US Patent No: 4,342,314

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Resilient plastic web exhibiting fiber-like properties

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Abstract

A resilient plastic web exhibiting a fiber-like appearance and tactile impression and method and apparatus for its manufacture. In a preferred embodiment, the web exhibits a three-dimensional microstructure comprising a regulated continuum of debossed areas of non-uniform cross-section along their length. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the debossed areas comprise capillary networks interconnecting the first and second surfaces of the web, said networks being of decreasing size in the direction of said second surface to promote fluid transport from the first surface of the web to the second surface and inhibit the flow of fluid in the reverse direction. Forming surfaces utilized to produce said webs are constructed by laminating a multiplicity of thin plates having patterns of apertures therein to form an integral structure exhibiting properties and characteristics unachievable by prior art machining and weaving techniques. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the individual lamina from which the laminate forming structure is comprised are produced utilizing photoetching techniques, thus making it feasible to produce nearly any desired level of intricacy in the resultant laminate structure. Preferred means for interconnecting said laminate structures with one another without disrupting the three-dimensional pattern in the area of joinder are also disclosed.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYCINCINNATI, OH10354

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Radel, Clifford J Cheviot, OH 3 469
Thompson, Hugh A Fairfield, OH 25 1712

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY (1)
4,276,338 Absorbent article 70 1979

