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Molecularly Bonded Inherently Conductive Polymers On Substrates And Shaped Articles Thereof, Shalaby W. Shalaby, Richard V. Gregory, Jacqueline M. Allan
Molecularly Bonded Inherently Conductive Polymers On Substrates And Shaped Articles Thereof, Shalaby W. Shalaby, Richard V. Gregory, Jacqueline M. Allan
Clemson Patents
Organic inherently conductive polymers, such as those based on polyaniline, polypyrrole and polythiophene, are formed in-situ onto polymeric surfaces that are chemically activated to bond ionically the conductive polymers to the substrates. The polymeric substrate is preferably a preshaped or preformed thermoplastic film, fabric, or tube, although other forms of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers can be used as the substrates for pretreatment using, most preferably, phosphonylation-based processes followed by exposure to an oxidatively polymerizable compound capable of forming an electrically conductive polymer. The resultant conductive surface imparts unique properties to the substrates and allows their use in antistatic clothing, surface …
Insulation Material, Bobby Mal Phillips, Jackson Lee Nelson
Insulation Material, Bobby Mal Phillips, Jackson Lee Nelson
Clemson Patents
Disclosed are fibrous structures comprised of shaped fibers wherein the thickness of the compressed fibrous structure at 1.00 psi is .gtoreq.1.3 times that of a similar compressed structure having the same area density and made from round cross section fibers of the same dpf as the shaped fibers. The invention is useful in articles such as coats, gloves, boats, shoes, etc. made using the structures disclosed herein. The surprising feature of structures according to the present invention is the thickness retention at high pressures. This retained thickness under pressure translates directly into decreased heat transfer or improved insulation.
Process For Making And Incorporating Acquisition/Distribution Inserts Into Absorbent Cores, Nicholas Albert Ahr
Process For Making And Incorporating Acquisition/Distribution Inserts Into Absorbent Cores, Nicholas Albert Ahr
Clemson Patents
An apparatus and process for assembling a first member and a second member is provided. The first member comprises a fluid distribution part and the second member comprises an absorbent core member having a window portion therein. The assembling apparatus comprises a conveyer mechanism for forming a transport path, a first deposition mechanism for placing a series of one of the first and second members in spaced apart relation on the conveyer mechanism, and a drum mechanism rotatably mounted adjacent the conveyer mechanism for carrying the other of the first and second members and for depositing the same onto one …
Extraction Of Pigment From Plant Material, Ronald L. Thomas, Kathryn Diane Deibler, Charles Rice Barmore
Extraction Of Pigment From Plant Material, Ronald L. Thomas, Kathryn Diane Deibler, Charles Rice Barmore
Clemson Patents
The present invention is directed to a process for extracting pigments, namely carotenoids, from plant material. The process includes the step of combining shredded plant material with an enzyme. The enzyme breaks down the plants cellular walls releasing the carotenoids contained within the plant cells. The enzyme added to the plant material can be pectinase, cellulase, hemicellulase, or mixtures thereof.
Systems, Methods And Computer Program Products For Prediction Of Defect-Related Failures In Integrated Circuits, Mohamed S. Moosa, Kelvin F. Poole
Systems, Methods And Computer Program Products For Prediction Of Defect-Related Failures In Integrated Circuits, Mohamed S. Moosa, Kelvin F. Poole
Clemson Patents
Systems, methods and computer program products for predicting defect-related failures in integrated circuits produced by an integrated circuit fabrication process identify objects in a circuit layout for the integrated circuit design, each object having a location in the circuit layout and a reliability connectivity in the integrated circuit design. Sample object defects are generated for the identified objects, each sample object defect representing a defect produced in an object by the integrated circuit fabrication process and having a defect magnitude associated therewith. An accelerated life defect influence model is identified for each sample object defect, relating the lifetime of an …
Air Freshener Composition Containing A Fiber Pad, Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Richard Irving Garrity, John Jacob Hiller
Air Freshener Composition Containing A Fiber Pad, Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Richard Irving Garrity, John Jacob Hiller
Clemson Patents
This invention is directed to an air freshener composition containing a fiber pad comprising at least one needle-punched, nonwoven, hydrophilic fiber wherein the fiber has a capillary structure and deep grooves or channels along the longitudinal axis of the fiber, a fragrance incorporated into said fiber pad, wherein the fiber pad is enclosed by a container having air passageways to allow for the fragrance to escape into the surrounding environment.
Bone Cement Composistion Containing Microencapsulated Radiopacifier And Method Of Making Same, Hany W. Demian, Shalaby W. Shalaby
Bone Cement Composistion Containing Microencapsulated Radiopacifier And Method Of Making Same, Hany W. Demian, Shalaby W. Shalaby
Clemson Patents
A radiopaque bone cement used to repair bone or other hard tissues is provided. The bone cement is made from combining a composition containing an acrylic powder and a radiopacifier with a corresponding liquid monomer. Prior to being added to the composition, the radiopacifier is microencapsulated with a bone cement compatible material. When combined with the liquid monomer, the bone cement compatible material dissolves releasing the radiopacifier particles into a bone cement matrix. By being microencapsulated, the radiopacifier is prevented from agglomerating in the cement. Instead, the radiopacifier particles become dispersed throughout the bone cement matrix which not only creates …
Functionalized Crystalline Polyactones As Toughners For Thermosetting Resins, Shalaby W. Shalaby, Lance A. Monroe
Functionalized Crystalline Polyactones As Toughners For Thermosetting Resins, Shalaby W. Shalaby, Lance A. Monroe
Clemson Patents
A crystalline polylactone is produced having reactive acrylate end groups. When incorporated into a thermosetting resin which includes reactive C.dbd.CH.sub.2 sites, the present functionalized polylactone acts as a toughener, greatly increasing the impact resistance of the final cured product. Also disclosed are carboxyl-bearing polylactones as tougheners for epoxy resin systems.
