Patents by Inventor Terry Pearce
Terry Pearce 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: 8901260Abstract: An interpolymer of ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin is claimed, wherein the ethylene interpolymer is characterized as having an average Mv and a valley temperature between the interpolymer and high crystalline fraction, Thc, such that the average Mv for a fraction above Thc from ATREF divided by average Mv of the whole polymer from ATREF (Mhc/Mp) is less then about 1.95 and wherein the interpolymer has a CDBI of less than 60%. The interpolymer of ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin can also be characterized as having a high density (HD) fraction and an overall density such that % HD fraction<?2733.3+2988.7x+144111.5 (x?0.92325)2 where x is the density in grams/cubic centimeter. Fabricated articles comprising the novel interpolymers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Ayush A. Bafna, Mehmet Demirors, Sylvie Desjardins, Douglas S. Ginger, Colleen M. Tice, Terry A. Pearce
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Publication number: 20120041148Abstract: An interpolymer of ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin is claimed, wherein the ethylene interpolymer is characterized as having an average Mv and a valley temperature between the interpolymer and high crystalline fraction, Thc, such that the average Mv for a fraction above Thc from ATREF divided by average Mv of the whole polymer from ATREF (Mhc/Mp) is less then about 1.95 and wherein the interpolymer has a CDBI of less than 60%. The interpolymer of ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin can also be characterized as having a high density (HD) fraction and an overall density such that % HD fraction<?2733.3+2988.7x+144111.5 (x?0.92325)2 where x is the density in grams/cubic centimeter. Fabricated articles comprising the novel interpolymers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Ayush A. Bafna, Mehmet Demirors, Sylvie Desjardins, Douglas S. Ginger, Colleen M. Tice, Terry A. Pearce
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Publication number: 20100324202Abstract: An interpolymer of ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin is claimed, wherein the ethylene interpolymer is characterized as having an average Mv and a valley temperature between the interpolymer and high crystalline fraction, Thc, such that the average Mv for a fraction above Thc from ATREF divided by average Mv of the whole polymer from ATREF (Mhc/Mp) is less then about 1.95 and wherein the interpolymer has a CDBI of less than 60%. The interpolymer of ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin can also be characterized as having a high density (HD) fraction and an overall density such that % HD fraction<?2733.3+2988.7x+144111.5 (x?0.92325)2 where x is the density in grams/cubic centimeter. Fabricated articles comprising the novel interpolymers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Ayush A. Bafna, Mehmet Demirors, Sylvie Desjardins, Douglas S. Ginger, Colleen M. Tice, Terry A. Pearce
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Patent number: 6926862Abstract: A container liner, shelf liner or drawer liner that will absorb liquids spilled or leaked into a container or onto a shelf or drawer. The liner is a layered product having a layer which is impervious to liquids and an absorbent layer. The absorbent layer further contains a material which is capable of controlling odors, such as those odors found in refrigerators and waste receptacles. The liner of the present invention provides the benefit of absorbing spills and controlling odors in containers such as refrigerators and waste receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Monica Carlise Fontenot, Terry Pearce Ford, John Wesley Fowler, Jeanette Ann Allen, Ryan Clinton Frank, Gina Kay Rolsten, Richard John Schmidt, Bruce Scott Williamson
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Publication number: 20050017396Abstract: A method for making a cushioning element including forcing molten gel through an extrusion die, and cutting the gel as it exits the die.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Tony Pearce, Terry Pearce
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Publication number: 20050003048Abstract: Various edibles, their compositions, and manufacturing methods therefore are disclosed. Some examples of the edibles include orally soluble films. Some of the films may have a pleasant taste, carry nutraceuticals, carry medication, or serve other purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventors: Tony Pearce, Terry Pearce
