Inventors list

Assignees list

Classification tree browser

Top 100 Inventors

Top 100 Assignees


Horstman, US

David Horstman, Naperville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090199992SULFUR DIOXIDE-CURED EPOXY ACRYLATE FOUNDRY BINDER SYSTEM - The present invention provides an epoxy acrylate foundry binder composition having an epoxy resin component (Part 1) and an acrylate component (Part 2) containing about 1% to less than about 6% by weight of a borate ester. The epoxy acrylate binders of the present invention are useful in making foundry cores and molds in that the addition of the borate ester increases hot strength of the binder system. Also provided is a cold-box process for making sand cores and molds using the epoxy acrylate binders cured by sulfur dioxide vapor.08-13-2009

John B. Horstman, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100216940NONLINEAR POLYSILOXANE CONTAINING COATINGS WITH IMPROVED ADHESION PROPERTIES - A coating composition, which may be a two-component coating composition, comprises a film-forming material, a crosslinking agent, and a nonlinear polysiloxane polymer having a functional group reactive with the crosslinking agent. The coating composition exhibits excellent scratch resistance and adhesion of repair coating layers and sealants, such as windshield sealants.08-26-2010

John Bernard Horstman, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090047441Coating compositions containing a carbinol functional silicone resin or an anhydride functional silicone resin - A radiation or thermal curable coating composition contains a cycloaliphatic epoxide resin, a carbinol functional silicone resin or an anhydride functional silicone resin, and a thermal or photoactivated acid catalyst. An organic polyol may also be included in the composition as an optional component. The composition is useful as a radiation curable coating, as an adhesive, a photodefinable coating, or as a thermal cure coating. The cycloaliphatic epoxide resin adds toughness and adhesion to the composition, whereas either of the carbinol functional silicone resin or the anhydride functional silicone resin provides the composition with water resistance, weatherability, thermal stability, and flexibility.02-19-2009
20100093902Blocked-Isocyanate Silicone Resins - This invention relates to new blocked isocyanate silicone resins which can be used to make shelf stable one part curable coating compositions. These coatings do not cure until heated. The coatings provide weather resistant protection for numerous substrates including automobile exteriors, leather fabric, electronic components, wood floors and surfaces.04-15-2010
20100272673Ionomeric Silicone Thermoplastic Elastomers - This invention relates to thermoplastic elastomers comprising at least one silicone ionomer. These thermoplastic elastomers may be reprocessed and/or recycled.10-28-2010
20110110873Personal Care Compositions Having Improved Compatibility and Providing Improved Sun Protection - Personal care composition having improved compatibility and providing improved sun protection are obtained by including a liquid silicone resin having greater than 50 mole percent Me05-12-2011
20110262375Alkyl-Phenyl Silsesquioxane Resins Compositions - Compositions comprising a powder and an alkyl-phenyl silsesquioxane resin are disclosed. These compositions are particularly useful in a variety of personal or medical care compositions to enhance the durability and substantivity of powders after topical application.10-27-2011

Patent applications by John Bernard Horstman, Midland, MI US

Karla Ann Hess Horstman, Liberty Township, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100015111Methods And Kits For The Treatment Inhibition, And Maintenance Of Gastrointestinal Disorders - The present invention comprises methods and kits that are useful treatment, inhibition and or maintenance of gastrointestinal disorders including inflammatory bowel disorder. The methods comprise: commencing treatment by orally administering a first dose of a pharmaceutical composition comprising from about 1 mg to about 8000 mg of an active agent and continuing said treatment, inhibition and or maintenance by orally administering an additional dose on a less than daily schedule of an active agent., either alone or in combination with a probiotic or optionally an antibiotic or optionally a prebiotic.01-21-2010

Marcia Horstman, Cullowhee, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110252563DUAL FUNCTION BED COVER - A dual function bed cover for a bed comprising an overlapping left section and right section, and a flap attached to the bottom edge or proximate the bottom thereof. Each section may be at least partially separated from the other during use and removed from atop a user without causing undue disruption to the placement of the remaining section of the bed cover atop a different user. The flap can be tucked beneath the mattress during use for stability and may be constructed to avoid unnecessary restriction of foot movement.10-20-2011

Mark A. Horstman, Maryland Heights, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110119381METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH A DISTRIBUTIVE COMPUTING NETWORK - Methods and apparatus to allocate resources associated with a distributive computing network are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving resource allocation information associated with a service that is to be hosted by a distributive computing network, determining a first configuration type and a second configuration type specified within the received resource allocation information, determining at least one configuration group associated with the first configuration type and at least one configuration group associated with the second configuration type, determining physical resources included within the distributive computing network to host the service, electronically allocating the physical resources for the at least one configuration group associated with the first configuration type, electronically allocating the physical resources for the at least one configuration group associated with the second configuration type, and hosting the service within the physical resources in accordance with the allocations.05-19-2011

