Patents by Inventor Antony D. Awofeso

Antony D. Awofeso 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).

  • Method for manufacturing a sheet of paper or non-woven in a foam medium using a nonionic surfactant
    Patent number: 6103060
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a method for manufacturing in a foam medium a sheet of paper or non-woven. In the invention, the surfactant used to form the foam is a nonionic compound of an ethoxylated alcohol of the Formula I:R--(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n --OH (I)wherein n is an integer from 2 to 22 and R is a linear or branched alkyl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms or where R is in the form of R'--X wherein X is an aromatic nucleus and R' is a linear or branched alkyl group having 2 to 16 carbon atoms. In particular, the invention applies to making household papers such as paper towels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Fort James France
    Inventors: Corinne Munerelle, Frank D. Harper, Gary L. Schroeder, Antony D. Awofeso, Henry S. Ostrowski