Method Of Reinforcing A Building, Edward G. Sutt, Timorthy A. Reinhold
Method Of Reinforcing A Building, Edward G. Sutt, Timorthy A. Reinhold
Clemson Patents
The present invention is directed to structural molding members and to a structural molding system designed to retroactively connect together walls, the roof, floors, and the foundation of a preexisting house or building. The structural members are for reinforcing a building so that all external forces applied to the building are transferred to the foundation. The structural molding members are particularly useful for preventing damage to the building when the building is exposed to high winds and seismic activity. In general, the structural molding members include a support bracket that is mounted directly to the exterior surfaces of a building …
Process Of Making A Non-Circular Cross-Sectional Fiber, Nelson J. Dalton, Bobby M. Phillips
Process Of Making A Non-Circular Cross-Sectional Fiber, Nelson J. Dalton, Bobby M. Phillips
Clemson Patents
A melt extrusion composition made by combining about 99.9 to about 98.5 weight percent of at least one polyester and about 0.1 to about 1.5 weight percent additive provides for a polyester or copolyester non-circular cross-sectional fiber having at least four percent improved shape retention as compared to the same fiber made from a melt extrusion composition without the additive. The additive is present at the air-polymer interfacial surface during melt spinning. A method of making the fiber is also disclosed.
Apparatus And Method For Voice Controlled Apparel Manufacture, John C. Peck, Randy Rowland, Duanpei Wu
Apparatus And Method For Voice Controlled Apparel Manufacture, John C. Peck, Randy Rowland, Duanpei Wu
Clemson Patents
Apparatus and method for speech recognition control of apparel manufacture equipment, such as a sewing machine, is provided. The invention includes a device for recognizing and translating an operator's verbal command into a digital control signal; a communication device such as a microphone for inputting the operator's verbal command into the recognizing and translating device; and interfacing means for presenting the digital control signal to the apparel manufacture equipment in a form recognized and accepted by the equipment. The method for voice control of apparel manufacture equipment according to the present invention comprises the steps of receiving an operator's verbal …
Cut-Resistant Aramid Fibers, Yarns Comprising These Aramid Fibers And Use Thereof, Richard Neuert
Cut-Resistant Aramid Fibers, Yarns Comprising These Aramid Fibers And Use Thereof, Richard Neuert
Clemson Patents
Cut-resistant fibers comprise a filler having a Mohs hardness of at least 3 and a fiber-forming material comprising selected aromatic polyamides soluble in polar aprotic organic solvents. The fibers are useful for manufacturing protective clothing.
Method And Apparatus To Improve The Performance Of Ac Solenoid Devices During Lapses In Power Quality, Allen E. Turner
Method And Apparatus To Improve The Performance Of Ac Solenoid Devices During Lapses In Power Quality, Allen E. Turner
Clemson Patents
A solenoid device, for example in an electrical contactor system, is provided for use with an alternating current power source. An electrical contactor includes an electromagnetic coil assembly configured to generate a non-zero effective magnetic force in response to an alternating current signal applied across the coil assembly. A switch proximate the coil assembly is configured to operate responsively to the effective magnetic force. A wave shaping device is configured to introduce a direct current component to an alternating current signal provided by the alternating current power source and to output at least part of the alternating current signal modified …
Insulation Material, Bobby M. Phillips, Jack L. Nelson
Insulation Material, Bobby M. Phillips, Jack L. Nelson
Clemson Patents
Disclosed are fibrous structures comprised of shaped fibers wherein the thickness of the compressed fibrous structure at 1.00 psi is .gtoreq.1.3 times that of a similar compressed structure having the same area density and made from round cross section fibers of the same dpf as the shaped fibers. The invention is useful in articles such as coats, gloves, boats, shoes, etc. made using the structures disclosed herein. The surprising feature of structures according to the present invention is the thickness retention at high pressures. This retained thickness under pressure translates directly into decreased heat transfer or improved insulation.
Spinnerets For Making Fibers Capable Of Spontaneously Transporting Fluids, Bobby M. Phillips, Shriram Bagrodia, William A. Haile, Harry P. Hall, David A. Casey, Nelson J. Dalton, Ronnie J. Jones, Ronald S. Scalf, Richard D. Neal, Lewis C. Trent, Jack L. Nelson
Spinnerets For Making Fibers Capable Of Spontaneously Transporting Fluids, Bobby M. Phillips, Shriram Bagrodia, William A. Haile, Harry P. Hall, David A. Casey, Nelson J. Dalton, Ronnie J. Jones, Ronald S. Scalf, Richard D. Neal, Lewis C. Trent, Jack L. Nelson
Clemson Patents
Spinnerets are used to make synthetic fibers having the unique property of spontaneously transporting water on their surface. The synthetic fibers satisfy the equation wherein .theta..sub.a is the advancing contact angle of water measured on a flat film made from the same material as the fiber and having the same surface treatment, if any, X is a shape factor of the fiber cross-section that satisfies the following equation ##EQU1## wherein P.sub.w is the wetted perimeter of the fiber and r is the radius of the circumscribed circle circumscribing the fiber cross-section and D is the minor axis dimension across the …