Thomas E Ray

US Patent:

20190209392, Jul 11, 2019

Filed:

May 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/330896

Inventors:

- Neenah WI, US
Sarah Kleuskens - Neenah WI, US
James R Niedt - Grand Chute WI, US
Kyle M Barriger - Neenah WI, US
Thomas A Ray - Oshkosh WI, US
Timothy A. Thorson - Neenah WI, US
Victor Stevens - Cape Town, ZA

International Classification:

A61F 13/49
A61F 13/64

Abstract:

Absorbent articles with front and rear opening features are disclosed. An article may comprise an insert comprising an outer cover, a liner, and a core between the outer cover and liner, a first waist panel coupled to the insert throughout a first attachment region, and a second waist panel coupled to the insert throughout a second attachment region, the second panel being coupled to the first panel proximate a first side edge of the article and the second side edge of the article and further comprising a weakened region. The second attachment may comprise a low-strength attachment zone and a high-strength attachment zone, the high-strength attachment zone disposed proximate the attachment region bottom edge. The low-strength attachment zone may further have a first peel strength and the high-strength attachment zone may have a second peel strength, the second peel strength greater than the first.

US Patent:

20150367011, Dec 24, 2015

Filed:

Jun 18, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/307848

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Thomas A. Ray - Oshkosh WI, US
Terry N. Tankersley - LaGrange GA, US
Joyce V. Lee - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

A61L 2/26

Abstract:

The multi-panel sterilization assembly includes a barrier panel formed of permeable material having barrier properties, side wings that can include grip portions for folding or unfolding the barrier panel; and a fold protection panel. The assembly has at least one pull tab attached to an end of the barrier panel to aid in unfolding the assembly after sterilization. At least one wing and/or pull tab is held in place against the barrier panel during manufacturing with a transient adhesive that loses strength such that the wing or pull tab is easily pulled off the barrier panel after sterilization.