Patents by Inventor Andrew B. Holmstrem

Andrew B. Holmstrem 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).

  • Patent number: 4182649
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite, self-supporting, polyurethane foam sheet prepared by forming an aqueous dispersion of hydrophilic polyurethane foam particles with fibers to serve as a binder therefor, wet-layering the dispersion onto a supporting screen to form a sheet, and removing water from the sheet. If desired, a porous web, woven or non-woven, e.g. paper, cloth, etc., can be positioned on the screen with the dispersion being layered out onto the web to form a laminar composite structure. Whether in sheet form or as a laminar structure the product of the invention is formed rapidly and possesses a desirable soft or cushioning feel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.
    Inventors: Irving E. Isgur, Andrew B. Holmstrem, Norman J. Hayes
  • Patent number: 4110508
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is for a foam sheet fabric prepared using a hydrophilic crosslinked polyurethane component prepared by reacting an isocyanate capped polyoxyethylene polyol reactant with large amounts of an aqueous reactant. The resultant fabrics may be characterized with a broad spectrum of improved properties including improved comfort, moisture control, ease of processing and may contain selective additives such as fibers, fire retardants or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1978
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.
    Inventors: Irving E. Isgur, Andrew B. Holmstrem, Norman J. Hayes