Patents by Inventor Robert Gregory Rabon

Robert Gregory Rabon 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 fabric for buffing applications
    Publication number: 20040110456
    Abstract: A method of forming a nonwoven fabric suitable for metal-finishing buffing operations includes providing a precursor web comprising polyester, staple length fibers, with hydroentanglement of the web effected to impart desired physical characteristics. Hydroentanglement is effected on a three-dimensional, image transfer device having an array of three-dimensional surface elements for patterning the fabric which is formed. Application of a binder composition lends desired durability to the fabric, with the binder composition preferably including a melamine polymeric composition to achieve the desired strength and abrasion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert P. Hartgrove, Robert Gregory Rabon, Edwin Gregory Browne, Cheryl L. Carlson, Nick Mark Carter
  • Method of making nonwoven fabric for buffing applications
    Patent number: 6695941
    Abstract: A method of forming a nonwoven fabric suitable for metal-finishing buffing operations includes providing a precursor web comprising polyester, staple length fibers, with hydroentanglement of the web effected to impart desired physical characteristics. Hydroentanglement is effected on a three-dimensional, image transfer device having an array of three-dimensional surface elements for patterning the fabric which is formed. Application of a binder composition lends desired durability to the fabric, with the binder composition preferably including a melamine polymeric composition to achieve the desired strength and abrasion resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert P. Hartgrove, Robert Gregory Rabon, Edwin Gregory Browne, Cheryl L. Carlson, Nick Mark Carter
  • Durable and drapeable imaged nonwoven fabric
    Patent number: 6669799
    Abstract: A nonwoven fabric, and method of production, are disclosed, wherein the nonwoven fabric comprises textile length fibers with a portion being thermally fusible. The fabric exhibits sufficient durability to withstand commercial dyeing processes, with the resultant fabric finding widespread applicability by virtue of its durability and aesthetic appeal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Putnam, Herbert P. Hartgrove, Robert Gregory Rabon
  • Method of making nonwoven fabric for buffing applications
    Publication number: 20020023326
    Abstract: A method of forming a nonwoven fabric suitable for metal-finishing buffing operations includes providing a precursor web comprising polyester, staple length fibers, with hydroentanglement of the web effected to impart desired physical characteristics. Hydroentanglement is effected on a three-dimensional, image transfer device having an array of three-dimensional surface elements for patterning the fabric which is formed. Application of a binder composition lends desired durability to the fabric, with the binder composition preferably including a melamine polymeric composition to achieve the desired strength and abrasion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Herbert P. Hartgrove, Robert Gregory Rabon, Edwin Gregory Browne, Cheryl L. Carlson, Nick Mark Carter
  • Durable and drapeable imaged nonwoven fabric
    Publication number: 20020002764
    Abstract: A nonwoven fabric, and method of production, are disclosed, wherein the nonwoven fabric comprises textile length fibers with a portion being thermally fusible. The fabric exhibits sufficient durability to withstand commercial dyeing processes, with the resultant fabric finding widespread applicability by virtue of its durability and aesthetic appeal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Michael J. Putnam, Herbert P. Hartgrove, Robert Gregory Rabon