Eric L Moore

US Patent:

7565642, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

Aug 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/639674

Inventors:

Eric A. Moore - Los Angeles CA, US
Pedram Abrari - Redwood Shores CA, US

Assignee:

Corticon Technologies, Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

G06F 9/44
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

717117, 706 47, 706 48

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for inference processing in a fact-based business automation system, including receiving a rule set as a single package, generating a dependency graph for the rule set, and generating a sequence of processing logic for optimal processing of inputted facts.

US Patent:

7757811, Jul 20, 2010

Filed:

Oct 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/088710

Inventors:

Andrew R. Fox - Oakdale MN, US
David A. Olson - St. Paul MN, US
Eric M. Moore - Woodbury MN, US
Michael R. Berrigan - Oakdale MN, US
David L. Nelson - Eagan MN, US
Bradley W. Eaton - Woodbury MN, US
Wayne S. Mahoney - St. Paul MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

E04B 1/82
E04B 1/84
E04B 1/74

US Classification:

181291, 181286, 181294, 442351, 442340

Abstract:

Multilayer articles having acoustical absorbance properties are disclosed. Methods of making and using the multilayer articles are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20100197027, Aug 5, 2010

Filed:

Jun 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/666047

Inventors:

Yifan Zhang - Woodbury MN, US
Jie J. Liu - Woodbury MN, US
Eric M. Moore - Roseville MN, US
Francis E. Porbeni - Woodbury MN, US
Scott J. Tuman - Woodbury MN, US
Diane R. Wolk - Woodbury MN, US

International Classification:

G01N 33/72
G01N 33/68
C08K 5/07
G01N 33/48
D01D 5/00
H05B 7/00

US Classification:

436 66, 436 86, 524357, 436 94, 264484

Abstract:

A fiber, an articles formed from a fiber and methods of making the fiber and associate article are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fiber comprises a synthetic polymer and a color-changing indicator. The color-changing indicator is dispersed throughout the synthetic polymer. The color-changing indicator reacts in the presence of a stimulus to produce a color change.

US Patent:

20100285101, Nov 11, 2010

Filed:

Dec 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/810113

Inventors:

Eric M. Moore - Roseville MN, US
Michael R. Berrigan - Oakdale MN, US

International Classification:

A61K 9/70
D04H 1/42
D04H 13/00
B29C 70/30
B01D 39/16
A61P 17/02
D04H 1/46

US Classification:

424445, 442340, 442149, 264109, 264465, 55527, 210505, 424443, 28104

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to composite nonwoven fibrous webs including a population of sub-micrometer fibers having a median diameter less than one micrometer (μm), and a population of microfibers having a median diameter of at least 1 μm. At least, one of the fiber populations is oriented, and each composite nonwoven fibrous web has a thickness and exhibits a Solidity of less than 10%. The disclosure also relates to methods of making composite nonwoven fibrous webs, and articles including composite nonwoven fibrous webs made according to the methods. In exemplary applications, the articles may be used as gas filtration articles, liquid filtration articles, sound absorption articles, surface cleaning articles, cellular growth support articles, drug delivery articles, personal hygiene articles, or wound dressing articles.

US Patent:

20100291213, Nov 18, 2010

Filed:

Dec 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/810859

Inventors:

Michael R. Berrigan - Oakdale MN, US
Eric M. Moore - Roseville MN, US

International Classification:

A61K 9/00
B32B 5/02
B32B 5/24
B32B 29/02
C12N 5/00
B01J 20/00
B01J 20/26
B01J 20/20
B01D 53/02
B01D 39/08
G10K 11/00

US Classification:

424484, 4282921, 442327, 442181, 442304, 4282927, 435399, 502400, 502402, 502416, 96108, 2105021, 181175

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to composite nonwoven fibrous web including an embedded phase having a population of particulates forming a substantially continuous three-dimensional network, and a matrix phase comprising a population of fibers forming a three-dimensional network around the particulates. The disclosure also relates to methods of making a composite nonwoven fibrous web including forming an embedded phase having a population of particulates in a substantially continuous three-dimensional network, and forming a matrix phase comprising a population of fibers forming a three-dimensional network around the particulates. Articles made from a composite nonwoven fibrous web prepared according to the methods as described above are also disclosed. In exemplary embodiments, the articles may include gas filtration articles, liquid filtration articles, sound absorption articles, surface cleaning articles, cellular growth support articles, drug delivery articles, personal hygiene articles, and wound dressing articles.

US Patent:

20110151737, Jun 23, 2011

Filed:

Dec 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/971145

Inventors:

Eric M. Moore - Roseville MN, US
John D. Stelter - Hudson WI, US
Michael R. Berrigan - Oakdale MN, US
Francis E. Porbeni - Woodbury MN, US
Matthew T. Scholz - Woodbury MN, US
Sian F. Fennessey - Wettingen, CH
Jay M. Jennen - Forest Lake MN, US

International Classification:

D04H 5/00
D04H 13/00
D04H 1/56
D04H 3/16
D04H 3/10
D04H 1/54

US Classification:

442334, 442327, 442400, 442401, 442408, 442414, 442415, 264126

Abstract:

Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. A spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. A meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing.

US Patent:

20110151738, Jun 23, 2011

Filed:

Dec 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/971186

Inventors:

Eric M. Moore - Roseville MN, US
John D. Stelter - Hudson WI, US
Michael R. Berrigan - Oakdale MN, US
Francis E. Porbeni - Woodbury MN, US
Matthew T. Scholz - Woodbury MN, US
Kevin D. Landgrebe - Woodbury MN, US
Korey W. Karls - Coon Rapids MN, US
Sian F. Fennessey - Wettingen, CH
Jay M. Jennen - Forest Lake MN, US

International Classification:

D04H 13/00
D04H 1/56
D04H 3/16
D04H 3/10
B29C 71/02
B29C 47/00

US Classification:

442334, 442415, 442327, 442400, 442401, 442408, 264103, 264465

Abstract:

Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. A spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. A meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. In some embodiments, the fibers comprise a viscosity modifier and/or an anionic surfactant. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing.

US Patent:

20110189463, Aug 4, 2011

Filed:

Jun 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/997391

Inventors:

Eric M. Moore - Roseville MN, US
Matthew T. Scholz - Woodbury MN, US
Korey W. Karls - Coon Rapids MN, US
Francis E. Porbeni - Woodbury MN, US
Kevin D. Landgrebe - Woodbury MN, US
Jay M. Jennen - Forest Lake MN, US

International Classification:

B32B 3/26
D21B 1/12
D02G 3/00
D04H 13/00
D04H 3/16
D04H 1/56
D04H 1/46
D03D 15/00

US Classification:

4283044, 264115, 428364, 442327, 442401, 442400, 442408, 442181

Abstract:

Fine fibers comprising aliphatic polyester and a viscosity modifier. The fine fibers are preferably made by a Blown microfiber process.