. The roofing shingle according to claim 3 , wherein the folding member includes a living hinge.5. The roofing shingle according to claim 4 , wherein the living hinge is movable such that the underlay sheet and the overlay sheet are movable relative to one another upon application of a shear force.6. The roofing shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the structural lattice layer comprises a base and a plurality of support members extending outward of the base.7. The roofing shingle according to claim 6 , wherein the base is attached to the underlay sheet.8. The roofing shingle according to claim 7 , wherein the support members include a first end at the base claim 7 , and a second end opposite the first end claim 7 , the second end attached to an underside of the overlay sheet.9. The roofing shingle according to claim 8 , wherein the base and the first end of the support members define a living hinge.10. A method of making a laminated shingle comprising:laminating a continuous sheet of structural lattice material between a continuous overlay sheet and a continuous underlay sheet to define a laminated sheet; andcutting the laminated sheet into a plurality of laminated shingles.11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the laminated shingles comprise an underlay sheet claim 10 , an overlay sheet claim 10 , and a layer structural ...

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Номер записи: 32
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Method for online determination of cure status of glass fiber products

Номер: US20120268586A1
Автор: Elaina M. CARPINO, Michael D. PIETRO, Samer T. YOUSEF, Wei Li
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A method for assessing the cure status of a fibrous blanket manufactured with mineral fibers and binder is disclosed and comprises a using an online optical reflectance measurement as an assessment of cure status. The optical reflectance measurement may preferably be a color image taken of any surface, and in particular of a sectioned face, after which the image is optionally divided into multiple regions of interest (ROI) and analyzed for a color system variable that is representative of cure status. In some embodiments, the color system variable is the B value. Alternatively, the optical reflectance measurement may be UV or IR reflectance of a sectioned face. When two or more regions of interest are defined on a sectioned face, comparative information is valuable to assess cure at different levels, layers or portions of the interior of the fibrous product.

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Номер записи: 33
25-10-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTICALLY INSPECTING PARTS

Номер: US20120268748A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

A method for optically inspecting a part having a length, a diameter and an axis is provided. The method includes supporting the part. The method further includes linearly scanning at least one plane of radiation having a width wider than the diameter of the part onto an exterior side surface of the supported part so that the part occludes the at least one plane of radiation at a plurality of spaced apart locations along the axis to create unobstructed left and right planar portions of the at least one plane of radiation passing by and not blocked by the part. The unobstructed left and right planar portions contain an amount of radiation which is representative of a respective diameter of the part at the plurality of spaced apart locations. The method still further includes measuring the amount of radiation present in the unobstructed left and right planar portions during the step of scanning to obtain measurement signals which represent diameter of the part at each of the plurality of spaced apart locations along the axis. The method further includes processing the measurement signals to obtain input data. The method still further includes forming a virtual representation of an outer profile of the part in a reference frame based on the input data. The method still further includes providing a virtual representation of an inner bore of a physical gauge in the reference frame. The inner bore has a diameter. The method further includes determining an interference position between the part and the gauge using the virtual representations. The interference position is a position along the axis where the bore diameter is substantially equal to the part diameter. The method still further includes calculating a distance along the axis based on the interference position and storing the distance. 1. A method for optically inspecting a part having a length , a diameter and an axis , the method comprising:supporting the part;linearly scanning at least one plane of radiation ...

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Номер записи: 34
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Multivariable predictive control optimizer for glass fiber forming operation

Номер: US20120271445A1
Автор: Michael D. PIETRO, Wei Li
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A system and method for determining and controlling for cure status of binder on a fibrous product are disclosed. Cure status is monitored by measuring one or more control variables and attempting to keep them within known control limits. Exemplary control variables include oven temperatures at various locations and color values of sections of the fibrous product. Sensors such as thermocouples and image capture systems sense these variables continuously online and provide input signals for a MPC processor-optimizer. The MPC optimizers balances the constraints according to a programmed optimization function and priority ranking of control variables and solves for optimal control setting on manipulatable variables, such as oven fan speed, oven setpoint temperatures and coolant water flow rate.

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Номер записи: 35
25-10-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS THERMAL MONITORING OF CURE STATUS OF GLASS FIBER PRODUCTS

Номер: US20120271588A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method and apparatus for assessing the cure status of a fibrous blanket manufactured with mineral fibers and binder is disclosed and comprises using continuous thermal measurement as an assessment of cure status. A plurality of thermocouples are installed in various oven locations both above and below the path of the fibrous pack to be cured and readings from the thermocouples are compared by a processor. The thermal measurements may be inlet or outlet temperatures of any particular zone or series of zones; or entry or egress temperatures; or averages or differences of measurements from selected thermocouple locations. 1. Apparatus for monitoring the cure status of binder in a fibrous product comprising:a curing oven having at least two zones with blowers for circulating heated gas through the oven zones, and a conveyor defining a fibrous product path for carrying a fibrous product through the oven zones;at least two thermocouples for generating a signal corresponding to the temperature of the gas circulating in the oven zones, wherein at least one thermocouple is an outlet thermocouple in a first oven zone and at least one other thermocouple is selected from an outlet thermocouple or an inlet thermocouple in either of the at least two oven zones; anda processor for receiving the signals from the thermocouples and generating a binder cure status based on the signals from the at least two thermocouples.2. The apparatus of wherein at least one oven zone has at least two thermocouples.3. The apparatus of wherein the at least two thermocouples are both either outlet thermocouples or inlet thermocouples claim 2 , and wherein the processor includes circuitry for averaging the signals from the two thermocouples.4. The apparatus of wherein the at least two thermocouples include at least one outlet thermocouple and one inlet thermocouple claim 2 , and wherein the processor includes circuitry for averaging the signals from the two thermocouples.5. The apparatus of wherein ...

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Номер записи: 36
01-11-2012 дата публикации

USE OF BORON TO REDUCE THE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF UNBONDED LOOSEFILL INSULATION

Номер: US20120277086A1
Автор: Colangelo Scott E., Evans Michael E., Gavin Patrick M.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

An unbonded loosefill insulation material formed from a glass batch is provided. The glass batch comprises, in weight percent: 62.0-69.0% of SiO, 0.0-4.0% of AlO, 7.0-12.0% of CaO, 0.0-5.0% of MgO, 3.0-14.0% of BO, 13.0-18.0% of NaO and 0.0-3.0% of KO. The unbonded loosefill insulation material is configured for distribution in a blowing insulation machine. 2. The unbonded loosefill insulation material of claim 1 , wherein the glass batch comprises additional ingredients selected from the list of potassium claim 1 , iron claim 1 , titanium and strontium oxides.3. The unbonded loosefill insulation material of claim 1 , wherein the glass batch contains BOan amount within the range of from about 5.0% to about 14.0%.4. The unbonded loosefill insulation material of claim 1 , wherein the glass batch provides a change in thermal conductivity of −0.016 Btu-in/hr-sf-F.5. The unbonded loosefill insulation material of claim 1 , wherein the glass batch provides a change in insulative value of 1.4 hr-sf-F/Btu.6. The unbonded loosefill insulation material of claim 1 , wherein the unbonded loosefill insulation material includes a multiplicity of individual tufts.7. The unbonded loosefill insulation material of claim 6 , wherein the tufts have a tuft density in a range of from about 4.0 kilograms per cubic meter to about 11.2 kilograms per cubic meter.8. A method for manufacturing unbonded loosefill insulation material configured for distribution in a blowing insulation machine claim 6 , the method comprising the steps of:establishing apparatus configured for making fibrous materials, the apparatus including structures configured to provide molten materials to fiberizing apparatus and collection apparatus configured to collect the formed fibrous materials;determining whether the formed fiberous material will be further processed as loosefill insulation material or other fibrous products; andformulating a composition of the molten material in response to the determination of whether ...

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Номер записи: 37
22-11-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING SMALL MANUFACTURED OBJECTS AT A PLURALITY OF INSPECTION STATIONS AND SORTING THE INSPECTED OBJECTS

Номер: US20120293623A1
Автор: Nygaard Michael G.
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

A method and system for inspecting small, manufactured objects at a plurality of inspection stations and sorting the inspected objects are provided. Coins, coin blanks, tablets or pills are fed from a centrifugal feeder and conveyed or transferred by a transfer subsystem. The objects are spaced at equal intervals during conveyance to provide a “metering effect” which allows the proper spacing between objects for inspection and rejection of defects. The inspection stations may include imaging assemblies in the form of conventional cameras and/or three-dimensional sensors such as triangulation or confocal sensors. The inspection stations may include a circumference vision station and/or an eddy current station. Circumferential defects (like in edge lettering) on coins or rim defects on pills can be detected at the circumference vision station by another imaging assembly. Metal chips, foreign metallic debris, etc. in or on the tablets/pills can be detected at the eddy current station. 1. A method of inspecting small , manufactured objects and sorting the inspected objects , each of the objects having top , bottom and side surfaces and an axis , the method comprising:consecutively feeding and transferring the objects so that the objects travel along a path which extends from an object loading station and through a plurality of inspection stations including a first vision station wherein each object to be inspected at the first vision station has an unknown orientation and wherein only one of the top and bottom surfaces of each object is viewable at the first vision station;imaging the viewable surface of each object at the first vision station to obtain a first set of images of the objects;processing the first set of images with a top surface vision algorithm and a bottom surface vision algorithm to identify objects having unacceptable defects;consecutively transferring objects from the first vision station to a second vision station, wherein each object to be inspected ...

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Номер записи: 38
22-11-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING DOSAGE FORMS HAVING CODE IMPRINTS AND SORTING THE INSPECTED DOSAGE FORMS

Номер: US20120293649A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

Method and system for inspecting dosage forms having code imprints and sorting the inspected dosage forms are provided. The method includes imaging a viewable first surface of each dosage form at a first vision station to obtain a first set of the images of the dosage forms including any code imprints. The method further includes imaging a viewable second surface of each dosage form at a second vision station to obtain a second set of images of the dosage forms including any code imprints. The method still further includes processing each image of the first and second sets of images with at least one machine vision algorithm to identify dosage forms having unacceptable defects including defective or nonexistent code imprints. The method finally includes directing dosage forms identified as having unacceptable defects to a defective dosage form area. 1. A method of inspecting dosage forms having code imprints and sorting the inspected dosage forms , the method comprising:consecutively feeding and transferring the dosage forms so that the dosage forms travel along a path which extends from a dosage form loading station and through a plurality of inspection stations including a first vision station wherein a first surface of each dosage form is viewable at the first vision station;imaging the viewable first surface of each dosage form at the first vision station to obtain a first set of the images of the dosage forms including any code imprints on the viewable first surfaces;consecutively transferring dosage forms from the first vision station to a second vision station wherein a second surface of each dosage form is viewable at the second vision station;imaging the viewable second surface of each dosage form at the second vision station to obtain a second set of images of the dosage forms including any code imprints on the viewable second surfaces;processing each image of the first and second sets of images with at least one machine vision algorithm to identify dosage ...

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Номер записи: 39
22-11-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTICALLY INSPECTING PARTS

Номер: US20120293789A1
Автор: Nygaard Michael G.
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

A method and system for optically inspecting parts are provided wherein the system includes a part transfer subsystem including a transfer mechanism adapted to receive and support a part at a loading station and to transfer the supported part so that the part travels along a first path which extends from the loading station to an inspection station at which the part has a predetermined position and orientation for inspection. An illumination assembly simultaneously illuminates a plurality of exterior side surfaces of the part with a plurality of separate beams of radiation. A telecentric lens and detector assembly forms an optical image of at least a portion of each of the illuminated side surfaces of the part and detects the optical images. A processor processes the detected optical images to obtain a plurality of views of the part which are angularly spaced about the axis of the part. 1. A method of optically inspecting parts , each of the parts having a length , a width and an axis , the method comprising:supporting a part to be inspected at a loading station;transferring the supported part so that the part travels along a first path which extends from the loading station to an inspection station at which the part has a predetermined position and orientation for inspection;simultaneously imaging a plurality of exterior side surfaces of the part which are angularly spaced about the axis of the part at the inspection station to form an optical image of at least a portion of each of the imaged side surfaces of the part at a single image plane;detecting the optical images at the image plane;processing the detected optical images to obtain a plurality of views of the part which are angularly spaced about the axis of the part; andtransferring the part after the inspection at the inspection station so that the inspected part travels along a second path which extends from the inspection station to an unloading station.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 40
29-11-2012 дата публикации

ACOUSTICALLY INSULATED MACHINE

Номер: US20120298154A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Acoustically insulated machines have an internal source of noise and an insulation member. The insulation member may include a plurality of porous, sound absorbing layers and a plurality of dense or facing layers attached to faces of the sound absorbing layers. The dense or facing layers each have a density that is greater than the densities of the sound absorbing layers. The insulation member may be oriented such that one of the dense or facing layers faces toward the internal source of noise. The insulation member may be configured such that most of the low frequency sound energy generated by the internal source of noise is not reflected back into the machine. That is, the dense or facing layer may be configured to allow a majority of low frequency sound energy from the internal source of noise to pass into the insulation member. 1. An acoustically insulated machine comprising:a machine having an internal source of noise;an insulation member comprising a plurality of porous, sound absorbing layers and a plurality of dense layers attached to faces of the sound absorbing layers;wherein the dense layers have densities that are greater than densities of the sound absorbing layers;wherein the insulation member is oriented such that one of said dense layers faces toward said internal source of noise;wherein said dense layer that faces the internal source of noise is configured to allow a majority of airborne acoustic energy having frequencies from about 100 Hz to about 800 Hz from the internal source of noise to pass into the insulation member.2. The acoustically insulated machine of wherein the machine is a clothes washing machine claim 1 , the source of noise is a motor of the clothes washing machine claim 1 , and the insulation member is positioned between the motor and a floor that supports a frame of the clothes washing machine.3. The acoustically insulated machine of wherein the machine is a dishwasher claim 1 , the source of noise is a pump of the dishwasher ...

