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Summary:¹ The top cited patents in textile and paper machines, as indicated by the citations received from other patents granted in 2022, reveal several key themes:
Papermaking Processes and Materials: A significant focus is on improving papermaking processes and developing new paper materials. This includes advancements in fiber technology, such as the use of cellulose ester fibers and microfibers, as well as improved methods for paper treatment and finishing.
Inkjet Printing Technology: Patents related to inkjet printing technology, including ink level detection and nozzle design, highlight the growing importance of inkjet printing in various applications, such as printing on paper and textiles.
Machine Design and Control: Patents covering machine design and control systems for papermaking and textile machinery are also prominent. These technologies aim to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and enhance product quality.
Material Science: The development of new materials, such as high-performance polymers and nanomaterials, is a key theme in the textile and paper industry. These materials offer improved properties, such as strength, durability, and water resistance.
Overall, the top cited patents in textile and paper machines reflect the ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and performance of these industries. By advancing materials science, process engineering, and machine design, these innovations are driving the development of new products and applications.
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1. 20 6010595
Multiply paper comprising a mixture of cellulose fibers and cellulose ester fibers having imparted softening properties and a method of making the same
Inventors:
Melvin Glenn Mitchell; William Henry Kirk; Charles Kelly Crosswhite; Paul Jay Kennedy
2. 16 11118313
Ultrasonic welding of wet laid nonwoven compositions
Inventors:
Charles Stuart Everett; Kenny Randolph Parker; Jeremy Kenneth Steach; Melvin Glenn Mitchell
3. 15 4040856
Production of discrete cellulose acetate fibers by emulsion flashing
Inventors:
Paul C. Litzinger
4. 14 3057755
Treatment of paper composed of partially acylated cellulose fibers
Inventors:
Carl J Malm; Gerald C Gandy
4. 14 7967952
Durable paper
Inventors:
Richard C. Williams; Graciela Jimenez; Benny J. Skaggs
4. 14 8801899
Paperboards having improved bending stiffness and method for making same
Inventors:
David V. Reed; David A Dyer
4. 14 8906200
Processes to produce short cut microfibers
Inventors:
Kenny Randolph Parker; Daniel William Klosiewicz; Ramesh Chand Munjal; David J. Rogers, Jr.; Dustin A Tremaine
4. 14 9175440
Processes to produce short-cut microfibers
Inventors:
Kenny Randolph Parker; Daniel William Klosiewicz; Ramesh Chand Munjal; David J. Rogers; Dustin A. Tremaine
9. 13 11230811
Recycle bale comprising cellulose ester
Inventors:
Charles Stuart Everett; Melvin Glenn Mitchell; Kenny Randolph Parker
10. 11 11286619
Bale of virgin cellulose and cellulose ester
Inventors:
Charles Stuart Everett; Melvin Glenn Mitchell; Kenny Randolph Parker
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1. 30 5788388
Ink jet cartridge with ink level detection
Inventors:
Bruce Cowger; Eric Gasvoda
2. 29 4488932
Fibrous webs of enhanced bulk and method of manufacturing same
Inventors:
Robert J. Eber; Bruce W. Janda
2. 29 5171308
Polyesters and their use in compostable products such as disposable diapers
Inventors:
Francis G. Gallagher; Cathy J. Hamilton; Steven M. Hansen; Hyunkook Shin; Raymond F. Tietz
2. 29 5425508
High flow, low intensity plate for disc refiner
Inventors:
Michael R. Chaney
2. 29 6328850
Layered tissue having improved functional properties
Inventors:
Dean Van Phan; Paul Dennis Trokhan
2. 29 6648434
Digitally compensated pressure ink level sense system and method
Inventors:
Ray A. Walker; Rhonda L. Wilson
2. 29 9051684
High aspect ratio cellulose nanofilaments and method for their production
Inventors:
Xujun Hua; Makhlouf Laleg; Keith Miles; Reza Amiri; Lahoucine Ettaleb; Gilles Dorris
2. 29 9213396
Methods and apparatus for setting the address of a module using a clock
Inventors:
James Ronald Booth; Adam J. Ahne
2. 29 9453305
In-line production method for paper making process
Inventors:
Olavi Imppola; Jouni Matula; Jussi Matula; Karri Tahkola; Isto Heiskanen; Matti Vakevainen; Jari Rasanen
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1. The Summary was generated by Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) after a brief chat about patent citations and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) fields, using a prompt generally as follows: 'Using the titles of the patents and the names of the inventors listed below, and any other relevant information you have, please write a paragraph or two explaining the major topics involved. Keep in mind we are using the cited patents as a proxy for the subject matter that was patented in 2022. Please also include relevant LinkedIn hashtags. The field in which these patents were cited is "[WIPO field]".' followed by the list of patents relating to that WIPO field. (The list of patents had been previously generated through other means.) As such, the statements in the Summary do not necessarily reflect my own views, and are NOT intended as legal, financial, or any other type of advice.
References:
Raw data from: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "Data Download Tables." PatentsView. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://patentsview.org/download/data-download-tables.
Please contact me (carlos@candeloro.net) for methodology, or if you know or believe information presented is not correct.
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