William Bessey from 7159 Windyrush Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, age ~81, Phone: 704-5429526

Us Patents

Rigid Fiber Network Structures Having Improved Post-Yield Dimensional Recovery, Method Of Making Same, And Articles Incorporating Same
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US Patent:

6403196, Jun 11, 2002
Filed:

Nov 24, 1997
Appl. No.:

08/976650
Inventors:

William E. Bessey - Charlotte NC
Joseph S. W. Haas - Charlotte NC
Gerald Peter Rumierz - Tega Cay SC
Clinton Dale Felton - Charlotte NC
Assignee:

North Carolina State University - Raleigh NC
International Classification:

B32B 300
US Classification:

428166, 428167, 428169, 428174
Abstract:

A rigid three-dimensionally shaped fiber network structure having improved post-yield dimensional recovery is provided. The fiber network structure is formed from a fabric containing (A) at least one oriented, semi-crystalline monofilament yarn made from a first thermoplastic polymer, and (B) a second thermoplastic polymer which effects bonding of the monofilament cross-over points. The fiber network structures are useful in a variety of articles, including sandwich panels, various spacers, drainage systems, and energy absorption structures.

Shoes Comprising Three-Dimensional Formed Fiber Product
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US Patent:

5896680, Apr 27, 1999
Filed:

Dec 19, 1996
Appl. No.:

8/770026
Inventors:

Dai W. Kim - Chatham NJ
William E. Bessey - Charlotte NC
John Nagel - Frankfurt,
Gregory M. Clark - Weston CT
Joseph S. W. Haas - Charlotte NC
Etheridge O. Oakley - Matthews NC
Assignee:

Hoechst Celanese Corporation - Somerville NJ
International Classification:

A43B 1318
A43B 706
A43B 2307
US Classification:

36 28
Abstract:

Shoes for use in demanding applications, primarily athletics, are made from a three-dimensional fiber network that is semi-rigid and resilient. The fiber network is made from a textile fabric that has an array of projections made from the same fabric rising from the plane of the fabric.

Thermoplastic Three-Dimensional Fiber Network
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US Patent:

6007898, Dec 28, 1999
Filed:

Mar 23, 1998
Appl. No.:

9/046165
Inventors:

Dai W. Kim - Chatham NJ
Joseph Steven Wiley Haas - Charlotte NC
William Edward Bessey - Charlotte NC
Assignee:

HNA Holdings, Inc. - Summit NJ
International Classification:

B32B 100
B32B 700
B27N 310
US Classification:

428175
Abstract:

Three dimensional fiber networks which are semi-rigid and dimensionally stable are made from textile fabrics that have projections and optional depressions which are compressible and return to their original shape after being compressed. The fiber networks are made by the thermo-mechanical deformation of textile fabrics that are in turn made from thermoplastic fibers. The fiber networks have particular utility as cushioning and impact absorbing materials.

Medical Casts And Other Orthopedic Devices Comprising Thermoplastic Three-Dimensional Fiber Networks
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US Patent:

5882322, Mar 16, 1999
Filed:

Nov 21, 1996
Appl. No.:

8/754953
Inventors:

Dai W. Kim - Chatham NJ
William E. Bessey - Charlotte NC
John Nagel - North Plainsfield NJ
Gregory M. Clark - Weston CT
Joseph S. W. Haas - Charlotte NC
Etheridge O. Oakley - Matthews NC
Assignee:

Hoechst Celanese Corporation - Somerville NJ
International Classification:

B32B 100
US Classification:

602 6
Abstract:

Cast padding materials and padding and lining materials for other orthopedic devices are made from three dimensional fiber networks which are semi-rigid and dimensionally stable. The fiber networks are made from textile fabrics that have projections and optional depressions which are compressible and return to their original shape after being compressed. The fiber networks are made by the thermo-mechanical deformation of textile fabrics that are in turn made from thermoplastic fibers.

