Nicholas A Kraft

US Patent:

8034430, Oct 11, 2011

Filed:

Oct 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/260356

Inventors:

Nadezhda V. Efremova - Neenah WI, US
Bruce M. Siebers - Kimberly WI, US
Lisha Yu - Appleton WI, US
Christian L. Sanders - Decatur GA, US
Gary D. Williams - Neenah WI, US
Nicholas A. Kraft - Appleton WI, US
Sheng-Hsin Hu - Appleton WI, US
Jeffrey D. Lindsay - Appleton WI, US
Fung-jou Chen - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B32B 7/12

US Classification:

428 93, 428 99, 428100, 4283171, 4283173, 428343, 428354, 442149, 442373, 442381

Abstract:

In some embodiments, a nonwoven fabric includes a first web that is at least partially formed of extruded strands which include an auto-adhesive material. The nonwoven fabric is adapted to be bonded to another item that includes a similar auto-adhesive material. In other embodiments, a method of forming a nonwoven fabric includes extruding a plurality of strands that are formed of an auto-adhesive material. The method further includes routing the plurality of strands toward a moving support, depositing the plurality of strands onto the moving support, and then stabilizing the plurality of strands to form a web. In other embodiments, a fastening system includes a nonwoven fabric that has a web which is formed of a plurality of extruded strands that include an auto-adhesive material. The fastening system further includes a foam layer that has a surface with a plurality of free-standing struts that include a similar auto-adhesive material.

US Patent:

8414738, Apr 9, 2013

Filed:

Aug 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/847440

Inventors:

Michael John Rekoske - Appleton WI, US
Nicholas A. Kraft - Appleton WI, US
Benjamin Joseph Kruchoski - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21H 27/30
D21H 27/38
B32B 29/00

US Classification:

162129, 162117, 162132, 162147, 162205, 428156, 428172

Abstract:

The present disclosure is generally directed to a multiple ply tissue product that includes a first ply and a second ply. The first ply includes a first outwardly facing layer having hardwood fibers, a second layer having softwood fibers, and a third layer having at least about 10 percent by weight post-consumer recycled fiber, wherein the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer.

US Patent:

8562774, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Sep 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/226752

Inventors:

Nadezhda V. Efremova - Neenah WI, US
Bruce M. Siebers - Kimberly WI, US
Lisha Yu - Appleton WI, US
Christian L. Sanders - Decatur GA, US
Gary D. Williams - Neenah WI, US
Nicholas A. Kraft - Appleton WI, US
Sheng-Hsin Hu - Appleton WI, US
Jeffrey D. Lindsay - Appleton WI, US
Fung-jou Chen - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B32B 5/26
D04H 1/54
D04H 3/14

US Classification:

156167, 156181

Abstract:

In some embodiments, a nonwoven fabric includes a first web that is at least partially formed of extruded strands which include an auto-adhesive material. The nonwoven fabric is adapted to be bonded to another item that includes a similar auto-adhesive material. In other embodiments, a method of forming a nonwoven fabric includes extruding a plurality of strands that are formed of an auto-adhesive material. The method further includes routing the plurality of strands toward a moving support, depositing the plurality of strands onto the moving support, and then stabilizing the plurality of strands to form a web. In other embodiments, a fastening system includes a nonwoven fabric that has a web which is formed of a plurality of extruded strands that include an auto-adhesive material. The fastening system further includes a foam layer that has a surface with a plurality of free-standing struts that include a similar auto-adhesive material.

US Patent:

20070098953, May 3, 2007

Filed:

Apr 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/413701

Inventors:

Sara Stabelfeldt - Appleton WI, US
Nadezhda Efremova - Neenah WI, US
Yung Huang - Appleton WI, US
Nicholas Kraft - Appleton WI, US
Eric Steindorf - Roswell GA, US
Lisha Yu - Appleton WI, US

International Classification:

B32B 3/06

US Classification:

428100000

Abstract:

A mechanical fastener having a flexible layer and a plurality of first discrete fastener islands having a mechanical fastening material and a backing material having a first surface attached to the mechanical fastening material and a second surface attached to the flexible layer. The mechanical fastener also has a plurality of second discrete fastener islands comprising a foam fastening layer that is attached to the flexible layer and includes a surface having a plurality of free-standing struts.