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Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY (242)
4,463,045 Macroscopically expanded three-dimensional plastic web exhibiting non-glossy visible surface and cloth-like tactile impression 264 1982
4,747,991 Method for debossing and selectively aperturing a resilient plastic web 25 1983
4,509,908 Apparatus for uniformly debossing and aperturing a resilient plastic web 49 1983
4,552,709 Process for high-speed production of webs of debossed and perforated thermoplastic film 63 1983
4,695,422 Production of formed material by solid-state formation with a high-pressure liquid stream 100 1984
4,676,447 Web unwind-splicer apparatus 3 1984
4,681,793 Non-occluding, liquid-impervious, composite backsheet for absorptive devices 71 1985
4,637,819 Macroscopically expanded three-dimensional polymeric web for transmitting both dynamically deposited and statically contacted fluids from one surface to the other 93 1985
4,629,643 Microapertured polymeric web exhibiting soft and silky tactile impression 186 1985
4,609,518 Multi-phase process for debossing and perforating a polymeric web to coincide with the image of one or more three-dimensional forming structures 196 1985
4,591,523 Apertured macroscopically expanded three-dimensional polymeric web exhibiting breatheability and resistance to fluid transmission 69 1985
4,878,825 Stationary support member in forming area for uniformly debossing and aperturing a moving plastic web 23 1986
4,741,877 Uniformly debossing and aperturing a moving plastic web using stationary support member in forming area 31 1986
5,059,277 Adhesive-free bonding of continuously moving webs to form laminate web 27 1986
4,735,843 Selectively surface-hydrophilic porous or perforated sheets 42 1986
4,839,216 Formed material produced by solid-state formation with a high-pressure liquid stream 91 1987
4,778,644 Method and apparatus for making substantially fluid-impervious microbubbled polymeric web using high pressure liquid stream 64 1987
4,772,444 Method and apparatus for making microbubbled and/or microapertured polymeric webs using hydraulic pressure 31 1987
4,823,783 Adhesive-free bonding of continuously moving webs to form laminate web and products cut therefrom 45 1988
5,019,062 Bicomponent material 68 1988
5,006,394 Multilayer polymeric film 156 1988
4,900,317 Disposable garment with breathable leg cuffs 105 1988
5,158,819 Polymeric web exhibiting a soft, silky, cloth-like tactile impression and including a contrasting visually discernible pattern having an embossed appearance on at least one surface thereof 68 1990
5,167,897 Method for incrementally stretching a zero strain stretch laminate web to impart elasticity thereto 202 1991
5,156,793 Method for incrementally stretching zero strain stretch laminate web in a non-uniform manner to impart a varying degree of elasticity thereto 182 1991
5,143,679 Method for sequentially stretching zero strain stretch laminate web to impart elasticity thereto without rupturing the web 199 1991
5,085,654 Disposable garment with breathable leg cuffs 130 1991
5,261,899 Multilayer film exhibiting an opaque appearance 58 1992
5,366,782 Polymeric web having deformed sections which provide a substantially increased elasticity to the web 38 1992
5,591,149 Absorbent article having meltblown components 63 1992
H001377 Absorbent article with multi-functional topsheet 1 1993
5,368,909 Fluid-pervious plastic web having improved fluid drainage 35 1993
5,368,910 Macroscopically expanded plastic web having improved fluid drainage 48 1993
5,342,334 Coextruded three-dimensional fluid-pervious plastic web 38 1993
5,352,217 Absorbent article having multiple topsheets 34 1993
5,665,452 Three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, apertured laminate webs 5 1994
H001575 Apertured hydrophilic polymer film topsheet with improved absorbency and comfort properties 0 1994
5,514,105 Resilient plastic web exhibiting reduced skin contact area and enhanced fluid transfer properties 43 1995
5,624,425 Localized application of fine denier fibers onto a spunbonded web for optimization of leg cuff hydrophobicity in diapers and pads 24 1995
5,693,037 Absorbent articles having improved surfactant-treated hydrophilic topsheets 18 1995
5,549,777 Three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, apertured laminate webs and method for making 11 1995
5,643,377 Process for making an absorbent article having inflected barrier leg cuff 13 1995
5,567,254 Process for making an absorbent article having inflected barrier leg cuff 7 1995
5,565,050 Process for making an absorbent article having inflected barrier leg cuff 7 1995
5,660,788 Process for forming a apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, plastic web for absorbent articles having a textured wearer-contacting surface 1 1995
5,858,011 Disposable absorbent article having a resilient member 16 1995
5,520,875 Process for producing a surfactant treated, formed, polymeric web 25 1995
5,571,096 Absorbent article having breathable side panels 162 1995
5,647,863 Absorbent article with clean appearance and capacity signal means 52 1995
5,763,044 Fluid pervious, dispersible, and flushable webs having improved functional surface 43 1995
5,681,300 Absorbent article having blended absorbent core 57 1995
5,603,707 Absorbent article having a rewet barrier 91 1995
5,670,110 Method for making three-dimensional macroscopically-expanded webs having improved functional surfaces 42 1995
5,776,121 Absorbent article having integral barrier cuffs and process for making the same 30 1996
6,114,595 Stretchable, extensible composite topsheet for absorbent articles 4 1996
5,669,898 Absorbent article with adjustable undergarment protection system 5 1996
5,650,214 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior and soft, cloth-like texture 69 1996
5,947,948 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible leg flap panels 23 1996
5,691,035 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 58 1996
5,718,698 Absorbent article having breathable side panels 13 1996
5,628,737 Absorbent article having breathable side panels 51 1996
6,162,454 Insect repellent article providing low contact wetness 7 1996
5,723,087 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 68 1996
5,749,866 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 81 1996
5,876,391 Absorbent article with structural elastic-like film web waist belt 29 1996
5,947,945 Disposable absorbent article with fit and fluid handling capabilities 25 1996
5,865,823 Absorbent article having a breathable, fluid impervious backsheet 100 1996
6,194,062 Storage wrap material 23 1996
5,965,235 Three-dimensional, amorphous-patterned, nesting-resistant sheet materials and method and apparatus for making same 58 1996
5,871,607 Material having a substance protected by deformable standoffs and method of making 51 1996
5,928,210 Apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically-expanded, plastic web for absorbent articles having a textured wearer-contacting surface 14 1996
5,700,255 Absorbent article having composite elasticized member 37 1996
5,904,673 Absorbent article with structural elastic-like film web waist belt 45 1996
5,843,066 Absorbent article having a breathable backsheet 16 1997
H001750 Absorbent article having a breathable backsheet 0 1997
6,180,052 Fluid transport webs exhibiting surface energy gradients 13 1997
6,025,049 Fluid transport webs exhibiting surface energy gradients 17 1997
5,989,478 Method of manufacturing fluid transport webs exhibiting surface energy gradients 48 1997
6,489,022 Composite material releasably sealable to a target surface when pressed thereagainst 22 1997
5,968,633 Selectively-activatible sheet material for dispensing and dispersing a substance onto a target surface 33 1997
6,096,299 Odor control material 36 1997
6,099,940 Selectively-activatible three-dimensional sheet material having multi-stage progressive activation to deliver a substance to a target surface 16 1997
5,941,862 Absorbent structure having zones surrounded by a continuous region of hydrogel forming absorbent polymer 32 1997
5,993,432 Web materials having elastic-like and expansive zones 34 1997
5,891,544 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 52 1997
5,938,648 Absorbent articles exhibiting improved internal environmental conditions 90 1997
6,228,462 Multilayer compression-resistant apertured web 18 1998
6,645,604 Structures useful as cleaning sheets 9 1998
6,561,354 Package of novel three dimensional structures useful as cleaning sheets 14 1998
6,103,953 Absorbent article having fused layers 34 1998
5,998,696 Sanitary articles with multi aperture size film topsheets 21 1998
6,703,537 Absorbent article having improved fecal storage structure 6 1998
6,291,050 Topsheet systems for absorbent articles exhibiting improved hydrophilicity gradients 24 1998
6,677,258 Breathable composite sheet structure and absorbent articles utilizing same 69 1998
6,623,834 Disposable wiping article with enhanced texture and method for manufacture 6 1999
6,270,875 Multiple layer wipe 19 1999
6,180,214 Wiping article which exhibits differential wet extensibility characteristics 11 1999
6,198,018 Absorbent article having a breathable, fluid impervious backsheet 21 1999
6,602,580 Material having a substance protected by deformable standoffs and method of making 14 1999
6,353,149 Fast blooming surfactants for use in fluid transport webs 12 1999
6,421,052 Method of seaming and expanding amorphous patterns 21 1999
6,193,918 High speed embossing and adhesive printing process and apparatus 40 1999
6,148,496 Method for making a seamless apertured metal belt 4 1999
7,371,919 Apertured laminate web 0 1999
7,102,054 Absorbent article having fused layers 0 1999
6,452,063 Tear resistant porous extensible web 21 1999
6,254,965 Three-dimensional nesting-resistant sheet materials and method and apparatus for making 15 1999
