公开(公告)号：US12067702B1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

申请号：US17386803

申请日：2021-07-28

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Joel Corn

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G05B19/41875 ,  G06K7/143

Abstract: A system for inspecting a tube can comprise a first image acquisition device that is configured to capture at least one image of the first end of the tube. A second image acquisition device can be configured to capture at least one image of at least a portion of the outer surface of the circumferential wall of the tube. A first conveyor can be configured to position the tube so that the first image acquisition device can capture the at least one image of the first end of the tube and the second image acquisition device can capture the at least one image of at least a portion of the circumferential wall of the tube. A computing device can be configured to determine, based on the at least one image from the first image acquisition device or the at least one image from the second image acquisition device, if the tube has a flaw.

公开(公告)号：US20240268512A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18644264

申请日：2024-04-24

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： James Issler

IPC: A43B13/12 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A43B3/24 ,  A43B7/1405 ,  A43B13/18 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B17/03 ,  A43B17/18

CPC classification number: A43B13/12 ,  A43B3/0078 ,  A43B3/246 ,  A43B7/1405 ,  A43B13/181 ,  A43B17/003 ,  A43B17/03 ,  A43B17/18

Abstract: A multi-sided, multi-purpose liner is provided for use in footwear. Each side of the liner provides one or more benefits to the wearer. The liner is reversible, such that a first side with a first benefit can contact the wearer's foot or a second side with a second benefit can contact the wearer's foot. The wearer can flip or rotate the liner so that the side having the desired benefit contacts their foot during use. One side of the liner may include a plurality of benefits in a preselected pattern across the surface. A liner kit provides a material blank from which the liner may be cut to produce a desired distribution of benefits. The benefits of the liner may vary with respect to the location on the surface of the liner, with some areas of the liner displaying an increased or decreased degree of a specific benefit.

公开(公告)号：US12053122B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US17744659

申请日：2022-05-14

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Brian Atinaja

IPC: A47J43/046 ,  A23L5/10 ,  A23L21/10 ,  A47J27/00 ,  A47J27/21 ,  A47J36/32 ,  A47J43/07 ,  B02C25/00

CPC classification number: A47J43/046 ,  A23L5/15 ,  A23L21/10 ,  A47J27/004 ,  A47J27/21091 ,  A47J36/321 ,  A47J43/0716 ,  A47J43/075 ,  B02C25/00 ,  A23V2002/00

Abstract: A variable temperature blender is disclosed for the cooking and preparation of heated sauces, jams, soups, purees, alternative milks, smoothies and more. A variable temperature blender has a lid assembly, a vessel assembly, and a base assembly. The vessel assembly has a blending vessel and a collar attached to a bottom portion of the blending vessel. The base assembly have a user interface, a motor, and a controller. A heating element positioned within the collar of the vessel assembly received an electronic signal from the controller via an electrical interface connecting the base assembly with the vessel assembly. The electronic signal activates or deactivates the heating element based on an operational mode of the variable temperature blender to heat a food item contained within the blending vessel.

公开(公告)号：US12049559B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US17175626

申请日：2021-02-13

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

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

IPC: C08L67/02 ,  B29B7/00 ,  C08G63/183 ,  C08J11/04 ,  D01D1/06 ,  D01F6/62 ,  D01F6/92 ,  D01F8/14

CPC classification number: C08L67/02 ,  B29B7/007 ,  C08G63/183 ,  C08J11/04 ,  D01D1/065 ,  D01F6/62 ,  D01F6/92 ,  D01F8/14 ,  C08J2367/02 ,  C08L2203/12 ,  C08L2205/025 ,  C08L2207/20 ,  Y02P20/143 ,  Y02W30/62 ,  Y10T428/1362 ,  Y10T428/1366 ,  Y10T428/1369 ,  C08L67/02 ,  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：US20240139357A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18546840

申请日：2022-03-10

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Richard Geurtsen

IPC: A61L2/04

CPC classification number: A61L2/04 ,  A61L2202/18

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for pasteurizing or sterilizing architectural coating compositions using elevated heat dynamically with or without pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20240068175A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US18504826

