Patents by Inventor Philip A. Sasse

Philip A. Sasse 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).

  • Patent number: 8986586
    Abstract: Electrical power cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction and required installation pulling force, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core, with or without a separate insulating layer, is surrounded by a sheath of crosslinked polyethylene. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant or fatty acid amide pulling lubricant is incorporated by alternate methods with the polyethylene to form a composition from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Philip A. Sasse, Tim Andrea
  • Publication number: 20100236811
    Abstract: Electrical power cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction and required installation pulling force, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core, with or without a separate insulating layer, is surrounded by a sheath of crosslinked polyethylene. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant or fatty acid amide pulling lubricant is incorporated by alternate methods with the polyethylene to form a composition from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Philip A. Sasse, Tim Andrea
  • Patent number: 5575874
    Abstract: A shaped nonwoven fabric comprises continuous spunbond filaments made by directly forming the spunbond filaments into a web in a single process. The fabric has an array of discrete surface features such as apertures or projections, or both. The spunbond filaments are bonded together with an adhesive polymeric component so that the shape of the fabric is retained. The fabric can be engineered to have particular fluid handling properties, strength properties, abrasive properties and aesthetic properties. Articles such as personal care products, garments, medical products and cleaning products are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Henry L. Griesbach, III, Richard D. Pike, Sharon W. Gwaltney, Ruth L. Levy, Lawrence H. Sawyer, Richard M. Shane, Philip A. Sasse
  • Patent number: 5446100
    Abstract: The properties of (meth)acrylic ester/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer webs, such as films and nonwovens, are improved by blending the ester/acid copolymer with a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid. The copolymer blend provides a polymeric material which is useful for making personal care products such as diapers and feminine pads in that it can be made water-soluble while exhibiting other properties which are necessary for adequate product performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Debra H. Durrance, Philip A. Sasse
  • Patent number: 5346955
    Abstract: The properties of (meth)acrylic ester/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer webs, such as films and nonwovens, are improved by blending the ester/acid copolymer with a modified polyolefin, such as an ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer and/or a styrene/butadiene block copolymer, and a polyether block amide copolymer. The copolymer blend provides a polymeric material which is useful for making personal care products such as diapers and feminine pads in that it can be made water-soluble in alkaline solutions while exhibiting other properties which are necessary for adequate product performance. Such materials are also useful for packaging products, such as film for plastic bags and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignees: Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Belland Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Philip A. Sasse, Debra H. Durrance, Glenn A. Taylor
  • Patent number: 5217795
    Abstract: The properties of (meth)acrylic ester/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer webs, such as films and nonwovens, are improved by blending the ester/acid copolymer with a modified polyolefin, such as an ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer and/or a styrene/butadiene block copolymer, and a polyether block amide copolymer. The copolymer blend provides a polymeric material which is useful for making personal care products such as diapers and feminine pads in that it can be made water-soluble in alkaline solutions while exhibiting other properties which are necessary for adequate product performance. Such materials are also useful for packaging products, such as film for plastic bags and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Sasse, Debra H. Durrance, Glenn A. Taylor
  • Patent number: 5149333
    Abstract: The properties of (meth)acrylic ester/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer webs, such as films and nonwovens, are improved by blending the ester/acid copolymer with polyethylene glycol. The polymer blend provides a polymeric material which is useful for making personal care products such as diapers and feminine pads in that it can be made water-soluble while exhibiting other properties which are necessary for adequate product performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventor: Philip A. Sasse
  • Patent number: 5135979
    Abstract: The properties of (meth)acrylic ester/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer webs, such as films and nonwovens, are improved by blending the ester/acid copolymer with polyethylene glyocl. The polymer blend provides a polymeric material which is useful for making personal care porducts such as diapers and feminine pads in that it can be made water-soluble while exhibiting other properties which are necessary for adequate product performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventor: Philip A. Sasse
  • Patent number: 5063272
    Abstract: The properties of (meth)acrylic ester/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer webs, such as films and nonwovens, are improved by blending the ester/acid copolymer with polyethylene glycol. The polymer blend provides a polymeric material which is useful for making personal care products such as diapers and feminine pads in that it can be made water-soluble while exhibiting other properties which are necessary for adequate product performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventor: Philip A. Sasse