Patents by Inventor Fred Libby

Fred Libby 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).

  • System for controlling the sizing of a rising foam emulsion web travelling on a conveyor
    Patent number: 11969921
    Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the sizing of a rising foam emulsion web travelling on a conveyor. The system includes a plate arrangement and an actuating arrangement. The plate arrangement includes at least a first and a second plate, each having a web-facing lower side and an opposite upper side. The second plate is configured to be located downstream of the first plate with respect to the direction of travel of the foam emulsion web. The actuating arrangement includes a base portion and a top portion. The top portion is movable relative to the base portion and operatively connected to the plate arrangement. The actuating arrangement is configured to individually adjust for each plate a separating distance relative to the base portion, for controlling the rising of the foam emulsion web along at least a part of its travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Mölnlycke Health Care AB
    Inventors: Fred Libby, Tyler Kennedy
  • A System for Controlling the Sizing of a Rising Foam Emulsion Web Travelling on a Conveyor
    Publication number: 20230158721
    Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the sizing of a rising foam emulsion web travelling on a conveyor. The system includes a plate arrangement and an actuating arrangement. The plate arrangement includes at least a first and a second plate, each having a web-facing lower side and an opposite upper side. The second plate is configured to be located downstream of the first plate with respect to the direction of travel of the foam emulsion web. The actuating arrangement includes a base portion and a top portion. The top portion is movable relative to the base portion and operatively connected to the plate arrangement. The actuating arrangement is configured to individually adjust for each plate a separating distance relative to the base portion, for controlling the rising of the foam emulsion web along at least a part of its travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Fred Libby, Tyler Kennedy
  • Apparatus and methods for the attachment of materials to polyurethane foam, and articles made using them
    Patent number: 8211255
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a laminated foam product, wherein the adhesive binding the foam to the laminate comprises the mixture from which the foam is made. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods for making a laminated foam product. A third aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for making a laminated foam product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Rynel Inc.
    Inventors: James W. Detert, Jonathan Stormont, Fred Libby, T. Scott Kennedy, Herbert Winicov
  • Apparatus and Methods for the Attachment of Materials to Polyurethane Foam, and Articles Made Using Them
    Publication number: 20090008021
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a laminated foam product, wherein the adhesive binding the foam to the laminate comprises the mixture from which the foam is made. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods for making a laminated foam product. A third aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for making a laminated foam product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Rynel, Inc.
    Inventors: James W. Detert, Jonathan Stormont, Fred Libby, T. Scott Kennedy, Herbert Winicov
  • Apparatus and methods for the attachment of materials to polyurethane foam, and articles made using them
    Publication number: 20050003178
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a laminated foam product, wherein the adhesive binding the foam to the laminate comprises the mixture from which the foam is made. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods for making a laminated foam product. A third aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for making a laminated foam product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: James Detert, Jonathan Stormont, Fred Libby, T. Kennedy, Herbert Winicov