Patents by Inventor James E. Sealey

James E. Sealey 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).

  • Composition containing a cationic trivalent metal and debonder and methods of making and using the same to enhance fluff pulp quality
    Patent number: 9260820
    Abstract: A process is provided for making a fluff pulp sheet, comprising contacting at least one cationic trivalent metal, salt thereof, or combination thereof with a composition comprising fluff pulp fibers and water at a first pH, to form a first mixture; contacting at least one debonder surfactant with the first mixture and raising the pH to a second pH, which is higher than the first pH, to form a fluff pulp mixture; forming a web from the fluff pulp mixture; and drying the web, to make the fluff pulp sheet. A fluff pulp sheet is also provided, comprising a web comprising fluff pulp fibers; at least one cationic trivalent metal, salt thereof, or combination thereof; at least one debonder surfactant; and a fiberization energy of <145 kJ/kg. Products and uses of the fluff pulp sheet are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: James E. Sealey, Michael Hevenor
  • FLUSHABLE WIPE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150330029
    Abstract: A multi-ply flushable wipe includes a ply having first and second exterior layers and a middle layer disposed therebetween. Each of the exterior layers includes at least 50% by weight natural fibers. When foam-formed, the middle layer includes at least 25% by weight natural fibers. In embodiments, the middle layer may include at least 75% by weight natural fibers. The middle layer also includes synthetic fibers that have a length within the range of 1 mm and 20 mm. The wipe may have a length weight weighted average fiber length of less than 4 mm and a wet CD strength of greater than 20 N/m. Each ply of the wipe may be formed by wetlaying the first and second exterior layers and a foam formed middle layer to form a web, imprinting the web with a structured fabric, and drying the web. The plies are then attached using a binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Karthik RAMARATNAM, James E. SEALEY, II, Byrd Tyler MILLER, IV, Taras Z. ANDRUKH, Justin S. PENCE
  • SUBSTRATE FOR WALLBOARD JOINT TAPE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20150211189
    Abstract: A multi-ply paper substrate is provided, which comprises at least two plies bonded to one another by an adhesive; a basis weight of 80-200 gsm; an internal bond of 10-180 milli-ft.-lb/sq. in. as measured by TAPPI method 541; an MD tensile of 20-300 lbf/inch width as measured by TAPPI method 494; and a CD tensile of 10-300 lbf/inch width as measured by TAPPI method 494. Methods of making and using the paper substrate, products made therefrom, and uses of the paper substrate are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: DENNIS W. ANDERSON, JAMES E. SEALEY
  • PROCESS FOR APPLYING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A CATIONIC TRIVALENT METAL AND DEBONDER AND FLUFF PULP SHEET MADE FROM SAME
    Publication number: 20150197894
    Abstract: A process is provided for making a fluff pulp sheet, comprising contacting at least one cationic trivalent metal, salt thereof, or combination thereof with a composition comprising fluff pulp fibers and water at a first pH, to form a fluff pulp mixture; forming a web from the fluff pulp mixture; and applying at least one debonder surfactant to the web and raising the pH to a second pH, which is higher than the first pH, to make the fluff pulp sheet. A fluff pulp sheet is also provided, comprising a web comprising fluff pulp fibers; at least one cationic trivalent metal, salt thereof, or combination thereof; at least one debonder surfactant; and a fiberization energy of <145 kJ/kg. Products and uses of the fluff pulp sheet are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: JAMES E. SEALEY, Michael Hevenor
  • Substrate for wallboard joint tape and process for making same
    Patent number: 9017803
    Abstract: A multi-ply paper substrate is provided, which comprises at least two plies bonded to one another by an adhesive; a basis weight of 80-200 gsm; an internal bond of 10-180 milli-ft.-lb/sq. in. as measured by TAPPI method 541; an MD tensile of 20-300 lbf/inch width as measured by TAPPI method 494; and a CD tensile of 10-300 lbf/inch width as measured by TAPPI method 494. Methods of making and using the paper substrate, products made therefrom, and uses of the paper substrate are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Dennis W. Anderson, James E. Sealey
  • DRY FLUFF PULP SHEET ADDITIVE
    Publication number: 20150107792
    Abstract: A process is provided for making a fluff pulp sheet, comprising forming a web comprising fluff pulp fibers; and applying at least one debonder surfactant to the web, to make the fluff pulp sheet. A fluff pulp sheet is also provided, comprising a web comprising fluff pulp fibers; at least one debonder surfactant; and a fiberization energy of <145 kJ/kg. Products and uses of the fluff pulp sheet are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: JIANER JIANG, JAMES E. SEALEY
  • Composition containing a multivalent cationic metal and amine-containing anti-static agent and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 8974636
    Abstract: A fluff pulp or other pulp, comprises a multivalent cationic metal ion selected from the group consisting of Al+3, B+3, Mn+2, Cu+2, Cu+3, Zn+2, Sn+2, Sn+4, water-soluble salt thereof, or combination thereof; an amine-containing anti-static agent; and pulp. Methods of making and using the pulp, as well as articles therefrom, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: James E. Sealey, Peter M. Froass, Sylvie Marie Rita Carriere
  • SOFT THROUGH AIR DRIED TISSUE
    Publication number: 20150059995
    Abstract: A multi-layer through air dried tissue including a first exterior layer comprised substantially of hardwood fibers, an interior layer comprised substantially of softwood fibers, and a second exterior layer comprised substantially of hardwood fibers. The interior layer includes a first wet end additive comprising an ionic surfactant and a second wet end additive comprising a non-ionic surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Karthik RAMARATNAM, Byrd Tyler MILLER, IV, Shane Ervin HAYES, James E. SEALEY, II
  • Soft through air dried tissue
    Patent number: 8968517
    Abstract: A multi-layer through air dried tissue including an interior layer having an ionic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant, introduced as wet end additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: First Quality Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Karthik Ramaratnam, Byrd Tyler Miller, IV, Shane Ervin Hayes, James E. Sealey, II
  • Paper product with surface pattern
    Patent number: D732836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: First Quality Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Setzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach
  • Paper product with surface pattern
    Patent number: D732837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: First Quality Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach
  • Paper product with surface pattern
    Patent number: D732838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: First Quality Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach
  • Paper product with surface pattern
    Patent number: D734617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: First Quality Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach
  • Paper product with surface pattern
    Patent number: D737578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: First Quality Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach
  • Paper product with surface pattern
    Patent number: D738632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: First Quality Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Scubach
  • Paper product with surface pattern
    Patent number: D738633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: First Quailty Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach
  • Paper product with surface pattern
    Patent number: D738634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: First Quailty Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach
  • Paper product with surface pattern
    Patent number: D738635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: First Quality Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach
  • Paper product with a surface pattern
    Patent number: D740570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: FIRST QUALITY TISSUE, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach
  • Paper product with a surface pattern
    Patent number: D747887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: First Quality Tissue, LLC
    Inventors: Taryn S. Seitzinger, Justin S. Pence, B. Tyler Miller, James E. Sealey, Deborah D. Richardson-Schubach