Patents by Inventor Randy E. Meirowitz
Randy E. Meirowitz 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: 20120040109Abstract: The present invention involves the production of a fabric having double-sided encapsulation and a film overlaid on each side. In some embodiments, the fabric is a composite article that possesses low or a lack of air permeability, is light in weight, is flexible, and can be sewn in one web. Applications for such composite articles can range from entertainment devices such as inflatable toys to emergency devices such as airbags, inflatable rafts, aircraft emergency escape slides, various safety gear, and jump cushions commonly used by firefighters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: Nextec Applications, Inc.Inventors: Jamie A. Henderson, Randy E. Meirowitz
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Patent number: 6773583Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution comprises contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Waters Investments Ltd.Inventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Patent number: 6726842Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution, comprising contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Waters Investment Ltd.Inventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Publication number: 20040011729Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution comprises contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Applicant: Waters Investments Ltd.Inventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Publication number: 20030042206Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution, comprising contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Waters Investments Ltd.Inventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Patent number: 6468422Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution, comprising contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Waters Investments Ltd.Inventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Publication number: 20010035372Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution, comprising contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Applicant: Waters CorporationInventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Patent number: 6254780Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution, comprising contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Waters CorporationInventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Patent number: 6106721Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution, comprising contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1999Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Waters CorporationInventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Patent number: 5976367Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution, comprising contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Waters CorporationInventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Patent number: 5882521Abstract: A method for removing an organic solute from a solution, comprising contacting the solution with a polymer formed by copolymerizing one or more hydrophobic monomers and one or more hydrophilic monomers, whereby the solute is adsorbed onto the polymer. The solution can comprise a polar solvent such as a polar organic solvent or water or an aqueous buffer. The hydrophobic monomer can be, for example, divinylbenzene. The hydrophilic monomer can be, for example, a heterocyclic monomer, such as a vinylpyridine or N-vinylpyrrolidone.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1996Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Waters Investment Ltd.Inventors: Edouard S. P. Bouvier, Randy E. Meirowitz, Patrick D. McDonald
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Patent number: 5484429Abstract: An interlabial sanitary pad is disclosed including a pickup module containing an absorbent which is adapted to fit in or adjacent to a vaginal opening, a capacity module containing an absorbent which is adapted to be positioned remote from the vaginal opening, and fluid-wicking fibers serving as the absorbent and further communicating with both the pickup and capacity modules for carrying fluid from the pickup module to the capacity module. The fluid-wicking fibers are longitudinally oriented and packed in the capacity module at a bulk density greater than in the pickup module. The pickup module has a fluid-pervious cover, while the capacity module has a fluid-impervious baffle capable of containing fluid therein. The capacity module can have a flattened fan shape and can contain superabsorbent.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1993Date of Patent: January 16, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: John P. Vukos, Randy E. Meirowitz
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Patent number: 5458963Abstract: A nonwoven web for absorbing and transporting a liquid, which web is capable of both interfiber and intrafiber liquid transportation. The web includes shaped fibers, which fibers define a notch, which notch defines an angle alpha such that .alpha.<180.degree.-2.theta. wherein .theta. is the contact angle between said liquid and the shaped fiber. The nonwoven web further includes high-absorbency material in fluid communication with said nonwoven web in an area wherein intrafiber liquid transport occurs.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Randy E. Meirowitz, Jerome W. Riese, Robert J. Phelan
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Patent number: 5439734Abstract: There is provided a nonwoven fabric having durable wettability comprising fibers formed from polyolefin blended with hydrophilic additives of the formula; ##STR1## wherein x is an integer from 1 to 15 and R is an alkane or alkene with up to 18 carbon atoms, A, B, and C are integers equal to or greater than one arranged in any order or repetitive series, z is an integer at least equal to one, and wherein the fibers which have been formed are polyolefin provided with hydrophilic additives prior to fiberization. Such fabrics have been found to provide surprisingly durable wettability.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1993Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Dennis S. Everhart, Randy E. Meirowitz
