David M. Courter
Engineering at Bristol Ct, Clarkston, MI
License number
Louisiana PE.0016907
Issued Date
Feb 1, 1978
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2017
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Chemical Engineer
Address
Address
3928 Bristol Ct, Clarkston, MI 48348
Professional information
Method For Joining Piping Systems And Piping To Equipment, Fixtures, Devices, Structures, And Appliances
US Patent:
2009017, Jul 9, 2009
Filed:
Feb 17, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/372299
Inventors:
William G. Lutz - Linwood MI, US
Robert J. Donald - Midland MI, US
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Wesley J. Spaulding - Freeland MI, US
Kalyan Sehanobish - Rochester Hills MI, US
Shaofu Wu - Sugar Land TX, US
Mark F. Sonnenschein - Midland MI, US
Julien Damen - Mettmenstetten, CH
Robert J. Donald - Midland MI, US
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Wesley J. Spaulding - Freeland MI, US
Kalyan Sehanobish - Rochester Hills MI, US
Shaofu Wu - Sugar Land TX, US
Mark F. Sonnenschein - Midland MI, US
Julien Damen - Mettmenstetten, CH
International Classification:
B29C 65/54
US Classification:
156296
Abstract:
A method to join pipe is disclosed using a curable one or two part adhesive composition comprising an effective amount of a boron containing initiator compound such as an organoborate, a stabilized organoborane complex, or combinations thereof; one or more monomers, oligomers, polymers or mixtures thereof having olefinic unsaturation which is capable of polymerization by free radical polymerization; and optionally a decomplexing agent.
Method For Joining Piping Systems And Piping To Equipment, Fixtures, Devices, Structures, And Appliances
US Patent:
7510623, Mar 31, 2009
Filed:
Aug 13, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/564590
Inventors:
William G. Lutz - Linwood MI, US
Robert J. Donald - Midland MI, US
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Wesley J. Spaulding - Freeland MI, US
Kalyan Sehanobish - Rochester Hills MI, US
Shaofu Wu - Sugar Land TX, US
Mark F. Sonnenschein - Midland MI, US
Julien Damen - Mettmenstetten, CH
Robert J. Donald - Midland MI, US
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Wesley J. Spaulding - Freeland MI, US
Kalyan Sehanobish - Rochester Hills MI, US
Shaofu Wu - Sugar Land TX, US
Mark F. Sonnenschein - Midland MI, US
Julien Damen - Mettmenstetten, CH
Assignee:
Dow Global Technologies, Inc. - Midland MI
International Classification:
B29C 65/00, B29C 65/48, F16L 11/00
US Classification:
1563041, 1563042, 138118, 138120, 138155
Abstract:
A method to join pipe is disclosed using a curable one or two part adhesive composition comprising an effective amount of a boron containing initiator compound such as an organoborate, a stabilized organoborane complex, or combinations thereof; one or more monomers, oligomers, polymers or mixtures thereof having olefinic unsaturation which is capable of polymerization by free radical polymerization; and optionally a decomplexing agent.
Composite Spare Wheel Well
US Patent:
6739641, May 25, 2004
Filed:
Dec 4, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/006823
Inventors:
David G. McLeod - Rochester MI
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI
Xiaodong Tao - Troy MI
Douglas P. McCollum - La Wantzenau, FR
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI
Xiaodong Tao - Troy MI
Douglas P. McCollum - La Wantzenau, FR
Assignee:
The Dow Chemical Company - Midland MI
International Classification:
B62D 4300
US Classification:
296 372, 224 4212, 224 422, 224 4224
Abstract:
A vehicle wheel well assembly is provided and is adapted to engage a vehicle floor pan. The wheel well assembly includes a floor and an annular sidewall extending upwardly from the periphery of the floor. A post extends upwardly from the center of the floor for engaging the spare wheel assembly. A threaded connector extends upwardly from the post for threaded engagement with a receptacle on a top. The sidewall terminates in either a mounting flange or a deck. When connected to a deck, the deck includes a mounting flange. The floor and sidewalls are integrally formed preferably of a composite material. A method of securing a vehicle wheel well assembly in a vehicle is also provided.
Composite Spare Wheel Well
US Patent:
6793261, Sep 21, 2004
Filed:
Dec 4, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/310169
Inventors:
David G. McLeod - Rochester MI
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI
Xiaodong Tao - Troy MI
Douglas P. McCollum - La Wantzenau, FR
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI
Xiaodong Tao - Troy MI
Douglas P. McCollum - La Wantzenau, FR
Assignee:
Dow Global Technologies Inc. - Midland MI
International Classification:
B62D 4300
US Classification:
296 372, 224 4212
Abstract:
A vehicle wheel well assembly is provided and is adapted to engage a vehicle floor pan. The wheel well assembly includes a floor and an annular sidewall extending upwardly from the periphery of the floor. A post extends upwardly from the center of the floor for engaging the spare wheel assembly. A threaded connector extends upwardly from the post for threaded engagement with a receptacle on a top. The sidewall terminates in either a mounting flange or a deck. When connected to a deck, the deck includes a mounting flange. The floor and sidewalls are integrally formed preferably of a composite material. A storage space is created in the area of the post. A method of securing a vehicle wheel well assembly in a vehicle is also provided.
