Mckiernan, US
Dan J. Mckiernan, Parkersburg, WV US
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20080277045 | POLYVINYLBUTYRAL INTERLAYER SHEET WITH IMPROVED ADHESION TO GLASS AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention is an improved PVB composition comprising an adhesion control agent which is a mixture of potassium and magnesium salts in a ratio of from about 0.05:1 to about 5:1, by weight, potassium salts to magnesium salts. The present invention also describes a method for improved control of adhesion of PVB to glass. | 11-13-2008 |
Edward Mckiernan, Wooster, OH US
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20110061156 | TOILET ASSEMBLY - A toilet assembly for use in a vehicle includes a toilet, a macerator assembly for receiving material from the toilet, and a holding tank in association with the macerator assembly along a discharge tube. The material is configured to pass from the macerator assembly, through the discharge tube, and to the holding tank. A mounting structure is further included for attaching the discharge tube to a supporting surface. The mounting structure includes a floor flange attached to the supporting surface, an adapter plate assembly, and a seal positioned between the adapter plate assembly and floor flange. The adapter plate assembly is sealingly engaged with the discharge tube, such that the discharge tube is sealed with the supporting surface. | 03-17-2011 |
Kelly Mckiernan, Weymouth, MA US
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20100114988 | JOB COMPETENCY MODELING - An apparatus for managing a job model workflow, the apparatus including a server computer including a processor and associated memory, a data store, the server computer connected to the data store and configured to execute computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause the server computer provide an application that can: receive from a user a request to create a job model, create a job model data structure in the data store corresponding to the job model, populate the data structure with a first data object representing one or more attributes of the job model, notify another user that feedback relating to the one or more attributes of the job model is requested, provide an interface for the another user to provide feedback, store received feedback in the data store, and provide the received feedback to the user. | 05-06-2010 |
Kevin Mckiernan, Hillsborough, NJ US
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20100282919 | Trainline support bracket - A trainline support bracket for connection to a railcar having a yoke and a coupler attached to the railcar and a coupler-uncoupling mechanism housing attached to the coupler having first and second side walls with first and second contoured recess members thereon, and having upper and lower compartments for attaching the trainline support bracket thereto. The trainline support bracket includes a main body connector having an upper connector section and a lower connector section. The upper connector section of the main body connector is for connecting to the coupler-uncoupling mechanism housing of the coupler. The trainline support bracket also includes a lower connecting bracket having a first end and a second end. The lower connector section of the main body connector is for detachably connecting to the first end of the lower connecting bracket; and the second end of the lower connecting bracket is for detachably connecting to a trainline fitting in order to support hose fittings, hoses and a gladhand coupling having a hose connected to the coupling. | 11-11-2010 |
20130249212 | Tube or Pipe Clamp - A tube or pipe clamp has two clamp members that are pivotably connected to one another at respective hinge-forming ends thereof. The tube or pipe clamp has a locking device that includes a shaft and a locking element operatively attached to the shaft, the shaft being pivotably attached to one of the clamp members. The other clamp member has a pair of prongs defining a slot for receiving the shaft of the locking device, the locking element being engageable with the prongs to lock the clamp members to one another at ends thereof opposite the hinge-forming ends. The prongs each have at least one projection on a side facing away from the one clamp member. Each of the projections is disposed proximate the free end of the respective prong. | 09-26-2013 |
20130263674 | TUBE OR PIPE CLAMP WITH A FORCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A tube or pipe clamp incorporates a clamping force measurement device. A support body is disposable around a threaded bolt of a locking assembly of the tube or pipe clamp. At least one spring element is held by the support body, a compression member being disposed in operative contact with the spring element for compressing the same in a clamp tightening operation. A scale is provided on one of the support body and the compression member for indicating a degree of compression of the spring element and concomitantly a magnitude of compressive force exerted by the compression member and the bolt on the tube or pipe clamp. | 10-10-2013 |
Michael Mckiernan, San Jose, CA US
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20140089130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING GIFT RECOMMENDATIONS USING SOCIAL MEDIA DATA - Disclose are methods for evaluating a user's interests and making gift recommendations using social media data. Interests and attributes of a user may be detected from social media content and products corresponding to the interests and attributes may be selected and presented as gift recommendations for the user. Methods are disclosed for resolving ambiguity as to interests reflected by textual data in social media content. Also disclosed are methods for inferring a user's interests from the interests of friends of the user. | 03-27-2014 |
Robert Lynn Mckiernan, Mason, OH US
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20130059997 | SOIL ADSORPTION POLYMERS - Soil adsorption polymers and method for making same are provided. | 03-07-2013 |
Robin Mckiernan, Mason, OH US