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Номер записи: 41
20-12-2012 дата публикации

WASHING SYSTEM FOR CLEANING A MOVING WEB

Номер: US20120318297A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A washing system for cleaning a moving web includes an array of a plurality of stationary nozzles arranged in sets controlled by a control valve and operated in groups. The array includes sufficient nozzle sets each having a spray width of from 5% to 50% of the web width, such that the combined spray width of all nozzle sets is necessary and sufficient to cover substantially the entire web width with cleaning spray. Groups of valves may be operated such that some nozzle sets are turned on while other remain off, thus conserving washing fluids. The nozzles operate at pressures of 1500 to 3500 psi, or 2000 to 3000 psi. Preferably the web is a continuous loop web. 1. Apparatus for cleaning a web having a length in one direction and a width transverse to the length direction , and also having drive means for moving the web in a length direction , the apparatus comprising:an array of a plurality of nozzles, wherein each nozzle has a defined spray path directed toward the web and is fluidly connected to a source of washing fluid through a control valve, wherein the array of nozzles is spaced such that the combined spray paths of all of the nozzles of the array is necessary and sufficient to cover substantially the entire width of the web with sprayed washing fluid; andcontrol means for intermittently opening the control valves for a portion of the nozzles while the control valves for other nozzles remain closed.2. The apparatus of wherein the array of a plurality of nozzles comprises 3 to 24 nozzles.3. The apparatus of wherein the array of a plurality of nozzles are arranged in at least two sets claim 2 , each set being controlled by a single control valve and having from 1 to 4 nozzles.4. The apparatus of wherein each nozzle spray path covers from about 5% to about 50% of the transverse width of the web.5. The apparatus of wherein each nozzle spray path covers from about 10% to about 25% of the width of the web6. The apparatus of wherein each nozzle is configured with a ...

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Номер записи: 42
17-01-2013 дата публикации

SOLAR ROOFING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130014455A1
Автор: Grieco William J.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A solar roofing shingle assembly includes an attachment panel configured for attachment to a roof deck and a solar shingle mounted to the attachment panel.

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Номер записи: 43
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for manufacturing fibers with enhanced thermal performance

Номер: US20130017749A1
Автор: Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Russell POTTER
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

In a method of producing fibers having property enhancing inclusions, a molten material is supplied to a fiber forming apparatus. A controlled amount of particulate is added to the molten material. The molten material with the added particulate is formed into fibers. An undissolved portion of the added particulate forms inclusions in the fibers, the inclusions having an absorption index in a 2-7 μm wavelength region that is greater than a corresponding absorption index of the material.

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Номер записи: 44
24-01-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING DOSAGE FORMS HAVING CODE IMPRINTS USING CHEMICAL IMAGING AND SORTING THE INSPECTED DOSAGE FORMS

Номер: US20130022250A1
Автор: Fleming Christopher C., Nygaard Michael G., Strickland David A.
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

Method and system for inspecting dosage forms having code imprints using chemical imaging and sorting the inspected dosage forms are provided. The method includes providing reference data obtained by chemically imaging a first surface of a reference dosage form having a known good code imprint and having a known desired chemical composition. The method further includes consecutively feeding and transferring unpackaged dosage forms having code imprints and random orientations so that the dosage forms travel through a chemical composition station where a first surface of each dosage form is viewable. The method still further includes chemically imaging the first surface of each dosage form located at the chemical composition station to obtain a first set of chemical imaging data. The method further includes processing the chemical imaging data and the reference data to detect inspected dosage forms having chemical compositions different from the desired chemical composition. 1. A method of inspecting dosage forms having code imprints and sorting the inspected dosage forms , the method comprising:providing reference data including a first set of reference data obtained by chemically imaging a first surface of a reference dosage form having a known good code imprint on the first surface and having a known desired chemical composition;consecutively feeding and transferring unpackaged dosage forms having code imprints and random orientations so that the dosage forms travel on a path which extend from a dosage form loading station and through at least one inspection station including a chemical composition station wherein a first surface of each dosage form is viewable at the chemical composition station;chemically imaging the first surface of each dosage form located at the chemical composition station to obtain a first set of chemical imaging data;processing the chemical imaging data and the reference data including the first set of reference data to detect inspected ...

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Номер записи: 45
24-01-2013 дата публикации

BINDER COMPOSITIONS WITH POLYVALENT PHOSPHORUS CROSSLINKING AGENTS

Номер: US20130023174A1
Автор: Quinn Robert E.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

An fibrous insulation product is provided that includes a binder comprising a polyol and a phosphorus crosslinking agent derived from a phosphonic or phosphoric acid, salt, ester or anhydride to form crosslinked phosphodiester linkages. The polyol is polyvalent, but may be monomeric or preferably polymeric; and may be synthetic or natural in origin. Carbohydrate polysaccharides are exemplary polyols, including water-soluble polysaccharides such as dextrin, maltodextrin, starch, modified starch, etc. Additionally, the carbohydrate polymer may have a dextrose equivalent (DE) number from 2 to 20. In exemplary embodiments, the binder may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, and other additives. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of residential and commercial insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats. A method of making fibrous products is also provided. 1. A method of making a fibrous product comprising: at least one polyol having multiple hydroxyl groups; and', 'at least one polyvalent phosphorus crosslinking agent; and, 'applying a binder to a pack of randomly oriented fibers, said binder composition comprisingheating the pack to which the binder composition is applied to at least partially cure the binder, wherein the cured binder comprises hydroxyl groups of the polyol crosslinked by phosphodiester linkages.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the crosslinking agent is selected from acids or ammonium salts of phosphonic acid claim 2 , phosphorous acid claim 2 , phosphoric acid claim 2 , or polyphosphoric acid.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the crosslinking agent is an ammonium salt of phosphoric acid claim 3 , or a polyphosphoric acid.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the phosphodiester linkages with a polymeric polyol.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said polymeric polyol is selected from polyvinyl alcohol claim 5 , polyether polyols claim 5 , polyester ...

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Номер записи: 46
31-01-2013 дата публикации

WEB FOR SHINGLE WITH REINFORCED NAIL ZONE

Номер: US20130025224A1
Автор: Altman Katrina, Rinne Stephanie A., Scowden John, Ugorek Michael S., Vermilion Donn
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A roofing shingle includes a substrate having a headlap portion and a tab portion. Reinforcement material is secured to the headlap portion, wherein the reinforcement material is formed from woven material. 1. A roofing shingle comprising:a substrate having a headlap portion and a tab portion; andreinforcement material secured to the headlap portion, wherein the reinforcement material is formed from woven material.2. The roofing shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material has a width within the range of from about 0.5 inch to about 2.0 inch.3. The roofing shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the woven reinforcement material is formed from fabric yarns within the range of from about 100 denier to about 200 denier.4. The roofing shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material has a density within the range of from about 65 yarns per inch to about 90 yarns per inch in a warp direction and within the range of from about 35 yarns per inch to about 55 yarns per inch in a cross-machine direction.5. The roofing shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material has a weight within the range of from about 1.5 ounces/yardto about 4.5 ounces/yard.6. The roofing shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material has a thickness within the range of from about 3 mils to about 20 mils.7. The roofing shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material has an air permeability within the range of from about 160 cm/s/cmto about 260 cm/s/cm.8. The roofing shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material is formed from polyester.9. A roofing shingle comprising:an overlay sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion;an underlay sheet secured to the overlay sheet such that a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet, thereby defining a two-layer portion and a single-layer portion of the roofing shingle; andreinforcement material ...

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Номер записи: 47
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Method of sealing overlapping installed shingles

Номер: US20130025225A1
Автор: D. Greg Hendershot, Donn Vermilion, Michael S. Ugorek, Stephanie A. Rinne
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A roofing shingle includes a headlap portion and a tab portion. A bead of tab sealant extends longitudinally on a back side of the tab portion. Reinforcement material is secured to the headlap portion and includes outwardly extending attachment members configured to penetrate and mechanically bond with the tab sealant of an overlapping roofing shingle when installed on a roof.

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Номер записи: 48
31-01-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SHINGLE WITH REINFORCED NAIL ZONE

Номер: US20130025768A1
Автор: Ault Russell L., Belt James S., Hendershot D. Greg, Lewis Barry M., Rinne Stephanie A., Scowden John, Ugorek Michael S., Vermilion Donn
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method of manufacturing a roofing shingle includes applying an asphalt coating to a substrate to define an asphalt coated sheet, the asphalt coated sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion. Reinforcement material is applied from a spool to the asphalt coated sheet, wherein the reinforcement material is wound in a waywind pattern on the spool. The reinforcement material is then secured to the headlap portion of the asphalt coated sheet. 1. A method of manufacturing a roofing shingle comprising:applying an asphalt coating to a substrate to define an asphalt coated sheet, the asphalt coated sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion;applying reinforcement material from a spool to the asphalt coated sheet, wherein the reinforcement material is wound in a waywind pattern on the spool; andsecuring the reinforcement material to the headlap portion of the asphalt coated sheet.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material is formed from woven material.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the spool has a width of at least about 10.0 inches and the wound reinforcement material has an outer diameter of at least about 19.0 inches.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein an initial weight of the reinforcement material on the spool is greater than about 30 lbs.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material has a thickness within the range of from about 3 mils to about 20 mils.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material has a thickness within the range of from about 5 mils to about 15 mils.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material has a thickness of about 9.5 mils.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material on the spool has a first width claim 1 , the method further including shrinking the reinforcement material to a second width narrower than the first width upon securing the reinforcement material to the headlap ...

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Номер записи: 49
31-01-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SHINGLE WITH REINFORCED NAIL ZONE

Номер: US20130025771A1
Автор: Aschenbeck David P., Rinne Stephanie A., Scowden John, Ugorek Michael S., Vermilion Donn
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method of manufacturing a roofing shingle includes applying an asphalt coating to a substrate to define an asphalt-coated sheet, the asphalt coated sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion. Reinforcement material is secured to the headlap portion of the asphalt-coated sheet, and the amount of the asphalt coating that penetrates into the reinforcement material is controlled. 1. A method of manufacturing a roofing shingle comprising:applying an asphalt coating to a substrate to define an asphalt-coated sheet, the asphalt coated sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion;securing reinforcement material to the headlap portion of the asphalt coated sheet; andcontrolling the amount of the asphalt coating that penetrates into the reinforcement material.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material is formed from woven material.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of controlling the amount of the asphalt coating that penetrates into the reinforcement material includes cooling one of the reinforcement material and the asphalt coating prior to securing the reinforcement material to the headlap portion.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material is formed from a film laminated to a mat formed of one of a woven and a non-woven material claim 1 , wherein the step of securing the reinforcement material to the headlap portion includes placing the film of the reinforcement material into contact with the asphalt coating claim 1 , and wherein the film limits the amount of the asphalt coating that penetrates into the reinforcement material.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the mat is formed from a layer of non-woven scrim having a weight within the range of from about 0. 0.50 oz/ydto about 1.0 oz/yd.6. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the film melts when secured to the headlap portion of the asphalt coated sheet claim 4 , the melted film increasing the viscosity of the ...

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Номер записи: 50
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Deformable, rigid polystyrene foam board

Номер: US20130030069A1
Автор: Bharat Patel, Mark E. Polasky, Raymond M. Breindel, Roland R. Loh, Yadollah Delaviz
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

Provided are methods for producing a high strength, but easily deformed, polystyrene foam board that can endure repeated deformations from its original configuration into more complex curved shapes without damaging the board integrity or substantially reducing its structural strength. Also provided are rigid polystyrene foam boards produced by this method that exhibit improved bending and impact resistance while substantially retaining or improving other properties, for example, the thermal dimensional stability and fire resistance, exhibited by corresponding conventional XPS foam boards. The foamable compositions may incorporate one or more of a variety of polymer processing aids for the purpose of altering the performance of the final foam products, thereby allowing the properties of the final foam product to be customized to some degree.

