Patents by Inventor Emily W. Michaels
Emily W. Michaels 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).
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Patent number: 11701261Abstract: A medical device comprising a device that covers at least a portion of a patient's skin and has an inner surface designed to be in contact with the patient's skin. It contains a multi-ply knit fabric that contains a first knit ply and a second knit ply. The first knit ply contains a plurality of first yarns and forms the upper surface of the fabric. The second knit ply contains a plurality of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) yarns which forms the lower surface of the fabric. The first and second ply are integrated through combined portions formed by interlacing first yarns among the PTFE yarns, interlacing PTFE yarns among the first yarns, and interlacing a plurality of third yarns among the first and the PTFE yarns. The multi-ply knit fabric also contains a composition comprising at least one silver ion-containing compound on at least the upper surface of the multi-ply knit fabric.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Rajib Mondal, Thomas C. Wiles, Petr Valenta, James A Rogers, Emily W. Michaels, Robert D. Miller
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Patent number: 11691379Abstract: The application relates to a fire-resistant textile composite having an upper surface and a lower surface. The composite contains a nonwoven layer and a knit layer. The nonwoven layer has a first and second side and contains a nonwoven textile. The nonwoven textile contains a plurality of first fire-resistant fibers, where the first fire-resistant fibers are non-thermoplastic. The nonwoven layer forms the lower surface of the textile composite. The knit layer contains a knit textile having a first and second side and the second side of the knit layer is adjacent to the first side of the nonwoven layer. The knit textile contains a plurality of second fire-resistant yarns, where the second fire-resistant yarns are non-thermoplastic. At least a portion of the first fire-resistant fibers from the nonwoven layer extend through the first side of the knit layer and form the upper surface of the textile composite.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Warren W. Gerhardt, Robert D. Miller, Timothy W. Godfrey, Ryan Darnell, Emily W. Michaels
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Patent number: 11510818Abstract: A wound dressing containing a multi-ply knit fabric, where the fabric contains a first and a second knit ply. The first knit ply contains a plurality of first yarns and forms the upper surface of the fabric. The second knit ply contains a plurality of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) yarns, where the PTFE yarns have a transmission in the IR region of 8-10 ?m at least about 40%, and a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.2 W/(m·K) forms the lower surface of the fabric. The first ply and the second ply are integrated through combined portions formed by interlacing first yarns among the PTFE yarns of the second knit ply, interlacing PTFE yarns among the first yarns of the first knit ply, or interlacing a plurality of third yarns among the first yarns and the PTFE. The multi-ply knit fabric also contains a composition containing at least one silver ion-containing compound.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Rajib Mondal, Thomas C. Wiles, Petr Valenta, James A Rogers, Emily W. Michaels, Robert D. Miller
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Publication number: 20200398523Abstract: The application relates to a fire-resistant textile composite having an upper surface and a lower surface. The composite contains a nonwoven layer and a knit layer. The nonwoven layer has a first and second side and contains a nonwoven textile. The nonwoven textile contains a plurality of first fire-resistant fibers, where the first fire-resistant fibers are non-thermoplastic. The nonwoven layer forms the lower surface of the textile composite. The knit layer contains a knit textile having a first and second side and the second side of the knit layer is adjacent to the first side of the nonwoven layer. The knit textile contains a plurality of second fire-resistant yarns, where the second fire-resistant yarns are non-thermoplastic. At least a portion of the first fire-resistant fibers from the nonwoven layer extend through the first side of the knit layer and form the upper surface of the textile composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Warren W. Gerhardt, Robert D. Miller, Timothy W. Godfrey, Ryan Darnell, Emily W. Michaels
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Publication number: 20200385896Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetically responsive scrim containing a scrim which contains a plurality of yarns and a magnetically responsive coating covering at least a portion of the yarns of the scrim. The magnetically responsive coating contains magnetically responsive particulate material and a binder, where the magnetically responsive coating is at least about 40% by weight magnetically responsive particulate material, and where the magnetically responsive coating has an areal density of at least twice the areal density of the scrim.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Sudhanshu Srivastava, Warren W. Gerhardt, Emily W. Michaels, Jeffrey A. Stafford, Kurt Neuville