6,461,716 Apertured webs having permanent hydrophilicity and absorbent articles using such webs 8 1999
6,325,787 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 35 1999
6,443,936 Absorbent article having improved adhesive system to provide flexibility and breathability 15 1999
6,257,785 Semi-enclosed applicator utilizing a selectively-activatible sheet material for dispensing and dispersing a substance onto the surface of a target object 10 1999
6,508,602 Semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface 27 1999
6,884,494 Laminate web 58 1999
7,081,560 Absorbent articles utilizing breathable composite sheet 3 2000
6,683,041 Wet-like articles comprising a multi-phase, multi-component emulsion and an activation web 3 2000
6,911,023 Absorbent article with improved fastening system 6 2000
6,500,377 Method and apparatus for activating a moving web 7 2000
6,677,294 Cleansing compositions 8 2000
7,037,569 Laminate web comprising an apertured layer and method for manufacturing thereof 37 2000
6,602,454 High speed embossing and adhesive printing process and apparatus 7 2001
6,990,715 Flexible manufacturing system 3 2001
6,588,961 Semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface 12 2001
6,790,794 Cleaning sheets comprising additive and perfume 2 2001
6,911,022 Sanitary napkin having a wipe article associated therewith 11 2001
6,416,501 Absorbent interlabial device 10 2001
6,797,357 Three dimensional structures useful as cleaning sheets 13 2001
6,878,433 Applications for laminate web 24 2001
6,863,960 User-activatible substance delivery system 36 2001
6,830,800 Elastic laminate web 31 2001
6,808,791 Applications for laminate web 45 2001
7,166,292 Top-biased beneficial components on substrates 8 2001
6,710,099 Disposable absorbent articles with improved adhesive for attachment to the skin to facilitate water adhesion stability with low pain level removal 10 2001
6,544,642 Disposable absorbent articles with improved adhesive for attachment to the skin to facilitate adhesion in oily conditions 5 2001
7,423,003 Fold-resistant cleaning sheet 1 2001
6,652,500 Absorbent article having improved integrity and acquisition 0 2001
6,508,604 Article comprising a cell system 7 2001
6,716,514 Disposable article with enhanced texture 14 2001
6,833,336 Laundering aid for preventing dye transfer 4 2001
6,706,028 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 13 2001
6,881,471 High speed embossing and adhesive printing process and apparatus 3 2001
6,818,292 Storage wrap material 2 2001
6,773,647 High speed embossing and adhesive printing process and apparatus 8 2002
6,887,524 Method for manufacturing laundry additive article 5 2002
6,872,342 Embossing and adhesive printing process 2 2002
6,761,710 Container for the collection of menstrual flow 12 2002
7,655,176 Method of making a polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression 0 2002
7,402,723 Polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression 4 2002
7,256,166 Laundry articles 1 2003
8,287,800 Method for making a polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression 0 2003
8,057,729 Method for making a forming structure 0 2003
6,852,475 Method for making a forming structure 5 2003
7,087,287 Tear resistant porous extensible web 14 2003
7,303,861 Apparatus and method for making a forming structure 3 2003
7,572,248 Unitary disposable pant-type garment with non-elasticized gap between stretch side panels and absorbent assembly 1 2003
7,819,852 Sanitary napkin for clean body benefit 0 2003
7,445,831 Radiation curable low stress relaxation elastomeric materials 1 2003
7,736,349 Absorbent article comprising an absorbent element comprising a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition 1 2003
7,794,440 Disposable absorbent articles with masking topsheet having one or more openings providing a passageway to a void space 0 2003
7,597,689 Disposable absorbent article with improved topsheet 1 2003
7,736,456 Process for printing actives onto articles 1 2003
7,163,740 Process for printing adhesives, adhesive articles and printing equipment 5 2003
7,307,031 Breathable composite sheet structure and absorbent articles utilizing same 4 2004
7,935,859 Article having improved fecal storage structure 0 2004
7,223,261 Articles with elasticated topsheets 14 2004
7,527,615 Structural elastic-like nonwoven web 0 2004
7,220,332 Electrical cable 1 2004
7,736,351 Simple disposable absorbent article 0 2004
7,985,210 Absorbent article comprising a flap handle that aids in the application of said absorbent article 0 2004
8,314,285 Pantiliner 0 2004
7,318,820 Simple disposable absorbent article having breathable side barriers 3 2004
7,201,853 Method for making a metal forming structure 0 2004
7,029,264 Forming structure for embossing and debossing polymeric webs 0 2004
7,794,441 Dual cuff for a unitary disposable absorbent article being spaced away from backsheet 0 2004
7,314,967 Moisture responsive sealing members in disposable absorbent articles 5 2004
6,936,330 Three dimensional structures useful as cleaning sheets 14 2004
7,905,871 Elasticated materials having bonding patterns used with low load force elastics and stiff carrier materials 6 2004
8,198,200 Web materials having both plastic and elastic properties 1 2005
8,182,456 Disposable absorbent articles with components having both plastic and elastic properties 1 2005
7,462,755 Absorbent article comprising edge barriers comprising a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition 1 2005
7,521,588 Polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression 2 2005
7,763,004 Disposable absorbent article having layered containment pockets 0 2005
8,187,239 Side notched folded diaper 0 2005
8,419,701 Absorbent articles with stretch zones comprising slow recovery elastic materials 0 2005
7,905,872 Absorbent articles comprising a slow recovery stretch laminate 1 2005
7,717,893 Absorbent articles comprising a slow recovery elastomer 1 2005
7,695,463 Disposable absorbent article having dual layer barrier cuff strips 0 2005
7,618,404 Disposable absorbent article having doubled side flaps and backsheet strips 0 2005
7,377,914 Disposable absorbent article having backsheet strips 1 2005
7,931,636 Simple disposable absorbent article 0 2005
7,320,684 Disposable absorbent article having deployable belt strips 6 2005
8,211,079 Anti-pop open macrofasteners 0 2005
7,799,006 Fastening system having multiple engagement orientations 3 2005
7,682,350 Disposable absorbent articles 11 2005
7,737,324 Disposable absorbent article having deployable chassis ears 0 2005
8,029,488 Disposable pull-on diaper having a low force, slow recovery elastic waist 1 2006
7,833,211 Stretch laminate, method of making, and absorbent article 1 2006
7,851,668 Absorbent article and method for maintaining or improving skin health 0 2006
8,193,407 Disposable absorbent article containing an adhesively bonded elastic member 0 2006
8,187,243 Disposable absorbent article containing an unapertured skinless elastomeric layer 0 2006
7,972,318 Individually-packaged hygiene article and absorbent article provided therewith 0 2006
7,910,797 Absorbent articles having a sensation aspect 0 2006
8,066,687 Side seam for disposable garment 0 2006
7,708,728 Absorbent articles with comfortable elasticated laminates 0 2006
8,235,963 Disposable wearable absorbent articles with anchoring systems 0 2006
8,382,736 Relative stiffness fasteners 0 2006
7,870,652 Fasteners having improved comfort 0 2006
7,872,169 Reduced noise level fastening system 0 2006
8,257,335 Diaper having hip stretch panels 0 2007
7,895,718 Fastening system 0 2007
7,789,870 Nonwoven fabric for a female component of a fastening system 0 2007
8,395,012 Disposable absorbent articles containing odor controlling films 0 2007
8,057,450 Absorbent article with sensation member 0 2007
7,857,801 Diaper having deployable chassis ears and stretch waistband 0 2007
7,771,406 Articles with elasticated topsheets 0 2007
8,343,126 Absorbent article having an anchored core assembly 0 2007
8,177,766 Stretch laminate, method of making, and absorbent article 0 2007
8,293,967 Disposable absorbent articles having a windowed sensor 0 2007
8,278,497 Disposable absorbent articles having a pocketed temperature sensor 0 2007
8,273,939 Disposable absorbent articles having a windowed removable sensor 0 2007
7,713,683 Apparatus and method for making a forming structure 0 2007
7,896,858 Absorbent articles comprising graphics 9 2007
RE41539 Breathable composite sheet structure and absorbent articles utilizing same 0 2008
8,217,217 Absorbent article having a dehydration indicator 0 2008
7,967,805 Disposable garment comprising meltblown nonwoven backsheet 0 2008
8,377,024 Outer cover for a disposable absorbent article 0 2008
7,896,641 Apparatus for activating a web 3 2008
7,824,594 Process for activating a web 2 2008
8,323,257 Absorbent articles comprising a slow recovery stretch laminate and method for making the same 1 2008
8,333,748 Outer cover for a disposable absorbent article 0 2009
8,172,819 Unitary disposable pant-type garment 0 2009
8,398,605 Absorbent article having drawstring members 0 2009
8,105,526 Method for making a forming structure 0 2009
8,338,660 Absorbent article comprising an absorbent element comprising a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition 0 2010
8,267,036 Apparatus for printing actives onto articles 0 2010
8,348,919 Absorbent article providing a better fit and more comfort to a wearer 0 2010
8,414,553 Disposable absorbent article with masking topsheet having one or more openings providing a passageway to a void space 0 2010
8,375,533 Fastening system having multiple engagement orientations 0 2010
8,062,572 Process for activating a web 1 2010
8,138,388 Absorbent article and method for maintaining or improving skin health 0 2010
8,388,596 Fastening system 0 2011
8,303,294 Apparatus for activating a web 0 2011
8,420,883 Absorbent article and method for maintaining or improving skin health 0 2011
 