Thermoplastic Three-Dimensional Fiber Network
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US Patent:

5731062, Mar 24, 1998
Filed:

Dec 22, 1995
Appl. No.:

8/577655
Inventors:

Dai W. Kim - Chatham NJ
Joseph Steven Wiley Haas - Charlotte NC
William Edward Bessey - Charlotte NC
Assignee:

Hoechst Celanese Corp - Somerville NJ
International Classification:

B32B 100
B32B 700
US Classification:

428175
Abstract:

Three dimensional fiber networks which are semi-rigid and dimensionally stable are made from textile fabrics that have projections and optional depressions which are compressible and return to their original shape after being compressed. The fiber networks are made by the thermo-mechanical deformation of textile fabrics that are in turn made from thermoplastic fibers. The fiber networks have particular utility as cushioning and impact absorbing materials.

Synthetic Fiber Dyeing Process
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US Patent:

5613986, Mar 25, 1997
Filed:

May 22, 1996
Appl. No.:

8/651437
Inventors:

William E. Bessey - Charlotte NC
Joseph DaSilva - West Warwick RI
Assignee:

Hoechst Celanese Corporation - Somerville NJ
International Classification:

D06D 700
US Classification:

8489
Abstract:

The invention is a method of producing a melt spun synthetic polymeric filament which has the superior deep dyeability thereof. The method includes the steps of application of a dye dispersed in water to the filaments during the drawing of the filament, and heat setting the surface dyed filaments to uniformly diffuse the dye throughout the total cross section of the filaments.

Rigid Fiber Network Structures Having Improved Post-Yield Dimensional Recovery, Method Of Making Same, And Articles Incorporating Same
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US Patent:

5851930, Dec 22, 1998
Filed:

Nov 24, 1997
Appl. No.:

8/976648
Inventors:

William E. Bessey - Charlotte NC
Gerald Peter Rumierz - Tega Cay SC
Clinton Dale Felton - Charlotte NC
Assignee:

Hoechst Celanese Corp. - Warren NJ
International Classification:

D03D 300
US Classification:

442 60
Abstract:

A rigid three-dimensionally shaped fiber network structure having improved post-yield dimensional recovery is composed of a deformed textile fabric network structure containing: (A) at least one oriented, semi-crystalline monofilament yarn containing a thermoplastic polymer and disposed in the deformed fabric so as to provide a plurality of monofilament cross-over points therein; and (B) a cured crosslinkable resin impregnating the deformed network structure so as to effect bonding of all or substantially all of the monofilament cross-over points. The network structure is made by subjecting the monofilament yarn to a fabric-forming process to form a deformable fabric, subjecting the deformable fabric to an area-enlarging deformation process to form the initial three-dimensionally shaped network structure composed of a deformed textile fabric, demolding the initial network structure and then curing the crosslinkable resin, which has been added before the deformation process, before demolding and/or after demolding. Curing of the crosslinkable resin bonds all or substantially all of the monofilament cross-over points, thereby converting the initial network structure into a rigid final network structure having improved post-yield dimensional recovery.

Resilient Three-Dimensionally Shaped Fiber Networks With Improved Comfort And Aesthetic Properties, Improved Method Of Making Same And Articles Containing Same
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US Patent:

6306483, Oct 23, 2001
Filed:

Jun 19, 1997
Appl. No.:

8/878762
Inventors:

William E. Bessey - Charlotte NC
Joseph S. W. Hass - Charlotte NC
Harold W. Davis - Gaffney SC
Assignee:

North Carolina State University - Raleigh NC
International Classification:

B32B 100
B32B 700
US Classification:

428175
Abstract:

A three-dimensionally shaped fiber network structure having both resiliency and improved softness and aesthetic properties is composed of a deformed textile fabric formed from at least one monofilament and at least one multifilament yarn and having a plurality of deformations formed as a two-dimensional array in a base region of the deformed textile fabric. The deformed textile fabric is preferably a knitted or a woven fabric. The network structure is made by forming a deformable fabric from the monofilament and the multifilament yarn and then subjecting the deformable fabric to an area-enlarging deformation process, e. g. , a thermomechanical process, to produce the deformed textile fabric having the deformations formed in a base region thereof. The three-dimensional network structures may be used in a variety of articles, including cushioning materials, impact-absorbing materials, and load-bearing materials.