Patents by Inventor Stephen W. Foss
Stephen W. Foss 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).
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Publication number: 20120222826Abstract: An improved removable curtain is described. One embodiment includes a curtain comprising an upper section; and a lower section, wherein at least one of the upper section or the lower section has anti-microbial properties, and wherein the lower section is connected to the upper section with a quick change mechanism such as a zipper or snaps. The anti-microbial properties of the curtain may be from anti-microbial fibers incorporated into the curtain, from an anti-microbial coating, or from both.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: PurThread Technologies, inc.Inventors: Stephen W. Foss, Richard S. Bodman
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Publication number: 20120051672Abstract: Web material for production of tea bags and the like made of a nonwoven network of PLA fibers in mono-component and/or bi-component forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Nonwoven Network LLCInventors: Stephen W. Foss, Jean-Marie Turra
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Publication number: 20090206067Abstract: Uniform heating with low voltage electrical power supply is provided by sheet form products as free standing films, coatings, or embedded in laminates, foams and the like and comprising a carbon black/graphite composite dispersed in a plastic carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Andover PolymersInventor: Stephen W. Foss
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Patent number: 6946196Abstract: Anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal footwear components formed from various thermoplastic polymers and additives in fibers in a mono-component form or a bi-component form in either a core-sheath or side-by-side configurations. The anti-microbial synthetic fibers include inorganic anti-microbial additives, distributed in certain areas to reduce the amount of the anti-microbial agents being used, and therefore the cost of such fibers. In certain embodiments, high tenacity polymers (e.g. PET) are employed in one portion and hydrolysis resistance polymers (e.g. PCT) in another portion with the additives. The fibers can further be blended with non-anti-microbial fibers such as cotton, wool, polyester, acrylic, nylon etc. to provide anti-microbial finished fabrics. In one embodiment, binder fibers are used which are mixed with other fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Foss Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventor: Stephen W. Foss
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Patent number: 6841244Abstract: An anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal synthetic fiber that comprises various thermoplastic polymers and additives in a bi-component form in either a core-sheath or side-by-side configurations. The anti-microbial synthetic fibers comprise inorganic anti-microbial additives, distributed in certain areas to reduce the amount of the anti-microbial agents being used, and therefore the cost of such fibers. The fibers can incorporate anti-microbial additives so that they are not removed by repeating washing in boiling water and in dry clean cycles and become ineffective and conversely enhance access to the additives by washing or the like. The fibers comprise high tenacity polymers (e.g. PET) in one portion and hydrolysis resistance polymers (e.g. PCT) in another portion with the additives. The fibers can further be blended with non-anti-microbial fibers such as cotton, wool, polyester, acrylic, nylon etc. to provide anti-microbial finished fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Foss Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Stephen W. Foss, Robert V. Sawvell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040214495Abstract: Fabric and fabric like synthetic plastic or agricultural derived products and sheet products of diverse thickness (ranging from high thickness rigid products to flexible films) are made as multi-component systems (e.g. a core-sheath fiber) with a carrier portion adapted to a first function (e.g. a high strength core) and a secondary portion (e.g. the sheath) carrying anti-microbial particles in an effective amount of high accessibility. An alternative is a blend of response fibers (e.g. (1) anti-microbial particles in a first plastic fiber blended with a second natural fiber and coated for bonding, (2) blends of diverse plastic fibers. The products can be fabrics of indefinite length or form of coherent products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: FOSS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: Stephen W. Foss, Dieter Kesser, Robert V. Sawvell, Gordon Goodwin
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Publication number: 20040209059Abstract: An anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal synthetic fiber and various products made partially or wholly therefrom. The fiber comprises various thermoplastic polymers and additives in a mono-component form or a bi-component form in either a core-sheath or side-by-side configurations. The anti-microbial synthetic fibers comprise inorganic anti-microbial additives, distributed in certain areas to reduce the amount of the anti-microbial agents being used, and therefore the cost of such fibers. The fibers can incorporate anti-microbial additives so that they are not removed by repeated washing in boiling water and in dry clean cycles and become ineffective and conversely enhance access to the additives by washing or the like. The fibers comprise high tenacity polymers (e.g. PET) in one portion and hydrolysis resistance polymers (e.g. PCT) in another portion with the additives. The fibers can further be blended with non-anti-microbial fibers such as cotton, wool, polyester, acrylic, nylon etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: FOSS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventor: Stephen W. Foss
