Patents by Inventor Martin Scaife

Martin Scaife 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).

  • Publication number: 20240009610
    Abstract: The present invention is a highly efficient and easily shippable drum filter device comprising segmented filter media, easy to manufacture light-weight drum segments or torsional tensioning elements. Preferably, it comprises bulged side wall, that can be fitted after shipment and that can be readily opened for easy access to the filter. The drum filter device can be incorporated into a filtering system further.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: MobiAir PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: Martin SCAIFE
  • Publication number: 20230330683
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an equipment in the field of hygiene article manufacturing, in particular to a hygiene article recycling unit for disintegrating and separating hygiene articles allowing to separate raw materials at a purity allowing to directly use it in the manufacturing process of the hygiene articles. The recycling unit comprised several devices as sub-units. The present invention further relates to a process for operating such an equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: DIAPER RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: Martin SCAIFE
  • Patent number: 11548009
    Abstract: System having an apparatus (10) for shredding hygiene products (12), which operates within a revolving device (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: DIAPER RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Patent number: 11464679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method of applying a single SAP (Super Adsorbent Polymer) type granules or multiple SAP types at high speed in a continuous or intermittent 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional profile via volumetric or gravimetric metering onto a receiving system such as a carrier layer and/or into an air stream for use in an absorbent article, particularly diapers for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise of a carrier layer with the SAP particles and/or a mixed SAP and fiber core together with further layers, making up the complete article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: FMCG CONSULTING
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Patent number: 11253804
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method of cleaning particle loaded “dirty” air using a multi flow-splitter technology in combination with at least one cyclone system which requires minimal energy to operate due to low pressure drops used to generate the fluid flows whilst allowing to exert high centrifugal or G-Force on the infeed fluid stream. This further allows to operate the particle removal process such that conventional additional filter media become optional, such that the technology may operate a significantly reduced or even without the need for maintenance and/or repair. Low internal air turbulence ensures a very high separation efficiency. Optionally adding additional explosion safe low-energy down-stream filtration stages with variable speed system fan provides optimal operational performance and operational flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: MOBIAIR PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Patent number: 11219557
    Abstract: A manufacturing method for customized fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) comprising the production of the customized goods in a main production process stream or a side stream. The method further comprises temporarily storing the customized goods in a side stream process and subsequently re-inserting said goods into the main production process stream. The customized goods may be finally packaged in a dedicated pack or in a pack that also contains non-customized goods. The method is suitable for, but not limited to, articles such as diapers, absorbent products, tissues and other hygienic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Publication number: 20210316241
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method of cleaning particle loaded “dirty” air using a multi flow-splitter technology in combination with at least one cyclone system which requires minimal energy to operate due to low pressure drops used to generate the fluid flows whilst allowing to exert high centrifugal or G-Force on the infeed fluid stream. This further allows to operate the particle removal process such that conventional additional filter media become optional, such that the technology may operate a significantly reduced or even without the need for maintenance and/or repair. Low internal air turbulence ensures a very high separation efficiency. Optionally adding additional explosion safe low-energy down-stream filtration stages with variable speed system fan provides optimal operational performance and operational flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventor: Martin SCAIFE
  • Patent number: 10773284
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and an apparatus for sterilising used hygiene products, comprising the use of an autoclave apparatus. Said autoclave apparatus comprises one or a plurality of rotating internal members. In some embodiments, the plurality of rotating members each concentrically position around a common axis of rotation. In some embodiments, the plurality of rotating members comprises holes of predetermined size, such that the autoclaved products can pass from a central rotating section towards radially outwardly positioned ones. This allows for short processing time with high process performance whilst minimising damage of compounds such as pulp fibre and superabsorbent polymers (SAP) while enabling pure plastic, pulp and SAP streams being separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Patent number: 10758853
    Abstract: Process and apparatus capable to remove particles from a fluid stream (such as air or water) and directly convert the removed particles into a solid compact format commonly known as briquettes in a standalone combined single unit operation. The outlined process and equipment operates without the need for rotary valve technology and uses air versus hydraulics offering a cost competitive equipment solution for the end user. Active processes within the apparatus actively control the dust thereby allowing a variety of particles to be processes irrespective of moisture content and surface adhesive characteristics. Having the low-cost capability to convert explosive air/dust mixtures into briquettes significantly enhances safety and also reduces the associated manhandling effort required with disposing of collected dust with many briquettes typically having 100-500× the density of the incoming particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: MOBIAIR PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Publication number: 20180208346