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. (33)
5,188,625 Sanitary napkin having a cover formed from a nonwoven web 84 1990
5,248,309 Thin sanitary napkin having a central absorbent zone and a method of forming the napkin 69 1992
5,624,423 Absorbent article having barrier means and medial bulge 55 1994
5,545,156 Absorbent article having a preformed member 62 1994
6,387,084 Sanitary napkin with garment attachment panels 21 1996
5,643,240 Apertured film/nonwoven composite for personal care absorbent articles and the like 62 1996
6,060,638 Matched permeability liner/absorbent structure system for absorbent articles and the like 21 1996
6,420,625 Breathable, liquid-impermeable, apertured film/nonwoven laminate and process for making same 32 1997
5,990,377 Dual-zoned absorbent webs 151 1997
6,673,982 Absorbent article with center fill performance 21 1998
6,503,233 Absorbent article having good body fit under dynamic conditions 18 1998
6,387,471 Creep resistant composite elastic material with improved aesthetics, dimensional stability and inherent latency and method of producing same 24 1999
6,395,957 Dual-zoned absorbent webs 63 1999
6,764,477 Center-fill absorbent article with reusable frame member 7 1999
6,700,034 Absorbent article with unitary absorbent layer for center fill performance 12 1999
6,660,903 Center-fill absorbent article with a central rising member 6 1999
6,613,955 Absorbent articles with wicking barrier cuffs 8 1999
6,492,574 Center-fill absorbent article with a wicking barrier and central rising member 42 1999
6,486,379 Absorbent article with central pledget and deformation control 22 1999
6,667,424 Absorbent articles with nits and free-flowing particles 14 2000
6,562,192 Absorbent articles with absorbent free-flowing particles and methods for producing the same 14 2000
6,409,883 Methods of making fiber bundles and fibrous structures 10 2000
6,692,603 Method of making molded cellulosic webs for use in absorbent articles 11 2000
6,617,490 Absorbent articles with molded cellulosic webs 51 2000
7,063,689 Sanitary napkin with garment attachment panels 1 2001
6,911,573 Dual-zoned absorbent webs 42 2002
6,547,915 Creep resistant composite elastic material with improved aesthetics, dimensional stability and inherent latency and method of producing same 9 2002
6,689,935 Absorbent article with central pledget and deformation control 5 2002
6,677,498 Center-fill absorbent article with a wicking barrier and central rising member 5 2002
6,695,827 Absorbent article having good body fit under dynamic conditions 21 2002
6,902,552 Curved sanitary napkin with garment attachment panels 1 2003
7,265,258 Absorbent articles with nits and free-flowing particles 0 2003
7,429,689 Absorbent article with center fill performance 4 2003
 
