Patents by Inventor R. Wayne Thomley

R. Wayne Thomley 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).

  • Nonwoven fabrics with advantageous properties
    Patent number: 8088696
    Abstract: This invention relates to nonwoven fabrics with advantageous characteristics and the method to produce these fabrics. Advantageously, the fabrics of the subject invention have increased thickness (loft) compared to conventional nonwoven fabrics and have high air permeability and open space while maintaining softness and strength at the same basis weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey
  • Nonwoven fabrics containing yarns with varying filament characteristics
    Patent number: 7174612
    Abstract: The subject invention provides non-woven fabrics having yarns of varying characteristics. In a preferred embodiment the subject invention provides nonwoven fabrics that comprise yarns of different deniers or cross sections. The use of these yarns gives the nonwoven fabric a unique appearance and advantageous properties. The subject invention further pertains to the processes used to produce these fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey, Charles F. Shafer
  • Nonwoven fabrics containing yarns with varying filament characteristics
    Patent number: 7175902
    Abstract: The subject invention provides non-woven fabrics having yarns of varying characteristics. In a preferred embodiment the subject invention provides nonwoven fabrics that comprise yarns of different deniers or cross sections. The use of these yarns gives the nonwoven fabric a unique appearance and advantageous properties. The subject invention further pertains to the processes used to produce these fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey, Charles F. Shafer
  • Nonwoven fabrics with advantageous properties
    Patent number: 7060149
    Abstract: This invention relates to nonwoven fabrics with advantageous characteristics and the method to produce these fabrics. Advantageously, the fabrics of the subject invention have increased thickness (loft) compared to conventional nonwoven fabrics and have high air permeability and open space while maintaining softness and strength at the same basis weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey
  • Nonwoven fabrics containing yarns with varying filament characteristics
    Publication number: 20040221436
    Abstract: The subject invention provides non-woven fabrics having yarns of varying characteristics. In a preferred embodiment the subject invention provides nonwoven fabrics that comprise yarns of different deniers or cross sections. The use of these yarns gives the nonwoven fabric a unique appearance and advantageous properties. The subject invention further pertains to the processes used to produce these fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey, Charles F. Shafer
  • Nonwoven fabrics with two or more filament cross sections
    Publication number: 20040216828
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns nonwoven fabrics containing filaments of at least two different cross sections. The subject invention further pertains to methods used to produce these fabrics. In an embodiment specifically exemplified herein, the nonwoven fabric of the subject invention is made of nylon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey
  • Nonwoven nylon and polyethylene fabric
    Publication number: 20040043689
    Abstract: This invention relates to a nonwoven fabric made from a nylon and polyethylene blend. The addition of polyethylene enhances specific properties such as softness, lower production cost, improved process capabilities, and ease of further downstream processing such as bonding to other fabrics or itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley
  • Novel nonwoven fabrics with advantageous properties
    Publication number: 20030104747
    Abstract: This invention relates to nonwoven fabrics with advantageous characteristics and the method to produce these fabrics. Advantageously, the fabrics of the subject invention have increased thickness (loft) compared to conventional nonwoven fabrics and have high air permeability and open space while maintaining softness and strength at the same basis weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey
  • Nonwoven fabrics containing yarns with varying filament characteristics
    Publication number: 20030096549
    Abstract: The subject invention provides non-woven fabrics having yarns of varying characteristics. In a preferred embodiment the subject invention provides nonwoven fabrics that comprise yarns of different deniers or cross sections. The use of these yarns gives the nonwoven fabric a unique appearance and advantageous properties. The subject invention further pertains to the processes used to produce these fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey, Charles F. Shafer
  • Nonwoven fabrics with two or more filament cross sections
    Publication number: 20030049988
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns nonwoven fabrics containing filaments of at least two different cross sections. The subject invention further pertains to methods used to produce these fabrics. In an embodiment specifically exemplified herein, the nonwoven fabric of the subject invention is made of nylon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey
  • Novel nonwoven fabrics with advantageous properties
    Publication number: 20010055682
    Abstract: This invention relates to nonwoven fabrics with advantageous characteristics and the method to produce these fabrics. Advantageously, the fabrics of the subject invention have increased thickness (loft) compared to conventional nonwoven fabrics and have high air permeability and open space while maintaining softness and strength at the same basis weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan MacKey
  • Nonwoven nylon and polyethylene fabric
    Publication number: 20010031598
    Abstract: This invention relates to a nonwoven fabric made from a nylon and polyethylene blend. The addition of polyethylene enhances specific properties such as softness, lower production cost, improved process capabilities, and ease of further downstream processing such as bonding to other fabrics or itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley
  • Nonwoven nylon and polyethylene fabric
    Patent number: 5913993
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nonwoven fabric made from a nylon and polyethylene blend. The addition of polyethylene enhances specific properties such as softness, lower production cost, improved process capabilities, and ease of further downstream processing such as bonding to other fabrics or itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, L.P.
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley
  • Spunbonded nonwoven nylon fabrics
    Patent number: 5431986
    Abstract: Spunbonded nonwoven nylon fabrics are formed from a blend of nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 polymers. A blend or copolymer of 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of nylon 6, balance nylon 6,6 is extruded into continuous filaments, pneumatically attenuated and drawn, and deposited onto a collection surface forming a web. The web is bonded either chemically or thermally. The fabric exhibits improved filament bonding. The addition of nylon 6 also improves the spinning performance of a nylon 6,6 spunbonded nonwoven process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, L. P.
    Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, J. Don Edgar, R. Wayne Thomley, Robert A. Butler, Charles F. Shafer, William T. Gill