Patents by Inventor Stephen Chesters

Stephen Chesters 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: 20230279591
    Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicants: Fitesa Germany GmbH, Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Novarino, Gary Drews, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David D. Newkirk
  • Patent number: 11674248
    Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignees: Fitesa Germany GmbH, Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Novarino, Gary Drews, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David D. Newkirk
  • Patent number: 11623427
    Abstract: A method of preparing a cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignees: FITESA GERMANY GMBH, FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Drews, Elena Novarino, Stefanie Streich, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David Newkirk
  • Publication number: 20220332086
    Abstract: A method of preparing a cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicants: FITESA GERMANY GMBH, FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC.
    Inventors: Gary DREWS, Elena Novarino, Stefanie Streich, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David Newkirk
  • Patent number: 11441251
    Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignees: Fitesa Germany GmbH, Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Novarino, Gary Drews, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David D. Newkirk
  • Patent number: 11420414
    Abstract: A cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignees: Fitesa Germany GmbH, Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Drews, Elena Novarino, Stephanie Streich, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David Newkirk
  • Publication number: 20220136156
    Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicants: Fitesa Germany GmbH, Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Novarino, Gary Drews, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David D. Newkirk
  • Patent number: 10993538
    Abstract: A seat apparatus includes a base having a central ridge structure on the top of the base. The central ridge structure is round on the top and slopes downward from front to back. A secondary ridge structure may be included on top of the central ridge structure. Using the seat apparatus, a person with a hemorrhoid condition can sit on the seat apparatus, and using their own body weight, create pressure between the affected area and the central ridge structure. The pressure bias the hemorrhoid to be repositioned in the user's body, relieving discomfort and, with long term use, can improve sphincter control to better prevent hemorrhoid conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventor: Stephen Chester Fenner
  • Publication number: 20200070473
    Abstract: A cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Drews, Elena Novarino, Stephanie Streich, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David Newkirk
  • Publication number: 20180051404
    Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Elena Novarino, Gary Drews, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David D. Newkirk
  • Publication number: 20140238936
    Abstract: A method of cleaning a reverse osmosis or nanofiltration membrane includes supplying pulses of bubbles to the membrane. A venturi device for supplying bubbles to improve the cleaning of reverse osmosis or nanofiltration membranes includes a venturi having a liquid inlet and an air inlet provided at a choke point of the venturi, as well as an outlet. The air inlet is provided with a plurality of tubes. A reverse osmosis plant includes a membrane pressure vessel having a fluid inlet, a permeate outlet, a concentrate outlet and an in place cleaning tank connected in line with the fluid inlet. A venturi valve is connected in-line between the cleaning tank and the fluid inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Genesys International Limited
    Inventors: Maqsood Fazel, Stephen Chesters
  • Patent number: 8468840
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for supplying gas from a multi-container Bulk Specialty Gases Supply System wherein at least one process parameter is automatically monitored to prevent over-filling of at least a first and second container without operator intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Praxair Technology
    Inventors: Kenneth Leroy Burgers, Stephen Chesters, Justin Cole Germond, Edward Pryor, Jack W. Erb, Keith Randall Pace, Brian Michael Meredith
  • Publication number: 20100018249
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for supplying gas from a multi-container BSGS system wherein at least one process parameter is automatically monitored to prevent over-filling of at least a first and second container without operator intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth Leroy Burgers, Stephen Chesters, Justin Cole Germond, Edward Pryor, Jack W. Erb, Keith Randall Pace, Brian Michael Meredith
  • Publication number: 20090211525
    Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus having a plurality of vessels and a plurality of carrier or inert gas feed/vapor or liquid phase reagent delivery manifolds, that may be used for continuously dispensing vapor or liquid phase reagents such as precursors for deposition of materials in the manufacture of semiconductor materials and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Demetrius Sarigiannis, Cynthia A. Hoover, Michael Joseph Krause, Edward Pryor, Stephen Chesters, Ronald Spohn
  • Publication number: 20090214778
    Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus having a plurality of vessels and a plurality of carrier or inert gas feed/vapor or liquid phase reagent delivery manifolds, that may be used for continuously dispensing vapor or liquid phase reagents such as precursors for deposition of materials in the manufacture of semiconductor materials and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Demetrius Sarigiannis, Cynthia A. Hoover, Michael Joseph Krause, Edward Pryor, Stephen Chesters, Ronald Spohn
  • Publication number: 20090214777
    Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus having a plurality of vessels and a plurality of carrier or inert gas feed/vapor or liquid phase reagent delivery manifolds, that may be used for continuously dispensing vapor or liquid phase reagents such as precursors for deposition of materials in the manufacture of semiconductor materials and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Demetrius Sarigiannis, Cynthia A. Hoover, Michael Joseph Krause, Edward Pryor, Stephen Chesters, Ronald Spohn
  • Publication number: 20090214779
    Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus having a plurality of vessels and a plurality of carrier or inert gas feed/vapor or liquid phase reagent delivery manifolds, that may be used for continuously dispensing vapor or liquid phase reagents such as precursors for deposition of materials in the manufacture of semiconductor materials and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Demetrius Sarigiannis, Cynthia A. Hoover, Michael Joseph Krause, Edward Pryor, Stephen Chesters, Ronald Spohn
  • Publication number: 20060020250
    Abstract: An absorbent article is provided comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core comprises particles of superabsorbent polymer. An acquisition layer is positioned between the topsheet and the absorbent core for receiving and distributing fluid insults for absorption by the absorbent core. A temporary storage layer is positioned between the acquisition layer and the absorbent core, the temporary storage layer comprising a nonwoven fabric having a capacity to receive and temporarily hold the fluid insults in proximity to the absorbent core for a sufficient time for the fluid insults to be absorbed by the superabsorbent polymer in the absorbent core. In one advantageous embodiment, the acquisition layer has a calculated average pore size greater than 100 ?m and the temporary storage layer has a calculated average pore size less than 100 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Stephen Chester, Samuel Baer
  • Patent number: 6772781
    Abstract: Provided are apparatuses and methods for mixing gases. The apparatuses are suitable for use in the manufacture of an electronic device. The apparatuses include a gas mixing manifold. A first, bulk gas source is connected to introduce a flow of a first gas to the manifold. A second gas source is connected to introduce a flow of a second gas to the manifold. The first and second gases are mixed in the manifold, thereby forming a gas mixture. A conduit is connected to one or more point of use for introducing a flow of the gas mixture thereto. The present invention is particularly applicable in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Air Liquide America, L.P.
    Inventors: Dean L. Doty, Yan Xu, Stephen Chesters, Ben R. Hall, Roger Q. Petton, Thomas P. Ross, Charles A. White, Reginald Wynne
  • Patent number: D827312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC.
    Inventor: Stephen Chester