Patents by Inventor Richard E. Gahan

Richard E. Gahan 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).

  • Publication number: 20230233735
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides articles having an absorbent core with a plurality of segmented volumes defined by a network of filaments, with an absorbent material therein. Suitable articles which may be formed with this absorbent core include, for example, diapers such as infant diapers, juvenile diapers and training pants, feminine hygiene products such as menstrual pads, adult incontinence products such as adult briefs, protective underwear, pads and bladder control pads, pet training pads, and other disposable products utilized to absorb fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Harish A. Patel, Richard E. Gahan, Vishal Narvekar
  • Patent number: 11612674
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides articles having an absorbent core with a plurality of segmented volumes defined by a network of filaments, with an absorbent material therein. Suitable articles which may be formed with this absorbent core include, for example, diapers such as infant diapers, juvenile diapers and training pants, feminine hygiene products such as menstrual pads, adult incontinence products such as adult briefs, protective underwear, pads and bladder control pads, pet training pads, and other disposable products utilized to absorb fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: KPR U.S., LLC
    Inventors: Harish A. Patel, Richard E. Gahan, Vishal Narvekar
  • Patent number: 10758858
    Abstract: Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David T. Healey, Richard E. Gahan
  • Publication number: 20190321508
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides articles having an absorbent core with a plurality of segmented volumes defined by a network of filaments, with an absorbent material therein. Suitable articles which may be formed with this absorbent core include, for example, diapers such as infant diapers, juvenile diapers and training pants, feminine hygiene products such as menstrual pads, adult incontinence products such as adult briefs, protective underwear, pads and bladder control pads, pet training pads, and other disposable products utilized to absorb fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: KPR U.S., LLC
    Inventors: HARISH A. PATEL, RICHARD E. GAHAN, VISHAL NARVEKAR
  • Patent number: 10369246
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides articles having an absorbent core. The absorbent core has a plurality of segmented volumes possessing an absorbent material therein. Suitable articles which may be formed with this absorbent core include, for example, diapers such as infant diapers, juvenile diapers and training pants, feminine hygiene products such as menstrual pads, adult incontinence products such as adult briefs, protective underwear, pads and bladder control pads, pet training pads, and other disposable products utilized to absorb fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: KRP U.S., LLC
    Inventors: Harish A. Patel, Richard E. Gahan, Vishal Narvekar
  • Publication number: 20180015405
    Abstract: Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David T. Healey, Richard E. Gahan
  • Patent number: 9687771
    Abstract: Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David T. Healey, Richard E. Gahan
  • Publication number: 20140371700
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides articles having an absorbent core. The absorbent core has a plurality of segmented volumes possessing an absorbent material therein. Suitable articles which may be formed with this absorbent core include, for example, diapers such as infant diapers, juvenile diapers and training pants, feminine hygiene products such as menstrual pads, adult incontinence products such as adult briefs, protective underwear, pads and bladder control pads, pet training pads, and other disposable products utilized to absorb fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Harish A. Patel, Richard E. Gahan, Vishal Narvekar
  • Publication number: 20120310186
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to dressings, such as adhesive bandage, which can have an absorbent pad, and non-stick film secured thereto which has at least two different polymeric materials, a first polymeric material and a second polymeric material having a lower melting point than the first polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ajit K. Moghe, Richard E. Gahan, Harish A. Patel
  • Publication number: 20120304602
    Abstract: Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
  • Patent number: 8197569
    Abstract: Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
  • Publication number: 20110162337
    Abstract: Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
  • Patent number: 7883562
    Abstract: Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
  • Publication number: 20080202078
    Abstract: Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE COMPANY
    Inventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
  • Patent number: 6802315
    Abstract: A vapor phase treated electret filter media includes an additive or mixtures thereof that enhance the charge stability of the media. The filter media achieves acceptable alpha values for a range of filtration challenges without significant decay in alpha values over time. Preferred charge additives include fatty acid amides and mixtures thereof. Exemplary vapor phase deposition monomers include fluorinated monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Hollingsorth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Richard E. Gahan, Wai Ming Choi
  • Patent number: 6780226
    Abstract: An electret filter media includes an additive or mixtures thereof that enhance the charge stability of the media. The filter media achieves acceptable alpha values for a range of filtration challenges without significant decay in alpha values over time. Preferred charge additives include fatty acid amides, oleophobic fluorochemical surfactants, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Hollingsowrth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Norman Lifshutz, Richard E. Gahan, Graham C. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20020174869
    Abstract: A vapor phase treated electret filter media includes an additive or mixtures thereof that enhance the charge stability of the media. The filter media achieves acceptable alpha values for a range of filtration challenges without significant decay in alpha values over time. Preferred charge additives include fatty acid amides and mixtures thereof. Exemplary vapor phase deposition monomers include fluorinated monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Richard E. Gahan, Wai Ming Choi
  • Patent number: 5645627
    Abstract: An electret filter media includes an additive or mixtures thereof that enhance the charge stability of the media. The filter media achieves acceptable alpha values for a range of filtration challenges without significant decay in alpha values over time. Preferred charge additives include fatty acid amides, oleophobic fluorochemical surfactants, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Norman Lifshutz, Richard E. Gahan, Graham C. Stevens