申请日：2023-11-08

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： GREGORY D. FOWLER ,  PHIL STRICKLEN ,  LISA PORTER

IPC: E01C13/08 ,  D02G3/44 ,  D05C15/10 ,  D05C15/18 ,  D05C15/36

CPC classification number: E01C13/08 ,  D02G3/445 ,  D05C15/10 ,  D05C15/18 ,  D05C15/36 ,  D10B2505/202

Abstract: Implementations herein describe an artificial turf having a backing layer and a plurality of rows of individual tufts tufted into the backing layer. Each tuft comprises at least three yarns per tuft and each one of the at least three yarns varies in at least one of material, color, texture, denier and cross-section. Each row of individual tufts is substantially similar to each adjacent tufted row and adjacent tufts on a given row are spaced apart at a predetermined gauge.

公开(公告)号：US11898050B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

申请号：US16967450

申请日：2019-01-29

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Kevin Lee ,  Thomas Penny ,  Jonathan Dugan

IPC: C09D11/00 ,  C09D133/10 ,  C09D183/04 ,  C08L23/06

CPC classification number: C09D133/10 ,  C09D183/04 ,  C08L23/06

Abstract: Solutions to the problems of scuffing and chipping of the paint films in high traffic areas and in tight spaces, such as dressing rooms in department stores, where multiple scrapings of the wall paints are created by consumers, clothes hangers, shoes, etc., and hallways and conference rooms in office and other commercial buildings are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20240008687A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18219044

申请日：2023-07-06

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Michael Mastroianni ,  Kat Reiser ,  Zach Wilson ,  Maurice Luo ,  Kendra Kelly ,  Megan Hemme

IPC: A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/044 ,  A47J43/10

CPC classification number: A47J43/0711 ,  A47J43/044 ,  A47J43/1018 ,  A47J2043/04427

Abstract: A whipping and dispensing appliance is disclosed for use in the preparation of food products. The whipping and dispensing appliance may have a housing and a plurality of different caps so that it can transition between modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the whipping and dispensing appliance can create a whipped food product. In a second mode of operation, the whipping and dispensing appliance can store the whipped food product, and in a third mode of operation the whipping and dispensing appliance can dispense the food product. The whipping and dispensing appliance may have multiple mixing elements to create the whipped food product and a plunger disc to help a plunger dispense the whipped food from the interior of the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11865561B1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US17399451

申请日：2021-08-11

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Richard Glassell ,  Roman Morris ,  Caleb Barton Everett ,  Jason Shaw

IPC: B05B13/04 ,  B05B1/26 ,  B05D1/40 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B05B15/55

CPC classification number: B05B13/0447 ,  B05B1/26 ,  B05B15/55 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B05D1/40

Abstract: A spray system and method for selectively applying fluids onto workpieces traveling on a conveyor. A support frame proximate the conveyor supports plural platforms sequentially arranged in the direction of workpiece travel on the conveyor, each platform being above and extending across the conveyor width. Plural carriers are sequentially disposed on each platform across the conveyor width. Each carrier has a nozzle module connected to a source of fluid, a lateral drive enabling bi-directional movement of the carrier across the respective platform and a swing drive for rotating the nozzle module about a swing axis orthogonal to the direction of workpiece travel. A programmable controller coordinates the lateral and rotational orientation of nozzle modules of each carrier and the flow of fluid through the respective nozzle modules to achieve a desired pattern of fluid application onto workpieces traveling on the conveyor.

公开(公告)号：US20230407106A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18223268

申请日：2023-07-18

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Yong Yang ,  Gary Dandreaux ,  Cristian Grigoras ,  Changfeng Chen ,  Richard Geurtsen

IPC: C09D5/16 ,  C09D133/14 ,  C09D7/63 ,  C08F20/30 ,  C08K5/17 ,  C08K5/24

CPC classification number: C09D5/1668 ,  C09D133/14 ,  C09D7/63 ,  C08F20/30 ,  C08K5/17 ,  C08K5/24

Abstract: Disclosed are architectural compositions, including aqueous paint and stain compositions, that utilized copolymers including bio-based cross-linking monomers and their synthetic analogues that are comparable to copolymers including DAAM cross-linking monomers. The bio-based cross-linking monomers are preferably synthetic version of the bio-based cross-linking monomers.