Patents by Inventor Joel Poustis

Joel Poustis 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).

  • Substrate provided with an electronic device
    Patent number: 6481631
    Abstract: A substrate provided with at least part of a system for the non-contact identification of articles, including at least one electronic device which includes an electromagnetic-wave transmission and reception device coupled with an electronic module making it possible to process received signals and to retransmit other signals. The substrate is based on cellulose fibers and the electronic device is inserted into the substrate. A process for manufacturing such a substrate is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Smurfit Worldwide Research-Europe
    Inventor: Joël Poustis
  • Biocompatible, hydrophilic material, method of manufacture and uses of same
    Patent number: 5152793
    Abstract: A biocompatible hydrophilic material is based on purified cellulose, from which material all or the majority of the water has been removed and which has a modulable potential for water recovery of up to an amount of water of approximately 60%. The material can be used for the production of fitting sheaths for articulated prostheses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: La Cellulose Du Pin and Universite De Bordeaux II
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Pommier, Joel Poustis, Charles Baquey, Dominique Chauveaux
  • Biocompatible, hydrophilic material method of manufacture and uses of same
    Patent number: 5123923
    Abstract: A biocompatible hydrophilic material is based on purified cellulose, from which material all or the majority of the water has been removed and which has a modulable potential for water recovery of up to an amount of water of approximately 60%. The material can be used for the production of fitting sheaths for articulated prostheses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: La Cellulose du Pin & Universite de Bordeaux II
    Inventors: Jean-claude Pommier, Joel Poustis, Charles Baquey, Dominique Chauveaux
  • Two layer paper product for printing
    Patent number: 5039378
    Abstract: A packing paper comprising a support layer and a coating layer. The coating layer contains minerals, which give it a white pigmentation, has a content of between 25 and 50% by weight of dry materials, has a good degree of whiteness which is at least equal to 70, and has good capacity for flexographic printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: La Cellulose du Pin
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Pommier, Joel Poustis
  • Biocompatible, hydrophilic material, method of manufacture and uses of same
    Patent number: 4904258
    Abstract: A biocompatible hydrophilic material is based on purified cellulose, from which material all or the majority of the water has been removed and which has a modulable potential for water recovery of up to an amount of water of approximately 60%. The material can be used for the production of fitting sheaths for articulated prostheses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Assignees: La Cellulose Du Pin, Universite de Bordeaux II
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Pommier, Joel Poustis, Charles Baquey, Dominique Chauveaux
  • Composite material and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 4822826
    Abstract: A composite material comprised of a thermoplastic resin matrix and a cellulosic fiber reinforcing material is prepared by reducing the water content of the fibers prior to exposure to the resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: La Cellulose Du Pin
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Pommier, Joel Poustis