US Patent:

20070099531, May 3, 2007

Filed:

Apr 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/413876

Inventors:

Nadezhda Efremova - Neenah WI, US
Yung Huang - Appleton WI, US
Nicholas Kraft - Appleton WI, US
Sara Stabelfeldt - Appleton WI, US
Eric Steindorf - Roswell GA, US
Lisha Yu - Appleton WI, US

International Classification:

B32B 5/24

US Classification:

442370000

Abstract:

A fastening system having a nonwoven fabric that includes a web which is formed of a plurality of extruded strands and a foam layer that includes a surface having a plurality of free-standing struts which are adapted to engage at least a portion of the plurality of strands, at least some of the free-standing struts including a surface modifier.

US Patent:

20080155798, Jul 3, 2008

Filed:

Dec 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/648700

Inventors:

Nadezhda V. Efremova - Madison WI, US
Garry Roland Woltman - Appleton WI, US
Mary L. McDaniel - Appleton WI, US
Roger Bradshaw Quincy - Cumming GA, US
Nicholas Kraft - Appleton WI, US
Thomas A. Eby - Greenville WI, US

International Classification:

A44B 18/00

US Classification:

24442

Abstract:

A mechanical fastener is disclosed. The mechanical fastener generally comprises the male component of a hook and loop fastening system. The male component contains a plurality of protrusions that have been surface modified. In particular, the protrusions have been surfaced modified in a manner that prevents damage to a female component during engagement and disengagement but yet still forms a firm attachment with the female component.

US Patent:

20180185200, Jul 5, 2018

Filed:

Jan 5, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/398949

Inventors:

- Neenah WI, US
Steven Michael Hurley - Neenah WI, US
Donald LeRoy Smith - Tyler TX, US
Kendell Jean Williams - Greenville WI, US
Nicholas Alan Kraft - Matthews NC, US
Johanna Marie Buss - Appleton WI, US
David John Paulson - Appleton WI, US
Thomas Gerard Vercauteren - Appleton WI, US
Sara Lynn Rosack - Appleton WI, US
James George Van Himbergen - Kimberly WI, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/15
B05D 1/02
B05D 1/28

Abstract:

A liquid absorbent structure is made by dry laying a fibrous web having incorporated therein a superabsorbent material, and applying an aqueous composite stabilizer to at least one surface of the web. The aqueous composite stabilizer imparts integrity to the resulting structure without substantially impairing the effectiveness of the superabsorbent material to absorb liquid while forming the absorbent structure without removing the water from aqueous composite stabilizer or drying out the absorbent structure. The absorbent composite absorbs the water from the aqueous composite stabilizer. The absorbent composite comprises about 70% by weight of a superabsorbent material.

US Patent:

20180021188, Jan 25, 2018

Filed:

Oct 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/723323

Inventors:

- Neenah WI, US
Steven Michael Hurley - Neenah WI, US
Donald LeRoy Smith - Tyler TX, US
Kendell Jean Williams - Greenville WI, US
Nicholas Alan Kraft - Matthews NC, US
Johanna Marie Buss - Appleton WI, US
David John Paulson - Appleton WI, US
Thomas Gerard Vercauteren - Appleton WI, US
Sara Lynn Rosack - Appleton WI, US
James George Van Himbergen - Kimberly WI, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/538
A61F 13/15
B32B 27/06
B32B 27/32
A61F 13/53

Abstract:

A liquid absorbent structure is made by dry laying a fibrous web having incorporated therein a superabsorbent material, and applying an aqueous composite stabilizer to at least one surface of the web. The aqueous composite stabilizer imparts integrity to the resulting structure without substantially impairing the effectiveness of the superabsorbent material to absorb liquid while forming the absorbent structure without removing the water from aqueous composite stabilizer or drying out the absorbent structure. The absorbent composite absorbs the water from the aqueous composite stabilizer. The absorbent composite comprises about 70% by weight of a superabsorbent material.