Patents by Inventor Robert M. MacMeccan
Robert M. MacMeccan 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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Patent number: 10002453Abstract: A graphic display on a computer system with a floor layout having a canvas layer and an overlay layer. The canvas layer has tile graphics laid out in a grid, the tile graphics representing portions of the floor. The overlay layer has overlay containers corresponding to the tile graphics, the overlay layer having overlay zones and overlay graphics. Overlay functions associated with overlay zones in an overlay container manipulate the tile graphic associated with the overlay container. The overlay graphics of each overlay container are transparent until a hover event occurs over the associated overlay container. A tile pallet illustrates the tile graphics in the canvas layer of the floor layout. A tool layout display includes indicia associated with various functions that can manipulate the tile graphics in the flooring layout. A perspective flooring layout is displayed in a transparent window of an environmental mask with a perspective room design.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Adam Fields, Barbara Lynn Haaksma, Stacy Walker, Robert M. MacMeccan, Lawrence Keith Seitz, Jr., Cresta A. Martin
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Publication number: 20170306274Abstract: A seamless capsule comprises at least one core and a shell layer. The capsule can further comprise an intermediate layer which surrounds the core(s) and is surrounded by the shell layer. The shell layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of water-soluble polymers, water-dispersible polymer, hydrogels. The shell layer can further comprise a disintegration aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Gregory E. Fernandes, Robert M. MacMeccan
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Patent number: 9725684Abstract: A seamless capsule comprises at least one core and a shell layer. The capsule can further comprise an intermediate layer which surrounds the core(s) and is surrounded by the shell layer. The shell layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of water-soluble polymers, water-dispersible polymer, hydrogels. The shell layer can further comprise a disintegration aid.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Gregory E. Fernandes, Robert M. MacMeccan
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Patent number: 9454835Abstract: A graphic display on a computer system with a floor layout having a canvas layer and an overlay layer. The canvas layer has tile graphics laid out in a grid, the tile graphics representing portions of the floor. The overlay layer has overlay containers corresponding to the tile graphics, the overlay layer having overlay zones and overlay graphics. Overlay functions associated with overlay zones in an overlay container manipulate the tile graphic associated with the overlay container. The overlay graphics of each overlay container are transparent until a hover event occurs over the associated overlay container. A tile pallet illustrates the tile graphics in the canvas layer of the floor layout. A tool layout display includes indicia associated with various functions that can manipulate the tile graphics in the flooring layout. A perspective flooring layout is displayed in a transparent window of an environmental mask with a perspective room design.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Adam Fields, Barbara Lynn Haaksma, Stacy Walker, Robert M. MacMeccan, Lawrence Keith Seitz, Jr., Cresta A. Martin
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Publication number: 20160170604Abstract: A graphic display on a computer system with a floor layout having a canvas layer and an overlay layer. The canvas layer has tile graphics laid out in a grid, the tile graphics representing portions of the floor. The overlay layer has overlay containers corresponding to the tile graphics, the overlay layer having overlay zones and overlay graphics. Overlay functions associated with overlay zones in an overlay container manipulate the tile graphic associated with the overlay container. The overlay graphics of each overlay container are transparent until a hover event occurs over the associated overlay container. A tile pallet illustrates the tile graphics in the canvas layer of the floor layout. A tool layout display includes indicia associated with various functions that can manipulate the tile graphics in the flooring layout. A perspective flooring layout is displayed in a transparent window of an environmental mask with a perspective room design.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Adam Fields, Barbara Lynn Haaksma, Stacy Walker, Robert M. MacMeccan, Lawrence Keith Seitz, JR., Cresta A. Martin
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Patent number: 8540351Abstract: A liquid jet printing apparatus is provided having a nozzle for emitting a stream of liquid droplets toward a substrate, a charging section for providing an electrical charge to liquid droplets and a pair of electrically conductive deflecting plates for deflecting the liquid droplets to a desired location on the substrate, wherein the inside face of the deflecting plates is provided with dielectric layer to minimize problems associated with liquid droplets collecting and coalescing on the deflecting plates.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Franklin S. Love, III, Jeffrey J. Lillie, Daniel T. McBride, Rajib Mondal, Robert M. MacMeccan
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Publication number: 20130229466Abstract: A liquid jet printing apparatus is provided having a nozzle for emitting a stream of liquid droplets toward a substrate, a charging section for providing an electrical charge to liquid droplets and a pair of electrically conductive deflecting plates for deflecting the liquid droplets to a desired location on the substrate, wherein the inside face of the deflecting plates is provided with dielectric layer to minimize problems associated with liquid droplets collecting and coalescing on the deflecting plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Franklin S. Love, III, Jeffrey J. Lillie, Daniel T. McBride, Rajib Mondal, Robert M. MacMeccan
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Publication number: 20130217609Abstract: A seamless capsule comprises at least one core and a shell layer. The capsule can further comprise an intermediate layer which surrounds the core(s) and is surrounded by the shell layer. The shell layer comprises a solvent-soluble, film forming agent. The shell layer can further comprise a disintegration aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Gregory E. Fernandes, Robert M. MacMeccan
