Patents by Inventor Dave Allen Soerens

Dave Allen Soerens 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).

  • Water-responsive, biodegradable film compositions comprising polylactide and polyvinyl alcohol, and a method for making the films
    Patent number: 6075118
    Abstract: The present invention is a water-responsive film. More particularly, the present invention is a film comprising a blend of a polyvinyl alcohol and a polylactide and a method of making such films. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is a film comprising a blend of polyvinyl alcohol and modified polylactide and a method of making such films. The films are useful as a component in flushable and degradable articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: James Hongxue Wang, David Michael Schertz, Dave Allen Soerens
  • Water-responsive, biodegradable fibers comprising polylactide modified polylactide and polyvinyl alcohol, and method for making the fibers
    Patent number: 5945480
    Abstract: The present invention is a water-responsive fiber. More particularly, the present invention is a fiber comprising a blend of a polyvinyl alcohol and a polylactide and a method of making such fibers. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is a fiber comprising a blend of polyvinyl alcohol and modified polylactide and a method of making such fibers. The fibers are useful as a component in flushable and degradable articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: James Hongxue Wang, David Michael Schertz, Dave Allen Soerens, Hannong Rhim
  • Water-shrinkable film
    Patent number: 5641562
    Abstract: Disclosed is a water-shrinkable film prepared from a composition comprising an elastomeric polymer and a water-dispersible polymer. Also disclosed is a disposable absorbent product, intended for the absorption of body fluids, including the film. The film is useful in imparting improved water-shrinkability properties to the disposable absorbent product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Cappel Larson, Dave Allen Soerens