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Номер записи: 51
14-02-2013 дата публикации

ORGANIC INFRARED ATTENUATION AGENTS

Номер: US20130040122A1
Автор: Annan Nikoi, Delaviz Yadollah, Han Xiangmin, Loh Roland
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

Organic infrared attenuation agents have been developed to improve the thermal insulation properties of polymeric foams such as polystyrene low density foams. The organic infrared attenuation agents can include polyols such as sorbitol, maltitol, and poly(ethylene glycol), polysaccharides such as starch or cellulose, and infrared attenuation polyesters such as polybutylene terephthalate. The organic attenuation agents include aromatic compounds or carbon oxygen bonds that are effective in absorbing infrared radiation at the desired wavelengths. 1. An insulating polymer foam comprising:a) a foamed polymer prepared from a polymer using a blowing agent, andb) an organic infrared attenuation agent.2. The insulating polymer foam of claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises an alkenyl aromatic polymer.3. The insulating polymer foam of claim 2 , wherein the polymer comprises polystyrene.4. The insulating polymer foam of claim 1 , wherein the organic infrared attenuation agent has a peak absorption from about 700 cmto about 1300 cm.5. The insulating polymer foam of claim 1 , wherein the organic infrared attenuation agent is a polyol.6. The insulating polymer foam of claim 5 , wherein the polyol is a sugar alcohol.7. The insulating polymer foam of claim 6 , wherein the polyol is sorbitol or maltitol.8. The insulating polymer foam of claim 5 , wherein the polyol is a polymeric polyol.9. The insulating polymer foam of claim 8 , wherein the polymeric polyol is polyethylene glycol.10. The insulating polymer foam of claim 1 , wherein the organic infrared attenuation agent is a carbohydrate.11. The insulating polymer foam of claim 10 , wherein the carbohydrate is a polysaccharide.12. The insulating polymer foam of claim 11 , wherein the polysaccharide is pea starch or reclaimed cellulose.13. The insulating polymer foam of claim 1 , wherein the organic infrared attenuation agent is a recycled paint including an infrared attenuating polyester.14. The insulating polymer foam of claim ...

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Номер записи: 52
28-02-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR METAL BUILDING ROOF INSULATION

Номер: US20130047543A1
Автор: Abney Ernest Craig, Musick David Eugene
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A metal roofing system includes at least one roof clip including a base portion secured to the upper portion of the at least one purlin, and flanged legs extending from opposite sides of the base portion, and a thermal spacer washer assembled between the at least one roof clip and the at least one purlin. 1. A metal roofing system comprising:at least one purlin having a laterally extending upper portion;at least one roof clip including a base portion secured to the upper portion of the at least one purlin, and flanged legs extending from opposite sides of the base portion; anda thermal spacer washer assembled between the at least one roof clip and the at least one purlin.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a thermal insulating spacer block including a tongue extension inserted between the flanged legs of a first one of the at least one roof clip claim 1 , and spaced apart side wall extensions opposite the tongue extension and extending around the flanged legs of a second one of the at least one roof clip.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a support sheet draped over the at least one purlin and secured between the at least one roof clip and the at least one purlin.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a support sheet clip assembled over the support sheet and an upper portion of the at least one purlin claim 3 , the support sheet clip conforming a portion of the support sheet with a vertically extending portion of the at least one purlin.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a thermal insulation block secured to the at least one roof clip and the at least one purlin claim 1 , the thermal insulation block being secured below the laterally extending upper portion of the at least one purlin.6. A metal roofing system comprising:first and second laterally spaced purlins each having a vertically extending portion;a support sheet draped over upper portions of the first and second purlins; anda rigid member inserted between the first and ...

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Номер записи: 53
14-03-2013 дата публикации

GRANULE COATED WATERPROOF ROOFING MEMBRANE

Номер: US20130065020A1
Автор: Loftus James E., Wagner Jay D.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A roofing membrane includes a membrane layer. An adhesive layer is adhered to a first side of the membrane layer and a layer of granules is adhered to the first adhesive layer. 1. A granule coated waterproof roofing membrane comprising:a waterproof membrane layer;an adhesive layer adhered to a first side of the waterproof membrane layer; anda layer of granules adhered to the first adhesive layer.2. The roofing membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer defines a first adhesive layer claim 1 , and wherein the roofing membrane further includes a second adhesive layer bonded to a second side of the membrane layer.3. The roofing membrane according to claim 2 , further including a release layer adhered to the second adhesive layer.4. The roofing membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the membrane layer is reinforced with a woven or knitted fibrous material.5. The roofing membrane according to claim 4 , wherein the woven or knitted fibrous material is formed from at least one of polyester fiber claim 4 , glass fiber claim 4 , and combinations thereof.6. The roofing membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the waterproof membrane is reinforced with a non-woven fibrous material.7. The roofing membrane according to claim 6 , wherein the non-woven or knitted fibrous material is formed from at least one of polyester fiber claim 6 , glass fiber claim 6 , and combinations thereof.8. The roofing membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the waterproof membrane layer is formed substantially from at least one of ketone ethylene ester (KEE) resin claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride (PVC) claim 1 , ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM) claim 1 , and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO).9. The roofing membrane of wherein the waterproof membrane layer is formed substantially from a blend of KEE and PVC.10. The roofing membrane according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second adhesive layers comprise asphalt.11. The roofing membrane according to claim 10 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 54
21-03-2013 дата публикации

AIR BARRIER SYSTEM

Номер: US20130067841A1
Автор: Ciarlo Sal, Goyda Andy, Grieco William J.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

An air barrier system is provided. The air barrier system includes a plurality of framing members configured to form insulation cavities. A plurality of panels is attached to an exterior surface of the framing members and gasket material is positioned therebetween. Adjacent panels form joints. Insulative batts are positioned within the insulation cavities. Sealing material is positioned over the joints. 1. An air barrier system comprising:a plurality of framing members, the framing members configured to form insulation cavities;a plurality of panels attached to an exterior surface of the framing members and gasket material positioned therebetween, wherein adjacent panels form joints;insulative batts positioned within the insulation cavities; andsealing material positioned over the joints.2. The air barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the framing members include bottom plates claim 1 , top plates and studs extending therebetween.3. The air barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the insulation cavities have a width in a range of from about 3.5 inches to about 5.5 inches.4. The air barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the panels are formed from a closed cell claim 1 , moisture resistant rigid foam material.5. The air barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the panels have longitudinal edges claim 1 , and wherein the longitudinal edges of adjacent panels are configured to form shiplap joints.6. The air barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the panels have lateral edges claim 1 , and wherein the lateral edges of adjacent panels are configured to form butt joints.7. The air barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the gasket material is made from a polymeric foam material.8. The air barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the sealing material is a tape.9. The air barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the air barrier system has a minimum insulative value (R) of 20.10. The air barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the air barrier system provides an airtightness in a range of from about 0.5 air ...

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Номер записи: 55
21-03-2013 дата публикации

PACKAGING TO IMPROVE SHELFLIFE OF INSULATION PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130067861A1
Автор: dePaauw Ann Marie, Mirth David R., TURNER Timothy, Ugorek Michael
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Fibrous insulation products have a binder composition that may include a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent, and potentially other optional ingredients. The shelf life and physical properties of fibrous insulation products, particularly those having bio-based binders, can be improved by packaging that completely envelopes and seals the fibrous product from exposure to atmospheric conditions. Exemplary envelopes disclosed include sealed bags, double stretch wrap and stretch hoods. Properties that can be improved include recovery of loft, restoring force and tensile strength among others. 1. A method of improving the physical properties of a fibrous insulation product , the method comprising:applying a binder to the fibrous product;curing the binder to form a cured fibrous insulation product having defined physical properties; andpackaging the cured fibrous product in a package that preserves the defined physical properties.2. The method of wherein the package for the packaging step is selected from a sealable bag claim 1 , a double wrapped package and a stretch hood.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the binder is a bio-based binder.4. The method of wherein the defined physical property is at least one property selected from recovery of loft claim 1 , restoring force claim 1 , and tensile strength.5. The method of wherein the package is made of a polymer selected from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) or a copolymer of LDPE with polyvinylchloride claim 1 , polypropylene or polyamides.6. The method of wherein the package has a permeance not more than about 0.9 g/hr-ft-in Hg.7. The method of wherein the package has a permeance not more than about 0.5 g/hr-ft-in Hg.8. The method of wherein the package has a permeance between about 0.05 and about 0.5 g/hr-ft-in Hg.9. The method of wherein the package has a permeance that varies with the relative humidity claim 6 , permeance being greater at higher humidity.10. The method of wherein the package is made of a material ...

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Номер записи: 56
04-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING A WEB FROM FIBROUS MATERIAL

Номер: US20130084445A1
Автор: Gaul David J., Haley Glenn, Pellegrin Michael T.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Fibrous material webs and methods of making the fibrous material webs. Binderless webs can be formed in a continuous process where fiber material, such as glass is melted and formed into fibers. The fibers are formed into a web of binderless glass fibers or a web with a dry binder. The binderless web or the web with dry binder can be layered and/or the fibers that make up the web can be mechanically entangled, for example, by needling. 1. A continuous method for forming a pack of glass fibers comprising:melting glass;processing the molten glass to form glass fibers;forming a binderless web of the glass fibers;mechanically entangling the fibers of the web to form the pack of glass fibers.2. The continuous method of wherein the fibers are entangled by needling.3. The continuous method of wherein the binderless web of glass fibers has an area weight of about 5 to about 50 grams per square foot and a thickness of about 0.25 inches to about 4 inches.4. The continuous method of wherein the continuous method produces between about 750 lbs/hr and 1500 lbs/hr of the pack of glass fibers.5. The continuous method of wherein the glass fibers have a diameter range of in a range of from about 9 HT to about 35 HT.6. The continuous method of wherein the glass fibers have a length range from about 0.25 inches to about 10.0 inches.7. A binderless web of glass fibers comprising:glass fibers that are mechanically entangled to form the web;wherein the web has an area weight of about 5 to about 50 grams per square foot;wherein the glass fibers have a diameter range of in a range of from about 9 HT to about 35 HT;wherein the glass fibers have a length range from about 0.25 inches to about 10.0 inches.8. The binderless web of glass fibers of wherein the glass fibers used to form the have never been compressed for packaging or shipping.9. The binderless web of glass fibers of wherein the glass fibers are mechanically entangled by needling.10. A continuous method for forming a pack of glass ...

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Номер записи: 57
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Methods For Reducing Odors In Asphalt

Номер: US20130145960A1
Автор: Quinn Robert Edwin
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Compositions and methods for reducing the foul odors of a hydrocarbonaceous material such as asphalt comprise the addition of an odor reducing amount of a reducing carbohydrate and/or a soluble zinc compound. The reducing carbohydrate may be a monosaccharide, oligosaccharide or polysaccharide, including a starch; and it may be used as a sole odor reducing agent or in combination with soluble zinc compounds and/or other odor reducing compounds. 1. A method for reducing the undesirable odors of a hydrocarbonaceous material , comprising adding to the hydrocarbonaceous material a composition containing an odor mitigating amount of at least one reducing carbohydrate.2. The method of wherein the reducing carbohydrate is a monosaccharide.3. The method of wherein the monosaccharide is glucose.4. The method of wherein the reducing carbohydrate is a polysaccharide.5. The method of wherein the polysaccharide has a DE from about 2 to about 70.6. The method of wherein the reducing carbohydrate is an oligosaccharide.7. The method of wherein the hydrocarbonaceous material is an asphalt.8. The method of wherein the odor mitigating amount is from about 0.001% w/v to about 5.0% w/v.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding to the hydrocarbonaceous material at least one additional odor mitigating compound.10. The method of wherein the at least one additional odor mitigating compound is selected from a soluble zinc compound or a carbonyl compound having a molecular weight greater than about 100 Daltons and a boiling point greater than about 375° F.11. A hydrocarbonaceous material having reduced foul odors claim 9 , comprising:one or more asphalts; andan odor mitigating concentrate containing an odor mitigating compound in an odor mitigating amount,wherein the foul odors are reduced relative to the asphalt in the absence of the odor mitigating concentrate; and wherein the odor mitigating compound is selected from at least one reducing carbohydrate, at least one soluble zinc ...

