Patents by Inventor Richard Shoemaker

Richard Shoemaker 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).

  • Polymer filaments having profiled cross-section
    Publication number: 20060093816
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-filament yarn formed at least in part from filaments having cross-sectional zigzag shape with a 180 degree axis of symmetry. The filaments have a denier per filament generally in the range of about 0.1 to about 4.0. Fabrics made from yarns formed with the filaments have high moisture wicking, soft hand, and a silk-like lustrous appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A R.L.
    Inventors: Richard Shoemaker, Ronald Steele
  • System for handling long photoreceptor belts
    Patent number: 6640068
    Abstract: A system for handling of a photoreceptor belt by distributing pressure points on the belt over a large area such that physical damage to the photoreceptor belt during handling thereof is minimized. The system includes a photoreceptor belt and a handling belt. The outer surface of the handling belt is positioned under and in contiguous relation to the inside surface of the photoreceptor belt. An edge of the handling belt includes at least one tab member projecting therefrom. Also there is a taper projecting along the edge extending inwardly, the tab member and the taper adapted to assist the handling belt to be positioned within the photoreceptor belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Moritz P. Wagner, Richard Shoemaker
  • System for handling long photoreceptor belts
    Publication number: 20030091367
    Abstract: A system for handling of a photoreceptor belt by distributing pressure points on the belt over a large area such that physical damage to the photoreceptor belt during handling thereof is minimized. The system includes a photoreceptor belt and a handling belt. The outer surface of the handling belt is positioned under and in contiguous relation to the inside surface of the photoreceptor belt. An edge of the handling belt includes at least one tab member projecting therefrom. Also there is a taper projecting along the edge extending inwardly, the tab member and the taper adapted to assist the handling belt to be positioned within the photoreceptor belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Moritz P. Wagner, Richard Shoemaker