TREDEGAR FILM PRODUCTS CORPORATION (17)
4,636,161 Screen for selectively perforating thermoplastic film 18 1985
5,591,510 Layered fabric material having angled capillaries 35 1994
5,562,932 Screen for producing a perforated film 5 1994
5,762,643 Vacuum assisted application of thin vapor permeable, liquid impermeable coatings on apertured substrates and articles produced therefrom 16 1994
5,718,928 Screen for producing a perforated film 11 1996
6,242,074 Process to melt bond fibers onto three-dimensional formed film to achieve a cloth-like texture and the film produced thereby 9 1997
6,610,904 Acquisition distribution layer having void volumes for an absorbent article 24 2000
6,700,036 Acquisition distribution layer having void volumes for an absorbent article 2 2001
6,582,798 Vacuum formed film topsheets having a silky tactile impression 11 2001
6,849,319 Apertured nonwoven composites and method for making 11 2002
6,989,187 Vacuum formed film topsheets having a silky tactile impression 0 2003
7,378,568 Acquisition distribution layer having void volumes for an absorbent article 0 2003
7,198,836 Vacuum formed topsheets having a silky tactile impression 1 2004
7,364,687 Soft film 2 2004
7,601,415 Absorbent device using an apertured nonwoven as an acquisition distribution layer 2 2004
7,518,032 Three-dimensional apertured film for transmitting dynamically-deposited and statically-retained fluids 0 2006
7,758,947 Web having apertures with convex sides 1 2006
 