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Номер записи: 58
13-06-2013 дата публикации

CATALYZED EPOXY-CARBOXYLIC ACID SPRAY FOAMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME

Номер: US20130150471A1
Автор: Olang Fatemeh Nassreen
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A foamable composition, foamed product and method of forming a foamed product are disclosed. The foamed product includes an epoxy resin crosslinked with a polycarboxylic acid to form a polymeric foam having cells filled with a blowing agent. The reaction between the epoxy resin and the carboxylic acid is catalyzed by a chromium (III) catalyst, particularly an active, carboxylated chromium salt, so as to speed the reaction at ambient temperature to allow the foam to set and cure so rapidly that, when applied to a vertical surface, the effects of gravity do not destroy the foam by pulling it down before the foam sets. Other ingredients preferably include a rheology modifier or thixotrope. The foams may be used for a wide variety of applications including sealing and/or insulating building structures. 1. A two-part foamable composition comprising: 'an epoxy resin;', 'a first part comprising a polycarboxylic acid; and', 'a chromium (III) catalyst complex capable of catalyzing a reaction between the epoxy resin and the carboxylic acid at ambient temperature; and, 'a second part comprisingthe composition further comprising a blowing agent for initiating a foaming reaction.2. The foamable composition of claim 1 , wherein the epoxy resin comprises an aliphatic backbone selected from polyesters and polyethers.3. The foamable composition of claim 1 , wherein the epoxy resin comprises an aromatic backbone.4. The foamable composition of claim 1 , wherein the carboxylic acid is a polyacrylate.5. The foamable composition of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent is a low-boiling point hydrocarbon.6. The foamable composition of claim 1 , wherein the blowing agent is selected from FEA-1100 and HFC 254.7. The foamable composition of claim 1 , further comprising a rheology modifier.8. The foamable composition of claim 7 , wherein the rheology modifier is selected from associative thickeners claim 7 , inorganic clays claim 7 , and modified clays.9. A method of sealing or insulating part ...

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Номер записи: 59
20-06-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GLASS FIBER INSULATION

Номер: US20130152637A1
Автор: Blackwood Scott, Burn Terry, Geiger Steve, Inglis Frank Bruce, Mirth David R.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Apparatus, systems and methods for making a fibrous products form molten material into fibers. The fibers are sprayed with a coolant liquid to cool the fibers. A flow rate of the sprayed coolant liquid is controllable. The fibers are also sprayed with a binder dispersion. The fibers are directed toward a conveyor to form an uncured fibrous pack. A thickness of the uncured pack is measured and the flow rate of the sprayed coolant liquid is controlled based on the measured thickness of the uncured pack. 1. A method of making a fibrous product comprising:forming molten material into fibers;spraying the fibers with a coolant liquid to cool the fibers, wherein a flow rate of the sprayed coolant liquid is controllable;spraying the cooled fibers with a binder dispersion at a constant flow rate;directing the fibers toward a conveyor to form an uncured fibrous pack;measuring a thickness of the uncured pack;controlling the flow rate of the sprayed coolant liquid based on the measured thickness of the uncured pack, while maintaining the spraying of the cooled fibers with the binder dispersion at a constant flow rate.2. The method of wherein said controlling the flow rate of the sprayed coolant liquid comprises increasing the flow rate of the coolant liquid when the measured thickness of the uncured pack is below a target thickness3. The method of wherein said increasing the flow rate of the coolant liquid increases the measured pack thickness without a correspondingly large increase in moisture content of the uncured pack.4. The method of wherein said controlling the flow rate of the sprayed coolant liquid comprises decreasing the flow rate of the coolant liquid when the measured thickness of the uncured pack is above the target thickness.5. The method of wherein the coolant liquid is water.6. The method of wherein the flow rate of the sprayed coolant liquid is controlled such that the coolant liquid is maintained in the range of about 44% to about 60% of total liquids applied ...

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Номер записи: 60
20-06-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GLASS FIBER INSULATION

Номер: US20130152638A1
Автор: Burn Terry, Inglis Frank Bruce, Johnson Timothy J., Mirth David R., Pellegrin Michael Timothy
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the amount of moisture introduced into the forming hood area in the manufacture of mineral fiber insulation products. Moisture from coolant liquids, binder dispersions and binder diluents are all introduced deliberately into a forming hood; ambient moisture and water from combustion are additional sources. A series of global variable control valves, one for each fluid system; as well as individual variable control valves for each fiberizing unit are provided with associated meters. Sensors monitor fibrous pack conditions and ambient conditions and provide inputs to the valve control system. A specific 3-ring liquid dispensing system is also disclosed. 1. A manufacturing system for making a fibrous product , the system comprising: a fiberizer configured to form fibers from a source of molten material;', 'a blower configured to direct the fibers from the fiberizer toward the conveyor;', 'a coolant fluid dispenser configured to spray the fibers with a coolant to cool the fibers;', 'a binder dispenser configured to atomize a binder dispersion and spray cooled fibers with the atomized binder dispersion;, 'a plurality of fiberizing arrangements associated with a conveyor movable in a machine direction, each fiberizing arrangement comprisingwherein at least one of said binder dispensers is configured to provide atomized binder dispersion fluid droplets that are a different size than atomized binder dispersion fluid droplets provided by at least one other binder dispenser.2. The manufacturing system of wherein a first binder dispenser is configured to provide atomized binder dispersion fluid droplets that are larger than atomized binder dispersion fluid droplets provided by at least one other binder dispenser that is downstream of the first binder dispenser.3. The manufacturing system of further comprising a fluid control system that controls the coolant fluid dispenser and the binder dispenser to control the ...

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Номер записи: 61
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Nonwoven material and dryer with nonwoven material

Номер: US20130174435A1
Автор: Anthony L. Rockwell, Jason C. Bragg, Jason Seward, Jeffrey S. Tilton, Paula Miller, Phillip J. Johnson, William Kunkler
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A non-woven fabric includes flame retardant fibers and binding fibers mixed with the flame retardant fibers. The binding fibers set a thickness of the fabric. Application of a flame to the fabric causes the binding fibers to degrade and the flame retardant fibers to expand such that the thickness of the fabric increases, for example by a factor of two or more. The non-woven fabric can be used in a wide variety of different applications. For example, the non-woven fabric may be used to make seals of a drier, heat shields, fire barriers, and/or vents.

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Номер записи: 62
11-07-2013 дата публикации

HIP AND RIDGE ROOFING SHINGLE

Номер: US20130177728A1
Автор: Frey Jennifer L., Grubka Lawrence J., Song Hun, Yu Hyun Gun
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A shingle blank includes a substrate coated with asphalt. A substantially V-shaped perforated cut line is formed in the substrate, and a substantially straight cut line extends from an apex the V-shaped perforated line toward a leading edge of the shingle blank. The V-shaped perforated cut line and the substantially straight cut line are structured and configured to facilitate separation of the shingle blank into discrete portions. 1. A shingle blank comprising:a substrate coated with asphalt;a substantially V-shaped perforated cut line formed in the substrate; anda substantially straight cut line extending from an apex the V-shaped perforated line toward a leading edge of the shingle blank;wherein the V-shaped perforated cut line and the substantially straight cut line are structured and configured to facilitate separation of the shingle blank into discrete portions.2. The shingle blank according to claim 1 , wherein the substantially straight cut line is one of a perforated cut line and a continuous cut line.3. The shingle blank according to claim 1 , wherein the substantially straight cut line includes a perforated cut portion and a continuous cut portion.4. The shingle blank according to claim 1 , wherein the discrete portions define hip and ridge roofing shingles.5. The shingle blank according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is configured to include a longitudinally extending prime region and a longitudinally extending headlap region.6. The shingle blank according to claim 5 , wherein the substantially V-shaped perforated cut line is formed in the headlap region and the substantially straight cut line is formed in the prime region.7. A shingle blank comprising:a substrate coated with asphalt;a notch formed in the substrate; anda perforated cut line extending from the notch toward a leading edge of the shingle blank;wherein the notch and the perforated cut line are structured and configured to facilitate separation of the shingle blank into discrete portions. ...

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Номер записи: 63
25-07-2013 дата публикации

INSULATION CONFIGURATION FOR THERMAL APPLIANCES

Номер: US20130186385A1
Автор: Choudhary Manoj K., Tyler Francis S.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

An insulation system for a thermal oven. The insulation system comprises a cabinet and a liner positioned within the cabinet. The liner defines an oven cavity. The liner includes opposing sides, a top, a bottom, a front and a back. A layer of insulation is positioned between the cabinet and the outside of the opposing sides, top, bottom and back of the liner. The layer of insulation is positioned to create an air gap between the insulation and the opposing sides, top, bottom and back of the liner. The insulation has a thermal energy reflective facing attached to an interior surface facing the liner. 128-. (canceled)29. A thermal appliance comprising:an outer cabinet having interior surfaces;a liner positioned within the outer cabinet and including an outside surface;an inner layer of fibrous insulation material that engages the outside surface of the liner, the inner layer of fibrous insulation material having a first density and configured to reduce convective heat transfer without having a substantial effect on radiant heat transfer;a thermal energy reflective layer that engages the inner layer of fibrous insulation material, wherein the thermal energy reflective layer is configured to reflect radiant heat transfer;an outer layer of fibrous insulation material disposed around the thermal energy reflective layer, the outer layer of fibrous insulation material having a second density that is greater than the first density of the inner layer of fibrous insulation material; andan air gap provided between the outer layer of fibrous insulation material and the outer cabinet.30. The thermal appliance of wherein the inner layer of fibrous insulation material has a thickness in the range of from about 0.5 inch to about 1.5 inches.31. The thermal appliance of wherein the outer layer of fibrous insulation material has a thickness in the range of from about 0.5 inch to about 1.5 inches.32. The thermal appliance of wherein the thermal energy reflective facing is a metallic ...

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Номер записи: 64
25-07-2013 дата публикации

ATTIC VENTILATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130189917A1
Автор: Grubka Lawrence J.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A ventilation system for ventilating of an attic is provided. The ventilation system includes an intake vent, a first member and a ventilation fan. The ventilation fan is configured to draw a flow of air from areas external to the building, through the intake vent and through the first member. A manifold adapter is connected to the ventilation fan and configured to receive a flow of air from the ventilation fan. A plurality of manifolds is connected to the manifold adapter. Each manifold has a plurality of apertures and is configured to receive flows of air from the manifold adapter and channel the flows of air through the apertures. A plurality of exhaust vents is in fluid communication with the flows of air from the apertures. The ventilation system is configured to allow flows of air exiting the apertures to circulate within the attic and exit through the exhaust vents. 1. A ventilation system configured to enable ventilation of an attic within a building , the system comprising:an intake vent;a first member in fluid communication with the intake vent;a ventilation fan connected to the first member and configured to draw a flow of air from areas external to the building, through the intake vent and through the first member;a manifold adapter connected to the ventilation fan and configured to receive a flow of air from the ventilation fan;a plurality of manifolds connected to the manifold adapter, each manifold having a plurality of spaced apart apertures, each manifold configured to receive a flow of air from the manifold adapter and channel the flow of air through the spaced apart apertures; anda plurality of exhaust vents in fluid communication with the flows of air from the apertures;wherein the ventilation system is configured to allow flows of air exiting from the apertures to circulate within the attic and exit the attic through the exhaust vents.2. The ventilation system of claim 1 , wherein the first member is formed from a polymeric material.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 65
25-07-2013 дата публикации

POLYSTYRENE/POLYETHYLENE OXIDE COPOLYMER CELL SIZE ENLARGER FOR FOAM

Номер: US20130190413A1
Автор: Breindel Raymond M., Delaviz Yadollah, Patel Bharat, Rodrigues Klin
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Polymeric foam and polymeric foam products that contain a foamable polymer material, at least one blowing agent, an infrared attenuating agent, and a polystyrene/polyethylene oxide copolymer are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the blowing agent contains an HFC. The maleic anhydride-styrene copolymer grafted with polyethylene oxide increases the cell size of the polymer foam and offsets or even negates the decreased cell size caused by an HFC blowing agent and/or infrared attenuating agents. In addition, the copolymer of maleic anhydride-styrene grafted with polyethylene oxide has a positive affect on the processability of the blowing agent(s) in the composition by both widening the process window and enhancing the solubility of the blowing agent in the polymer melt. Thus, the polystyrene/polyethylene oxide copolymer present in the inventive composition acts as a cell enlarger, a plasticizer, and a processing aid. A method of forming an extruded foam product is also provided. 120-. (canceled)22. The composition of claim 21 , wherein said composition further comprises a foamable polymer material is selected from polyvinyl chloride claim 21 , chlorinated polyvinyl chloride claim 21 , polyethylene claim 21 , polypropylene claim 21 , polycarbonates claim 21 , polyisocyanurates claim 21 , polyetherimides claim 21 , polyamides claim 21 , polyesters claim 21 , polycarbonates claim 21 , polymethylmethacrylate claim 21 , poyphenylene oxide claim 21 , polyurethanes claim 21 , phenolics claim 21 , polyolefins claim 21 , styreneacrylonitrile claim 21 , acrylonitrile butadiene styrene claim 21 , acrylic/styrene/acrylonitrile block terpolymer claim 21 , polysulfone claim 21 , polyurethane claim 21 , polyphenylenesulfide claim 21 , acetal resins claim 21 , polyamides claim 21 , polyaramides claim 21 , polyimides claim 21 , polyacrylic acid esters claim 21 , copolymers of ethylene and propylene claim 21 , copolymers of styrene and butadiene claim 21 , copolymers of vinylacetate ...

