Patents by Inventor Steve R. Stopper

Steve R. Stopper 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: 20230040847
    Abstract: An elastomeric composition, including at least one skin layer and a core layer, with non-blocking properties such that the elastomeric composition can be wound is provided. The core layer includes an elastomer, and the skin layer includes an elastomer, which may be the same or different from the core layer, and a non-elastic polyolefin. Further, the skin layer can be present as a small portion of the total elastomeric composition, and may maintain the elastic efficiency of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Glynis Walton, Shawn Jenkins, J. David Tucker, Howard M. Welch, Bryan D. Haynes, Steve R. Stopper
  • Patent number: 5188885
    Abstract: There is disclosed a nonwoven fabric laminate formed from an olefin copolymer, olefin terpolymer, or a blend of olefin polymers. Particularly, the improved fabric laminate is formed from a polymer having a crystallinity of less than 45% and preferably between 31-35% and most preferably about 32%. The fabric laminates formed from layers that are spun-bonded or melt-blown have improved characteristics including higher tear strength, greater tensile energy, greater abrasion resistance, better fabric drape and softness, and less particulate emission. There is also disclosed a low particle emission, sterilizable garment for use in clean rooms, paint rooms, and operating rooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Terry K. Timmons, Steve R. Stopper, Norman K. Fox, Dennis S. Everhart, William Conn, Lori A. Morell