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Publication number: 20200385920Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic scrim containing a scrim which contains a plurality of yarns and a magnetic coating covering at least a portion of the yarns of the scrim. The magnetic coating contains magnetic elements and a binder, where the magnetic coating is at least about 40% by weight magnetic elements, and where the magnetic coating has an areal density of at least twice the areal density of the scrim.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Sudhanshu Srivastava, Warren W. Gerhardt, Emily W. Michaels, Jeffrey A. Stafford, Kurt Neuville
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Publication number: 20200107962Abstract: A medical device comprising a device that covers at least a portion of a patient's skin and has an inner surface designed to be in contact with the patient's skin. It contains a multi-ply knit fabric that contains a first knit ply and a second knit ply. The first knit ply contains a plurality of first yarns and forms the upper surface of the fabric. The second knit ply contains a plurality of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) yarns which forms the lower surface of the fabric. The first and second ply are integrated through combined portions formed by interlacing first yarns among the PTFE yarns, interlacing PTFE yarns among the first yarns, and interlacing a plurality of third yarns among the first and the PTFE yarns. The multi-ply knit fabric also contains a composition comprising at least one silver ion-containing compound on at least the upper surface of the multi-ply knit fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Rajib Mondal, Thomas C. Wiles, Petr Valenta, James A. Rogers, Emily W. Michaels, Robert D. Miller
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Publication number: 20200107963Abstract: A wound dressing comprising a multi-ply knit fabric, where the fabric contains a first and a second knit ply. The first knit ply contains a plurality of first yarns and forms the upper surface of the fabric. The second knit ply contains a plurality of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) yarns, where the PTFE yarns have a transmission in the IR region of 8-10 ?m at least about 40%, and a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.2 W/(m·K) forms the lower surface of the fabric. The first ply and the second ply are integrated through combined portions formed by interlacing first yarns among the PTFE yarns of the second knit ply, interlacing PTFE yarns among the first yarns of the first knit ply, or interlacing a plurality of third yarns among the first yarns and the PTFE. The multi-ply knit fabric also contains a composition comprising at least one silver ion-containing compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Rajib Mondal, Thomas C. Wiles, Petr Valenta, James A Rogers, Emily W. Michaels, Robert D. Miller
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Patent number: 10472748Abstract: A multi-ply knit fabric containing a first knit ply and a second knit ply. The first knit ply contains a plurality of first yarns and forms the upper surface of the fabric. The second knit ply forms the lower surface of the fabric and contains a plurality of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) yarns having a density of about 2 to 2.25 g/cm3, a transmission in the IR region of 8-10 ?m at least about 60%, and a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.2 W/(m·K). The plies are integrated through combined portions formed by at least one of the following methods: interlacing first yarns among the PTFE yarns of the second knit ply, interlacing PTFE yarns among the first yarns of the first knit ply, and interlacing a plurality of third yarns among the first yarns of the first knit ply and the PTFE yarns of the second knit ply.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Rajib Mondal, Thomas C. Wiles, Emily W. Michaels, Petr Valenta, Robert D. Miller, James A. Rogers
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Publication number: 20180290425Abstract: A multi-ply knit fabric containing a first knit ply and a second knit ply. The first knit ply contains a plurality of first yarns and forms the upper surface of the fabric. The second knit ply forms the lower surface of the fabric and contains a plurality of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) yarns having a density of about 2 to 2.25 g/cm3, a transmission in the IR region of 8-10 ?m at least about 60%, and a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.2 W/(m.K). The plies are integrated through combined portions formed by at least one of the following methods: interlacing first yarns among the PTFE yarns of the second knit ply, interlacing PTFE yarns among the first yarns of the first knit ply, and interlacing a plurality of third yarns among the first yarns of the first knit ply and the PTFE yarns of the second knit ply.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Rajib Mondal, Thomas C. Wiles, Emily W. Michaels, Petr Valenta, Robert D. Miller, James A. Rogers
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Publication number: 20160145547Abstract: This invention relates to a cleaning composition encased within a film material. The film-encased cleaning composition is useful for cleaning appliances, such as washing machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Emily W. Michaels, Laurent D. Kieken, Shirley A. Whiteside, Patrick D. Moore, Randy D. Petrea, Robert L. Schuette
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Publication number: 20140264194Abstract: This invention relates to the in-situ synthesis of multi-core electroconductive powders. The multi-core ECPs of the present invention are made using an in-situ synthesis method which eliminates the need for combining mixtures of various types of single-core ECPs in order to achieve the desired end-use product. The multi-core ECPs described herein exhibit very little coloration. They also exhibit low electrical resistivity and contain reduced amounts of antimony.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Emily W. Michaels, Deanna Milligan, David Morris
