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).
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Publication number: 20230233735Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Harish A. Patel, Richard E. Gahan, Vishal Narvekar
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Patent number: 11612674Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: KPR U.S., LLCInventors: Harish A. Patel, Richard E. Gahan, Vishal Narvekar
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Patent number: 10758858Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: David T. Healey, Richard E. Gahan
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Publication number: 20190321508Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: KPR U.S., LLCInventors: HARISH A. PATEL, RICHARD E. GAHAN, VISHAL NARVEKAR
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Patent number: 10369246Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: KRP U.S., LLCInventors: Harish A. Patel, Richard E. Gahan, Vishal Narvekar
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Publication number: 20180015405Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: David T. Healey, Richard E. Gahan
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Patent number: 9687771Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: David T. Healey, Richard E. Gahan
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Publication number: 20140371700Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Harish A. Patel, Richard E. Gahan, Vishal Narvekar
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Publication number: 20120310186Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Ajit K. Moghe, Richard E. Gahan, Harish A. Patel
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Publication number: 20120304602Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
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Patent number: 8197569Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
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Publication number: 20110162337Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
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Patent number: 7883562Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
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Publication number: 20080202078Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE COMPANYInventors: David Thomas Healey, Richard E. Gahan
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Patent number: 6802315Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Hollingsorth & Vose CompanyInventors: Richard E. Gahan, Wai Ming Choi
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Patent number: 6780226Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 1996Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Hollingsowrth & Vose CompanyInventors: Norman Lifshutz, Richard E. Gahan, Graham C. Stevens
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Publication number: 20020174869Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventors: Richard E. Gahan, Wai Ming Choi
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Patent number: 5645627Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 1995Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: Norman Lifshutz, Richard E. Gahan, Graham C. Stevens