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Publication number: 20040202860Abstract: An anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal synthetic fiber and various filter products made partially or wholly therefrom. The fiber comprises various thermoplastic polymers and additives in a mono-component form or a bi-component form in either a core-sheath or side-by-side configurations. The anti-microbial synthetic fibers comprise inorganic anti-microbial additives, distributed in certain areas to reduce the amount of the anti-microbial agents being used, and therefore the cost of such fibers. The fibers can incorporate anti-microbial additives so that they are not removed by repeated washing in boiling water and in dry clean cycles and become ineffective and conversely enhance access to the additives by washing or the like. The fibers comprise high tenacity polymers (e.g. PET) in one portion and hydrolysis resistance polymers (e.g. PCT) in another portion with the additives. In one embodiment, binder fibers are used which are mixed with other fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: FOSS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventor: Stephen W. Foss
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Publication number: 20040197553Abstract: An anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal synthetic fiber that comprises various thermoplastic polymers and additives in a bi-component form in either a core-sheath or side-by-side configurations. The anti-microbial synthetic fibers comprise inorganic anti-microbial additives, distributed in certain areas to reduce the amount of the anti-microbial agents being used, and therefore the cost of such fibers. The fibers can incorporate anti-microbial additives so that they are not removed by repeated washing in boiling water and in dry clean cycles and become ineffective and conversely enhance access to the additives by washing or the like. The fibers comprise high tenacity polymers (e.g. PET) in one portion and hydrolysis resistance polymers (e.g. PCT) in another portion with the additives. The fibers can further be blended with non-anti-microbial fibers such as cotton, wool, polyester, acrylic, nylon etc. to provide anti-microbial finished fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: FOSS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: Stephen W. Foss, Robert V. Sawvell
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Publication number: 20040191500Abstract: An anti-microbial sheet or film and various products made partially or wholly therefrom comprised of inorganic anti-microbial additives, distributed in certain areas to reduce the amount of the anti-microbial agents being used, and therefore the cost of such products. The products can incorporate anti-microbial additives so that they are not removed by repeated washing in boiling water and in dry clean cycles and become ineffective and conversely enhance access to the additives by washing or the like. The products comprise high tenacity polymers (e.g. PET) in one portion and hydrolysis resistance polymers (e.g. PCT) in another portion with the additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: FOSS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventor: Stephen W. Foss
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Patent number: 6723428Abstract: An anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal synthetic fiber and various products made partially or wholly therefrom. The fiber comprises various thermoplastic polymers and additives in a mono-component form or a bi-component form in either a core-sheath or side-by-side configurations. The anti-microbial synthetic fibers comprise inorganic anti-microbial additives, distributed in certain areas to reduce the amount of the anti-microbial agents being used, and therefore the cost of such fibers. The fibers can incorporate anti-microbial additives so that they are not removed by repeated washing in boiling water and in dry clean cycles and become ineffective and conversely enhance access to the additives by washing or the like. The fibers comprise high tenacity polymers (e.g. PET) in one portion and hydrolysis resistance polymers (e.g. PCT) in another portion with the additives. The fibers can further be blended with non-anti-microbial fibers such as cotton, wool, polyester, acrylic, nylon etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2000Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Foss Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Stephen W. Foss, Dieter Keser, Alan Tefft, Robert V. Sawvell, Jr., Steven R. Brown, Gordon Goodwin, Jr., Arthur H. Cashin, James M. Parlier, Kim Goudreault
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Publication number: 20040040222Abstract: An Ultra-violet stable, abrasion resistant, fabric (non-woven, Woven, or tufted) is laminated to a synthetic film that is compatible with the standard membrane systems that can be attached by adhesive, solvent, or heat. The product provides protection to the roof system in areas of pedestrian or other traffic from abrasion, puncture, or other damage, thereby prolonging the life span of the roofing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventor: Stephen W. Foss
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Publication number: 20030170453Abstract: An anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal synthetic fiber and various products made partially or wholly therefrom. The fiber comprises various thermoplastic polymers and additives in a mono-component form or a bi-component form in either a core-sheath or side-by-side configurations. The anti-microbial synthetic fibers comprise inorganic anti-microbial additives, distributed in certain areas to reduce the amount of the anti-microbial agents being used, and therefore the cost of such fibers. The fibers can incorporate anti-microbial additives so that they are not removed by repeated washing in boiling water and in dry clean cycles and become ineffective and conversely enhance access to the additives by washing or the like. The fibers comprise high tenacity polymers (e.g. PET) in one portion and hydrolysis resistance polymers (e.g. PCT) in another portion with the additives. The fibers can further be blended with non-anti-microbial fibers such as cotton, wool, polyester, acrylic, nylon etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Foss Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Stephen W. Foss, Dieter Keser, Alan Tefft, Robert V. Sawvell, Steven R. Brown, Gordon Goodwin, Arthur H. Cashin, James M. Parlier, Kim Goudreault