Byron J Hulls

US Patent:

6569507, May 27, 2003

Filed:

Sep 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/961754

Inventors:

Martin Charles Flautt - Granville OH
Byron Jeffrey Hulls - Reynoldsburg OH
David George Miller - Pickerington OH

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology - Summit IL

International Classification:

B29C 4406

US Classification:

428 363, 521 9, 521178

Abstract:

A method of increasing the amount of entrained vapor in fiber-reinforced resin composite materials, and in particular filament wound composites, wherein a particularly effective chemical foaming or blowing agent is incorporated into the resin matrix composition used to form the composites. The foaming agent creates vapor-filled voids throughout the resin matrix of the composite as it cures. The superior composites containing these vapor-filled voids demonstrate high burst strength retention and excellent resistance to cyclic fatigue. The invention also relates to composite materials and articles thereof.

US Patent:

6908950, Jun 21, 2005

Filed:

Oct 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/033493

Inventors:

Roland R. Loh - Stow OH, US
Barbara A. Fabian - Strongsville OH, US
Sheree L. Bargabos - Toledo OH, US
Mitchell Z. Weekley - Tallmadge OH, US
Byron J. Hulls - Reynoldsburg OH, US
J. Patrick Rynd - Stow OH, US

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

C08J009/00

US Classification:

521 79, 521 81, 521 83, 521146

Abstract:

This invention relates to foam insulating products, particularly extruded polystyrene foam, containing asphalt as an infrared attuation and process additives for improving the insulating properties and for reducing the manufacturing cost of the foam products.

US Patent:

7166646, Jan 23, 2007

Filed:

May 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/847743

Inventors:

Roland R. Loh - Stow OH, US
Barbara A. Fabian - Medina OH, US
Sheree L. Bargabos - Medina OH, US
Mitchell Z. Weekley - Tallmadge OH, US
Byron J. Hulls - Reynoldsburg OH, US
J. Patrick Rynd - Stow OH, US

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

C08J 9/00

US Classification:

521 83, 521 81, 521 79, 521146

Abstract:

This invention relates to foam insulating products, particularly extruded polystyrene foam, containing asphalt as an infrared attuation and process additives for improving the insulating properties and for reducing the manufacturing cost of the foam products.

US Patent:

20030129340, Jul 10, 2003

Filed:

Jul 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/364219

Inventors:

MARTIN CHARLES FLAUTT - GRANVILLE OH, US
DAVID GEORGE MILLER - PICKERINGTON OH, US
BYRON JEFFREY HULLS - REYNOLDSBURG OH, US

International Classification:

B65D001/00
B32B001/08

US Classification:

428/036900

Abstract:

A resin system for making fiber-reinforced composites, which is obtained by dispersing a particulate resin material into a thermosetting resin matrix. The resin composition is combined with a reinforcing fiber material to form composites of high strength retention and resistance to cyclic fatigue upon curing. The invention also relates to composite materials and articles thereof.

US Patent:

20070213418, Sep 13, 2007

Filed:

Jan 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/656725

Inventors:

Donn Vermilion - Newark OH, US
Robert Quinn - Planefield IL, US
Frederick Ponn - Newark OH, US
Frank O'Brien-Bernini - Granville OH, US
Jeffrey Smith - Lockport IL, US
Fawn Uhl - Gahanna OH, US
Nassreen Olang - Granville OH, US
Sheree Bargabos - Toledo OH, US
Joseph Rynd - Tallmadge OH, US
Barbara Fabian - Medina OH, US
Mitchell Weekly - Tallmadge OH, US
Byron Hulls - Reynoldsburg OH, US
Roland Loh - Tallmadge OH, US

International Classification:

C08J 9/00

US Classification:

521083000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to asphalt generally, and more particularly to polymeric products containing asphalt-based additives to achieve various properties and/or reduce cost. In one embodiment, this invention relates the use of asphalt as a resin replacement and/or a colorant in a plastic product. In one such embodiment it relates to rigid foamed polymeric board wherein asphalt is added to increase insulating capability of the polymeric foamed board.

US Patent:

59730188, Oct 26, 1999

Filed:

Oct 4, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/538898

Inventors:

Vyacheslav S. Grinshpun - Granville OH
Byron Jeffrey Hulls - Newark OH
William H. Fausey - Newark OH

Assignee:

Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

C08J 936

US Classification:

521181

Abstract:

This invention is a partially or semi-cured foam used to form the pipe insulation. The semi-cured foam is very flexible and can be formed around a pipe for a long period of time after production. The semi-cured phenolic foam board of this invention is a closed cell foam. The semi-cured foam is further cured in the formed shape. Upon curing the foam retains the shape of the preform. The semi-cured product is very flexible, once fully cured, the insulation becomes rigid.

US Patent:

59550139, Sep 21, 1999

Filed:

Jul 16, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/116157

Inventors:

Vyacheslav S. Grinshpun - Midland MI
Byron Hulls - Reynoldsburg OH
Kevin J. Spoo - Granville OH

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

B29C 4404
B29C 4406

US Classification:

264 455

Abstract:

A method for producing a foam-containing structure. In a first embodiment, a defoamer is applied to the inner surface of an impermeable carrier. A foamed resin is introduced inside the carrier and contacts the defoamer to form a liquid resin layer on the inner surface. The foamed resin and liquid resin layer are cured to produce a foamed resin inner core and a solid resin outer layer. In a second embodiment, a permeable carrier is covered with an impermeable release material. A defoamer is applied to the carrier. A foamed resin is introduced inside the carrier and contacts the defoamer to form a liquid resin layer impregnating the carrier. The foamed resin and liquid resin layer are cured to produce a foamed resin inner core, the carrier as a facer material, and a solid resin layer impregnating the carrier. In a third embodiment, a defoamer and a catalyst are applied to a permeable carrier. A foamed resin is introduced inside the carrier and contacts the defoamer to form a liquid resin layer impregnating the carrier.

US Patent:

58027793, Sep 8, 1998

Filed:

May 6, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/851760

Inventors:

Byron Hulls - Reynoldsburg OH
Kathy D. Schmidt - Utica OH

Assignee:

Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc. - Summit IL

International Classification:

A01K 300
E04B 172
E04H 916

US Classification:

52101

Abstract:

A termite shield according to the present invention provides a physical barrier between a foundation and a wooden building structure, a detection mechanism for detecting termite presence, and a chemical termiticide in the form of a bait block. The termite shield includes a sill plate barrier which is positioned between a masonry foundation and a sill of a wooden structure. An interior bait block holder is removably attached to the sill plate barrier on an interior side of the foundation, and an exterior bait block holder is removably attached to the sill plate barrier at an exterior side of the foundation. The bait block holders may be provided with a block of wood which is inspected periodically to detect the activity of termites. If termites are detected, the block of wood may be replaced with a bait block of cellulosic material containing termiticide. The termite control device addresses the disadvantages of the prior art at least by combining the benefits of a physical termite barrier with the use of chemical termiticides to control termites.