MCNEIL-PPC, INC. (11)
5,770,144 Method of forming improved apertured films by using fluid perforation 19 1995
6,022,607 Apertured films and absorbent products incorporating aperture films 30 1997
6,240,817 Method of forming improved apertured films by using fluid perforation 13 1998
6,874,394 Continuous method of providing individual sheets from a continuous web 2 1999
8,247,642 Fluid management device with fluid transport element for use within a body 0 2004
8,182,455 Method of using intravaginal device with fluid transport plates 0 2006
8,057,453 Method of using an intravaginal device with fluid transport plates 3 2006
7,845,380 Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates 0 2006
7,861,494 Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates 0 2006
8,231,753 Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates 0 2010
8,028,500 Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates 1 2010
 
RUSL, LLC (11)
7,867,211 System comprising thong-shaped holder and absorbent article 4 2005
7,537,587 System comprising thong-shaped holder and absorbent article 8 2005
7,481,801 System comprising thong-shaped holder and absorbent article 8 2005
7,462,173 System comprising thong-shaped holder and absorbent article 8 2005
7,458,961 Thong-shaped holder for use with absorbent article 8 2005
8,348,918 Diaper and absorbent article 0 2006
7,803,147 Diaper and absorbent article 5 2006
7,789,867 Diaper and absorbent article 6 2006
7,785,311 Diaper and absorbent article 6 2006
8,172,820 Diaper and absorbent article 1 2010
8,262,638 Diaper and absorbent article 1 2010
 
UNI-CHARM CORPORATION (4)
5,427,838 Flexible plastic sheet having a rib-structure 8 1993
5,399,411 Flexible, air-permeable plastic sheet 4 1993
6,676,649 Sanitary napkin having upper and lower absorbent cores 7 1999
7,419,480 Disposable diaper 0 2006
 