Nathan J. Horstman, Durango, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120073890Multi-Worm Circle Drive Gearbox - A work vehicle comprises a frame, a circle gear mounted to the frame to rotate relative thereto, a moldboard coupled to the circle gear to rotate therewith, and a circle drive gearbox comprising gearing, a first worm, and a second worm, the gearing meshing with the circle gear, the first and second worms meshing with the gearing.03-29-2012

Nathan Joseph Horstman, Durango, IA US

Patrick Horstman, Royal Oak, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110277302Wiper Arm Assembly Having a Locking Catch and Method of Construction - A wiper arm assembly and method of assembly thereof includes a mounting head and a wiper arm configured for relative rotation during assembly from a disassembled position to a shipping position, wherein the wiper arm and mounting head are locked against rotation toward the disassembled position once in the shipping position. The mounting head and wiper arm have locking surfaces configured for locked engagement with one another while in the shipping position. The locking surfaces are brought into engagement with one another by a force imparted by a spring while rotating the mounting head relative to the wiper arm from the disassembled position toward the shipping position. When in the shipping position, the locking surfaces confront each other and prevent the mounting head and the wiper arm from rotating back toward the disassembled position from the shipping position.11-17-2011

Raymond H. Horstman, Snohomish, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090163131PERSONAL ENVIRONMENT AIRFLOW CONTROLLER - The apparatus and method provide an airflow to a person or group of persons or a space such as within an airplane cabin or cockpit, operating in conjunction with an air supply which produces a high velocity air stream, such as an aircraft gasper (06-25-2009
20100279595Cabin Air Supply Apparatus with Filtered Air - A method and apparatus for distributing air. The apparatus includes an air distribution vent that distributes air into a compartment, wherein the distribution of air into the compartment causes compartment air from the compartment to be drawn from the compartment. The apparatus also includes a contaminant removal system, wherein compartment air drawn from the compartment is processed to remove contaminants before being distributed back into the compartment by the air distribution vent.11-04-2010

Patent applications by Raymond H. Horstman, Snohomish, WA US

Richard Lawrence Horstman, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100108635CONTAINER WITH AN INTEGRATED SPOUT - A bottle comprising a body capable of containing a fluid; a spout fluidly connected to the body; a collar comprising at least one attachment area, said collar capable of removably securing a cap; a skirt functionally connected to the collar; and a drip concentrator concentrically interposed between the spout and the collar; wherein the bottle is continuous. In one embodiment, the skirt visually engages with the body05-06-2010
20110062109Container with an Integrated Spout - A bottle having a body capable of containing a fluid; a spout fluidly connected to the body; a collar having at least one attachment area, said collar capable of removably securing a cap; a skirt functionally connected to the collar; and a drip concentrator concentrically interposed between the spout and the collar; wherein the bottle is continuous. In one embodiment, the skirt visually engages with the body03-17-2011
20110226721THREADED CLOSURE ASSEMBLY - A threaded closure assembly comprising a transition and a cap is disclosed. The threaded closure assembly may be utilized to seal a liquid containing bottle, particularly one containing a liquid fabric composition.09-22-2011
20110290756THREADED CAP - A threaded cap is disclosed. The threaded cap may form a portion of a closure assembly comprising also comprising a threaded transition. The closure assembly may be utilized to seal a liquid containing bottle, particularly one containing a liquid fabric composition.12-01-2011
20120074142Wet Wipes Container - A wipes container designed for one-handed use. The wipes container may have a three-dimensional orifice to facilitate access to wipes stored therein. The wipes container may have additional convenience features, including an ergonomic opening button, gripping feet, and a size ratio consistent with moisture retention and one-handed operation. Methods and structures for communicating the proper use of the ergonomic features of the container are also provided.03-29-2012

Patent applications by Richard Lawrence Horstman, Cincinnati, OH US

Ronald Lee Horstman, Lakeside, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120068425Buggy jack - The Buggy Jack is used to transport a conventional automobile floor-type hydraulic jack across rough, sandy or otherwise unstable, loose terrain, and rolls it into position below a vehicle that requires inspection, maintenance or repairs even on rough or sandy terrain.03-22-2012

Steven Jon Horstman, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080226037System and method for normalization and calibration of an imaging system using a variable thickness filter - A system and method for calibrating a radiation imaging system include a dual use variable thickness radiation filter having a slit in one part thereof such that in a first position a radiation beam passing through is not attenuated and in a second position the radiation beam is attenuated according to the total filter thickness in the path of the radiation beam. The filter may be formed of multiple movable plates or a single piece of stepped high density material.09-18-2008

Terence Lee Horstman, Frankenmuth, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110286906Flowable Chips and Methods for the Preparation and Use of Same, and Apparatus for Use in the Methods - A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems.11-24-2011