Patents by Inventor Bernd Blech

Bernd Blech 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: 8895459
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new bicomponent fiber, a nonwoven fabric comprising said new bicomponent fiber and sanitary articles made therefrom. The bicomponent fiber contains a polyethylene-based resin forming at least part of the surface of the fiber longitudinally continuously and is characterized by a Co-monomer Distribution Constant greater than about 45, a recrystallization temperature between 85° C. and 110° C., a tan delta value at 0.1 rad/sec from about 15 to 50, and a complex viscosity at 0.1 rad/second of 1400 Pa·sec or less. The nonwoven fabric comprising the new bicomponent fiber according to the instant invention are not only excellent in softness, but also high in strength, and can be produced in commercial volumes at lower costs due to higher thoughputs and requiring less energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Trevira GmbH
    Inventors: Jorg Dahringer, Bernd Blech, Werner Stefani, Werner Grasser, Mehmet Demirors, Gert Claåsen
  • Patent number: 8389426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new bicomponent fiber, a nonwoven fabric comprising said new bicomponent fiber and sanitary articles made therefrom. The bicomponent fiber contains a polyethylene-based resin forming at least part of the surface of the fiber longitudinally continuously and is characterized by a Co-monomer Distribution Constant greater than about 45, a recrystallization temperature between 85° C. and 110° C., a tan delta value at 0.1 rad/sec from about 15 to 50, and a complex viscosity at 0.1 rad/second of 1400 Pa.sec or less. The nonwoven fabric comprising the new bicomponent fiber according to the instant invention are not only excellent in softness, but also high in strength, and can be produced in commercial volumes at lower costs due to higher thoughputs and requiring less energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Trevira GmbH
    Inventors: Jörg Dahringer, Bernd Blech, Werner Stefani, Werner Grasser, Mehmet Demirors, Gert Claasen
  • Patent number: 8277709
    Abstract: A process is described for producing thin crimped tows from LOY, POY, or FOY filaments in a total linear density from 2 ktex to 9 ktex by filament yarns being withdrawn from creeled bobbins, folded and provided with a processing finish, then drawn or tension-uniformized and thereafter heated and stufferbox crimped. The process can be carried out in-line with numerous further processing operations. The tows are particularly useful for producing textile hygiene articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, inserts and incontinence guards and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Trevira GmbH
    Inventors: Jörg Dahringer, Michael Klanert, Bernd A. Blech, Stefan Seibel, Hartmann Huth
  • Publication number: 20110165470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new bicomponent fiber, a nonwoven fabric comprising said new bicomponent fiber and sanitary articles made therefrom. The bicomponent fiber contains a polyethylene-based resin forming at least part of the surface of the fiber longitudinally continuously and is characterized by a Co-monomer Distribution Constant greater than about 45, a recrystallization temperature between 85° C. and 110° C., a tan delta value at 0.1 rad/sec from about 15 to 50, and a complex viscosity at 0.1 rad/second of 1400 Pa.sec or less. The nonwoven fabric comprising the new bicomponent fiber according to the instant invention are not only excellent in softness, but also high in strength, and can be produced in commercial volumes at lower costs due to higher thoughputs and requiring less energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Jörg Dahringer, Bernd Blech, Werner Stefani, Werner Grasser, Mehmet Demirors, Gert Claasen
  • Publication number: 20110092934
    Abstract: A process is described for producing thin crimped tows from LOY, POY, or FOY filaments in a total linear density from 2 ktex to 9 ktex by filament yarns being withdrawn from creeled bobbins, folded and provided with a processing finish, then drawn or tension-uniformized and thereafter heated and stufferbox crimped. The process can be carried out in-line with numerous further processing operations. The tows are particularly useful for producing textile hygiene articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, inserts and incontinence guards and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Trevira GmbH
    Inventors: Jörg Dahringer, Michael Klanert, Bernd A. Blech, Stefan Seibel, Hartmann Huth
  • Patent number: 7858111
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bioactive fiber product that, as a bioactively effective constituent, contains only one polyester fiber, which is largely or exclusively made of a polyester having links, which are condensed therewith and which contain phosphorous. The bioactive fiber products are suited for all textile products for which antibacterial, fungicidal, acaricidal and similar effects are sought.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Trevira GmbH
    Inventors: Hartmut Last, Bernd A. Blech, Jörg Dahringer, Stefan Seibel
  • Patent number: 7833447
    Abstract: A process is described for producing thin crimped tows from LOY, POY, or FOY filaments in a total linear density from 2 ktex to 9 ktex by filament yarns being withdrawn from creeled bobbins, folded and provided with a processing finish, then drawn or tension-uniformized and thereafter heated and stufferbox crimped. The process can be carried out in-line with numerous further processing operations. The tows are particularly useful for producing textile hygiene articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, inserts and incontinence guards and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Trevira GmbH
    Inventors: Jörg Dahringer, Michael Klanert, Bernd A. Blech, Stefan Seibel, Hartmut Huth
  • Publication number: 20070234535
    Abstract: A process is described for producing thin crimped tows from LOY, POY, or FOY filaments in a total linear density from 2 ktex to 9 ktex by filament yarns being withdrawn from creeled bobbins, folded and provided with a processing finish, then drawn or tension-uniformized and thereafter heated and stufferbox crimped. The process can be carried out in-line with numerous further processing operations. The tows are particularly useful for producing textile hygiene articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, inserts and incontinence guards and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Trevira GmbH
    Inventors: Jorg Dahringer, Michael Klanert, Bernd Blech, Stefan Seibel, Hartmut Huth
  • Publication number: 20040166143
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bioactive fiber product that, as a bioactively effective constituent, contains only one polyester fiber, which is largely or exclusively made of a polyester having links, which are condensed therewith and which contain phosphorous. The bioactive fiber products are suited for all textile products for which antibacterial, fungicidal, acaricidal and similar effects are sought.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Hartmut Last, Bernd A Blech, Jorg Dahringer, Stefan Seibel
  • Publication number: 20030220420
    Abstract: A process is described for producing thin crimped tows from LOY, POY, or FOY filaments in a total linear density from 2 ktex to 9 ktex by filament yarns being withdrawn from creeled bobbins, folded and provided with a processing finish, then drawn or tension-uniformized and thereafter heated and stufferbox crimped. The process can be carried out in-line with numerous further processing operations. The tows are particularly useful for producing textile hygiene articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, inserts and incontinence guards and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Jorg Dahringer, Michael Klanert, Bernd A. Blech, Stefan Seibel, Hartmann Huth