Patents by Inventor Micheal Shea Lerch

Micheal Shea Lerch 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).

  • Nonwoven fabrics of short individualized bast fibers and products made therefrom
    Patent number: 10519579
    Abstract: Nonwoven textile fabrics in accordance with the present invention are formed primarily of individualized bast fibers substantially free of pectin having a mean length less than 6 millimeters. The nonwoven fabric can include staple fibers and/or pulp fibers. Individualized bast fibers include fibers derived from the flax and hemp plants. The nonwoven textile fabric is formed into a web while in a dry state and subsequently bonded to produce a nonwoven fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Charles Baer, Alan Edward Wright, Joseph H. Miller, Micheal Shea Lerch
  • Nonwoven fabrics comprised of individualized bast fibers
    Patent number: 9926654
    Abstract: Nonwoven textile fabrics in accordance with the present invention are formed primarily of individualized bast fibers substantially free of pectin. The nonwoven fabric can include staple fibers to a lesser extent than the individualized bast fibers. Individualized bast fibers include fibers derived from the flax and hemp plants. The nonwoven textile fabric is formed into a web while in a dry state and subsequently bonded to produce a nonwoven fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Charles Baer, Micheal Shea Lerch, Alan Edward Wright
  • NONWOVEN FABRICS OF SHORT INDIVIDUALIZED BAST FIBERS AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20140273704
    Abstract: Nonwoven textile fabrics in accordance with the present invention are formed primarily of individualized bast fibers substantially free of pectin having a mean length less than 6 millimeters. The nonwoven fabric can include staple fibers and/or pulp fibers. Individualized bast fibers include fibers derived from the flax and hemp plants. The nonwoven textile fabric is formed into a web while in a dry state and subsequently bonded to produce a nonwoven fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Samuel Charles Baer, Alan Edward Wright, Joseph H. Miller, Micheal Shea Lerch
  • Nonwoven Fabrics Comprised of Individualized Bast Fibers
    Publication number: 20140066872
    Abstract: Nonwoven textile fabrics in accordance with the present invention are formed primarily of individualized bast fibers substantially free of pectin. The nonwoven fabric can include staple fibers to a lesser extent than the individualized bast fibers. Individualized bast fibers include fibers derived from the flax and hemp plants. The nonwoven textile fabric is formed into a web while in a dry state and subsequently bonded to produce a nonwoven fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Samuel Charles Baer, Micheal Shea Lerch, Alan Edward Wright