Emmanuelle Damay - Erlangen, DE Franz Aschenbrenner - Kastl, DE Peter Huebner - Winkelhaid, DE Herbert Grube - Greenville WI, US
International Classification:
A61F 13/15
US Classification:
604385010, 604385201
Abstract:
A personal care article () has a longitudinal-direction (); a relatively shorter, lateral cross-direction (); a first end-edge (); a longitudinally-opposed second end-edge (); a first side-edge (); and a laterally-opposed second side-edge (). The article includes a liquid-permeable topsheet layer (), and a backsheet layer () operatively connected in facing relation with the topsheet layer. A first end-notch () is formed to extend inward from the first end-edge (), and a second end-notch () is formed to extend inward from the second end-edge (). In a particular aspect, at least a first, end-line of bending weakness () extends from an inboard, apex end region of the first end-notch (). In other aspects, a first side-notch () can be formed to extend inward from the first side-edge (), and a second side-notch () can be formed to extend inward from the second side-edge ().
James J. Hlaban - Neenah WI Herbert E. Grube - Appleton WI Paul S. Woon - Appleton WI
Assignee:
Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Neenah WI
International Classification:
B31F 2310
US Classification:
156227
Abstract:
A process is provided for making a panty liner type of feminine napkin having an absorbent pad and a fluid permeable cover which is coterminous with the absorbent pad at each of the longitudinal ends. The process involves adhering the wrap to the pad with a water-based emulsion adhesive, selectively moistening the pad and compressing the coterminous longitudinal ends.
Herbert E. Grube - Appleton WI Terrence D. Ries - Menasha WI
Assignee:
Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Neenah WI
International Classification:
D21H 524
US Classification:
162111
Abstract:
In the commercial production of tissue paper and the like a web, formed from a slurry of water and fiber, is creped while essentially (98%) dry, from a rotating cylindrical dryer. Adhesives are frequently employed to hold the web to the dryer surface and polyvinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer emulsions serve this function. Such adhesives are relatively soft, tend to adhere to the fabrics which carry the paper web to the dryer surface and tend to make cleaning of the carrying fabric difficult. Additionally, these adhesives tend to cause blocking of the tissue paper when in roll form and adjacent plies of the paper tend to be torn upon separation. However, it has been found that by providing an adhesive creping composition to have between about 10% to 33% by weight of a water soluble polyvinyl alcohol, based on polyvinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer solids present in the composition, the cleanability of the carrying fabric is improved, roll blocking is minimized and the consistency of the adhesion of the drying web to the dryer is improved. Additionally, the tendency of the polyvinyl alcohol which itself has adhesive properties, to foul the dryer with a hard uneven film of alcohol is overcome.
Howard A. Whitehead - Appleton WI Robert J. Roeder - Appleton WI Herbert E. Grube - Appleton WI
Assignee:
Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Neenah WI
International Classification:
A61F 1316
US Classification:
604387
Abstract:
A sanitary napkin having a pressure sensitive adhesive applied on the underside of a moisture impervious baffle for attachment to undergarments is provided. The adhesive is geometrically shielded without the presence of a release liner.
Resumes
Manager Of Field Engineering At Paragon Developement Systems
Practice Manager for Computing and Print Architecture at Paragon Developement Systems
Location:
Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Work:
Paragon Developement Systems since Oct 2009
Practice Manager for Computing and Print Architecture
PDS 2006 - Oct 2009
Manager of Field Support
Paragon Development Systems Jan 2006 - Oct 2009
Manager of Field Engineering
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1989 - 1995
BS, Anthropology, Archaeology, Computer TechnologyDean's List, Honor role, Archaeology student team leader