公开(公告)号：US20180155928A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15368295

申请日：2016-12-02

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Ronald P. Hohmann, JR. ,  Richard Osmanski ,  Christopher Mason

IPC: E04C3/02 ,  E04C3/04 ,  E04B1/32 ,  E04F13/14

Abstract: A lintel system for supporting masonry blocks above an opening in a structure includes a lintel configured to span a width of the opening. The lintel includes a single spanning member having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a side face extending between the top and bottom edge. Supports are disposed at longitudinal ends of the single plate member. A stiffener is attached to the lintel for reinforcing the lintel. The stiffener extends in opposed relation to the side face along at least a portion of the side face.

公开(公告)号：US09981902B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US15332362

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： John Charles Mastrangelo

IPC: C07C67/00 ,  C07C67/03

CPC classification number: C07C67/03 ,  C07C29/1285 ,  C07C69/82 ,  C07C31/202

Abstract: The current invention pertains to a process for producing a terephthalate ester comprising: providing reclaimed carpet material comprising a polyester component; and reacting the polyester component with an alcohol having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms and under conditions effective to produce a terephthalate ester; wherein 15-40% of the mass of the terephthalate ester is derived from the polyester present in the reclaimed carpet material.

公开(公告)号：US20180106604A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：US15788332

申请日：2017-10-19

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： DAVID EDWARD VOYLES

IPC: G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G01B11/24 ,  B23Q17/20

Abstract: Methods and systems for use of a three dimensional measurement laser are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving, at a laser measuring device, an article (e.g., a flooring article) having a plurality of faces, the article being conveyed in a direction. At least a portion of a first face and a second face of the plurality of faces of the article can be irradiated with a laser of the laser measuring device to measure one or more profile dimensions associated with the first and second faces of the article. The measured profile dimensions associated with the first face and the profile dimensions associated with the second face are compared to predefined reference dimensions. In response to a difference between measured profile dimensions associated with the first face and the second face and the predefined reference dimensions exceeding a threshold value, the article can be determined to be defective.

公开(公告)号：US09896786B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US13798976

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Eric Beard Boetsch ,  Kevin Cowart ,  Mark Spangler ,  Larry Sims ,  Brent Brown ,  Nathan Smith ,  Chris Cooper

IPC: D02G1/00 ,  D02G1/12 ,  D02G1/20

CPC classification number: D02G1/125 ,  D02G1/12 ,  D02G1/20

Abstract: A system and method for controlling and improving the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating parameters of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor and/or a user monitoring the system can make adjustments to the operating parameters in a parameter is outside of a predetermined tolerance.

公开(公告)号：US20180011491A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15644174

申请日：2017-07-07

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： BRYAN M. MORTON ,  ZACHARY N. HALL

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65H49/16 ,  B65H67/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/41895 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J19/021 ,  B65H49/16 ,  B65H67/02 ,  B65H67/064 ,  B65H67/065 ,  B65H2701/31 ,  D02H1/00 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: Systems and methods for loading and delivering stalk subassemblies and yarn packages are disclosed herein. Such systems and methods can have at least one processor, at least one automated guided vehicle, at least one creel assembly, and an automated creel loading assembly. The at least one automated guided vehicle can be communicatively coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor can be configured to selectively direct an automated guided vehicle to engage a respective stalk subassembly. Upon engagement between the automated guided vehicle and the stalk subassembly, the processor can be configured to selectively direct the automated guided vehicle to move about and between the selected operative position within the creel assembly and a loading position proximate the automated creel loading assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20170354751A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15532577

申请日：2015-11-25

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Robert Sheerin ,  David L. Siegfried ,  Wilbur Mardis ,  John Ritzke ,  Navin Tilara

IPC: A61L2/08 ,  C09D5/14 ,  A61L2/04

CPC classification number: A61L2/081 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2202/18 ,  B65B55/14 ,  B65B55/16 ,  C09D5/14

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for pasteurizing architectural coating compositions using heat, radiation or other energy sources without additionally polymerizing the compositions and storing same.

公开(公告)号：US09828763B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14959953

申请日：2015-12-04

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Ronald P. Hohmann, Jr.

IPC: E04B1/41

CPC classification number: E04B1/4185 ,  E04B2001/4192

Abstract: A wall anchor for use in a cavity wall to connect to a veneer tie to join an inner wythe and an outer wythe of the cavity wall includes a hollow body having a wall defining a hollow interior. The hollow body includes a receptor located on the wall and configured to connect to an attachment portion of a veneer tie in a relation so as to transmit forces between the inner wythe and the outer wythe.

公开(公告)号：US09688800B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14324826

申请日：2014-07-07

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Robert J. Sheerin ,  Hrire Gharapetian ,  Navin Tilara ,  Kimberly Hamilton

IPC: C08F2/22 ,  C08F220/56 ,  C08F220/18 ,  C08F265/10 ,  C08F265/00 ,  C08F265/06 ,  C09D151/00 ,  C08F222/38

CPC classification number: C08F265/00 ,  C08F2/22 ,  C08F222/385 ,  C08F265/06 ,  C09D151/003 ,  C08F218/08 ,  C08F2220/1825 ,  C08F220/14 ,  C08F222/38

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid latex composition containing polymer particles that are polymerized in at least two stages including a first phase acrylic core polymer, and a second phase vinyl acrylic shell polymer including a monomer that is crosslinkable under ambient conditions. Paint compositions and architectural coatings containing the latex composition according to the invention are also described herein, as well as methods for making the same.

公开(公告)号：US20170121522A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15175413

申请日：2016-06-07

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Hubert J. Booth ,  Christopher Eric Bradley ,  Daniel Ray Johnson ,  James Henry Keen, JR.

IPC: C08L67/02 ,  D01F6/62 ,  D06N7/00

CPC classification number: C08L67/02 ,  C08J11/04 ,  C08J2367/02 ,  C08L2205/025 ,  C08L2207/20 ,  D01D1/065 ,  D01F6/62 ,  D01F6/84 ,  D01F6/92 ,  D06N7/0065 ,  D10B2331/04 ,  D10B2503/04 ,  Y02P20/143 ,  Y02W30/70 ,  Y10T428/1362 ,  Y10T428/1366 ,  Y10T428/1369 ,  Y10T428/23993 ,  C08L2666/18

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to recycled polyethylene terephthalate compositions, fibers and articles produced therefrom, and methods for producing same. In a further aspect, the invention relates to homogenized post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate. In a further aspect, the invention relates to extruded polymer compositions, polymer mixtures, fibers, and/or Bulked Continuous Filament fibers comprising post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate. In a further aspect, the invention relates to processes for preparing recycled polyethylene terephthalate compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

公开(公告)号：US09624659B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14719655

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Ronald P. Hohmann, Jr.

IPC: E04B1/41

CPC classification number: E04B1/4185 ,  E04B1/4178

Abstract: Thermally-isolating wall anchors and reinforcement devices and anchoring systems employing the same are disclosed for use in masonry cavity walls. A thermally-isolating coating is applied to the wall anchor, which is interconnected with a wire formative veneer tie. The thermally-isolating coating is selected from a distinct grouping of materials, that are applied using a specific variety of methods, in one or more layers and cured and cross-linked to provide high-strength adhesion. The thermally-coated wall anchors provide an in-cavity thermal break that severs the thermal threads running throughout the cavity wall structure, reducing the U- and K-values of the anchoring system by thermally-isolating the metal components.