Patents by Inventor David Reader

David Reader 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: 20050020170
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nonwoven web or laminate having at least one surface with abrasion resistance and a low degree of free fibers on the surface. Also provided is a lofty nonwoven web laminate from multicomponent fibers having at least one surface with improved abrasion resistance and reduced fuzziness over other multicomponent fiber nonwoven webs. This nonwoven webs and laminate can be used where nonwoven webs and laminates are currently used, but are particularly suitable as a filter media. Also described is a method for producing a nonwoven web having at least one abrasion resistant surface. The process includes using a liner material between the forming surface and the forming nonwoven web, wherein the liner is removed after the nonwoven web is bonded. Removing the liner exposes the abrasion resistant surface of the nonwoven web or laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Ganesh Deka, Christopher Lawler, Billy Amold, David Reader, Ronald Cox
  • Publication number: 20020007346
    Abstract: A system is provided for authenticating messages between at least two parties that do not share a common trust provider, such as a certificate authority. Thus, a third party can be used to span trust between the parties by providing a common shared trust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventors: Xin Qiu, David Reader, Benoit Lheureux