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20120309868 | Water-Absorbing Material Having a Coating of Elastic Film-Forming Polyurethane with High Wicking and High Permeability - The invention relates to a process for producing a water-absorbing material by coating water-absorbing polymer particles with a film-forming polyurethane and silica, heat treating the coated particles and coating the heat-treated particles with pyrogenic hydrophilic silica. The invention further relates to the water-absorbing material obtainable according to the process of the invention. The water-absorbing material has improved wicking ability (FHA) and core shell saline flow conductivity (CS-SFC). | 12-06-2012 |
20120309890 | Fast Water-Absorbing Material Having a Coating of Elastic Film-Forming Polyurethane with High Wicking - The invention relates to a process for producing a water-absorbing material by coating water-absorbing polymer particles with a film-forming polyurethane and pyrogenic silica and heat treating the coated particles. The invention further relates to the water-absorbing material obtainable according to the process of the invention. The water-absorbing material has improved wicking ability (FHA) and fixed swell rate (FSR). | 12-06-2012 |
Robin Lynn Mckiernan, Mason, OH US
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20080228157 | Absorbent Article Having A Potty Training Readiness Indicator - A potty training readiness indicator, which can be utilized in a disposable absorbent article, having at least one indicating member. The potty training readiness indicator which indicates to the caregiver when the wearer is ready to be potty trained. | 09-18-2008 |
20090318884 | ABSORBENT STRUCTURES WITH IMMOBILIZED ABSORBENT MATERIAL - The present disclosure relates to improved absorbent structures containing water-absorbing material that is immobilized with a matrix material and by use of a coating or partial coating of an immobilization enhancing component on the water-absorbing polymeric particles. This also relates to the use of an immobilization enhancing component in an absorbent structure including an absorbent component that includes a water-absorbing material and a matrix material. The absorbent structure is suitable, for example, as absorbent core in an adult incontinence article, infant (baby, toddler) diapers, including training or pull-on pants, and feminine hygiene article, such as sanitary napkins. | 12-24-2009 |
20100191206 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING A SLOW RECOVERY ELASTOMER - An absorbent article comprising at least one topsheet; a liquid impervious backsheet joined with the topsheet; an absorbent core interposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and a slow recovery elastomer. The slow recovery elastomer exhibits a normalized unload force at 37° C. of greater than about 0.04N and at least about 20% post elongation strain at 22° C. after 15 seconds of recovery. | 07-29-2010 |
20100318049 | Absorbent Structures Including Coated Absorbent Material - An absorbent layer containing water-absorbing polymeric particles that are surface-treated and that are immobilized by a matrix, formed from a thermoplastic adhesive component, including a thermoplastic polymers and a specific plasticizer, and being free of low weight average molecular weight (e.g. below 1000, or below 2000 or even below 3000 g/mole) tackifiers and plasticizers. The absorbent articles may for example be adult incontinence articles, infant (e.g. baby, toddler) diapers, including training pants, and feminine hygiene articles, such as sanitary napkins. | 12-16-2010 |
20110319847 | Superabsorbent Polymer Particles Coated With A Hydrophilic Elastomer And Absorbent Article Comprising Such Particles - Superabsorbent polymer particles, coated with a block copolymer comprising at least four blocks being at least two hard blocks, one soft block and one hydrophilic block, wherein a the soft block is sandwiched between the hard blocks. | 12-29-2011 |
20110319848 | Substrate Coated With A Hydrophilic Elastomer - Substrates, coated with a block copolymer comprising at least four blocks being at least two hard blocks, one soft block and one hydrophilic block, wherein a the soft block is sandwiched between the hard blocks. | 12-29-2011 |
20120101459 | Absorbent Structures Comprising Post-Crosslinked Water-Absorbent Articles - Absorbent structures comprising vacuum-treated (optionally coated) post-crosslinked water-absorbing polymeric particles, obtainable by vacuum-treating and optionally plasma-treating post-crosslinked water-absorbent polymeric particles (that may optionally be coated), the resulting vacuum-treated post-crosslinked water-absorbing polymeric particles having an improved absorption, whilst having good gel bed permeability. | 04-26-2012 |
20120310196 | Absorbent Structures With Coated Water-Absorbing Material - Absorbent structures, and absorbent articles with such structures, comprising water-absorbing polymer having a coating of film-forming polyurethane and therein incorporated a hydrophilic silica. | 12-06-2012 |
20130006205 | Absorbent Structure Comprising An Oil-Scavenger Component - An absorbent structure comprising absorbent polymer particles supported by a substrate layer and immobilized on this substrate layer by a thermoplastic adhesive material and further comprising a component sorbing oily substances that may migrate from the thermoplastic adhesive material is disclosed. The absorbent structure can be suitably incorporated in a disposable absorbent article. | 01-03-2013 |
20130040810 | Articles Comprising Reinforced Polyurethane Coating Agent - Articles, such as absorbent articles, are described, comprising a coating or film, for example applied to superabsorbent polymer particles, the coating or film containing a polyurethane polymer material, containing polyurethane polymers with covalently bonded modified silica-containing material. | 02-14-2013 |
20130055517 | ARTICLE AND SOIL CAPTURE AGENT FOR CLEANING SURFACES - An article and soil capture agent for cleaning a surface. | 03-07-2013 |
20130058888 | Compositions Comprising Soil Adsorption Polymers For Reducing Particulates In The Air - Compositions comprising soil adsorption polymers for reducing particulates in the air are provided. | 03-07-2013 |
20130059766 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND SOIL CAPTURE AGENT FOR CLEANING OBJECTS - A cleaning composition including a soil capture agent for cleaning objects. | 03-07-2013 |