Patents by Inventor Michael P. Gao

Michael P. Gao 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).

  • Fabric care pellets and methods
    Patent number: 10144909
    Abstract: Described are fabric care pellets comprising an amphiphilic polymer, preferably an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, a surfactant, and a filler, wherein the pellet contains 30 wt % to 90 wt % amphiphilic polymer, preferably ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Techlologies LLC
    Inventors: Sun Tong, Randolph Sui, Michael P. Gao, Yurong Cao
  • WASHING MACHING INCLUDING INTEGRAL FILTER MODULE AND AERATOR
    Publication number: 20150246377
    Abstract: A washing machine and a corresponding method for cleaning ware or laundry items are provided. The machine comprises: a wash tub (12), a water inlet (14) and a waste water outlet (16) in fluid communication with the wash tub, a fluid pathway (18) extending from the waste water outlet to the water inlet, a pump (20) for moving water along the fluid pathway, a filter module (22) located along the fluid pathway, and an aerator (24) in fluid communication with the filter module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Patrick B. He, Chengfeng Wang, Bill Q. Cai, Tong Sun, Michael P. Gao