Andrew James Baker

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:

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:

8577650, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

Feb 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/037828

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G06G 7/48

US Classification:

703 6

Abstract:

Predicting thermal strain and providing a visual representation of the predicted thermal strain on a subject. A computerized model combines subject data, fabric data, and environmental conditions to simulate the thermal comfort of the subject wearing a plurality of fabric layers over time. The visual representation indicates the simulated thermal comfort on an image of the subject with the plurality of fabric layers. A user interface enables a user to modify or define the input data to compare the predicted thermal comfort of the subject wearing different garments under the same working conditions.

US Patent:

8617449, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

May 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/479610

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:

B29C 43/02
B29C 43/24
B29C 67/20
A61F 13/15

US Classification:

264321, 264175, 264319, 60438501

Abstract:

A method of making an absorbent structure having a three-dimensional topography includes placing at least a portion of the absorbent structure between opposed mold surfaces. At least one of the mold surfaces has a three-dimensional topography. The three-dimensional topography of the mold surface is imparted onto the absorbent structure so that the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography corresponding to the three-dimensional topography of the mold surface.

US Patent:

8636696, Jan 28, 2014

Filed:

Jun 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/157412

Inventors:

Russell Frederick Ross - Atlanta GA, US
Andrew Baker - Norcross GA, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

604173, 604 9301

Abstract:

The present invention includes a microneedle assembly having a support that includes a first surface and a second surface, the second surface further including a slanted surface. A plurality of microneedles are provided which project outwardly from the second surface of the support. A pathway through the microneedle assembly is formed and includes an aperture extending between the first surface of the support and the second surface of the support, a channel disposed on the exterior surface of at least one microneedle, the channel having a surface, the channel being in alignment with at least a portion of the aperture to form a junction through which fluids may pass.

US Patent:

20040078016, Apr 22, 2004

Filed:

May 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/437447

Inventors:

Andrew Baker - Norcross GA, US

International Classification:

A61F013/15
A61F013/20

US Classification:

604/378000, 604/367000

Abstract:

An absorbent garment for daytime and nighttime use is disclosed having a moisture impervious outer layer, a moisture pervious inner layer, and an absorbent layer disposed between the inner and outer layers. The absorbent garment also includes an acquisition layer disposed between the inner layer and the storage layer, where the acquisition layer has a fluid drain rate such that it loses less than 55% of its fluid after 60 seconds.