Patents by Inventor Matthew J. O'Sickey

Matthew J. O'Sickey 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).

  • Formed Films, Methods And Apparatus For Manufacturing Same, And Articles Comprising Same
    Publication number: 20160052191
    Abstract: Formed film, apparatus and methods for manufacturing formed film, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. Methods include controlled introduction of melt foldovers through modifying the surface area of a polymer melt curtain. Apparatus for same is also shown as are articles of formed film with melt foldovers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: TREDEGAR FILM PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James D. Tribble, Rickey J. Seyler, Matthew J. O'Sickey, Timothy L. Clark
  • Formed Films, Methods and Apparatus for Manufacturing Same, and Articles Comprising Same
    Publication number: 20120213970
    Abstract: Formed film, apparatus and methods for manufacturing formed film, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. Methods include controlled introduction of melt foldovers through modifying the surface area of a polymer melt curtain. Apparatus for same is also shown as are articles of formed film with melt foldovers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: TREDEGAR FILM PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James D. Tribble, Rickey J. Seyler, Matthew J. O'Sickey, Timothy L. Clark
  • Formed film, methods and apparatus for manufacturing same, and articles comprising same
    Patent number: 8182737
    Abstract: Formed film, apparatus and methods for manufacturing formed film, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. Methods include controlled introduction of melt foldovers through modifying the surface area of a polymer melt curtain. Apparatus for same is also shown as are articles of formed film with melt foldovers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Tredegar Film Products Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Tribble, Rickey J. Seyler, Matthew J. O'Sickey, Timothy L. Clark
  • Elasticized side members
    Patent number: 7870651
    Abstract: The disclosure provides embodiments for elasticized members used as closures for garments, such as diapers, jacket cuffs, and similar articles, the elasticized member having an elastic body having an attachment region adapted for attachment of the elastic body to a garment and a fastener positioned on a distal portion of the elastic body, wherein the elastic body is structured to reduce curl along longitudinal edges and corners of the elastic body upon application of tension to the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Tredegar Film Products Corp.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Middlesworth, Andrew J. Peacock, Matthew J. O'Sickey, Stephen D. Bruce
  • Activated bicomponent fibers and nonwoven webs
    Publication number: 20080311814
    Abstract: Methods of activating bicomponent elastic fiber nonwovens webs and laminates, and the resultant activated bicomponent elastic fiber nonwoven webs and laminates are disclosed, wherein the bicomponent elastic fiber nonwoven webs include a first material and a second material, wherein the first material has a lower yield point than the second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Tredegar Film Products Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew J. O'Sickey, Jonathan E. Frost
  • Elasticized side members
    Publication number: 20070234529
    Abstract: The disclosure provides embodiments for elasticized members used as closures for garments, such as diapers, jacket cuffs, and similar articles, the elasticized member having an elastic body having an attachment region adapted for attachment of the elastic body to a garment and a fastener positioned on a distal portion of the elastic body, wherein the elastic body is structured to reduce curl along longitudinal edges and corners of the elastic body upon application of tension to the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Tredegar Film Products Corp.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Middlesworth, Andrew J. Peacock, Matthew J. O'Sickey, Stephen D. Bruce