Patents by Inventor Linda Bernard

Linda Bernard 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).

  • Polymamide nanocomposites with oxygen scavenging capability
    Publication number: 20050159526
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer-platelet particle composites comprising at least one polyamide resin, at least one oxygen scavenging system, and platelet particles derived from at least one layered silicate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Linda Bernard, Horst Clauberg, Michael Cyr, John Gilmer, Jeffrey Owens, Mark Stewart, Sam Turner, Shriram Bagrodia, James Matayabas
  • Agglomerated colorant speckle exhibiting reduced colorant spotting
    Patent number: 5605883
    Abstract: The present invention is a granular colorant speckle exhibiting reduced colorant spotting, the speckle which comprises:(a) an insoluble dispersible carrier;(b) a surfactant; and(c) a substantive agent.The present invention also discloses a method for forming a colorant speckle suitable for use as a granular laundry detergent component, or a laundry additive. The speckle of the present invention is preferably produced by an agglomeration process utilizing, for example, a fluid-bed or rotary falling curtain type agglomerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Inventors: Robert J. Iliff, Linda A. Bernard, Erle D. Mankin