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Publication number: 20020182102Abstract: A container liner, shelf liner or drawer liner that will absorb liquids spilled or leaked into a container or onto a shelf or drawer. The liner is a layered product having a layer which is impervious to liquids and an absorbent layer. The absorbent layer further contains a material which is capable of controlling odors, such as those odors found in refrigerators and waste receptacles. The liner of the present invention provides the benefit of absorbing spills and controlling odors in containers such as refrigerators and waste receptacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Monica Carlise Fontenot, Terry Pearce Ford, John Wesley Fowler, Jeanette Ann Allen, Ryan Clinton Frank, Gina Kay Rolsten, Richard John Schmidt, Bruce Scott Williamson
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Patent number: 6479061Abstract: The present invention pertains to an airlaid composite which is made of pulp fibers, at least about 2% by weight bicomponent fiber, and moisture. This airlaid composite is unique in that a uniformly even composite is made which upon calendering, becomes a thin structure which maintains significant absorbency when saturated. The bicomponent fibers of the present invention include a first polymer component and a second polymer component, and the first polymer component melts at a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the second polymer component. Mixing of the pulp fibers with the bicomponent fibers is done in such a way that the fibers are evenly dispersed in the airlaid composite. This airlaid composite is then heated such that at least a portion of the first polymer component of the bicomponent fiber is melted, which bond the bicomponent fibers to many of the pulp and bicomponent fibers when cooled.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Monica C. Fontenot, Terry Pearce Ford, James Jay Tanner, Jonathan Robert Owen, John Joseph Lassig, Barbara Jean Burns, Alan Grady Shuman, Victor Michael Gentile
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Publication number: 20020068081Abstract: The present invention pertains to an airlaid composite which is made of pulp fibers, at least about 2% by weight bicomponent fiber, and moisture. This airlaid composite is unique in that a uniformly even composite is made which upon calendering, becomes a thin structure which maintains significant absorbency when saturated. The bicomponent fibers of the present invention include a first polymer component and a second polymer component, and the first polymer component melts at a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the second polymer component. Mixing of the pulp fibers with the bicomponent fibers is done in such a way that the fibers are evenly dispersed in the airlaid composite. This airlaid composite is then heated such that at least a portion of the first polymer component of the bicomponent fiber is melted, which bond the bicomponent fibers to many of the pulp and bicomponent fibers when cooled.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2001Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Monica C. Fontenot, Terry Pearce Ford, James Jay Tanner, Jonathan Robert Owen, John Joseph Lassig, Barbara Jean Burns, Alan Grady Shuman, Victor Michael Gentile
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Patent number: 6368609Abstract: The present invention pertains to an airlaid composite which is made of pulp fibers, at least about 2% by weight bicomponent fiber, and moisture. This airlaid composite is unique in that a uniformly even composite is made which upon calendering, becomes a thin structure which maintains significant absorbency when saturated. The bicomponent fibers of the present invention include a first polymer component and a second polymer component, and the first polymer component melts at a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the second polymer component. Mixing of the pulp fibers with the bicomponent fibers is done in such a way that the fibers are evenly dispersed in the airlaid composite. This airlaid composite is then heated such that at least a portion of the first polymer component of the bicomponent fiber is melted, which bond the bicomponent fibers to many of the pulp and bicomponent fibers when cooled.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Monica C. Fontenot, Terry Pearce Ford, James Jay Tanner, Jonathan Robert Owen, John Joseph Lassig, Barbara Jean Burns, Alan Grady Shuman, Victor Michael Gentile
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Patent number: 4619669Abstract: A method is disclosed for upgrading run-of-the-mine (ROM) lignites to remove the gangue (clays, rock etc.) which form ash when the lignite is burned. The unique features of the process, a combination of unit operations in a specified sequence, result in less loss of combustible fuel value without hydrodegradation (the production of a large volume of fines) normally associated with contact of the lignite with water as in pipeline transport of lignite.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1984Date of Patent: October 28, 1986Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Elvis E. Jones, Terry A. Pearce, Dacon C. Laird, III, James H. Everitt