Patents by Inventor Ellen A. Grimes

Ellen A. Grimes 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).

  • Resin-treated mercerized fibers and products thereof
    Patent number: 6488809
    Abstract: This invention relates to the process of manufacture of resin treated mercerized cellulose fibers and fibrous products prepared therefrom and is directed particularly to a method of improving permeability and bulking properties and reducing water retention value (WRV) of a conventional high permeability bulk pulp. The invention also includes the improved cellulose fibers, cellulosic sheet materials containing said fibers, and products therefrom (such as automotive oil and air filters).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: BKI Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur F. Phillips, Susan L. H. Crenshaw, Ellen A. Grimes, Whitten R. Bell
  • Resin-treated mercerized fibers and products thereof
    Patent number: 6171441
    Abstract: This invention relates to the process of manufacture of resin treated mercerized cellulose fibers and fibrous products prepared therefrom and is directed particularly to a method of improving permeability and bulking properties and reducing water retention value (WRV) of a conventional high permeability bulk pulp. The invention also includes the improved cellulose fibers, cellulosic sheet materials containing said fibers, and products therefrom (such as automotive oil and air filters).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Buckeye Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur F. Phillips, Susan L. H. Crenshaw, Ellen A. Grimes, Whitten R. Bell