Patents by Inventor Tracy N. Wilson

Tracy N. Wilson 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).

  • Polymeric strands including a propylene polymer composition and nonwoven fabric and articles made therewith
    Patent number: 5482772
    Abstract: Single and multicomponent polymeric strands including a blend of a melt-extrudable polyolefin and a heterophasic polypropylene composition. The heterophasic polypropylene composition includes three polymers and is normally not melt-spinable into strands by itself. In the multicomponent strands, the blend is in one side or the sheath. Fabric made with such strands is also disclosed and has improved combinations of strength, abrasion resistance, and softness properties. Composite materials including the foregoing fabric bonded to both sides of an inner meltblown layer are also disclosed. In addition, garments made with the fabric are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Strack, Tracy N. Wilson, Donald V. Willitts