Adhesively Bonded Engine Intake Manifold Assembly
US Patent:
6543404, Apr 8, 2003
Filed:
Apr 4, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/826477
Inventors:
Bart R. Jones - Midland MI
Kenneth J. Ritzema - Clarkston MI
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI
Marc A. McMaken - Richmond MI
Selamawit Asfaw - Troy MI
Kenneth J. Ritzema - Clarkston MI
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI
Marc A. McMaken - Richmond MI
Selamawit Asfaw - Troy MI
Assignee:
Dow Global Technologies, Inc. - Midland MI
International Classification:
F02M 3510
US Classification:
12318461, 428 417
Abstract:
An engine intake manifold assembly ( ), including a first component ( ) having a first mating surface ( ) and a second molded plastic component ( ) having a second mating surface ( ). The second molded plastic component ( ) is adhesively bonded to the first component ( ) with an adhesive ( ). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component ( ).
Adhesively Bonded Engine Intake Manifold Assembly
US Patent:
6739302, May 25, 2004
Filed:
Dec 13, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/318926
Inventors:
Bart R. Jones - Midland MI
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI
Kenneth J. Ritzema - Clarkston MI
Marc A. McMaken - Richmond MI
Selamawit Asfaw - Troy MI
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI
Kenneth J. Ritzema - Clarkston MI
Marc A. McMaken - Richmond MI
Selamawit Asfaw - Troy MI
Assignee:
Dow Global Technologies, Inc. - Midland MI
International Classification:
F02M 3510
US Classification:
12318461
Abstract:
An engine intake manifold assembly ( ), including a first component ( ) having a first mating surface ( ) and a second molded plastic component ( ) having a second mating surface ( ). The second molded plastic component ( ) is adhesively bonded to the first component ( ) with an adhesive ( ). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component ( ).
Adhesively Bonded Engine Intake Manifold Assembly
US Patent:
7475664, Jan 13, 2009
Filed:
Apr 2, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/695332
Inventors:
Bart R. Jones - Midland MI, US
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Kenneth J. Ritzema - Clarkston MI, US
Mark A. McMaken - Richmond MI, US
Selamawit Asfaw - Troy MI, US
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Kenneth J. Ritzema - Clarkston MI, US
Mark A. McMaken - Richmond MI, US
Selamawit Asfaw - Troy MI, US
Assignee:
Dow Global Technologies Inc - Midland MI
International Classification:
F02M 35/10
US Classification:
12318421, 12318461
Abstract:
An engine intake manifold assembly (), including a first component () having a first mating surface () and a second molded plastic component () having a second mating surface (). The second molded plastic component () is adhesively bonded to the first component () with an adhesive (). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component ().
Adhesively Bonded Engine And Transmission Parts
US Patent:
7556002, Jul 7, 2009
Filed:
Sep 17, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/943540
Inventors:
Gary L. Jialanella - Oxford MI, US
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI, US
David M. Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Assignee:
Dow Global Technologies Inc. - Midland MI
International Classification:
F01M 9/10
US Classification:
123 9038, 123 9033, 123198 E
Abstract:
In one embodiment the invention is a system and method for bonding parts to an engine or a transmission which comprises contacting with the part or the location of the engine or the transmission to which the part is to be attached an adhesive comprising a polythiol ether having two or more reactive groups capable of reacting with a curing agent and a curing agent for the polythiol ether and thereafter contacting the part with the engine or transmission such that the adhesive is disposed between them and curing the adhesive.
Fuel Tanks
US Patent:
2003004, Mar 6, 2003
Filed:
Aug 23, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/935901
Inventors:
Ravi Ramanathan - Midland MI, US
Gregory Korchnak - Howell MI, US
David Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Marty Cornell - Lake Jackson TX, US
Arthur Cawley - Lake Orion MI, US
Thomas Wright - Grand Blanc MI, US
Marc McMaken - Richmond MI, US
Kenneth Ritzema - Clarkston MI, US
Steven Swartzmiller - Clarkston MI, US
Gregory Korchnak - Howell MI, US
David Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Marty Cornell - Lake Jackson TX, US
Arthur Cawley - Lake Orion MI, US
Thomas Wright - Grand Blanc MI, US
Marc McMaken - Richmond MI, US
Kenneth Ritzema - Clarkston MI, US
Steven Swartzmiller - Clarkston MI, US
International Classification:
B32B001/02, B60P003/00, B62D033/00, B65D088/12, B29C047/00
US Classification:
428/035800, 220/562000, 156/245000
Abstract:
A fuel tank comprising two or more sections bonded together with an adhesive which bonds to low energy surface materials and has fuel barrier properties.
Fuel Tanks
US Patent:
2004009, May 20, 2004
Filed:
Sep 29, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/673615
Inventors:
Ravi Ramanathan - Midland MI, US
Gregory Korchnak - Howell MI, US
David Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Martin Cornell - Lake Jackson TX, US
Arthur Cawley - Lake Orion MI, US
Kenneth Ritzema - Clarkston MI, US
Steven Swartzmiller - Clarkston MI, US
Gregory Korchnak - Howell MI, US
David Courter - Clarkston MI, US
Martin Cornell - Lake Jackson TX, US
Arthur Cawley - Lake Orion MI, US
Kenneth Ritzema - Clarkston MI, US
Steven Swartzmiller - Clarkston MI, US
International Classification:
B65D001/00
US Classification:
428/035700
Abstract:
A fuel tank comprising two or more sections bonded together with an adhesive which bonds to low energy surface materials and has fuel barrier properties.