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Номер записи: 66
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for cutting fiberglass insulation

Номер: US20130213200A1
Автор: William Cooper
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

Fibrous mineral products, like fiberglass insulation blankets, are cut into lanes or segments using at least one oil-jet cutter that uses high velocity oil to cut a kerf in the blanket. The used or spent oil that is dispersed by the fibers is collected in a separate oil reclamation system that keeps the oil distinct from washwater. The collected oil is filtered, recycled and re-pressurized for additional cutting. Oil is advantageous over water for preserving recovery properties, producing comfortable hand, and reducing the use of de-dusting agents in the process.

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Номер записи: 67
29-08-2013 дата публикации

ENERGY EFFICIENT SCUTTLE COVER KITS

Номер: US20130219804A1
Автор: "ORiordan Brian P.", Alter Harry, Collier Robert P., Qi Weigang, Robinson Brandon, Uhl Fawn M.
Принадлежит: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital , LLC

An insulated scuttle cover configured for placement within a building scuttle opening is provided. The insulated scuttle cover includes a scuttle panel configured to cover the building scuttle opening. The scuttle panel is further configured to be supported when positioned within the building scuttle opening. An insulated pouch assembly is positioned adjacent to the scuttle panel. The insulated pouch assembly includes insulation material sealed within a flexible pouch. The insulated pouch assembly is positioned on an attic side of the scuttle panel. The insulated scuttle cover is configured to prevent or substantially retard the flow of air passing through the building scuttle opening. 1. An insulated scuttle cover configured for placement within a building scuttle opening , the insulated scuttle cover comprising:a scuttle panel configured to cover the building scuttle opening, the scuttle panel further configured to be supported when positioned within the building scuttle opening; andan insulated pouch assembly positioned adjacent to the scuttle panel, the insulated pouch assembly including insulation material sealed within a flexible pouch, wherein the insulated pouch assembly is positioned on an attic side of the scuttle panel;wherein the insulated scuttle cover is configured to prevent or substantially retard the flow of air passing through the building scuttle opening.2. The insulated scuttle cover of claim 1 , wherein the insulation material is fibrous loosefill insulation.3. The insulated scuttle cover of claim 1 , wherein the flexible pouch is made of a continuous polymeric material.4. The insulated scuttle cover of claim 3 , wherein the flexible pouch includes spaced apart perforations.5. The insulated scuttle cover of claim 1 , wherein the flexible pouch is formed from a reflective material.6. The insulated scuttle cover of claim 5 , wherein the flexible pouch is formed from a fibrous web.7. The insulated scuttle cover of claim 1 , wherein portions of the ...

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Номер записи: 68
29-08-2013 дата публикации

POLYSTYRENE/POLYETHYLENE OXIDE COPOLYMER FOR ENHANCING WATER VAPOR PERMEABILITY IN THERMOPLASTIC FOAM

Номер: US20130225704A1
Автор: Breindel Raymond M., Budinscak, Delaviz Yadollah, JR. John F., Weekley Mithcell Z.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Polymeric foam and polymeric foam products that contain a foamable polymer material, at least one blowing agent, a polystyrene/polyethylene oxide copolymer, and optionally, an infrared attenuating agent, are provided. In exemplary embodiments, the blowing agent includes at least one hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent. The maleic anhydride-styrene copolymer grafted with polyethylene oxide provides a water vapor permeability of 1.1 perm inch or greater in the extruded foam product without detrimentally affecting physical or thermal properties of the product. Additionally, the copolymer of maleic anhydride-styrene grafted with polyethylene oxide has a positive affect on the processability of the blowing agent(s) in the composition by both widening the process window and enhancing the solubility of the blowing agent in the polymer melt. Thus, the polystyrene/polyethylene oxide copolymer present in the inventive composition acts as a cell enlarger, a plasticizer, and a processing aid. A method of forming an extruded foam product is also provided. 120-. (canceled)22. The composition of claim 21 , further comprising at least one infrared attenuating agent.23. The composition of claim 22 , wherein said at least one infrared attenuating agent is selected from nanographite claim 22 , carbon black claim 22 , powdered amorphous carbon claim 22 , activated carbon claim 22 , asphalt claim 22 , granulated asphalt claim 22 , milled glass claim 22 , fiber glass strands claim 22 , mica claim 22 , black iron oxide claim 22 , metal flakes claim 22 , carbon nanotube claim 22 , nanographene platelets claim 22 , carbon nanofiber claim 22 , activated carbon claim 22 , titanium dioxide claim 22 , and combinations thereof.24. The composition of claim 22 , wherein said composition further comprises a foamable polymer material selected from polyvinyl chloride claim 22 , chlorinated polyvinyl chloride claim 22 , polyethylene claim 22 , polypropylene claim 22 , polycarbonates claim 22 , ...

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Номер записи: 69
05-09-2013 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL PANEL AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

Номер: US20130227902A1
Автор: Budinscak, JR. John F., Van Sloun Jeffrey J.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A structural panel includes a rigid foam core, a spray foam on an exterior surface of the rigid foam core, and a first outer skin on the spray foam. The rigid foam core includes a tongue portion along a first longitudinal side face and a groove portion along a second longitudinal side face. A second outer skin is also on the spray foam. 1. A structural panel , including:a rigid foam core;a spray foam on an exterior surface of the rigid foam core; anda first outer skin on the spray foam.2. The structural panel as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:an inner face of a first portion of the spray foam is on a first exterior face of the rigid foam core; andan inner face of a second portion of the spray foam is on a second exterior face of the rigid foam core.3. The structural panel as set forth in claim 2 , further including:a second outer skin on the spray foam;wherein an inner surface of the first outer skin is on an outer face of the first portion of the spray foam; andwherein an inner surface of the second outer skin is on an outer face of the second portion of the spray foam.4. The structural panel as set forth in claim 3 , wherein:a first side face of the structural panel matingly engages a first face of an adjacent structural panel.5. The structural panel as set forth in claim 3 , wherein:the rigid foam core includes a tongue portion along a first side face; andthe rigid foam core includes a groove portion along a second side face.6. The structural panel as set forth in claim 5 , wherein:the tongue portion extends along the first side face and along a first end face; andthe groove portion extends along a second side face and along a second end face.7. The structural panel as set forth in claim 5 , wherein:the tongue portion along the first side face is sized and shaped to matingly cooperate with a groove portion along a second face of an adjacent structural panel; andthe groove portion along the second side face is sized and shaped to matingly cooperate with a tongue ...

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Номер записи: 70
12-09-2013 дата публикации

HIGH-SPEED, 3-D METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTICALLY INSPECTING PARTS

Номер: US20130235371A1
Автор: Nygaard Gregory M., Nygaard Michael G.
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

A high-speed, 3-D method and system for optically inspecting parts are provided. The system includes a part transfer subsystem including a transfer mechanism adapted to support a part at a loading station and transfer the supported part from the loading station to an inspection station at which the part has a predetermined position and orientation for inspection. The system also includes an illumination assembly to simultaneously illuminate an end surface of the part and a peripheral surface of the part. The system further includes a lens and detector assembly to form an optical image of the illuminated end surface and an optical image of the illuminated peripheral surface of the part and to detect the optical images. The system still further includes a processor to process the detected optical images to obtain an end view of the part and a 3-D panoramic view of the peripheral surface of the part. 1. A high-speed , 3-D method of optically inspecting parts , the method comprising:supporting a part to be inspected at a loading station;transferring the supported part so that the part travels along a first path which extends from the loading station to an inspection station at which the part has a predetermined position and orientation for inspection;simultaneously illuminating an end surface of the part and a peripheral surface of the part at the inspection station;forming an optical image of the illuminated end surface and an optical image of the peripheral surface of the part at a single image plane at the same time;detecting the optical images at the image plane;processing the detected optical images to obtain an end view of the part and a 3-D panoramic view of the peripheral surface of the part; andtransferring the part after the inspection at the inspection station so that the inspected part travels along a second path which extends from the inspection station to an unloading station.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the optical image of the ...

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Номер записи: 71
19-09-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-LAYERED SHINGLE

Номер: US20130239506A1
Автор: Grubka Lawrence J., Ray Brian R.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A multi-layered shingle includes an underlay sheet having a longitudinally extending axis and a leading edge. The underlay sheet further defines a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is connected to the first layer along a first longitudinally extending fold line and folded against the first layer. An overlay sheet is bonded to the underlay sheet, and the first and second layers of the underlay sheet define multiple layers of a multi-layered shingle. 1. A multi-layered shingle comprising:an underlay sheet having a longitudinally extending axis, the underlay sheet having a leading edge and defining a first layer and a second layer, the second layer connected to the first layer along a first longitudinally extending fold line and folded against the first layer; andan overlay sheet bonded to the underlay sheet, the first and second layers of the underlay sheet defining multiple layers of a multi-layered shingle.2. The multi-layered shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the underlay sheet further defines a third layer connected to the second layer along a second longitudinally extending fold line claim 1 , the third layer folded against the folded second layer claim 1 , the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third layers defining multiple layers of a multi-layered shingle.3. The multi-layered shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the underlay sheet is substantially rectangular in shape.4. The multi-layered shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the first longitudinally extending fold line is defined by perforations formed in the underlay sheet claim 1 , the perforations structured and configured to facilitate folding of the underlay sheet along the first longitudinally extending fold line.5. The multi-layered shingle according to claim 1 , wherein the first longitudinally extending fold line extends substantially longitudinally across the underlay sheet and is substantially parallel with the leading edge.6. The multi-layered shingle according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 72
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Unbonded loosefill insulation system

Номер: US20130240650A1
Автор: Michael E. Evans
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A combination including unbonded loosefill insulation material compressed in a package and a blowing insulation machine is provided. The unbonded loosefill insulation material has insulative characteristics. The blowing insulation machine is configured to receive the compressed unbonded loosefill insulation material from the package. The blowing insulation machine has a plurality of shredders configured to condition unbonded loosefill insulation material to a desired density. The blowing insulation machine is further configured to distribute the conditioned unbonded loosefill insulation material into an airstream. The blowing insulation machine has pre-set, fixed operating parameters tuned to the unbonded loosefill insulation material. The blowing insulation machine, having the tuned pre-set, fixed operating parameters, combines with the insulative characteristics of the unbonded loosefill insulation materials to provide blown loosefill insulation material having the insulation manufacturer's prescribed insulative values at specific layer thicknesses.

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Номер записи: 73
19-09-2013 дата публикации

BLENDED INSULATION BLANKET

Номер: US20130244525A1
Автор: Chacko Jacob T., Tilton Jeffrey A.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

An insulation blanket includes a blend of a first component and a second component. The first component is a first fiber material selected from a group consisting of glass fibers, mineral fibers, basalt fibers, natural fibers and mixtures thereof. The second component is made of a second material selected from a group consisting of thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers, monofilament fibers, a thermal setting resin and mixtures thereof. 116-. (canceled)17. A method of making an insulation blanket , comprising the steps of:blending glass fibers and thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers, wherein the glass fibers have an average fiber diameter of between about 2 to about 20 microns and the thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers have an average fiber diameter of between about 10 to about 30 microns, and wherein the thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers comprise a first layer made from a first polymer and a second layer made from a second polymer, the first polymer having a lower melting point than the second polymer; andheat bonding the glass fibers and the thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers together with the first polymer of the thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers being melted and the second polymer of the thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers maintaining fiber integrity to form an insulation blanket without adding binder in addition to the first polymer of the thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers, and wherein the glass fibers are produced inline with the heat bonding and forming of the insulation blanket.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the glass fibers have an average fiber length of between about 6.35 to about 304.8 mm and the thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers have an average fiber length of between about 12.7 to about 152.4 mm.19. The method of further comprising mechanically bonding the glass fibers and the thermoplastic copolymer bi-component fibers together.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 74
26-09-2013 дата публикации

AIR SEAL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130247491A1
Автор: Alter Harry
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

An air seal assembly is provided. The air seal assembly includes a plurality of segments configured to form a cavity. The cavity is configured to engage an edge of a construction material. A gasket material is applied to an exterior surface of one of the segments. In an installed position, the air seal assembly is configured to substantially seal gaps formed between the construction material and other materials forming a wall. 1. An air seal assembly comprising:a first segment, a second segment extending between the first segment and a third segment, the first segment and the third segment extending from the second segment, thereby forming an elongate channel, the channel configured to engage an edge of a drywall sheet, wherein the third segment has a cross-sectional thickness that tapers from the second segment to an end of the third segment; anda gasket material applied to an exterior surface of the first segment;wherein in an installed position, the air seal assembly is configured to substantially seal gaps formed between the drywall sheet and framing members forming a wall.2. The air seal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the segments have a thickness in a range of from about 0.05 inches to about 0.20 inches.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The air seal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the segments are formed from a steel material.6. The air seal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gasket material is configured for application to the first segment with peel and stick adhesive.7. The air seal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gasket material is configured for application to the first segment prior to installation of the air seal assembly to an edge of the drywall sheet.8. A building construction comprising:a plurality of framing members, comprising: a top plate, studs, and a bottom plate;a drywall sheet attached to the plurality of framing members; andat least one air seal assembly positioned on the drywall sheet, the air seal assembly comprising:a first segment, a second ...

