Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Yoder

Gregory L. Yoder 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).

  • POLYMERS WITH ENGINEERED SEGMENT MOLECULAR WEIGHT
    Publication number: 20210087388
    Abstract: Polymer compositions and processes for extended glycols and under-capping glycols for production of polymer compositions with engineered hard and soft segment molecular weights are provided. Also provided are fibers and articles of manufacture such as fabrics and garments produced from these polymer compositions and processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: The LYCRA Company LLC
    Inventors: Norman J. D'ALLURA, Hong LIU, Gregory L. YODER, Nicholas E. KURLAND, Oguzhan CELEBI
  • AQUEOUS POLYURETHANUREA COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING DISPERSIONS AND FILMS
    Publication number: 20110201734
    Abstract: Included are polyurethaneurea compositions include polyurethaneurea aqueous dispersions. The dispersions may be prepared with solvent or in the absence of any added solvent. Films and other shaped articles may be prepared from the dispersions by a casting a drying method and optionally included with a substrate including paper, fabric or garments. The films exhibit a reduced discoloring or yellowing upon exposure to atmosphere, heat, and UV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: Invista North America S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Hong Liu, Gregory L. Yoder, Jin Li
  • Spandex of a particular composition and process for making same
    Patent number: 6984708
    Abstract: The invention provides spandex having improved hysteresis and a method for making such spandex. The spandex of the invention comprises the polyurethaneurea reaction product of: (a) poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol (b) 1-isocyanato-4-[(4-isocyanatophenyl)methyl]benzene wherein the mole ratio of diisocyanate to glycol is from about 1.52 to about 2.04; and (c) a mixture of chain extenders comprising: from about 35 to about 55 mole percent ethylene diamine; and from about 45 to about 65 mole percent 1,2-propanediamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Invista North America S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Hong Liu, Gregory L. Yoder, Robert O. Waldbauer, Jr.
  • Spandex of a particular composition and process for making same
    Publication number: 20040068080
    Abstract: The invention provides spandex having improved hysteresis and a method for making such spandex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Hong Liu, Gregory L. Yoder, Robert O. Waldbauer