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John A Hodan

from Hendersonville, NC
Age ~69
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Also known as:
John Arthur Hodan
Related to:
Idil Abdillahi, 24Abdio A Ali, 32Cecil GibbsDaniel L Sulvetta, 31Shelly Smith, 72Abrel Smith, 39Cynthia Edwards, 62
Connected to:
Ronald R Hodanish, 43Andrew J Hodapp, 51Bryan J Hodapp, 37Jeff J Hodapp, 65Kristen C Hodapp, 38Martin L Hodapp, 79Michael J Hodapp, 47Robert P Hodapp, 92Ryan F Hodapp, 40Todd A Hodapp, 66

John Hodan Phones & Addresses

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 4 Glenwood Cir, Arden, NC 28704 (828) 684-8961
  • Anderson, SC
  • Dayton, OH
  • Dewey, AZ

Work

Company: Low & bonar Dec 2000 to Mar 2020 Position: Senior process engineer

Education

School / High School: North Augusta Senior High School

Skills

Manufacturing • Process Engineering • Continuous Improvement • Polymers • Six Sigma • Spc • Lean Manufacturing • R&D • Root Cause Analysis • Engineering • Plastics • Product Development • Process Improvement • Strategic Planning • Injection Molding • Training

Industries

Building Materials

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John Hodan

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Location:
Asheville, NC
Industry:
Building Materials
Work:
Low & Bonar Dec 2000 - Mar 2020
Senior Process Engineer
Basf Feb 1, 1979 - Nov 1, 2000
Senior Research Engineer
Education:
North Augusta Senior High School
Clemson University
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Clemson University
Master of Science, Masters, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Manufacturing
Process Engineering
Continuous Improvement
Polymers
Six Sigma
Spc
Lean Manufacturing
R&D
Root Cause Analysis
Engineering
Plastics
Product Development
Process Improvement
Strategic Planning
Injection Molding
Training

Business Records

Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
John Hodan
Principal
Hodan Machine
Repair Services
1410 S Hopi Trl, Dewey, AZ 86327

Publications

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Multi-Pixel Liquid Streams, Especially Fiber-Forming Polymeric Streams, And Methods And Apparatus For Forming Same

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US Patent:
6392007, May 21, 2002
Filed:
Dec 30, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/475231
Inventors:
Karl H. Buchanan - Arden NC
Wendel L. Burton - Arden NC
John A. Hodan - Arden NC
Gary W. Shore - Asheville NC
Assignee:
BASF Corporation - Mount Olive NJ
International Classification:
C08G 6928
US Classification:
528310, 528322, 528480, 528502 R, 4251315, 425192 S, 425199, 422135, 422191, 422229, 4223782, 4223822, 366340, 2641711, 26417211, 26417213, 26417215, 26417217
Abstract:
At least two different liquid streams are sub-divided into a dense plurality of individually separated parallel pixels oriented in respective misregistered arrays. Therefore, an individual pixel of one of the liquid stream arrays will be surrounded by pixels of the other liquid stream array. These individual pixel arrays are then bought into contact with one another to form a multi-pixel liquid stream comprised of the misregistered pixel arrays of the two different liquid streams. The âpixelatedâ liquid streamâthat is, the liquid stream containing in cross-section the misregistered pixel arrays of the two different liquid streamsâmay then be further processed. For example, the pixelated liquid stream may be subjected to further mixing by being directed along a tortuous flow path.

Continuous Polymerization And Direct Fiber Spinning And Apparatus For Accomplishing Same

