Patents by Inventor Frank J. Flesch

Frank J. Flesch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Absorbent nonwoven fabric
    Patent number: 6509079
    Abstract: A non-woven fabric having improved absorbent characteristics. The fabric has three different fiber arrays which are interconnected to produce a unique fiber distribution in the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Lynn Suehr, Linda J. McMeekin, James E. Knox, Frank J. Flesch
  • Absorbent nonwoven fabric
    Patent number: 6030686
    Abstract: A non-woven fabric having improved absorbent characteristics. The fabric has three different fiber arrays which are interconnected to produce a unique fiber distribution in the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Lynn Suehr, Linda J. McMeekin, James E. Knox, Frank J. Flesch
  • Absorbent nonwoven fabric
    Patent number: 5736219
    Abstract: A non-woven fabric having improved absorbent characteristics. The fabric has three different fiber arrays which are interconnected to produce a unique fiber distribution in the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Lynn Suehr, Linda J. McMeekin, James E. Knox, Frank J. Flesch
  • Tricot nonwoven fabric
    Patent number: 5670234
    Abstract: A nonwoven fabric of entangled fibers defining a predetermined pattern of openings with the fabric having excellent draping characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Lynn Suehr, William F. Kelly, Charles Shimalla, Frank J. Flesch, James E. Knox
  • Hoodliner
    Patent number: 5164254
    Abstract: A composite material is provided for use in a vacuum thermoforming process, which material is easily handled and presents an aesthetically pleasing fabric-like surface. The composite material comprises an outer layer of nonwoven fabric comprising thermoplastic fibers capable of elongation upon the application of heat and tensile force so as to be readily conformable to shaping in the vacuum thermoforming process. The composite material further comprises an inner layer of thermoplastic film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Chicopee
    Inventors: Melvin I. Todd, Peter M. Doioshuk, Frank J. Flesch