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Номер записи: 75
03-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTICALLY INSPECTING OUTER PERIPHERAL SURFACES OF PARTS

Номер: US20130258046A1
Автор: Nygaard Michael G.
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

A method and system for optically inspecting the entire outer peripheral surface of a part are provided. The system includes an enclosure which allows movement of a part relative to the enclosure both prior to and after inspection within the enclosure. An illumination assembly simultaneously illuminates a plurality of exterior side surfaces of the part which are annularly spaced about the axis of the part with radiation when the part is at a predetermined location within the enclosure to obtain corresponding reflected radiation signals. A plurality of lens and detector assemblies are provided. Each of the assemblies forms an optical image of one of the illuminated exterior side surfaces from the reflected radiation signals and detects the formed optical image within the enclosure. A processor processes the detected optical images to obtain a continuous, seamless, 360° panoramic composite image of the peripheral surface of the part. 1. A method of optically inspecting parts , each of the parts having a length , a width , an axis and an outer peripheral surface which extends 360° around the part , the method comprising:supporting a part to be inspected at an inspection station so that the part has a predetermined position and orientation for inspection;supporting a plurality of angularly spaced radiation sources at the inspection station;energizing the radiation sources so that the radiation sources simultaneously illuminate a plurality of exterior side surfaces of the part which are angularly spaced about the axis of the part at the inspection station to obtain corresponding reflected radiation signals;forming an optical image of each illuminated side surface from the reflected radiation signals at an image plane;detecting the optical images at the image planes to obtain a plurality of detected optical images; andprocessing the detected optical images to obtain a continuous, seamless, 360° panoramic composite image of the peripheral surface of the part.2. The method ...

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Номер записи: 76
10-10-2013 дата публикации

NONWOVEN MATERIAL AND DRYER WITH NONWOVEN MATERIAL

Номер: US20130266787A1
Автор: Bragg Jason C., Johnson Phillip J., Miller Paula, Rockwell Anthony L., Seward Jason, Tilton Jeffrey S.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A non-woven fabric includes flame retardant fibers and binding fibers mixed with the flame retardant fibers. The binding fibers set a thickness of the fabric. Application of a flame to the fabric causes the binding fibers to degrade and the flame retardant fibers to expand such that the thickness of the fabric increases, for example by a factor of two or more. The non-woven fabric can be used in a wide variety of different applications. For example, the non-woven fabric may be used to make seals of a drier, heat shields, fire barriers, and/or vents. 1. A non-woven fabric comprising:flame retardant fibers;binding fibers mixed with the flame retardant fibers;wherein the binding fibers set a thickness of the fabric;wherein application of a 1000° F. flame to the fabric causes the binding fibers to degrade and the flame retardant fibers to expand such that said thickness increases by a factor of at least two.2. The non-woven fabric of wherein said thickness increases by a factor of about two to about 6.3. The non-woven fabric of wherein the binding fibers are self-extinguishing fibers.4. The non-woven fabric of wherein the binding fibers are polyester fibers.5. The non-woven fabric of wherein the binding fibers are polyester bi-component fibers.6. The non-woven fabric of wherein the flame retardant fibers do not burn when the 1000° F. flame is applied to the fabric.7. The non-woven fabric of wherein the flame retardant fibers comprise oxidized Polyacrylonitrile fibers.8. The non-woven fabric of wherein the weight percentage of the flame retardant fibers is between 55% and 75% and the weight percentage of binding fibers is between 25% and 45% of the weight of the blanket.9. The non-woven fabric of wherein the binding fibers and the flame retardant fibers are not needled together.10. The non-woven fabric of wherein said thickness is less than ½″.11. The non-woven fabric of wherein said thickness is less than 8 mm and a weight of the fabric is greater than 200 grams per ...

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Номер записи: 77
07-11-2013 дата публикации

DUCT INSULATION LAMINATES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION

Номер: US20130291990A1
Автор: Haubrich Daphne, Hettler Neil, Kunkler William, Nagarajan Venkata S., Parks Jerry M., Qi Weigang
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A duct insulation laminate an insulation layer and a facing. The insulation layer includes an insulation layer having a first edge surface, a second edge surface that is spaced apart from the first edge surface, a first face surface that extends from the first edge surface to the second edge surface, and a second face surface that is opposed to and spaced apart from the first face surface. The second face surface extends from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The facing is attached to the first face surface, and includes a polyester blended non-woven veil defining an outermost exterior surface of the duct insulation laminate.

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Номер записи: 78
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Duct liner

Номер: US20130295303A1
Автор: Jerry M. Parks, Neil Hettler, Weigang Qi, William Kunkler
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A duct liner includes an insulation layer and a facing. The insulation layer having a first edge surface, a second edge surface that is spaced apart from the first edge surface, and a first and second face surfaces that extend from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The facing is disposed on the first face surface, such that the first face surface is entirely covered by the facing. The facing is disposed on the first and second edge surfaces, such that the first and second edge surfaces are entirely covered by the facing. Two spaced apart strips of the facing are disposed on and cover a portion of the second face surface adjacent to the first and second edge surfaces, such that a portion of the second face surface between the strips is uncovered by the facing.

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Номер записи: 79
28-11-2013 дата публикации

LAMINATED FOAM PRODUCT AND METHODS FOR MAKING LAMINATED FOAM PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130316143A1
Автор: Annan Nikoi, Budinscak, JR. John F., Lightle Rodger D., Loh Roland R., Van Sloun Jeffrey J.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Thermally laminated foam boards, methods for making thermally laminated foam boards, apparatus for making thermally laminated foam boards, smaller foam pieces made from thermally laminated foam boards, methods for making smaller foam pieces from thermally laminated foam boards, parts made from thermally laminated foam boards, methods for making parts from thermally laminated foam boards, and tools for making parts from thermally laminated foam boards are disclosed. The thermally laminated foam boards are made by thermally bonding at least two polystyrene boards together. 1. A method of making a foam product comprising:thermally bonding at least two polystyrene boards together two make a thick laminated board;machining the thick laminated board to remove a portion of the polystyrene and thereby form the foam product;recycling the removed portion.2. The method of wherein the removed portion is recycled to make polystyrene boards.3. The method of wherein the thick laminated board consists of material of the at least two polystyrene boards.4. The method of wherein the removed portion consists of material of the at least two polystyrene boards.5. The method of wherein prior to said thermal bonding of the at least two polystyrene boards together a flatness variation of face surfaces that are bonded together is greater than 0.020 inches.6. The method of wherein the flatness variation is measured across the face surfaces of a two foot by two foot sample of polystyrene boards.7. (canceled)8. The method of further comprising flattening the face surfaces that are to be bonded together to a flatness variation of less than 0.020 inches.9. The method of further comprising flattening face surfaces that are to be bonded together by a factor of at least two.10. The method of wherein said flattening comprises heating and applying pressure to the face surfaces with rollers.11. The method of further comprising heating the face surfaces with heating elements that are positioned between ...

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Номер записи: 80
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Use of Surfactants To Improve Aged Properties of Fiberglass Insulation Products

Номер: US20130334726A1
Автор: Christopher M. Hawkins, Jesus M. HERNANDEZ-TORRES
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

Fibrous insulation products manufactured with surfactants and methods for making are disclosed. The surfactant may be neutral or charged and, if charged, may be anionic, cationic or zwitterionic, although neutral or non-ionic provide suitable results. The surfactant may be of any chemical structure class, although ethoxylated alcohols and ethoxylated ethers have been found most suitable. Surfactant may be sprayed onto mineral fibers as a separate dispersion or as part of a binder dispersion. The surfactant my optionally be used with an organo-silane coupling agent, such as an amino-silane.

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Номер записи: 81
19-12-2013 дата публикации

NONWOVEN MATERIAL AND DRYER WITH NONWOVEN MATERIAL

Номер: US20130337205A1
Автор: Bragg Jason C., Johnson Phillip J., Kunkler William, Miller Paula, Rockwell Anthony L., Seward Jason, Tilton Jeffrey A.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A non-woven fabric includes flame retardant fibers and binding material mixed with the flame retardant fibers. The binding material sets a thickness of the fabric. Application of a flame to the fabric causes the binding material to degrade and the flame retardant fibers to expand to prevent a flame from passing through a hole in a wall of an appliance, a building, or an appliance and/or to protect wiring of an appliance, a building, or an appliance. 1. A wall assembly comprising:a wall;at least one of a wire and a conduit extending through a hole in the wall;a flame retardant fabric disposed around one or more of said at least one of a wire and a conduit; flame retardant fibers;', 'binding material mixed with the flame retardant fibers;', 'wherein the binding material sets a thickness of the fabric;', 'wherein application of a 1000° F. flame to the fabric causes the binding material to degrade and the flame retardant fibers to expand such that the flame retardant fabric prevents a flame on one side of the wall from passing to the other side of the wall., 'wherein the flame retardant fabric comprises2. The wall assembly of wherein the wall is an appliance wall.3. The wall assembly of wherein the appliance wall is a clothes dryer wall.4. The wall assembly of wherein the wall is a building wall.5. The wall assembly of wherein the building wall is a wall between two apartments of a building.6. The wall assembly of wherein the fabric is wrapped or sleeved around said one or more of said at least one of a wire and a conduit.7. The wall assembly of wherein the fabric is a pad with hole disposed around said one or more of said at least one of a wire and a conduit.8. The wall assembly of wherein application of a 1000° F. flame to the fabric causes the binding material to degrade and the flame retardant fibers to expand such that the thickness of the fabric increases by a factor of at least two.9. The wall assembly of wherein the binding material comprises self-extinguishing ...

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Номер записи: 82
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Cold cohesive packaging system using tear resistant tape

Номер: US20130341232A1
Автор: Shane MIKULA
Принадлежит: Excel Retail Solutions A LLC LLC

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a cold cohesive packaging system using tear resistant tape includes a top sheet having an interior surface and at least one top cohesive region defined on the interior surface; a bottom sheet having a bottom interior surface and at least one bottom cohesive region defined on the bottom interior surface; at least one strip embedded in the top sheet or the bottom sheet, the at least one strip being resistant to tearing; and a cohesive, wherein the cohesive is applied in liquid form and adheres as a film to the at least one top cohesive region and the at least one bottom cohesive region, where the cohesive is capable of permanently bonding the top sheet to the bottom sheet when a pressure is applied, and wherein the cohesive comprises a latex-based cohesive with a viscosity of no more than 450 centipoise.

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Номер записи: 83
02-01-2014 дата публикации

LOW ODOR INSULATION BINDER FROM PHOSPHITE TERMINATED POLYACRYLIC ACID

Номер: US20140001395A1
Автор: Chen Liang, Downey William E.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A binder composition, obtained by polymerizing acrylic acid monomer in water in the presence of a cure accelerator comprising an alkali metal salt of a phosphorous-containing inorganic acid to form a low molecular weight polyacrylic acid and subsequently reacting said low molecular weight polyacrylic acid with a polyhydroxy crosslinking agent in a crosslinking step to make a composition suitable for use as a component in a binder for fiberglass. A significant improvement involves conducting the crosslinking step in the absence of added catalyst. Moreover, satisfactory results are obtained in the absence of conventional undesirable sulfur odors. 1. In a process for preparing a binder composition , which comprises the steps of:polymerizing acrylic acid monomer in water in the presence of a cure accelerator comprising sodium hypophosphite to form a phosphite regulated low molecular weight polyacrylic acid; andsubsequently reacting said low molecular weight polyacrylic acid with a polyhydroxy crosslinking agent in a crosslinking step to make a composition suitable for use as a component in a binder for fiberglass.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein said cure accelerator further comprises a constituent selected from the group consisting of sodium phosphite claim 1 , potassium phosphite claim 1 , disodium pyrophosphate claim 1 , tetrasodium pyrophosphate claim 1 , sodium tripolyphosphate claim 1 , sodium hexametaphosphate claim 1 , potassium phosphate claim 1 , potassium polymetaphosphate claim 1 , potassium polyphosphate claim 1 , potassium tripolyphosphate claim 1 , sodium trimetaphosphate claim 1 , sodium tetrametaphosphate claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein said cure accelerator is selected from the group consisting of sodium hypophosphite claim 2 , sodium phosphite claim 2 , and mixtures thereof.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein said low molecular weight polyacrylic acid has weight-average molecular weight ranging from 1000 through ...