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US Patent:
6441109, Aug 27, 2002
Filed:
Dec 30, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/475675
Inventors:
Dominick A. Burlone - Asheville NC
Matthew B. Hoyt - Brownstown Township MI
John A. Hodan - Arden NC
Richard Kotek - Raleigh NC
Carol W. Morgan - Asheville NC
Randall A. Sferrazza - Asheville NC
Fang A. Wang - Arden NC
Otto M. Ilg - Asheville NC
Terry D. Roberts - Candler NC
Ronald G. Morrow - Enka NC
Assignee:
BASF Corporation - Mt. Olive NJ
International Classification:
C08F 201
US Classification:
526 65, 526 88, 422131, 422134, 422191, 422193
Abstract:
Continuous anionic polymerization and melt-spinning of a polycaprolactam includes forming a reaction mixture by bringing at least two streams of liquid caprolactam respectively containing a polymerization initiator and co-initiator into contact with one another, and then subjecting the reaction mixture to anionic polymerization reaction conditions to obtain a molten polycaprolactam. The molten polycaprolactam is the directly (i. e. , without intermediate solidification) transferred to, and extruded through, a fiber-forming orifice of a spinneret to form a fiber thereof. One exemplary system to achieve such continuous anionic polymerization and melt-spinning of polycaprolactam includes a mixer for receiving and mixing at least two streams of liquid caprolactam respectively containing a polymerization initiator and co-initiator, and a reactor and melt-spinning apparatus downstream of the mixer. The reactor and melt-spinning apparatus most preferably is formed of multiple plates which establish a reactor zone having a flow path for the reaction mixture which is sized and configured to achieve a predetermined residence time of the reaction mixture therein, and a temperature control zone in thermal communication with the reactor plate for controlling the temperature of the reaction plate to achieve anionic polymerization reaction conditions while the reaction mixture is flowing along the defined flow path therein to obtain the molten polycaprolactam. A spinneret zone downstream of the reactor zone thus receives the molten polycaprolactam directly and forms a fiber therefrom by extruding it through the spinnerets fiber-spinning orifice.

Continuous Polymerization And Direct Fiber Spinning And Systems For Accomplishing Same

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US Patent:
6465583, Oct 15, 2002
Filed:
Jun 13, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/879058
Inventors:
Dominick A. Burlone - Asheville NC
Matthew B. Hoyt - Brownstown Township MI
John A. Hodan - Arden NC
Richard Kotek - Raleigh NC
Carol W. Morgan - Asheville NC
Randall A. Sferrazza - Asheville NC
Fang A. Wang - Arden NC
Otto M. Ilg - Asheville NC
Terry D. Roberts - Candler SC
Ronald G. Morrow - Enka NC
Assignee:
BASF Corporation - Mount Olive NJ
International Classification:
C08G 6918
US Classification:
526 65, 528323, 528326, 2641761, 26421124, 26433121
Abstract:
Continuous anionic polymerization and melt-spinning of a polycaprolactam includes forming a reaction mixture by bringing at least two streams of liquid caprolactam respectively containing a polymerization initiator and co-initiator into contact with one another, and then subjecting the reaction mixture to anionic polymerization reaction conditions to obtain a molten polycaprolactam. The molten polycaprolactam is the directly (i. e. , without intermediate solidification) transferred to, and extruded through, a fiber-forming orifice of a spinneret to form a fiber thereof. One exemplary system to achieve such continuous anionic polymerization and melt-spinning of polycaprolactam includes a mixer for receiving and mixing at least two streams of liquid caprolactam respectively containing a polymerization initiator and co-initiator, and a reactor and melt-spinning apparatus downstream of the mixer. The reactor and melt-spinning apparatus most preferably is formed of multiple plates which establish a reactor zone having a flow path for the reaction mixture which is sized and configured to achieve a predetermined residence time of the reaction mixture therein, and a temperature control zone in thermal communication with the reactor plate for controlling the temperature of the reaction plate to achieve anionic polymerization reaction conditions while the reaction mixture is flowing along the defined flow path therein to obtain the molten polycaprolactam. A spinneret zone downstream of the reactor zone thus receives the molten polycaprolactam directly and forms a fiber therefrom by extruding it through the spinnerets fiber-spinning orifice.

Continuous Polymerization And Direct Fiber Spinning And Systems For Accomplishing Same

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US Patent:
6616438, Sep 9, 2003
Filed:
Jun 13, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/879066
Inventors:
Dominick A. Burlone - Asheville NC
Matthew B. Hoyt - Brownstown Township MI
John A. Hodan - Arden NC
Richard Kotek - Raleigh NC
Carol W. Morgan - Asheville NC
Randall A. Sferrazza - Asheville NC
Fang A. Wang - Arden NC
Otto M. Ilg - Asheville NC
Terry D. Roberts - Candler SC
Ronald G. Morrow - Enka NC
Assignee:
BASF Corporation - Mt. Olive NJ
International Classification:
B29C 4780
US Classification:
425144, 425192 S, 425198, 4253782, 4253822, 425464
Abstract:
Continuous anionic polymerization and melt-spinning of a polycaprolactam includes forming a reaction mixture by bringing at least two streams of liquid caprolactam respectively containing a polymerization initiator and co-initiator into contact with one another, and then subjecting the reaction mixture to anionic polymerization reaction conditions in the reactor zone to obtain a molten polycaprolactam. The molten polycaprolactam is the directly (i. e. , without intermediate solidification) transferred to, and extruded through, a fiber-forming orifice of a spinneret to form a fiber thereof. A spinneret zone downstream of the reactor zone thus receives the molten polycaprolactam directly from the reactor zone and forms a fiber therefrom by extruding it through the spinnerets fiber-spinning orifice.

