Patents by Inventor Dennis R. Sheard

Dennis R. Sheard 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).

  • Process for molding a non-woven fabric
    Patent number: 4195112
    Abstract: A process for molding a coherent, pliable, thermally bonded, non-woven fabric comprising potentially adhesive fibers wherein the fabric is molded and new or stronger thermal bonds are developed within the fabric by the application of heat, whereby the cooled fabric retains its molded shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Limited
    Inventors: Dennis R. Sheard, Roger W. Taylor
  • Fibrous structures
    Patent number: 4154357
    Abstract: A water repellent thermally bonded fibrous structure is obtained by applying a silicone based water repellent finish to potentially adhesive conjugate fibres, forming a web from the fibres, and subjecting the web to a heat treatment to effect inter-fibre bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Limited
    Inventors: Dennis R. Sheard, Barry Walker