Patents by Inventor Susan E. Shawyer

Susan E. Shawyer 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 made with multicomponent polymeric strands including a blend of polyolefin and elastomeric thermoplastic material
    Patent number: 5405682
    Abstract: A nonwoven fabric made with multicomponent polymeric strands includes a blend of a polyolefin and elastomeric thermoplastic material in one side or the sheath of the multicomponent polymeric strands. The fabric has improved abrasion resistance and comparable strength and softness properties. The thermoplastic elastomeric copolymer is preferably A-B-A' block copolymer wherein A and A' are each a thermoplastic endblock which includes a styrenic moiety and wherein B is an elastomeric poly(ethylene-butylene) mid block. Composite materials including such multicomponent material bonded to both sides of an inner meltblown layer are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Susan E. Shawyer, Linda A. Connor, Paul W. Estey, Jay S. Shultz, David C. Strack