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Номер записи: 84
09-01-2014 дата публикации

GARAGE DOOR INSULATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140007535A1
Автор: ORiordan Brian P.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

An insulation system includes a panel having a major surface, a layer of fibrous insulating material and at least one securing clip affixed to the panel and securing the insulation layer to the major surface. Each clip includes first and second connectors. Each connector includes a head, two diametrically-opposed resilient latching elements projecting from the head and a first locking shoulder extending at least partially between the latching elements. Each latching element includes a latching shoulder adjacent a distal end opposite the head. 1. A method of installing an insulation layer on a garage door wherein said garage door includes a plurality of panels , said method comprising;affixing a flat surface of an enlarged head of a first connector of at least one clip to a flat exterior surface of a first panel of said plurality of panels;positioning a first section of insulation material over said first connector of said at least one clip, such that a first side of the insulation material engages the enlarged head of the first connector; andconnecting a second connector of said at least one clip to said first connector such that an enlarged head of the second connector engages a second side of the insulation material and the clip extends through a hole in the first section of insulation material so as to secure said first section of insulation material between said enlarged heads of the first and second connectors and to said flat exterior surface of said first panel, wherein at least one of said first connector and said second connector comprises a resilient latching element configured to engage said other connector to connect said first connector to said second connector.2. The method of including mounting additional sections of insulation material to additional panels of said plurality of panels.3. The method of claim 1 , including affixing said first connector to said major surface of said panel by a pressure sensitive adhesive.4. The method of further ...

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Номер записи: 85
09-01-2014 дата публикации

DEFORMABLE, RIGID POLYSTYRENE FOAM BOARD

Номер: US20140011899A1
Автор: Breindel Raymond M., Delaviz Yadollah, Loh Roland R., Patel Bharat, Polasky Mark E.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Provided are methods for producing a high strength, but easily deformed, polystyrene foam board that can endure repeated deformations from its original configuration into more complex curved shapes without damaging the board integrity or substantially reducing its structural strength. Also provided are rigid polystyrene foam boards produced by this method that exhibit improved bending and impact resistance while substantially retaining or improving other properties, for example, the thermal dimensional stability and fire resistance, exhibited by corresponding conventional XPS foam boards. The foamable compositions may incorporate one or more of a variety of polymer processing aids for the purpose of altering the performance of the final foam products, thereby allowing the properties of the final foam product to be customized to some degree. 1. A deformable , non-resilient , closed cell foam board comprising polystyrene and a vinyl polymer having a melt index of 1 to 2 grams/10 minutes at 190° C. , the vinyl polymer containing 20 to 40 mol % copolymerized vinyl alcohol , wherein the amount of copolymerized vinyl polymer in the deformable , non-resilient , closed cell foam board ranges from 0.2 to 1.1 weight % , and wherein the amount of vinyl polymer contained in the deformable , non-resilient , closed cell foam board is no greater than 2.5 weight %.2. The deformable claim 1 , non-resilient claim 1 , closed cell foam board of claim 1 , wherein a transverse sample of the deformable claim 1 , non-resilient claim 1 , closed cell foam board having a nominal thickness of 1 inch (about 2.54 cm) exhibits a radius at failure claim 1 , R claim 1 , of from about 1in (about 2.54 cm) to less than 12 inches (about 30.5 cm).3. The deformable claim 1 , non-resilient claim 1 , closed cell foam board of claim 1 , wherein the vinyl polymer has a melt index of 1.4-1.8 grams/10 minutes at 190° C.4. The deformable claim 1 , non-resilient claim 1 , closed cell foam board of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 86
16-01-2014 дата публикации

CONCRETE SLABE STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR POURING SAME

Номер: US20140013683A1
Автор: Cal Zhihong, Xu Zhenglin, Yin Yiqing
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A concrete slab structural member comprises a frame of cold bend thin wall steel profiles and concrete enclosing the same, in which the main surfaces of two longitudinal cold bend thin wall steel profiles () included in each longitudinal cold bend thin wall steel profile keel are parallel to the main surface of the concrete slab, the two longitudinal cold bend thin wall steel profiles () are spaced apart and opposite each other along a direction perpendicular to the main surface of the concrete slab, so that a space () for the concrete to flow through when it is poured is left between the two longitudinal cold bend thin wall steel profiles. Also provided is a construction method for building a concrete slab structural member. The structural member has avoided or reduced as much as possible the problem of the flowing of concrete being hindered when it is poured, due to the placement of the cold bend thin wall steel profiles perpendicular to the concrete slab, which exists in the concrete structural member with cold bend thin wall steel profiles in the prior art, and the problem of cold bridges that is created by the perpendicularly placed cold bend thin wall steel profiles in the concrete formed after pouring the same. 1. A concrete slab structural member , comprising:A frame of cold bend thin wall steel profiles;Concrete that encloses the frame of cold bend thin wall steel profiles;The frame of cold bend thin wall steel profiles comprises a plurality of longitudinal cold bend thin wall steel profile keels that are spaced apart along the lateral extension direction of the main surface of the concrete slab structural member and placed in parallel to one another;Characterized in that, each longitudinal cold bend thin wall steel profile keel comprises two longitudinal cold bend thin wall steel profiles, the main surfaces of the longitudinal cold bend thin wall steel profiles are parallel to the main surface of the concrete slab structural member, the two longitudinal ...

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Номер записи: 87
16-01-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ASPHALT PRODUCTS WITH RECYCLED ASPHALT SHINGLES

Номер: US20140014000A1
Автор: Burkett James E., Franzen Michael R., Hornbacher Barry Garriett, Kriech Anthony, Lewandowski Laurand H., Peregrine Christian, Trumbore David Charles, Wissel Herb
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method for manufacturing a processed asphalt suspension is provided. The method includes dry grinding shingle waste material to a particle size of less than 1 cm, forming ground recycled shingle material, introducing virgin asphalt into a heated slurry tank and mixing the ground recycled shingle material with the virgin asphalt in the heated slurry tank, forming a mixed asphalt slurry, introducing the mixed asphalt slurry into a wet grinding machine, and recovering a processed asphalt suspension comprising particles having a size no greater than about 200 microns. Roofing and paving products manufactured from the processed asphalt suspension are also provided. 1. A method for manufacturing a processed asphalt suspension composition comprising:dry grinding shingle waste material to a particle size of less than 1 cm, forming ground recycled shingle material;introducing virgin asphalt into a slurry tank heated to a temperature between about 150-260° C.;adding said ground recycled shingle material to said heated slurry tank and mixing said ground recycled shingle material with said virgin asphalt in said heated slurry tank, forming a mixed asphalt slurry;introducing said mixed asphalt slurry into a wet grinding machine; andrecovering a processed asphalt suspension comprising particles having a size no greater than about 200 microns.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said virgin asphalt is oxidized prior to mixing with the ground recycled shingle material.3. The method of claim 1 , further including adding an antifoam agent is added to said virgin asphalt prior to the addition of said ground recycled shingle material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wet grinding machine comprises an attritor.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said processed asphalt suspension comprises particles having a size no greater than about 150 microns.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said processed asphalt suspension comprises particles having a size no greater than about 100 microns.7. ...

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Номер записи: 88
06-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTICALLY INSPECTING PARTS

Номер: US20140036260A1
Автор: Nygaard Michael G.
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

A method and system for optically inspecting parts are provided wherein the system includes a part transfer subsystem including a transfer mechanism adapted to receive and support a part at a loading station and to transfer the supported part so that the part travels along a first path which extends from the loading station to an inspection station at which the part has a predetermined position and orientation for inspection. An illumination assembly simultaneously illuminates a plurality of exterior side surfaces of the part with a plurality of separate beams of radiation. A telecentric lens and detector assembly forms an optical image of at least a portion of each of the illuminated side surfaces of the part and detects the optical images. A processor processes the detected optical images to obtain a plurality of views of the part which are angularly spaced about the axis of the part. 142-. (canceled)43. A method of optically inspecting parts , each of the parts having a length , a width , an axis , and an outer peripheral surface which extends 360° around the part , the method comprising:supporting a part to be inspected at an inspection station so that the part has a predetermined position and orientation for inspection;simultaneously imaging a plurality of exterior side surfaces of the outer peripheral surface, the side surfaces being angularly spaced about the axis of the part at the inspection station to form an optical image of at least a portion of each of the imaged side surfaces of the part at a single image plane;detecting the optical images at the image plane; andprocessing the detected optical images to obtain a plurality of views of the part which are angularly spaced about the axis of the part.44. The method as claimed in claim 43 , wherein the views are substantially equally spaced about the axis of the part at the inspection station.45. The method as claimed in claim 43 , wherein the part is stationary at the inspection station.46. The method as ...

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Номер записи: 89
06-03-2014 дата публикации

PREFABRICATED THERMAL INSULATING COMPOSITE PANEL, ASSEMBLY THEREOF, MOULDED PANEL AND CONCRETE SLAB COMPRISING SAME, METHOD AND MOULD PROFILE FOR PREFABRICATING SAME

Номер: US20140059961A1
Автор: Cal Zhihong, Xu Zhenglin, Yin Yiqing
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Disclosed are a prefabricated thermal insulating composite panel (), an assembly thereof, a moulded panel and a concrete slab comprising the same, and a method and a mould profile () for prefabricating the same. The prefabricated composite thermal insulating panel () comprises: two reinforcing protective layers () of an inorganic noncombustible material, a core () formed by a thermal insulating material, a frame () with installation grooves () surrounding the core () and being secured onto the core (), with the core () being placed between the two reinforcing protective layers (). The prefabricated thermal insulating composite panel () has the inorganic noncombustible material incorporated onto the outside of the core () of the thermal insulating material to have it covered, so as to solve the problem of the tendency of causing a fire, during the placement of the thermal insulating panels at a construction site or other places, or during the transportation or installation of the same, due to the combustible material thereof being exposed. 1. A prefabricated thermal insulating composite panel , which comprises an internal main surface , an external main surface , and four side end surfaces , includes a core made of the thermal insulation panel , characterized in that it further comprises:Two reinforcing protective layers formed by cement-based or gypsum-based polymer-modified mortar; said core is disposed between said two reinforcing protective layers, and said two reinforcing protective layers are bonded with said core;A frame, said frame surrounds the periphery of the core and is fastened to the core, inside the internal main surface and the external main surface of said prefabricated thermal insulating composite panel, said reinforcing protective layers cover said frame such that said frame is exposed only at the four side end surfaces of said prefabricated thermal insulating composite panel, said frame comprises two frame connection parts at the external side of ...

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Номер записи: 90
06-03-2014 дата публикации

HIGH-SPEED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTICALLY MEASURING A GEOMETRIC DIMENSION OF MANUFACTURED PARTS

Номер: US20140063509A1
Автор: Harmer Kyle M., Kujacznski Nathan Andrew-Paul, Nygaard Michael G., St. Onge James W.
Принадлежит: GII ACQUISITION, LLC DBA GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC

High-speed method and system for optically measuring a geometric dimension of manufactured parts such as cartridge cases are provided. The parts are consecutively transferred so that the parts travel along a first path which extends to a vision station at which each part has a predetermined position and orientation for optical measuring. An annular, interior side surface of a part which at least partially defines a pocket such as a primer pocket is illuminated when the part is located at the vision station to generate corresponding reflected radiation signals. An optical image of the illuminated interior side surface is formed from the reflected radiation signals at a single image plane. The optical image is detected at the image plane and the detected optical image is processed to determine the geometric dimension which may be primer product diameter. 1. A high-speed method of optically measuring a geometric dimension of manufactured parts , each of the parts having an end surface , a length , a width , and a part axis defined as being central to the part and parallel to its length , each of the parts having a part-holding pocket extending from the end surface along the part axis , the method comprising:consecutively transferring the parts so that the parts travel along a first path which extends to a vision station at which each part has a predetermined position and orientation for optical measuring;illuminating an annular, interior side surface of a part which at least partially defines the pocket when the part is located at the vision station to generate corresponding reflected radiation signals;forming an optical image of the illuminated interior side surface from the reflected radiation signals at a single image plane;detecting the optical image at the image plane;processing the detected optical image to determine the geometric dimension; andtransferring each part from the vision station so that the part travels along a second path which extends from the ...

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Номер записи: 91
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Bio-based binder systems

Номер: US20140083328A1
Автор: Frank P. Lochel, Jr., John Carl Tolfa
Принадлежит: Cargill Inc, OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

An environmentally friendly, bio-based binder system that is useful for the formation of fiberglass insulation, the system includes: A) an aqueous curable binder composition, which includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent; and B) a dedust composition, which includes a blown, stripped plant-based oil and optionally at least one emulsifying agent. The bio-based binder system is typically heated to form a cured binder system.