CORIUM INTERNATIONAL, INC. (3)
7,572,405 Method for manufacturing microstructures having hollow microelements using fluidic jets during a molding operation 3 2004
8,216,190 Microstructures for delivering a composition cutaneously to skin 0 2006
7,914,480 Transdermal delivery device 1 2009
 
PGI POLYMER, INC. (3)
5,567,376 Method of forming textile-like apertured plastic films 45 1995
5,827,597 Topographical support member for producing nonwoven fabrics 37 1996
5,997,986 Textile-like apertured plastic films 18 1996
 
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (2)
5,200,248 Open capillary channel structures, improved process for making capillary channel structures, and extrusion die for use therein 114 1991
5,242,644 Process for making capillary channel structures and extrusion die for use therein 54 1992
 
KNUDSEN, JEANNETTE L. (2)
5,298,267 Coffee filter pack 20 1992
5,633,026 Tea filter pack for automatic brewers 12 1995
 
PEARLSTEIN; LEONARD (2)
5,549,590 High performance absorbent particles and methods of preparation 7 1994
5,849,816 Method of making high performance superabsorbent material 24 1996
 
SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB (2)
5,938,651 Resilient material and disposable, absorbent article comprising such a material 4 1997
6,452,064 Method of producing an apertured covering sheet for an absorbent article and a material produced in accordance with the method 22 1999
 
TYCO GROUP S.A.R.L. (A LUXEMBOURG CORPORATION), PURCHASER (2)
5,558,655 Absorbent article with dry surface composite construction 78 1994
D364040 Apertured coverstock for absorbent articles 27 1994
 
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (1)
7,691,760 Wipe 1 2006
 
ADAMS-RUSSELL ELECTRONICS CO., INC. (1)
4,846,821 Substantially fluid-impervious microbubbled polymeric web exhibiting low levels of noise when subjected to movement 28 1987
 
DAIO PAPER CORPORATION (1)
7,976,523 Absorbent product with nonpermeable surface sheet 0 2002
 
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY (1)
6,187,696 Breathable composite sheet structure 39 1997
 
ECOLAB INC. (1)
6,848,596 Upright product outlet bag evacuation packaging 0 2002
 
GUIAL S.A. (1)
5,731,061 Perforated thermoplastic sheet in which the perforation craters have sidewalls that present converging portions and diverging portions, a fibrous composite plane material including such a sheet, and methods of manufacture 4 1996
 
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC. (1)
6,719,740 Delivery system for topical skin care agents 2 2001
 
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. (1)
6,600,085 Absorbent article 25 2000
 
KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA (1)
6,672,927 Laminated mold for spacer assembly of a flat panel display 0 2003
 
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION (1)
5,613,961 Thin, curved absorbent article having elasticized edges 12 1994
 
MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (1)
5,879,494 Method of aperturing thin sheet materials 26 1998
 
MOLNLYCKE AB (1)
5,702,378 Resilient material and disposable, absorbent article comprising such a material 47 1995
 
STORK PRINTS B.V. (1)
7,449,248 Screen material manufacturing method and applications thereof 0 2003
 
TRANZONIC COMPANIES, THE (1)
5,171,238 Absorbent pad with fibrous facing sheet 79 1989
 
W. E. HALL COMPANY (1)
5,554,145 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 200 1994
 
WINDSTAR POWER MANAGEMENT, LLC D/B/A CONTINENTAL DRY-WORKS (1)
8,277,426 Male urinary incontinence device 0 2009
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (13)
H1377 Absorbent article with multi-functional topsheet 8 1993
H1732 Absorbent articles containing antibacterial agents in the topsheet for odor control 37 1994
H001732 Absorbent articles containing antibacterial agents in the topsheet for odor control 1 1994
H1575 Apertured hydrophilic polymer film topsheet with improved absorbency and comfort properties 14 1994
5,715,772 Pet carrier absorbent pad 17 1995
5,709,897 Absorbent packaging for food products 37 1995
5,683,373 Sanitary napkin shaped for use with a thong garment 50 1996
H1750 Absorbent article having a breathable backsheet 13 1997
6,027,483 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 29 1997
H1827 Fibrous and apertured, three-dimensional macroscopically expanded plastic web 1 1997
H001827 Fibrous and apertured, three-dimensional macroscopically expanded plastic web 0 1997
5,916,663 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 17 1997
8,026,409 Tampon 0 2006