Patents by Inventor Debra M. Neu

Debra M. Neu 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).

  • HYDROPHILIC POLYPROPYLENE FIBERS HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20110117176
    Abstract: Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Wayne K. Dunshee, Kevin R. Schaffer, Jeffrey F. Andrews, Debra M. Neu, Matthew T. Scholz
  • Hydrophilic polypropylene fibers having antimicrobial activity
    Patent number: 7879746
    Abstract: Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Wayne K. Dunshee, Kevin R. Schaffer, Jeffrey F. Andrews, Debra M. Neu, Matthew T. Scholz
  • Hydrophilic polypropylene fibers having antimicrobial activity
    Publication number: 20040241216
    Abstract: Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Wayne K. Dunshee, Kevin R. Schaffer, Jeffrey F. Andrews, Debra M. Neu, Matthew T. Scholz
  • Hydrophilic polypropylene fibers having antimicrobial activity
    Patent number: 6762339
    Abstract: Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Wayne K. Dunshee, Kevin R. Schaffer, Jeffrey F. Andrews, Debra M. Neu, Matthew T. Scholz