Patents by Inventor Astrid Sheehan

Astrid Sheehan 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).

  • Molded elements
    Publication number: 20070254145
    Abstract: A molded fibrous structure comprising a molded element. The molded element may be hollow. The molded elements may provide for an increase in the fluid uptake of the fibrous structure. The molded element may provide a texture impression of a high level molded fibrous structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Philip Sawin, Astrid Sheehan
  • One-dimensional continuous molded element
    Publication number: 20070238383
    Abstract: A molded fibrous structure comprising a continuous molded element. The continuous molded element may be one-dimensional. A method for making a molded fibrous structure comprising a continuous molded element. A substrate for use as a wipe made from a molded fibrous structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Astrid Sheehan, Philip Sawin
  • Low basis weight wet pipes with a pleasing hand
    Publication number: 20060154548
    Abstract: A nonwoven material suitable for use as a wet wipe substrate is disclosed. The nonwoven material comprises thermoplastic fibers and is provided with a pattern of embossments that join at least a portion of the thermoplastic fibers. When the material is treated with a cleaning lotion to provide a wet wipe, the wet wipe has a wet CD modulus that is greater than about 25 N/m and less than about 80 N/m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Astrid Sheehan, Jonathan Brennan, Philip Sawin, Terrill Young