Patents by Inventor Kevin NORFLEET

Kevin NORFLEET 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).

  • Thermoformed Articles Made From Bio-Based Polymers and Compositions Therefore
    Publication number: 20220305713
    Abstract: Biodegradable thermoformed articles are disclosed. The thermoformed articles are formed from a biodegradable polymer composition. The polymer composition contains a cellulose ester polymer, a plasticizer, and one or more other additives. Thermoformed articles can be made in accordance with the present disclosure having low haze and high clarity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Xiaowei Zhang, Kevin Norfleet, Christopher McGrady, Randy Buchman, Camilo Cano
  • Foam Formed From Cellulose Ester Composition
    Publication number: 20220185978
    Abstract: A biodegradable foam material is disclosed. The biodegradable foam material is made from a cellulose ester polymer combined with at least one plasticizer. The cellulose ester polymer composition is combined with one or more foaming agents and formed into a closed cell foam. The foam material is particularly well suited for use in packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Xiaowei Zhang, Kevin Norfleet, Randy Buchman, Christopher McGrady, Camilo Cano, Jonathan Caterino, Michael Combs
  • AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE HAVING A POROUS MASS
    Publication number: 20190090533
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating device including an aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate, a support element, an aerosol-cooling element, and a mouthpiece. At least one of the aerosol-cooling element and the filter comprise a porous mass comprising from 20 to 100 wt. % binder and from 0 to 80 wt. % active or inactive particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin NORFLEET, Paul Busby, Whitney Canterbury, Michael Combs, Raymond Robertson