Patents by Inventor Charles R. Fuller

Charles R. Fuller 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).

  • Differentially entangled nonwoven fabric
    Patent number: 7191501
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a hydroentangled nonwoven fabric, the outer surface of which exhibits highly entangled fibers whereas the inner layer exhibits lightly entangled fibers. In particular, the present invention contemplates that a fabric is formed from a fibrous batt that is subjected to fluidic energy, preferably hydraulic energy, applied to one or both faces of a fibrous batt. The hydraulic energy is moderated against the basis weight of the fibrous batt to achieve the degree of surface entanglement desired. Fabrics formed in accordance with the present invention exhibit a sufficient degree of softness and non-linting performance, while providing the necessary resistance to tearing and abrasion, to facilitate use in a wide variety of applications such as cast padding or orthopedic wraps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Fuller, Sheridan D. Ledbetter
  • Differentially entangled nonwoven fabric
    Patent number: 6852654
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a hydroentangled nonwoven fabric, the outer surface of which exhibits highly entangled fibers whereas the inner layer exhibits lightly entangled fibers. In particular, the present invention contemplates that a fabric is formed from a fibrous batt that is subjected to fluidic energy, preferably hydraulic energy, applied to one or both faces of a fibrous batt. The hydraulic energy is moderated against the basis weight of the fibrous batt to achieve the degree of surface entanglement desired. Fabrics formed in accordance with the present invention exhibit a sufficient degree of softness and non-linting performance, while providing the necessary resistance to tearing and abrasion, to facilitate use in a wide variety of applications such as cast padding or orthopedic wraps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Fuller, Sheridan D. Ledbetter
  • Differentially entangled nonwoven fabric
    Publication number: 20020146957
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a hydroentangled nonwoven fabric, the outer surface of which exhibits highly entangled fibers whereas the inner layer exhibits lightly entangled fibers. In particular, the present invention contemplates that a fabric is formed from a fibrous batt that is subjected to fluidic energy, preferably hydraulic energy, applied to one or both faces of a fibrous batt. The hydraulic energy is moderated against the basis weight of the fibrous batt to achieve the degree of surface entanglement desired. Fabrics formed in accordance with the present invention exhibit a sufficient degree of softness and non-linting performance, while providing the necessary resistance to tearing and abrasion, to facilitate use in a wide variety of applications such as cast padding or orthopedic wraps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Applicant: Polymer Group Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Fuller, Sheridan D. Ledbetter
  • Liner for an infant's seat
    Patent number: D257084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Inventors: Charles R. Fuller, John P. Fuller
  • Liner for a seat
    Patent number: D257085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Inventors: Charles R. Fuller, John P. Fuller
  • Liner for a car seat
    Patent number: D257086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Inventors: Charles R. Fuller, John P. Fuller
  • Support pad for an infant
    Patent number: D259458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Inventors: Charles R. Fuller, John P. Fuller