Patents by Inventor Rick Augustine

Rick Augustine 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).

  • Cleaning sheets
    Publication number: 20070020440
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning sheet which has a plurality of pillow members on at least one of the outer surfaces of the sheet. The plurality of pillow members creates a three-dimensional pattern on the outer surface of the sheet. The cleaning sheet has a flow path or channels for particulates in between the pillow members which allows the particulates to migrate towards the middle portion of the sheet during the cleaning of a hard surface with the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Arthur Wong, Leah Wood, Jeffery Flora, Douglas McGahan, Andrew Delaney, Rick Augustine
  • Method of making a dual performance nonwoven and the products therefrom
    Publication number: 20060260736
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleaning laminate, which comprises an abrasive side that facilitates loosening of particulates, such as dust and dirt, and an opposing, soft absorbent side. The laminate is formed by hydroentanglement on a three-dimensional image transfer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Imad Qashou, Rick Augustine, Karl Kelly, Mark Landreth, Patrick Barge, Mike Disotelle, Nick Carter
  • Three-dimensional nonwoven fabric with improved loft and resiliancy
    Publication number: 20060234591
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hydroentangled nonwoven fabric, and more specifically, to a lofty three-dimensional nonwoven fabric hydroentangled on a three-dimensional image transfer device, wherein the image imparted into the fabric comprises a distinctive internal void space lending to the loft and resiliency of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Ralph Moody, Rick Augustine
  • Dual sided nonwoven cleaning articles
    Patent number: 6926931
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual performance cleaning article, wherein said cleaning article is comprised of a first abrasive meltblown surface that facilitates the process of loosening particulates, such as dust and dirt, and an opposing second soft, air permeable surface, which is capable of absorbing and/or picking up particulates and liquids. The meltblown layer comprises coarse discontinuous filamentary elements, formed from adjusting the variable commonly utilized in the traditional meltblown method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Imad Qashou, Rick Augustine, Karl Kelly, Mark Landreth, Patrick Barge, Mike Disotelle, Nick Carter
  • Three-dimensional nonwoven fabric with improved loft and resiliancy
    Publication number: 20050148267
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hydroentangled nonwoven fabric, and more specifically, to a lofty three-dimensional nonwoven fabric hydroentangled on a three-dimensional image transfer device, wherein the image imparted into the fabric comprises a distinctive internal void space lending to the loft and resiliency of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Ralph Moody, Rick Augustine
  • Cleaning sheets
    Publication number: 20050061356
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning sheet which has a plurality of pillow members on at least one of the outer surfaces of the sheet. The plurality of pillow members creates a three-dimensional pattern on the outer surface of the sheet. The cleaning sheet has a flow path or channels for particulates in between the pillow members which allows the particulates to migrate towards the middle portion of the sheet during the cleaning of a hard surface with the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Arthur Wong, Leah Wood, Jeffery Flora, Douglas McGahan, Andrew Delaney, Rick Augustine
  • Dual sided nonwoven cleaning articles
    Publication number: 20040265498
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual performance cleaning article, wherein said cleaning article is comprised of a first abrasive meltblown surface that facilitates the process of loosening particulates, such as dust and dirt, and an opposing second soft, air permeable surface, which is capable of absorbing and/or picking up particulates and liquids. The meltblown layer comprises coarse discontinuous filamentary elements, formed from adjusting the variable commonly utilized in the traditional meltblown method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Imad Qashou, Rick Augustine, Karl Kelly, Mark Landreth, Patrick Barge, Mike Disotelle, Nick Carter
  • Nonwoven cleaning substrate and method of use
    Publication number: 20040255408
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for cleaning hard surfaces, wherein the process includes the use of a dual sided nonwoven substrate. One side of the dual sided nonwoven substrate acts to loosen particulate and the opposing side is comprised of one or more three-dimensional surface projections that improve the pick up and retainment of the loosened particulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John Norton, Rick Augustine, Nick Carter
  • Method of making a dual performance nonwoven and the products therefrom
    Publication number: 20040128807
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleaning laminate, which comprises an abrasive side that facilitates loosening of particulates, such as dust and dirt, and an opposing, soft absorbent side. The laminate is formed by hydroentanglement on a three-dimensional image transfer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Imad Qashou, Rick Augustine, Karl Kelly, Mark Landreth, Patrick Barge, Mike Disotelle, Nick Carter