Patents by Inventor Belle L. Chou

Belle L. Chou 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: 20230060831
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an incineration-friendly wearable article comprising an elastomeric polymer matrix composed of an inorganic material capable of efficiently able to reduce or eliminate flue gas emissions during incineration of the article, and a method of making the incineration-friendly wearable article containing the elastomeric polymer matrix containing the inorganic material. The inorganic material acts as a catalytic thermal oxidative material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Sisitha Sudarshana, Chanakee Lakshika Chathushani, Samantha S. Chang
  • Publication number: 20220386720
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an eco-friendly wearable article comprising a nutrient complex capable of efficiently able to reduce or eliminate methane gas emission during biodegradation of the article, and a method of making the eco-friendly wearable article containing the nutrient complex. Preferably, the nutrient complex typically comprises anionic sulphate ions and cationic salts of iron(II) and copper(II), thereby facilitating methane oxidation in an anaerobic environment such as a landfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Sisitha Sudarshana, Ranthi Dias, Samantha S. Chang
  • Publication number: 20190239585
    Abstract: A single use invertible elastomeric article with at least two polymeric layers. Each polymer in the two polymeric layers is a single, pure polymer and are different from each other, such that the single polymer of the first layer is not the same as the single polymer of the second layer. The first layer can comprise acrylonitrile butadiene and the second layer can comprise polychloroprene in an embodiment. The first layer is directly bonded to the second layer with a primer coating between the layers comprising a cationic polymer. There is a method of manufacturing the invertible elastomeric article comprising the steps of coating a former with a coagulant; applying a first polymeric coating of a single polymer; coating the first polymeric coating with a primer; and applying a second polymeric coating; the second polymeric coating comprises a single polymer different from the single polymer of the first polymeric coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Sisitha Sudarshana, Amila Suranga
  • Publication number: 20190191796
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of enhancing the application of subsequent treatment on an elastomeric skin protection article and articles thereof. Embodiments disclose processes, including creating microscale voids and cracks, adding a surface activator, and rearranging or altering the inside surface of a glove. Subsequent treatment of a material, such as soothing agents, pH controlling substances, herbal oils and powders can coat the inside surface of a glove in a smaller quantity and last longer when added after the glove's inside surface has undergone the enhancing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Sisitha Sudarshana, Amila Suranga
  • Publication number: 20180311162
    Abstract: The present invention relates to developing a skin pH balancing natural composition coating applied to the inside surface of an elastomeric flexible article, such as single use disposable glove. The skin pH balancing natural composition coating comprises a mixture of amino acids encapsulated in liposomes and monovalent cations encapsulated in liposomes and free fatty acids which enhance the skin barrier function through skin pH balancing. The present invention also relates to the method of making the skin pH balancing natural composition coating and the method of applying the coating to the inside surface of an elastomeric flexible article, such as a single use disposable glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Sisitha Sudarshana, Athawuda Arachchige Ranthi Manahari Dias
  • Patent number: 9993416
    Abstract: Disclosed are a mixture of modified polysaccharides and the process of making the modified polysaccharides. Embodiments disclose processing and applying a preparation of the mixture of modified polysaccharides in combination with other bioactive ingredients in aloe, such as amino acids onto the inside surface of a polymer elastomeric flexible article, for example a glove, to enhance the water holding capacity and to regulate pH of the user's skin through effective epidermal penetration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: SHEN WEI (USA) INC.
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Sisitha Sudarshana, Athawuda Arachchige Ranthi Manahari Dias
  • Patent number: 8752215
    Abstract: An elastomeric flexible article and method for manufacture has moisture absorbing characteristics. An example of such an article is a disposable protective glove that includes a first layer; and a second layer with an effective amount of super absorbent polymer dispersed therein, the second layer to be closer to a hand than the first layer, when the glove is worn on the hand. The second layer is configured to absorb excess moisture, when the glove is worn for a period of time, to facilitate wet donning and provide for breathability of the skin, and thereby to provide for a comfortable environment for the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Shen Wei (USA) Inc.
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Ping Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130283499
    Abstract: An elastomeric flexible article and method for manufacture has moisture absorbing characteristics. An example of such an article is a disposable protective glove that includes a first layer; and a second layer with an effective amount of super absorbent polymer dispersed therein, the second layer to be closer to a hand than the first layer, when the glove is worn on the hand. The second layer is configured to absorb excess moisture, when the glove is worn for a period of time, to facilitate wet donning and provide for breathability of the skin, and thereby to provide for a comfortable environment for the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Ping Zhang
  • Patent number: 8499363
    Abstract: An elastomeric flexible article and method for manufacture has moisture absorbing characteristics. An example of such an article is a disposable protective glove that includes a first layer; and a second layer with an effective amount of super absorbent polymer dispersed therein, the second layer to be closer to a hand than the first layer, when the glove is worn on the hand. The second layer is configured to absorb excess moisture, when the glove is worn for a period of time, to facilitate wet donning and provide for breathability of the skin, and thereby to provide for a comfortable environment for the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Shen Wei (USA) Inc.
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Ping Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120192336
    Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Shen Wei (USA), Inc.
    Inventor: Belle L. Chou
  • Publication number: 20080196143
    Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Shen Wei (USA), Inc.
    Inventor: Belle L Chou
  • Publication number: 20080034467
    Abstract: An elastomeric flexible article and method for manufacture has moisture absorbing characteristics. An example of such an article is a disposable protective glove that includes a first layer; and a second layer with an effective amount of super absorbent polymer dispersed therein, the second layer to be closer to a hand than the first layer, when the glove is worn on the hand. The second layer is configured to absorb excess moisture, when the glove is worn for a period of time, to facilitate wet donning and provide for breathability of the skin, and thereby to provide for a comfortable environment for the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: SHEN WEI (USA), INC.
    Inventors: Belle L. Chou, Ping Zhang
  • Patent number: 6953582
    Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Sheh Wei (USA), Inc.
    Inventor: Belle L. Chou
  • Publication number: 20040062792
    Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Belle L. Chou
  • Patent number: 6692756
    Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method. Aloe Vera soothes the hand during the wearing of the glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Shen Wei (USA), Inc.
    Inventor: Belle L Chou
  • Publication number: 20030204893
    Abstract: An anti-microbial elastomeric flexible article is disclosed which includes a thin layer of an anti-microbial preparation disposed on an inside surface of the elastomeric flexible article, such as a glove. For example, the preparation may include an acidic substance. Preferably, the preparation further includes a buffer. Preferably, the preparation is in a substantially deyhdrated form and is activated by exposure to perspiration during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventor: Belle L. Chou
  • Patent number: 6630152
    Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Shen Wei (USA), Inc.
    Inventor: Belle L Chou
  • Publication number: 20030017193
    Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: Belle L. Chou
  • Publication number: 20020110584
    Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method. Aloe Vera soothes the hand during the wearing of the glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Belle L. Chou
  • Patent number: D837482
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: Belle L Chou