Patents by Inventor Thomas Shutt

Thomas Shutt 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).

  • Filters and methods of manufacturing the same
    Publication number: 20070295659
    Abstract: A filter and methods of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the filter includes a first scrim made from at least one thermoplastic material; a second scrim made from at least one thermoplastic material; and a middle layer positioned between the first and second scrims. The middle layer includes a dry-laid web of cellulose and opened, individuated staple bicomponent fiber. At least some of the bicomponent fiber in the middle layer is thermally bonded to at least some of the cellulose in the middle layer, and the first and second scrims are thermally bonded to the middle layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Sellars Absorbent Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Rygalski, John Sellars, William Sellars, Thomas Shutt, Richard Goepel
  • FIBER INSULATION BLANKET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20070202771
    Abstract: A fiber blanket formed with a blend of constituent fibers is disclosed. In one disclosed embodiment, a cellulose fiber blanket is formed having a blend of cellulose fibers comprising approximately 85-90% by weight cellulose, resilient fibers comprising approximately 10% by weight, and the balance being adhesive plastic fibers. The fibers are then formed into a blanket having an R-value at least 4.0 per inch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Earl Douglass, Thomas Shutt