    Abstract: A manufacturing method for customized fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) comprising the production of the customized goods in a main production process stream or a side stream. The method further comprises temporarily storing the customized goods in a side stream process and subsequently re-inserting said goods into the main production process stream. The customized goods may be finally packaged in a dedicated pack or in a pack that also contains non-customized goods. The method is suitable for, but not limited to, articles such as diapers, absorbent products, tissues and other hygienic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventor: Martin SCAIFE
  • Publication number: 20180169721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and an apparatus for sterilising used hygiene products, comprising the use of an autoclave apparatus. Said autoclave apparatus comprises one or a plurality of rotating internal members. In some embodiments, the plurality of rotating members each concentrically position around a common axis of rotation. In some embodiments, the plurality of rotating members comprises holes of predetermined size, such that the autoclaved products can pass from a central rotating section towards radially outwardly positioned ones. This allows for short processing time with high process performance whilst minimising damage of compounds such as pulp fibre and superabsorbent polymers (SAP) while enabling pure plastic, pulp and SAP streams being separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: DIAPER RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD
    Inventor: Martin SCAIFE
  • Publication number: 20180149386
    Abstract: Process and equipment for managing air properties allowing to achieve Zero-Energy HVAC operation allowing 24/7 air recycling capability with up to 100% re-feed capability independent of internal and external factory air conditions with air humidity controller or with dedicated air humidity controllers for both factory air and process air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Publication number: 20180147516
    Abstract: Process and apparatus capable to remove particles from a fluid stream (such as air or water) and directly convert the removed particles into a solid compact format commonly known as briquettes in a standalone combined single unit operation. The outlined process and equipment operates without the need for rotary valve technology and uses air versus hydraulics offering a cost competitive equipment solution for the end user. Active processes within the apparatus actively control the dust thereby allowing a variety of particles to be processes irrespective of moisture content and surface adhesive characteristics. Having the low-cost capability to convert explosive air/dust mixtures into briquettes significantly enhances safety and also reduces the associated manhandling effort required with disposing of collected dust with many briquettes typically having 100-500× the density of the incoming particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Publication number: 20170128276
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method of applying a single SAP (Super Adsorbent Polymer) type granules or multiple SAP types at high speed in a continuous or intermittent 2-dimesional or 3-dimensional profile via volumetric or gravimetric metering onto a receiving system such as a carrier layer and/or into an air stream for use in an absorbent article, particularly diapers for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise of a carrier layer with the SAP particles and/or a mixed SAP and fiber core together with further layers, making up the complete article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: FMCG Consulting Ltd.
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Publication number: 20160067644
    Abstract: A modular utility system comprising of filter modules, fans modules, ancillary equipment modules, material separator modules, baler modules, compactor modules, HVAC modules and geo-thermal cooling modules where the modules can be linked together via a common electrical and mechanical interface to create a total utility system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Martin Scaife
  • Publication number: 20160001296
    Abstract: System having an apparatus (10) for shredding hygiene products (12), which operates within a revolving device (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: Diaper Recycling Technology
    Inventor: Martin SCAIFE
  • Patent number: 8735645
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Horst Blessing, Hans Adolf Jackels, Siegfried Link, Volker Maier, Thomas Ludwig Woschnik, Martin Scaife
  • Publication number: 20110017398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Horst Blessing, Hans Adolf Jackels, Siegfried Link, Volker Maier, Thomas Ludwig Woschnik, Martin Scaife
  • Patent number: 7838722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Horst Blessing, Hans Adolf Jackels, Siegfried Link, Volker Maier, Thomas Ludwig Woschnik, Martin Scaife
  • Publication number: 20070193678
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing an elastomeric nonwoven laminate including a plurality of elastomeric strands joined to a nonwoven web in a controlled distribution is provided. The apparatus includes an extruder for extruding a plurality of elastomeric strands onto a cooled surface of a rotating drum, which transports the strands in parallel alignment to a nip formed between two rollers rotating about parallel axis. The drum transfers the plurality of strands to the nip in a controlled distribution where it is bonded with the nonwoven. The apparatus also includes elements which automate the apparatus for creating the elastomeric nonwoven laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Uwe Schneider, Randall Myers, Christoph Schmitz, Martin Scaife