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Patent number: 5342336Abstract: A structure for absorbing and transporting a liquid. The structure includes a masking layer having from 0 to about 90 weight percent shaped fibers and a distribution layer having from 100 to about 10 weight percent shaped fibers.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1992Date of Patent: August 30, 1994Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Randy E. Meirowitz, Sriram P. Anjur, Robert J. Phelan, Kim T. Tang
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Patent number: 5314743Abstract: A nonwoven web for absorbing and transporting a liquid, which web is capable of both interfiber and intrafiber liquid transportation. The web includes shaped fibers, which fibers define a notch, which notch defines an angle alpha such that .alpha.<180.degree.-2.theta. wherein .theta. is the contact angle between said liquid and the shaped fiber. The nonwoven web further includes high-absorbency material in fluid communication with said nonwoven web in an area wherein intrafiber liquid transport occurs.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1990Date of Patent: May 24, 1994Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Randy E. Meirowitz, Jerome W. Riese, Robert J. Phelan
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Patent number: 5258221Abstract: A generally hydrophobic polyolefin article is provided with a modified surface by contacting said generally hydrophobic polyolefin with a copolymeric material while said polyolefin is at a temperature above its glass transition temperature. The copolymeric composition includes a generally hydrophobic moiety and a modifying moiety. Also disclosed is a method for imparting the modified surface to a generally hydrophobic polyolefin which method involves contacting a generally hydrophobic polyolefin with a copolymeric material while said generally hydrophobic polyolefin is at a temperature above its glass transition temperature. In one preferred embodiment, the generally hydrophobic polyolefin is contacted with said copolymeric composition immediately after said polyolefin has been extruded and while said polyolefin is undergoing die swell.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1992Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Randy E. Meirowitz, Robert J. Phelan
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Patent number: 5200130Abstract: A generally hydrophobic polyolefin article is provided with a modified surface by contacting said generally hydrophobic polyolefin with a copolymeric material while said polyolefin is at a temperature above its glass transition temperature. The copolymeric composition includes a generally hydrophobic moiety and a modifying moiety. Also disclosed is a method for imparting the modified surface to a generally hydrophobic polyolefin which method involves contacting a generally hydrophobic polyolefin with a copolymeric material while said generally hydrophobic polyolefin is at a temperature above its glass transition temperature. In one preferred embodiment, the generally hydrophobic polyolefin is contacted with said copolymeric composition immediately after said polyolefin has been extruded and while said polyolefin is undergoing die swell.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1990Date of Patent: April 6, 1993Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Randy E. Meirowitz, Robert J. Phelan
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Patent number: 5175050Abstract: A generally hydrophobic polyester article is provided with a generally hydrophilic surface by contacting said generally hydrophobic polyester with a copolymeric material while said polyester is at a temperature above its melting point. The copolymeric composition comprises a generally hydrophobic moiety and a generally hydrophilic moiety. Also disclosed is a method for imparting the hydrophilic surface to a generally hydrophobic polyester which method comprises contacting a generally hydrophobic polyester with a copolymeric material while said generally hydrophobic polyester is at a temperature above its melting point. In one preferred embodiment the generally hydrophobic polyester is contacted with said copolymeric composition immediately after said polyester has been extruded and while said polyester is undergoing die swell.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1992Date of Patent: December 29, 1992Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Randy E. Meirowitz, Robert J. Phelan
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Patent number: 5130073Abstract: A generally hydrophobic polyester article is provided with a generally hydrophilic surface by contacting said general hydrophobic polyester with a copolymeric material while said polyester is at a temperature above its melting point. The copolymeric composition comprises a generally hydrophobic moiety and a generally hydrophilic moiety. Also disclosed is a method for imparting the hydrophilic surface to a generally hydrophobic polyester which method comprises contacting a generally hydrophobic polyester with a copolymeric material while said generally hydrophobic polyester is at a temperature above its melting point. In one preferred embodiment the generally hydrophobic polyester is contacted with said copolymeric composition immediately after said polyester has been extruded and while said polyester is undergoing die swell.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1990Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Randy E. Meirowitz, Robert J. Phelan