Patents by Inventor Maria Louise Wake

Maria Louise Wake 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).

  • Publication number: 20140079933
    Abstract: Methods, associated products and apparatus are described for the production of biodegradable foam products using a controlled pressure increase due to compressed air and a controlled pressure decrease in pressure as key variables during a microwave heating cycle to produce a foamed product. The biodegradable product formed has improved characteristics including a density from 10 to 100 kg/m3; a soft and resilient structure; cushioning G-value characteristics to cushion an object with a fragility of 15 to 115; and a surface abrasion comparable to polystyrene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Novamont S.p.A.
    Inventors: John Gough Errington, Anya Jane Hornsey, Timothy James Chapman, Maria Louise Wake, Philip James Quinn
  • Publication number: 20100119801
    Abstract: Methods, associated products and apparatus are described for the production of biodegradable foam products using a controlled pressure increase due to compressed air and a controlled pressure decrease in pressure as key variables during a microwave heating cycle to produce a foamed product. The biodegradable product formed has improved characteristics including a density from 10 to 100 kg/m3; a soft and resilient structure; cushioning G-value characteristics to cushion an object with a fragility of 15 to 115; and a surface abrasion comparable to polystyrene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Novamont S.p.A.
    Inventors: John Gough ERRINGTON, Anya Jane HORNSEY, Timothy James CHAPMAN, Maria Louise WAKE, Philip James QUINN
  • Patent number: 7393492
    Abstract: The method provided produces a bio-degradable foamed material with qualities of uniformity of mechanical and physical properties throughout the product including a foam thickness of up to one meter and a finished foam surface suitable for packaging applications. The parameters for producing such a product are selected from a range of variables which includes wall thickness, mold material, use of a susceptor and the type and composition of a susceptor, the number and arrangement of magnetrons and mold shape. Complex shapes produced by the process are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Novamont S.p.A.
    Inventors: John Gough Errington, Anya Jane Hornsey, Timothy James Chapman, Philip James Quinn, Maria Louise Wake