Patents by Inventor Philip Anthony Sasse
Philip Anthony 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).
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Publication number: 20130337156Abstract: An electrical cable and a method for manufacturing the electrical cable are provided in which a plurality of insulated conductors have an inner protective layer extruded thereabout. A plurality of longitudinally extending ribs or fins or exterior ribbed or finned surfaces are formed outward of the inner protective layer between which exist a plurality of voids. An outer insulation layer can be formed in the same operation as the fins or ribbed surface and the inner layer or in a subsequent operation. A self-sealing elastomeric material is applied to the conductor surface or is present between the fins and between the inner protective layer and the outer insulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Stephen Lee Spruell, Philip Anthony Sasse, Kimberly M. Nuckles, David Reece
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Patent number: 8470108Abstract: An electrical cable and a method for manufacturing the electrical cable are provided in which a plurality of insulated conductors have an inner protective layer extruded thereabout. A plurality of longitudinally extending ribs or fins or exterior ribbed or finned surfaces are formed outward of the inner protective layer between which exist a plurality of voids. An outer insulation layer can be formed in the same operation as the fins or ribbed surface and the inner layer or in a subsequent operation. A self-sealing elastomeric material is applied to the conductor surface or is present between the fins and between the inner protective layer and the outer insulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Stephen Lee Spruell, Philip Anthony Sasse, Kimberly M. Nuckles, David Reece
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Publication number: 20120152429Abstract: An electrical cable and a method for manufacturing the electrical cable are provided in which a plurality of insulated conductors have an inner protective layer extruded thereabout. A plurality of longitudinally extending ribs or fins or exterior ribbed or finned surfaces are formed outward of the inner protective layer between which exist a plurality of voids. An outer insulation layer can be formed in the same operation as the fins or ribbed surface and the inner layer or in a subsequent operation. A self-sealing elastomeric material is applied to the conductor surface or is present between the fins and between the inner protective layer and the outer insulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Stephen Lee Spruell, Philip Anthony Sasse, Kimberly M. Nuckles, David Reece
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Patent number: 8101862Abstract: An electrical cable and a method for manufacturing the electrical cable are provided in which a plurality of insulated conductors have an inner protective layer extruded thereabout. A plurality of longitudinally extending ribs or fins or exterior ribbed or finned surfaces are formed outward of the inner protective layer between which exist a plurality of voids. An outer insulation layer can be formed in the same operation as the fins or ribbed surface and the inner layer or in a subsequent operation. A self-sealing elastomeric material is applied to the conductor surface or is present between the fins and between the inner protective layer and the outer insulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Southwire CompanyInventors: Stephen Lee Spruell, Philip Anthony Sasse, Kimberly M. Nuckles, David Reece
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Patent number: 6060638Abstract: The present invention is directed to a matched permeability liner/absorbent structure system, suitable for use in absorbent articles, in which the permeability of the bodyside liner is correlated with the permeability of the subjacent layer of the absorbent structure, such as a surge layer. The inventors have observed that by appropriately matching the permeability of the liner material to the permeability of the subjacent layer, liquid intake performance of the liner and subjacent layer materials can exceed liquid intake performance of the subjacent layer material alone. Thus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the permeability of the bodyside liner is set within a specified range of that of the subjacent layer such that the liner/subjacent layer liquid intake performance is improved.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1996Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Susan Carol Paul, Philip Anthony Sasse, David George Crowther, Eric Mitchell Johns
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Patent number: 6054002Abstract: Side-by-side conjugate filaments made from thermoplastic elastomers and spunbond-type polyolefins exhibit an extremely high propensity to self-crimp. At appropriate polymer ratios and processing conditions (with mechanical or aerodynamical drawing) the crimp develops spontaneously after relaxation of the attenuation force. The amount of crimp and the degree of elastic properties depend on the elastomer content and the processing conditions. The resulting crimp is typically in the range of 25-200 crimps per inch. This combination of exceptionally high crimp and an elastomer component imparts stretch and recovery properties. The filaments can be wrapped around a cylindrical supporting structure to create a continuous, seamless elastic band, useful for body-fit articles.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1996Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Henry Louis Griesbach, III, Philip Anthony Sasse
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Patent number: 5895710Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to split fibers and improved means and methods for obtaining them as well as their use in nonwovens and incorporation into personal care and other products. Multicomponent filaments are formed including at least two incompatible components. These filaments are drawn under hot aqueous, for example, steam, conditions causing them to split into fibers containing the incompatible components. These fibers are collected as a fine fiber nonwoven which finds utility as a component of sanitary napkins, diapers and other products.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1996Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Philip Anthony Sasse, Richard Daniel Pike
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Patent number: 5759926Abstract: The present invention provides a splittable conjugate fiber containing at least two incompatible polymers that are arranged in distinct segments across the cross-section of the fiber, wherein the segments are continuous along the length of the fiber. The fiber can be characterized in that the segments of the fiber dissociate in less than about 30 seconds when contacted with a hot aqueous fibrillation-inducing medium. The invention also provides a fabric containing the split fibers produced from the precursor splittable conjugate fiber and laminates containing the split fiber fabric. Additionally provided is a process for producing the split fibers.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1995Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard Daniel Pike, Philip Anthony Sasse, Edward Jason White, Ty Jackson Stokes
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Patent number: 5707468Abstract: There is provided a process which comprises the step of subjecting a just produced spunbond web to a high flow rate, heated stream of air across substantially the width of the web to very lightly bond the fibers of the web together. Such bonding should be the minimum necessary in order to satisfy the needs of further processing yet not detrimentally affect the web. The fibers of the web may be monocomponent or biconstituent and the web should be substantially free of adhesives and not subjected to compaction rolls.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1994Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Billy Dean Arnold, Samuel Edward Marmon, Richard Daniel Pike, Stephen Harding Primm, Lawrence James Romano, III, Philip Anthony Sasse
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Patent number: 5643653Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 1995Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Henry Louis Griesbach, III, Richard Daniel Pike, Sharon Watkins Gwaltney, Ruth Lisa Levy, Lawrence Howell Sawyer, Richard Macferran Shane, Philip Anthony Sasse