Patents by Inventor Jane E. Austin

Jane E. Austin 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).

  • Yarn consolidation by wrapping for hollow fiber membranes
    Patent number: 4869059
    Abstract: Hollow fiber separation membranes are bundled in groups of 5-350 membranes and helically wound with a 20-120 denier yarn. The bundle is more readily handled when making permeators using dry membranes and there is significantly reduced fiber breakage and damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Jane E. Austin