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Patent number: 8460698Abstract: A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer having first and second surfaces and a hydrophobic layer applied to the first surface of the fluid transport layer. When the composite article is used as a wound dressing, the first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a skin-facing surface. The hydrophobic layer comprises a plurality of discontinuities, and at least a portion of the discontinuities have a dimension sufficient to permit the passage of fluid through the hydrophobic layer and into the fluid transport layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Robert M. MacMeccan, Le Zhang, Keith A. Keller, Martin E. Cowan, T. Andrew Canada
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Patent number: 8454990Abstract: A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer, a fluid retentive layer, and, optionally, a moisture vapor permeable film. The first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a fluid contacting surface. The fluid retentive layer is positioned so that the first surface layer of the fluid retentive layer is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid transport layer. The moisture vapor permeable film is positioned so that it is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid retentive layer. The composite article is suitable for use as a wound dressing.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: T. Andrew Canada, Martin E. Cowan, Robert M. MacMeccan, Le Zhang
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Publication number: 20120220514Abstract: A seamless capsule comprises at least one core and a shell layer. The capsule can further comprise an intermediate layer which surrounds the core(s) and is surrounded by the shell layer. The shell layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of water-soluble polymers, water-dispersible polymer, hydrogels. The shell layer can further comprise a disintegration aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Gregory E. Fernandes, Robert M. MacMeccan
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Publication number: 20120220515Abstract: A seamless capsule comprises at least one core and a shell layer. The capsule can further comprise an intermediate layer which surrounds the core(s) and is surrounded by the shell layer. The shell layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of water-soluble polymers, water-dispersible polymer, hydrogels. The shell layer can further comprise a disintegration aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Gregory E. Fernandes, Robert M. MacMeccan
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Publication number: 20110208101Abstract: This disclosure relates to a compression dressing designed to provide moisture transport properties to a contact surface and compression therapy for patients with swelling due to various medical conditions. The compression dressing is minimally comprised of at least one layer of moisture transport fabric comprised of elastic fiber that exhibits a sufficient amount of elasticity to apply a compressive force to a body part when applied thereto. The compression dressing further provides one-way, active fluid management which can move fluid away from the skin. The compression dressing may also include at least one absorptive reservoir layer that is applied to the outer surface of the moisture transport fabric. This absorptive reservoir layer may be removed as needed without substantially disrupting the compressive force applied to a body part. The method for using the compression dressing to manage fluid movement and edema is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Keith A. Keller, Robert M. MacMeccan, Le Zhang, Thomas A. Canada
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Publication number: 20110208145Abstract: A fluid management cover system of launderable and durable character including at least one fluid transport layer with at least one absorptive reservoir layer disposed in underlying relation to the fluid transport layer. The upper surface of the absorptive reservoir layer is characterized by a greater capillarity than the adjacent surface of the fluid transport layer such that fluid is drawn away from the fluid transport layer and is held within the absorptive reservoir layer. At least one pressure distribution layer incorporating material that at least partially recovers following compression is disposed at a position below the absorptive reservoir layer. An optional skin contacting layer may be disposed above the fluid transport layer and an optional backing layer may be disposed in underlying relation to other layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Le Zhang, Yunzhang Wang, Carnevale Sally, Robert M. MacMeccan, Jeeyoung Choi, Keith A. Keller, Patrick R. Carroll, James M. Spry, Robert Champion
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Publication number: 20100030178Abstract: A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer having first and second surfaces and a hydrophobic layer applied to the first surface of the fluid transport layer. When the composite article is used as a wound dressing, the first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a skin-facing surface. The hydrophobic layer comprises a plurality of discontinuities, and at least a portion of the discontinuities have a dimension sufficient to permit the passage of fluid through the hydrophobic layer and into the fluid transport layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Robert M. MacMeccan, Le Last, Keith A. Keller, Martin E. Cowan, T. Andrew Canada
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Publication number: 20100030171Abstract: A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer, a fluid retentive layer, and, optionally, a moisture vapor permeable film. The first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a fluid contacting surface. The fluid retentive layer is positioned so that the first surface layer of the fluid retentive layer is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid transport layer. The moisture vapor permeable film is positioned so that it is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid retentive layer. The composite article is suitable for use as a wound dressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: T. Andrew Canada, Martin E. Cowan, Robert M. MacMeccan, Le Zhang