Patricia Jean Mcclarren

US Patent:

20100069519, Mar 18, 2010

Filed:

Oct 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/447846

Inventors:

Patricia J. McClarren - Ypsilanti MI, US
Ryoko Yamasaki - Ypsilanti MI, US
James T. McEvoy - Howell MI, US
Terry M. McRoberts - Holly MI, US
William W. Li - Ypsilanti MI, US

Assignee:

JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY - Holland MI

International Classification:

C08G 18/32

US Classification:

521170

Abstract:

A foam article, for use in a seat such as a seat cushion, includes an open cell, polyurethane foam material that includes a plant oil-based polyol material content greater than five percent and is produced from the reaction of a base polyol formulation blend including at least a portion of a plant oil-based polyol, a copolymer polyol including at least a portion of a plant oil-based polyol, water, a cross-linking agent, a catalyst, cell opener and a surfactant that are reacted with an isocyanate material for producing the seat cushion having performance specifications that are equivalent or better than the performance characteristics for a traditional petroleum oil-based polyol material seat cushion.

US Patent:

20110215497, Sep 8, 2011

Filed:

Sep 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/597668

Inventors:

James T. McEvoy - Howell MI, US
Ryoko Yamasaki - Ypsilanti MI, US
Patricia McClarren - Ypsilanti MI, US
Antoine A. Kmeid - Canton MI, US

International Classification:

B29C 44/56

US Classification:

264 48, 264425

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing a foam product comprising molding the foam product by injecting liquid material into a mold cavity; de-molding the foam product by removing the foam product from the mold cavity; post-curing the foam product, after de-molding and prior to crushing the foam product, to reduce set damage and form a superficial layer thereon by applying auxiliary heat; and crushing the foam product to obtain a predetermined reduction in thickness of the foam product by mechanically compressing the foam product. The method further comprising cooling the foam product, after post-curing and prior to crushing the foam product, by removing the auxiliary heat applied to the foam product.

US Patent:

20080213534, Sep 4, 2008

Filed:

Jan 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/969376

Inventors:

James T. McEvoy - Howell MI, US
Ryoko Yamasaki - Ypsilanti MI, US
Patricia J. McClarren - Ypsilanti MI, US
Weihan Li - Ypsilanti MI, US

International Classification:

B32B 3/02

US Classification:

428108, 425 4 R, 264 48

Abstract:

A multi-section mold and method for molding a foam article. Micro-groove vents are formed in the parting line to expel gases from the mold cavity. Flashing that solidifies in the micro-groove vents takes the form of fringe-like elements. The roof of the mold cavity can be provided with similar micro-groove graining patterns to disrupt the accumulation of gas bubbles and minimize defects in the final foam surface.

US Patent:

20140221550, Aug 7, 2014

Filed:

Jul 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/233254

Inventors:

James T. McEvoy - Howell MI, US
Patricia J. McClarren - Ypsilanti MI, US
Alexander I. Balin - Ann Arbor MI, US
Michael J. Thomas - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

C08L 75/04

US Classification:

524500

Abstract:

A composite material for reinforcing closed structural members as a tube or any closed profile section. More specifically, a composite material for filling metal tubes or any closed profile section forming the frame of vehicle seats to increase or maintain the strength of the seat frame while reducing the mass of the seat tubes or sealed profile section.

US Patent:

20140210121, Jul 31, 2014

Filed:

Aug 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/239093

Inventors:

James McEvoy - Howell MI, US
William W. Li - Ypsilanti MI, US
Patricia McClarren - Ypsilanti MI, US

Assignee:

Johson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B29C 33/64

US Classification:

264 41, 249115, 106 3822, 524269

Abstract:

A mold release agent having an extended life and methods for making and using the same are provided. The extended life mold release agent may include a first material configured to be placed in direct physical contact with a surface of a mold cavity to seal the surface. The extended life mold release agent may also include a second material configured to coat the first material to protect the first material during a foam production process performed within the mold cavity. The second material includes a siloxane oil.