Patents by Inventor Bernard Eleouet

Bernard Eleouet 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).

  • Multifunctional composite block for manual treatment of surfaces
    Patent number: 5140785
    Abstract: A block including several different pads (1) attached to a flexible connecting sheet (2) that permits superimposing the pads in at least to two different configurations so that the surfaces of different pads define the outer surface of the block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Bernard Eleouet
  • Synthetic sponge-type articles having excellent water retention
    Patent number: 4957810
    Abstract: Articles comprise a body made of hydrophobic synthetic partially open-cell material at least partially covered with a layer of hydrophilic material. The body of each article is characterized by the fact that it has a specific surface at least equal to about 40 cm.sup.2 /cm.sup.3, and at least about 25% of its internal and external surface has a surface energy at least equal to about 73.times.10.sup.-7 newton/meter. The articles find use as sponges, so-called suede type materials, and wiping clothes. The sponges may be used for wiping, cleaning and other household or industrial uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bernard Eleouet, Michel Ramage, Gilles Rongier