Kenneth R Schueler

US Patent:

20030171728, Sep 11, 2003

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/306086

Inventors:

David Heyn - Neenah WI, US
Matthew Barron - Rock MI, US
Sonya Eggen - Minneapolis MN, US
Amber Fortune - Kaukauna WI, US
Robert Gee - Aiken SC, US
Eric Johnson - Larsen WI, US
James Kaun - Neenah WI, US
Dean Laux - Appleton WI, US
Toan LeMinh - Greenville WI, US
Billie Matelski - Neenah WI, US
Shannon Melius - Appleton WI, US
Melanie Milslagle - Appleton WI, US
Angie Provost - Appleton WI, US
Kenneth Schueler - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

International Classification:

A61F013/15

US Classification:

604/378000, 604/385310

Abstract:

An absorbent structure can include a matrix of fibers, wherein the matrix is reinforced with a reinforcing member, such as scrim. Preferably, the scrim is secured to the fibrous matrix by entanglement of fibers with the scrim and entanglement of fibers in the matrix from opposite sides of the scrim with each other. The scrim layer can be restricted to a longitudinally extending, medial region of the absorbent. In a particular arrangement, the scrim has a cross-directional width dimension which is less than a narrowest width dimension of the fibrous matrix. The scrim can be located between two, opposed, major surfaces of the fibrous matrix.

US Patent:

20040102751, May 27, 2004

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/306074

Inventors:

Kenneth Schueler - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

International Classification:

A61F013/15
A61F013/20

US Classification:

604/367000

Abstract:

An absorbent structure can include a matrix of fibers, wherein the matrix is reinforced with a reinforcing member which strengthens the fibrous matrix against tearing, cracking and bunching in manufacture and/or use. In addition, the reinforcing member is shaped to provide resistance to permanent deformation in the thickness of the fibrous matrix. The reinforcing member has a three dimensional configuration which provides resistance to thickness deformation. Thus, the fibrous matrix is better able to retain its liquid permeability and capacity in use.

US Patent:

20040214499, Oct 28, 2004

Filed:

Apr 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/423709

Inventors:

Jian Qin - Appleton WI, US
Sandra Rogers - Appleton WI, US
Michael Niemeyer - Appleton WI, US
Kenneth Schueler - Appleton WI, US
Steven Hurley - Neenah WI, US
Lawrence Sawyer - Neenah WI, US
Whei-Neen Hsu - Greensboro NC, US
Mark Joy - Greensboro NC, US
Scott Smith - Greensboro NC, US
Markus Frank - Baden-Baden, DE
Nancy Lange - Great Sutton, GB

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

International Classification:

D04H001/00
D04H003/00
D04H005/00
D04H013/00
D02G003/00

US Classification:

442/414000, 428/365000

Abstract:

An absorbent structure made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least 575×10cm. In another embodiment, the absorbent structure is made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g, an absorbency under load (AUL) at 0.9 psi as determined by an Absorbency Under Load Test of at least 18 and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least about 350×10cm.

US Patent:

20050054784, Mar 10, 2005

Filed:

Sep 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/655940

Inventors:

Jian Qin - Appleton WI, US
Kenneth Schueler - Appleton WI, US
Hoa Wilhelm - Appleton WI, US
Dave Soerens - Neenah WI, US

International Classification:

C08F020/56

US Classification:

525329400, 525329700

Abstract:

Superabsorbent material treated to resist damage when subjected to an Absorbent Product Processing Simulation Test, which simulates the mechanical damage that occurs during current commercial diaper manufacturing processes. The treated superabsorbent material has a centrifuge retention capacity of about 15 grams or greater of 0.9 weight percent sodium chloride per gram of the superabsorbent material and a gel bed permeability (GBP) at 0 psi swell pressure on pre-screened particles of about 200 (×10cm) or greater. After subjecting the treated superabsorbent material to the Absorbent Product Processing Simulation Test, the treated superabsorbent may exhibit minimal reduction in GBP of pre-screened or un-screened particles at 0 psi or at 0.3 psi swell pressure, as well as possibly exhibiting minimal reduction in average particle size diameter (PSD). The superabsorbent material can be treated by adding an aqueous solution of a hydrophilic soft polymer to the superabsorbent material, mixing the superabsorbent material with the aqueous solution, and drying the superabsorbent material.