Melt-Spinning Synthetic Polymeric Fibers

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US Patent:
55750630, Nov 19, 1996
Filed:
May 23, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/447516
Inventors:
John A. Hodan - Arden NC
Otto M. Ilg - Asheville NC
Assignee:
BASF Corporation - Parsippany NJ
International Classification:
B23P 1500
US Classification:
2989009
Abstract:
A spin pack for spinning synthetic fibers from two or more liquid polymer streams includes a supply for at least two polymer streams to the spin pack; a spinneret having extrusion orifices; and flow distribution plate sets. The flow distribution plate sets include at least one patterned plate having edges which define a substantially regular two-dimensional geometric shape, a substantially planar upstream surface, a substantially planar downstream surface and at least one flow distribution pattern stenciled therein by cutting through. For each patterned plate, at least one boundary plate stacked sealingly adjacent thereto and having edges which define a substantially regular geometric shape, a substantially planar upstream surface and a substantially planar downstream surface. The boundary plate has cut-through holes connecting the upstream surface with the downstream surface to form at least one flow-through channel to allow fluid flow through the patterned plate but otherwise is substantially solid.

Cam Pump For The Production Of Alternating Sequences Of Polymer Flow Pulses

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US Patent:
55076319, Apr 16, 1996
Filed:
Apr 21, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/230956
Inventors:
John A. Hodan - Arden NC
Assignee:
BASF Corporation - Mt. Olive NJ
International Classification:
D01D 1300
F04C 200
US Classification:
418205
Abstract:
Disclosed is a cam pump with two sets of driving and driven pump cams, which receive polymer melt from an extruder and exit the polymer melt through two exit channels in a sequence of 1/2 volume unit, followed by a 0 volume unit, followed by 1 volume unit for one exit channel and simultaneously in a sequence of 1/2 volume unit followed by a 1 volume unit, followed by 0 volume unit for the second exit channel. The cam pump is used in a apparatus for melt mixing and spinning synthetic polymers for the manufacture of yarns with a multiplicity of bundles of filaments, whereby the properties of all filaments in all bundles alternate along their length and the properties of the filaments of each bundle of adjacent bundles alternate between the adjacent bundles.

Apparatus For Melt Mixing Synthetic Polymers

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US Patent:
56974027, Dec 16, 1997
Filed:
Mar 29, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/623952
Inventors:
John A. Hodan - Arden NC
Matthew B. Hoyt - Arden NC
Otto M. Ilg - Asheville NC
Assignee:
BASF Corporation - Mt. Olive NJ
International Classification:
F04F 500
US Classification:
137806
Abstract:
A system for mixing first and second polymer melt flows and directing a mixed polymer melt flow to one and another downstream locations includes a control valve having an inlet port for receiving the first polymer melt flow, and a pair of outlet ports, and a fluidic valve for forming the mixed flow of the first and second polymer melt flows and directing the mixed flow to one of a plurality of downstream locations. The fluidic valve is provided with a primary supply port for receiving the second polymer melt flow, a pair of secondary supply ports which are fluid-connected with the primary supply port at a mixing intersection, and a plurality of discharge ports extending from the mixing intersection. Each discharge port directs the mixed flow of the first and second polymer melt flows to a respective downstream location. A pair of branch conduits is provided which fluid-connect one of the pair of outlet ports of the control valve to a respective one of the secondary supply ports of the fluidic valve.

Process For Making Multicomponent Antistatic Fibers

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US Patent:
58208054, Oct 13, 1998
Filed:
Jul 15, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/893028
Inventors:
John A. Hodan - Arden NC
Assignee:
BASF Corporation - Mt. Olive NJ
International Classification:
B29C 4700
US Classification:
2641772
Abstract:
Electrically conductive fiber is made from a multicomponent filament having a suffusible component present at some or all of the periphery of the filament, and an impervious component that is substantially impervious to a suffusion coating solution. Finely-divided, electrically conductive particles are suffused into a surface of the suffusible component to render an electrical resistance in the filament of not more than about 10. sup. 9 ohms/cm but the particles do not significantly suffuse into the impervious component.
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John A Hodan from Hendersonville, NC, age ~69 Get Report