Patents by Inventor Thomas A. C. Wood

Thomas A. C. Wood 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).

  • Papermakers' felt having compressible elastomer elements and methods of producing same
    Patent number: 4851281
    Abstract: A papermakers' fabric having at least one layer of elastomeric foam to minimize the amplitude of vibration from the press roll. The elastomeric foam layer may be needled, chemically adhered, attached mechanically or adhered directly to the base fabric and the first batt layer on the paper contacting side of the fabric. A foam layer may also optionally be provided on the transport roll contacting side of the base fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Huyck Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas A. C. Wood