US Patent:

20050256469, Nov 17, 2005

Filed:

Jun 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/153190

Inventors:

Jian Qin - Appleton WI, US
Sandra Rogers - Appleton WI, US
Michael Niemeyer - Appleton WI, US
Kenneth Schueler - Appleton WI, US
Steven Hurley - Neenah WI, US
Lawrence Sawyer - Neenah WI, US
Whei-Neen Hsu - Greensboro NC, US
Mark Joy - Greensboro NC, US
Scott Smith - Greensboro NC, US
Markus Frank - Baden-Baden, DE
Nancy Lange - Great Sutton, GB

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F013/15
A61F013/20

US Classification:

604358000, 604372000, 604373000

Abstract:

An absorbent structure made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least 575×10cm. In another embodiment, the absorbent structure is made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g, an absorbency under load (AUL) at 0.9 psi as determined by an Absorbency Under Load Test of at least 18 and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least about 350×10cm.

US Patent:

62675753, Jul 31, 2001

Filed:

Oct 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/421597

Inventors:

John Anthony Rooyakkers - Little Chute WI
David Arthur Fell - Neenah WI
Thomas Joel Halloran - Green Bay WI
Paul Martin Niemi - Neenah WI
Martin Karl Olsen - Neenah WI
Kenneth Raymond Schueler - Appleton WI
Darold Dean Tippey - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B29C 7000

US Classification:

425 831

Abstract:

An apparatus for forming a substantially uniform distribution of particulate material within the cross direction of a fibrous web includes a conveying mechanism for providing a gas entrained supply of the particulate material. A transferring mechanism directs the particulate into a delivery gas stream to provide a flow volume of the particulate material a delivery conduit and a delivery nozzle into a web forming chamber. A fiberizing mechanism provides a flow of a selected fibrous material into the web forming chamber, and a directing mechanism controls the flow of particulate material from the delivery conduit and the delivery nozzle into the web forming chamber. A foraminous forming layer is disposed within the web forming chamber for receiving the fibrous material and the particulate material to produce a fibrous web which includes a substantially uniform distribution in the cross direction of the particulate material therein.

US Patent:

62070991, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Oct 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/421720

Inventors:

John Anthony Rooyakkers - Little Chute WI
David Arthur Fell - Neenah WI
Thomas Joel Halloran - Green Bay WI
Paul Martin Niemi - Neenah WI
Martin Karl Olsen - Neenah WI
Kenneth Raymond Schueler - Appleton WI
Darold Dean Tippey - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F13/15
7
B05B7/14

US Classification:

264518

Abstract:

A method for forming a substantially uniform distribution of particulate material within a fibrous web includes a conveying step for providing a gas entrained supply of the particulate material. A transferring step directs the particulate material into a delivery gas stream through a delivery conduit and delivery nozzle into a web forming chamber. A fiberizing step provides a flow of a selected fibrous material into the web forming chamber. A foraminous forming layer is disposed within the forming chamber for receiving the fibrous material and the particulate material to produce a fibrous web.

US Patent:

20010031957, Oct 18, 2001

Filed:

Mar 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/796966

Inventors:

Mary Anne Prestley - Appleton WI, US
Marianne Leick - Appleton WI, US
Gregory Hess - Fremont WI, US
David Fell - Neenah WI, US
Sarah Jane Freiburger - Kaukauna WI, US
Amy Fletcher - Appleton WI, US
Cornellis Bosselaar - Appleton WI, US
Joseph Fell - Appleton WI, US
Jacqueline Gross - Neenah WI, US
John Rooyakkers - Little Chute WI, US
Kenneth Schueler - Appleton WI, US

International Classification:

A61F013/15
A61F013/20

US Classification:

604/385250

Abstract:

An article and method are disclosed including a disposable absorbent garment having an initial expanded shape, a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, a front region, and a back region. In one aspect, the front region and the back region are oppositely positioned on the longitudinal axis, and a central region is positioned between the front region and the back region. The front region, the back region, and the central region each have a length along the longitudinal axis of one third of the length of the absorbent garment. The article and method of the present invention provide an aqueous-liquid-impervious backing member, an aqueous-liquid-pervious body-side liner joined to the backing member to form a joined body-side liner and backing member connected along a periphery of the joined body-side liner and backing member, a rectangular absorbent pad, having a front end edge and a back end edge, positioned between the body-side liner and the backing member inboard of the periphery of the joined liner and the backing member, and elastic gathers aligned along longitudinally extending margins of the periphery, rendering the garment elastically contractible and body-conforming adjacent the crotch of the wearer. An absorbent pad positioned within the regions has a length of absorbent pad in the back region divided by a length of absorbent pad in the front region and central region less than 0.10, and the length in the front region is greater than the length in the back region.