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Номер записи: 92
03-04-2014 дата публикации

LAMINATED STARTER SHINGLE FOR A ROOF COVERING

Номер: US20140090329A1
Автор: Elliott Bert W., Pap David E.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method of covering a roof deck includes laying a course of starter shingles in a side-by-side relationship at an eave edge of a roof deck. A starter shingle of the course of starter shingles is a laminated starter shingle comprising an underlay sheet laminated below an overlay sheet. A plurality of successive generally horizontal courses of covering shingles are laid above the course of starter shingles. The covering shingles in each of the courses of covering shingles are laid in a side-by-side relationship and horizontally offset from the covering shingles in adjacent courses. Each covering shingle of the courses of covering shingles includes a headlap portion and a butt portion. The butt portion includes a plurality of tabs separated by cutouts. The starter shingles include an exposed portion extending between the tabs of the covering shingles. 127-. (canceled)28. A laminated starter shingle comprising:a rectangular overlay sheet including an asphalt coated mat; anda rectangular underlay sheet laminated below the overlay sheet, the underlay sheet including an asphalt coated mat;wherein a height of the overlay sheet is greater than a height of the underlay sheet.29. The laminated starter shingle of claim 28 , wherein the height of the overlay sheet is approximately twice the height of the underlay sheet.30. The laminated starter shingle of claim 28 , wherein the overlay sheet further comprises a layer of granules applied to an upper surface of the asphalt coated mat.31. The laminated starter shingle of claim 28 , wherein the underlay sheet further comprises a layer of granules applied to an upper surface of the asphalt coated mat.32. The laminated starter shingle of claim 28 , wherein the underlay sheet is laminated beneath a butt portion of the overlay sheet claim 28 , and wherein the butt portion includes a butt edge and the underlay sheet includes a lower edge claim 28 , and wherein the butt edge and the lower edge are vertically aligned to define a lower ...

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Номер записи: 93
10-04-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING A WEB FROM FIBROUS MATERIAL

Номер: US20140099851A1
Автор: Gaul David J., Haley Glenn, Pellegrin Michael T.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

Fibrous material webs and methods of making the fibrous material webs. Binderless webs can be formed in a continuous process where fiber material, such as glass is melted and formed into fibers. The fibers are formed into a web of binderless glass fibers or a web with a dry binder. The binderless web or the web with dry binder can be layered and/or the fibers that make up the web can be mechanically entangled, for example, by needling. 1. An insulation system for a thermal appliance comprising:an outer cabinet having interior surfaces;a liner positioned within the outer cabinet and including an outside surface;fibrous insulation material disposed between the outside surface of the liner and the interior surfaces of the cabinet;wherein the fibrous insulation material comprises layers of a binderless web of glass fibers comprising:glass fibers that are mechanically entangled to form the web;wherein the web has an area weight of about 5 to about 50 grams per square foot;wherein the glass fibers have a diameter range of in a range of from about 9 HT to about 35 HT;wherein the glass fibers have a length range from about 0.25 inches to about 10.0 inches.2. The insulation system of wherein the glass fibers used to form the web have never been compressed for packaging or shipping.3. The insulation system of wherein the glass fibers are mechanically entangled by needling.4. The insulation system of wherein the thermal appliance is a thermal oven.5. An insulation system for a thermal appliance comprising:an outer cabinet having interior surfaces;a liner positioned within the outer cabinet and including an outside surface;a layered binderless web of glass fibers disposed between the outside surface of the liner and the interior surfaces of the cabinet;wherein the layered binderless web of glass fibers comprises:a first web of glass fibers;at least one additional web of glass fibers disposed on the first web of glass fibers;wherein the first web has an area weight of about 5 to ...

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Номер записи: 94
10-04-2014 дата публикации

ROOF DECK INTAKE VENT

Номер: US20140099877A1
Автор: Freidner Christopher C., Gassman Paul E.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A roof deck intake vent is provided. The roof deck intake vent includes a first portion connected to a second portion. The first portion is further connected to an upper edge and the second portion further connected to a lower edge. Opposing first and second side walls are connected to the first and second portions. The opposing first and second side walls extend from the upper edge to the lower edge. The first and second side walls form an extension having a lower surface. The first portion, upper edge, and the extension cooperate to form an air intake, such that air entering the roof deck intake vent enters the vent through the lower surface of the extension when the vent is installed on an edge or eave of a roof. 1. A roof deck intake vent comprising:a first portion connected to a second portion, the first portion further connected to an upper edge and the second portion further connected to a lower edge;opposing first and second side walls connected to the first and second portions, the opposing first and second side walls extending from the upper edge to the lower edge, the first and second side walls forming an extension, the extension having a lower surface;wherein the first portion, the upper edge, and the extension cooperate to form an air intake, such that air entering the roof deck intake vent enters the vent through the lower surface of the extension.2. The roof deck intake vent of claim 1 , wherein in an installed position on a roof deck claim 1 , the lower surface of the extension is positioned such as to prevent wind driven rain from entering the roof deck intake vent.3. The roof deck intake vent of claim 1 , wherein the second portion has a top surface and the first side wall has a bottom edge claim 1 , and wherein the top surface of the second portion forms an angle with the bottom edge of the first side wall in a range of from about 5° to about 30°.4. The roof deck intake vent of claim 1 , wherein the first portion has a length in a range of from ...

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Номер записи: 95
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Unbonded loosefill insulation

Номер: US20200002937A1
Автор: David Michael Cook, James Justin Evans, Justin Depenhart, Kenneth J. Wiechert, Michael Evans, Patrick M. Gavin, Steven Schmitt, Tim Newell, William E. Downey
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A loosefill insulation installation includes a loosefill insulation material made from fiberglass fibers. The loosefill insulation material unexpectedly has improved thermal performance, even though the amount of mineral oil applied to the fiberglass fibers is reduced. For example, the fiberglass fibers can be coated with a mineral oil in an amount that is between 0.1% and 0.6% of the weight of the fiberglass fibers, such as about 0.375%.

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Номер записи: 96
17-04-2014 дата публикации

SHINGLE WITH REINFORCED NAIL ZONE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

Номер: US20140102030A1
Автор: Belt James S., Elliott Bert W.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A roofing shingle is provided. The roofing shingles includes an overlay sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion and an underlay sheet secured to the overlay sheet such that a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet. A reinforcement material is secured to the headlap portion of the overlay sheet. The reinforcement material is configured to improve nail pull-through. The reinforcement material extends beyond the overlapping regions of the headlap portion and the underlay sheet a distance of about 0.12 inches or less. 130.-. (canceled)31. A roofing shingle comprising:an asphalt coated overlay sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion;an asphalt coated underlay sheet secured to the overlay sheet such that a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet; wherein the overlay sheet has a non-uniform thickness; anda reinforcement material secured to the headlap portion of the overlay sheet, wherein the reinforcement material is configured to improve nail pull-through;granules adhered to the asphalt coated overlay sheet and to the asphalt coated underlay sheet;wherein the reinforcement material and the headlap portion provide a nail pull-through value that is at least 13.3 percent greater than an otherwise identical shingle having no such reinforcement material; andwherein the weight of the shingle is less than an otherwise identical shingle having no such reinforcement material.32. The roofing shingle of wherein the weight of the shingle is reduced within a range of from about four percent to about six percent as compared to an otherwise identical shingle having no such reinforcement material.33. The roofing shingle of wherein the shingle provides an average nail pull-through value of at least 90 newtons when measured at a temperature of 23° C.+/−2° C.34. The roofing shingle of wherein the shingle provides an average nail pull-through value of at least 130 ...

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Номер записи: 97
17-04-2014 дата публикации

SHINGLE WITH REINFORCED NAIL ZONE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

Номер: US20140102031A1
Автор: Belt James S., Elliott Bert W.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method of making a laminated shingle is provided. The method includes coating a shingle mat with roofing asphalt to make an asphalt-coated sheet, adhering a reinforcement member to a portion of the asphalt-coated sheet, covering the asphalt-coated sheet, and optionally covering the reinforcement member, with granules to make a granule-covered sheet, dividing the granule-covered sheet into an overlay sheet and an underlay sheet, wherein the overlay sheet has a tab portion normally exposed on a roof and a headlap portion normally covered-up on a roof, the headlap portion having a lower zone adjacent the tab portion and an upper zone adjacent the lower zone, and wherein the reinforcement member is adhered to the lower zone of the headlap portion and laminating the overlay sheet and the underlay sheet to make the laminated shingle. 123.-. (canceled)24. A bundle of laminated roofing shingles comprising:a plurality of laminated roofing shingles having an overlay sheet laminated with an underlay sheet, the overlay sheet having a tab portion with cutouts normally exposed on a roof and a headlap portion normally covered-up on a roof, the headlap portion having a lower zone adjacent the tab portion and an upper zone adjacent the lower zone, the lower zone defining a groove having substantially no granules adhered thereto, the bundle defining a central area that substantially encompasses the lower zones of the stacked shingles;wherein the laminated roofing shingles are stacked such that every other of the laminated roofing shingles is inverted and turned 180 degrees relative to an adjacent laminated roofing shingle, andwherein the laminated roofing shingles are double-layered, wherein the lack of granules in the lower zones of the stacked laminated roofing shingles results in the central area of the bundle having a height substantially identical to a height of a remainder of the bundle outside of the central area.25. The bundle of laminated roofing shingles according to ...

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Номер записи: 98
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Duct liner

Номер: US20160025371A1
Автор: Jerry M. Parks, Neil Hettler, Weigang Qi, William Kunkler
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A duct liner includes an insulation layer and a facing. The insulation layer having a first edge surface, a second edge surface that is spaced apart from the first edge surface, and a first and second face surfaces that extend from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The facing is disposed on the first face surface, such that the first face surface is entirely covered by the facing. The facing is disposed on the first and second edge surfaces, such that the first and second edge surfaces are entirely covered by the facing. Two spaced apart strips of the facing are disposed on and cover a portion of the second face surface adjacent to the first and second edge surfaces, such that a portion of the second face surface between the strips is uncovered by the facing.

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Номер записи: 99
24-04-2014 дата публикации

THIN ROTARY-FIBERIZED GLASS INSULATION AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20140113125A1
Автор: Chacko Jacob, Collier Robert P., Martine Edward A.
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A method of forming a needled fiberglass glass insulation product is provided. The formation of the needled insulation product may be conducted in a process in which the fibers are formed, a binder is sprayed onto the fibers, the fibers are collected and formed into a fiberglass pack, the fiberglass pack is passed through the oven, and at least partially cured insulation blanket is passed through a needling apparatus. The reduction in thickness and increased density caused by the needling process permits the production of lower thickness and high density insulation products. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of forming a needled glass insulation product comprising the steps of:forming glass fibers;adding a binder to at least a portion of said glass fibers;collecting said glass fibers and binder to form an insulation pack;passing said insulation pack through an oven to at least partially cure said binder on said glass fibers and form an insulation blanket; andneedling said insulation blanket after said curing to a thickness of greater 0.1 inch than to form said needled rotary glass insulation product.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising the step of :blowing said glass fibers downward to form a veil of said fibers prior to applying said binder to said glass fibers.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein said needling step comprises:pushing needles in a downward and upward motion through said insulation blanket to entangle said glass fibers and impart mechanical strength and integrity to said insulation blanket.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising the step of:compressing said fiberglass pack in said oven between upper and lower compression rollers prior to needling said insulation blanket.25. The method of claim 24 , further comprising the step of:rolling said needled rotary glass insulation product onto a reel for shipping or storage.26. The method of claim 24 , further comprising the steps of:cutting said needled insulation product into a predetermined ...

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Номер записи: 100
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Roofing shingle system

Номер: US20180029245A1
Автор: Bert W. Elliott, Carmen A. LaTorre, Christopher C. Freidner, Lawrence J. Grubka
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A roofing system including shingles with different shingle patterns. The roofing system may include a plurality of first shingles having a first two-tab shingle pattern and a plurality of second shingles having a second two-tab shingle pattern. The first shingles including a first tab having a first width and a second tab having a second width, wherein the first width and the second width are substantially equal. The second shingles including a third tab having a third width and a fourth tab having a fourth width, wherein the third width is substantially equal to the first width and the fourth width is about double the second width. The plurality of first shingles and the plurality of second shingles can be formed from a rectangular shingle blank in an interwoven pattern with substantially no scrap or waste material.

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Номер записи: 101
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for manufacturing dry liners for pipe repair

Номер: US20210046714A1
Автор: Antoni Serarols Beltran, Corneilis DEN BESTEN
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A method of manufacturing a liner for reinforcing a pipe includes providing a continuous first reinforcing fibers extending in a first direction, moving the first reinforcing fibers in a machine direction such that the first direction is parallel to the machine direction, providing sheets of a material having second reinforcing fibers extending in a second direction, placing the sheets onto the moving first reinforcing fibers such that the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and folding the sheets into a closed shape.

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Номер записи: 102
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Aqueous binder compositions for mineral wool products

Номер: US20220064408A1
Автор: Charlotte Pettersson, LIANG Chen, Xiujuan Zhang
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC, Paroc Group Oy

A method of manufacturing an insulation product is provided that includes collecting a plurality of inorganic fibers comprising at least 25 wt. % of bi- and tri-valent metal oxides on a substrate, applying a formaldehyde-free aqueous binder composition that includes a nitrogen-based protective agent to the collection of inorganic fibers, removing the nitrogen-based protective agent by heating the binder-coated inorganic fibers; and curing the aqueous binder composition via an esterification reaction.

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Номер записи: 103