Andrew Lynn Baker

US Patent:

6641695, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Feb 14, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/074215

Inventors:

Andrew Baker - Alpharetta GA

Assignee:

Paragon Trade Brands, Inc. - Norcross GA

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

156265, 156269, 156510, 156521, 156552, 264112, 264122

Abstract:

The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for forming an absorbent garment and an absorbent composite core. The absorbent composite core preferably is comprised of at least four layers, whereby two of the layers are outer layers, (an upper layer and a lower layer), one of the inner layers is a central fibrous layer containing a mixture of tow fibers and SAP, and the other inner layer is at least one layer selected from an acquisition layer, a distribution layer, an additional fibrous layer optionally containing SAP, a wicking layer, a storage layer, a dryness layer, a softness layer, or combinations and fragments thereof.

US Patent:

6703846, Mar 9, 2004

Filed:

Jan 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/046206

Inventors:

Troy Delzer - Butler PA
Andrew Baker - Lawrenceville GA

Assignee:

Paragon Trade Brands, Inc. - Norcross GA

International Classification:

G01R 2726

US Classification:

324663, 324671, 604358, 83 74, 83364

Abstract:

A system and method for adjusting the targeting of superabsorbent material in absorbent cores based on the timing of a cutting device are disclosed herein. After targeting superabsorbent material into a segment of absorbent core material, a first sensor is used to determine a change in concentration of superabsorbent material over the length of the segment, or alternatively, a rate-of-change in the concentration is determined. The change in concentration, or rate-of-change, can be interpreted as the timing of the superabsorbent material targeting. A second sensor is used to determine the timing of a cutting device used to separate the segment from the remaining absorbent core material. The timing of the targeting of the superabsorbent material can then be synchronized with the timing of the cutting device for targeting of superabsorbent material in subsequent segments of the absorbent core material.

US Patent:

7759540, Jul 20, 2010

Filed:

Jul 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/200334

Inventors:

John Litvay - Duluth GA, US
Andrew Baker - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

Paragon Trade Brands, LLC - Great Neck NY

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604379, 604380, 604367, 604378, 604368, 604382, 60438501

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to an absorbent core for an absorbent article, and more particularly to an absorbent core having zoned absorbency due to specific placement of adhesives or specific lack of adhesive. Such absorbent cores provide the flexibility of creating precise zoning of particular properties throughout the core, and they provide improved comfort and fit.

US Patent:

7942825, May 17, 2011

Filed:

Jun 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/135686

Inventors:

Sridhar Ranganathan - Suwanee GA, US
Andrew Thomas Baker - Norcross GA, US
Ralph Andrew Solarski - Alpharetta GA, US
Joel P. Anderson - Appleton WI, US
Jeanne Marie Gatto - Alpharetta GA, US
Jeff Heller - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
G01K 17/00
G01K 3/00
G01K 1/02
G01K 5/70
G01K 5/00
G01K 9/00

US Classification:

600549, 374 29, 374107, 374186, 374204, 374205

Abstract:

A method and device for monitoring thermal stress in a user is described. The device is designed to include a material having specific thermodynamic properties and physical dimensions defined as a function of those thermodynamic properties. A system for thermal stress monitoring including a thermal stress monitoring device configured within a garment is also described.

US Patent:

8005655, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Feb 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/037825

Inventors:

Andrew Thomas Baker - Norcross GA, US
Linda Connor Sledge - Sandy Springs GA, US
Kenneth John Zwick - Neenah WI, US
Ralph Solarski - Alpharetta GA, US
Audra Wright - Woodstock GA, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G06G 7/48

US Classification:

703 6, 374 44

Abstract:

Modeling a plurality of fabric layers on a subject to predict thermal strain. The computerized model combines subject data, fabric data, and environmental conditions to simulate the thermal comfort of the subject over time. In an embodiment, a user interface enables a user to modify or define the input data to compare the predicted thermal comfort of different garments under the same working conditions.

US Patent:

8158689, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Dec 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/315576

Inventors:

Andrew T. Baker - Norcross GA, US
Timothy James Blenke - Neenah WI, US
Charles W. Colman - Marietta GA, US
Edward A. Colombo - Penfield NY, US
Jeffrey E. Fish - Dacula GA, US
Kaiyuan Yang - Cumming GA, US
Michael Joseph Garvey - Appleton WI, US
Jeffrey Jennings Krueger - Marietta GA, US
Mary Frances Mallory - Alpharetta GA, US
Joseph E. Pierce - Appleton WI, US
Fred Robert Radwanski - Stone Mountain GA, US
Sridhar Ranganathan - Suwanee GA, US
Donald E. Waldroup - Roswell GA, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

C08J 9/00
B32B 3/26

US Classification:

521 50, 428159

Abstract:

A hybrid absorbent foam includes an integrated hybrid foam layer having an open surface, a closed surface, and a foam body extending between the open and closed surfaces. The integrated hybrid foam layer has an open-cell content of at least 50%, while the closed surface provides a barrier to aqueous liquids. The integrated hybrid foam layer is formed as a single layer, and has a substantially uniform polymer composition throughout its thickness. The integrated hybrid foam layer combines the functions of liquid absorbency, retention, and barrier into a single layer, and is useful in a wide variety of absorbent articles.

US Patent:

8211815, Jul 3, 2012

Filed:

Jun 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/460882

Inventors:

Andrew Thomas Baker - Norcross GA, US
Theresa Michelle McCoy - Cumming GA, US
Stephen Avedis Baratian - Roswell GA, US
Charles Wilson Colman - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D04H 1/26

US Classification:

442327, 428179, 428180, 428181, 428182, 428183, 428184, 428185, 428186, 604354, 604378, 60438501, 60438524

Abstract:

An absorbent structure having a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, a z-direction axis normal to the longitudinal and lateral axes, longitudinally opposite ends and laterally opposite side edges. An upper surface of the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography relative to the longitudinal and lateral axes and defines a plurality of peaks and valleys of the upper surface relative to the z-direction. A lower surface of the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography relative to the longitudinal and lateral axes and defines a plurality of the peaks and valleys of the lower surface relative to the z-direction. The absorbent structure has a projected area as determined by a Topography Analysis Method, and the upper surface of the absorbent structure has a vertical area as determined by the Topography Analysis Method of at least about 0. 1 cmper 1. 0 cmprojected area of the absorbent structure.

US Patent:

8325048, Dec 4, 2012

Filed:

Dec 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/633025

Inventors:

Sridhar Ranganathan - Suwanee GA, US
Andrew Thomas Baker - Norcross GA, US
Jeffrey Heller - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G08B 17/00
G08B 13/14
G08B 23/00
G08B 21/00
G08C 19/12

US Classification:

340584, 340586, 340589, 3405721, 3405731, 34087016, 34087017

Abstract:

The present invention provides a device for non-invasive monitoring thermal stress of a user. The device is capable of monitoring the internal body temperature and changes in the internal body temperature of a user. Also, the device is capable of alerting a user when the user is in danger of thermal stress.