Patents by Inventor Peter G. Bither

Peter G. Bither 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).

  • Absorbent product with hydrophobic acquisition layer
    Patent number: 4885204
    Abstract: Disclosed is a laminated structure for use in an absorbent product comprising a hydrophobic acquisition layer adjacent to a fluid permeable top sheet, and an absorbent layer. The hydrophobic layer comprises a thermally consolidated blend of 5% to 35% of thermally bondable hydrophobic fibers and 65% to 95% wood fluff pulp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter G. Bither, Berne F. Ellers, Edward J. Engle, III
  • Fibrous inner web for sheet vinyl flooring goods
    Patent number: 4680223
    Abstract: A fibrous web is prepared from a composition comprising woodpulp, glass fibers, polyolefin pulp containing carboxylic functionality, an inorganic filler, a polymeric binder, polyolefin pulp devoid of carboxylic functionality, if desired, and polyvinyl chloride, if desired. The fibrous web is useful as an inner layer in a multi-layer sheet floor covering material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventor: Peter G. Bither
  • Composition for preparing paperboard container for liquids
    Patent number: 4613635
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition useful for preparing paperboard containers comprising wood pulp, polyolefin pulp containing carboxylic functionality and a water-soluble cationic wet-strength resin. The paperboard is used for preparing containers for liquids such as juices and dairy products. The filled containers have improved durability when exposed to high humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventor: Peter G. Bither