Patents by Inventor Chad Graves

Chad Graves 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: 20260166518
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device for absorbing a liquid is provided, the device comprising one or more layers of a polyolefin. The device may be configured as a microporous membrane comprising one or more layers of a polyolefin and can further be configured to absorb an oil while also allowing water to pass through or to absorb oil while repelling or not allowing water to pass through. The device may be configured as at least one of a sheet, a strip, a roll, pleated, embossed, ribbed, and patterned. The device may further be configured as a floor covering or mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Inventors: Chad Graves, Andrew Goodby, Celine Chan, J. Kevin Whear, Matt Wolski, Margaret Roberts, Daniel R. Alexander