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Patent number: 8263183Abstract: This invention relates to a cleaning device comprising a cleaning composition and a substrate. The cleaning composition comprises an absorbent particulate, a binding agent, and optionally, a thickening agent. The cleaning composition may be applied to a substrate, such as a textile substrate, by applying the composition to at least one portion of the surface of the substrate or by incorporating the composition throughout the substrate. The absorbent particulate generally exhibits a high affinity for particles, color, grease, oil, and other staining materials and is a soft material which allows for gentle cleaning of most surfaces without detrimentally abrading and scratching soiled surfaces. The absorbent particulate also serves as an indicator providing a visual cue of its cleaning efficacy and may be used in either a wet or dry state.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Emily W. Michaels, Dominick J. Valenti, Diana C. Balasca, Eduardo Torres
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Patent number: 8258066Abstract: This invention relates to a cleaning device comprising a cleaning composition and a substrate. The cleaning composition comprises an absorbent particulate, a binding agent, and optionally, a thickening agent. The cleaning composition may be applied to a substrate, such as a textile substrate, by applying the composition to at least one portion of the surface of the substrate or by incorporating the composition throughout the substrate. The absorbent particulate generally exhibits a high affinity for particles, color, grease, oil, and other staining materials and is a soft material which allows for gentle cleaning of most surfaces without detrimentally abrading and scratching soiled surfaces. The absorbent particulate also serves as an indicator providing a visual cue of its cleaning efficacy and may be used in either a wet or dry state.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Emily W. Michaels, Dominick J. Valenti, Diana C. Balasca, Eduardo Torres
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Publication number: 20110189399Abstract: This invention relates to a cleaning device comprising a cleaning composition and a substrate. The cleaning composition comprises an absorbent particulate, a binding agent, and optionally, a thickening agent. The cleaning composition may be applied to a substrate, such as a textile substrate, by applying the composition to at least one portion of the surface of the substrate or by incorporating the composition throughout the substrate. The absorbent particulate generally exhibits a high affinity for particles, color, grease, oil, and other staining materials and is a soft material which allows for gentle cleaning of most surfaces without detrimentally abrading and scratching soiled surfaces. The absorbent particulate also serves as an indicator providing a visual cue of its cleaning efficacy and may be used in either a wet or dry state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Emily W. Michaels, Dominick J. Valenti, Diana C. Balasca, Eduardo Torres
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Patent number: 7655609Abstract: The invention relates to a soil release agent comprising a multi-branched soil release/wetting agent having an oxygen-containing polyfunctional base compound and at least two surfactant branches attached thereto, wherein each surfactant branch includes at least one hydrophilic and at least one hydrophobic constituent and a polyester release agent in an aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Emily W. Michaels
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Publication number: 20090032063Abstract: This invention relates to solid cleaning compositions and the method for using the solid compositions to clean appliances and other soiled surfaces. The solid cleaning composition is generally comprised of a majority by weight of a cleaning active system; ingredients for forming the cleaning active system into a solid form; and optionally, a fragrance. The solid cleaning composition is ideally suited for reducing and/or eliminating microbial growth, including biofilm growth, contained within and/or on appliances, particularly those appliances that have water contact surfaces such as washing machines and dishwashers. The solid cleaning composition further provides reduction and/or elimination of undesirable odor and staining typically associated with such microbial growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Geoffrey R. Haas, Emily W. Michaels, Carolina Mateus, Robert L. Schuette, Walter P. Horton
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Publication number: 20070199157Abstract: The invention relates to a stable aqueous dispersion comprising a multi-branched soil release/wetting agent having an oxygen-containing polyfunctional base compound and at least two surfactant branches attached thereto, wherein each surfactant branch includes at least one hydrophilic and at least one hydrophobic constituent, wherein the multi-branched soil release/wetting agent is in an amount of between 0.05 and 3% by weight of the aqueous dispersion and particles selected from the group consisting of inorganic, organic, and polymeric particles having a size range between 50 nm and 45 ?m, wherein the particle dispersion is stable for at least 10 days at 40° C. Enhanced fabric conditioners and the method of applying the enhanced fabric conditioners are also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Emily W. Michaels, Scott M. Violette