| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7111354 |
Apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object |
September 26, 2006 |
| The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object. The apparatus includes a device that has a handle and a transfer medium which is attached to the handle. The apparatus further includes a cover that is attached to the device. The cover includ |
| 7108759 |
Method for improved bond strength in an elastomeric material |
September 19, 2006 |
| A method for increasing the bond strength of ultrasonic bonds in elastomeric materials comprising elongating the elastomeric materials prior to ultrasonically bonding the materials. |
| 7108155 |
Metering drum for an automatic accumulation system |
September 19, 2006 |
| A method and apparatus (20) for accumulating articles (28) can include a dispensing of the articles with a rotating, metering drum (40) for movement to a first conveyor (50). The metering drum (40) has an entry end (86) and an exit end (88), and in a particular aspect, the metering d |
| 7105716 |
Absorbent articles |
September 12, 2006 |
| The present invention provides an improved disposable article for the absorption and containment of urine or other body exudates, for example a diaper, training pants or an adult incontinence article, that has a high fecal fluid intake rate as measured by the Fecal Fluid Intake Test. |
| 7104977 |
Personal product emergency kit |
September 12, 2006 |
| A personal care system (80) comprises a plurality of kit items, and an assembly mechanism (82) which holds the kit items together in a cooperating, combined unit. In a particular aspect, the kit items can include a substitute undergarment (20), and a supplemental absorbent article (3 |
| 7104031 |
Variable position constant force packaging system and process for using same |
September 12, 2006 |
| A packaging process line that compacts rolled products as they are packaged is disclosed. A firmness measuring device is used to measure the firmness of the rolls as the rolls, for instance, enter the process line. The roll firmness device is placed in communication with a controller, |
| 7103445 |
System and method for controlling the dispense rate of particulate material |
September 5, 2006 |
| A system and method for dispensing super absorbent material (SAM) to a machine manufacturing absorbent articles as part of a manufacturing processing operation. A first controller stores process control data relating to the manufacturing processing operation and provides a first cont |
| 7102752 |
Systems to view and analyze the results from diffraction-based diagnostics |
September 5, 2006 |
| An analyzer useful in determining the presence of an analyte using a diffraction based sensing device and methods and systems using this device. The present invention may be used with a variety of different diffraction-based diagnostic methods and systems. The analyzer enhances the a |
| 7101612 |
Pre-moistened wipe product |
September 5, 2006 |
| The present invention provides ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers. The present invention also provides a method of making ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention further provides fiber-containing fabrics a |
| 7101587 |
Method for wetting and winding a substrate |
September 5, 2006 |
| A method of making wet rolls includes providing a web of material, applying a wetting solution to the web to produce a wet web, and winding the wet web into a roll. The wetting solution may be applied at an add-on greater than 25%, and the web may travel at a speed of at least 60 meters |
| 7101461 |
Method and apparatus for imaging a paper web |
September 5, 2006 |
| A system and process for measuring paper formation characteristics in real time is disclosed. The system comprises apparatus used in a papermaking process, and includes a rotating forming fabric having an upper and lower surface. A paper slurry is deposited upon the upper surface of the |
| 7101460 |
Soft paper product including beneficial agents |
September 5, 2006 |
| A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of extruding a composition containing a chemical a |
| 7101456 |
Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same |
September 5, 2006 |
| The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further |
| 7101360 |
Multiple component web |
September 5, 2006 |
| Methods and apparatus for assembly of extensible composite webs and web sausages, and personal care articles manufactured from such webs. The invention comprises fabricating a resiliently extensible web by bringing together and securing to each other as discrete elements, intervening web |
| 7100419 |
Method for simulating a dynamic force response and method of calibration |
September 5, 2006 |
| A method of simulating a dynamic force event comprises rotating a cam about an axis according to a rotational speed profile and biasing a follower against a surface of the cam as the cam rotates so that the follower moves on the surface and imparts a braking force against the surface |
| 7099734 |
Method of evaluating the performance of a product using a virtual environment |
August 29, 2006 |
| A method of evaluating a product for use on a body used to develop a preferred product configuration using a computer-based virtual product development and testing system. A virtual wearer sub-model is created of the body and a virtual product sub-model is created of a product for use |
| 7098794 |
Deactivating a data tag for user privacy or tamper-evident packaging |
August 29, 2006 |
| Deactivating a data tag attached to packaging for user privacy or tamper-evident reasons. A data circuit stores identification information. A plurality of antennas is coupled to the data circuit. At least one antenna of the plurality of antennas is a removable antenna capable of wire |
| 7098189 |
Wound and skin care compositions |
August 29, 2006 |
| The invention provides compositions and methods that employ compounds that can stimulate proliferation of fibroblasts or keratinocytes and/or stimulate production of collagen by fibroblasts. These compositions and methods are useful for treating gum- and skin-related conditions. |
| 7098041 |
Methods to view and analyze the results from diffraction-based diagnostics |
August 29, 2006 |
| An analyzer useful in determining the presence of an analyte using a diffraction based sensing device and methods and systems using this device. The present invention may be used with a variety of different diffraction-based diagnostic methods and systems. The analyzer enhances the a |
| 7098040 |
Self-contained swab-based diagnostic systems |
August 29, 2006 |
| A diagnostic test unit is provided. The test unit comprises a stem having a first end and a second end, the stem defining at least one flow channel extending between the first end and the second end. A swab is disposed at the first end of the stem, the swab being configured to collect a |
| 7097896 |
Interleaved towel fold configuration |
August 29, 2006 |
| A stack of interleaved towels is provided wherein each towel is configured from a sheet of material having a first fold to generate a first panel, a second fold in the sheet substantially parallel to the first fold and creating a second panel, and a third fold substantially parallel to t |
| 7094754 |
Anti-aging and wound healing compounds |
August 22, 2006 |
| The invention provides inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases that are useful for encouraging the development of healthy skin and for treating wounds. The inhibitors are peptides having sequences related to cleavage regions of the proenzyme forms of matrix metalloproteinases. The peptid |
| 7094528 |
Magnetic enzyme detection techniques |
August 22, 2006 |
| A diagnostic test kit for detecting the presence or quantity of an enzyme or enzyme inhibitor is provided. The diagnostic kit utilizes reactive complexes to facilitate the detection of the enzyme or enzyme inhibitor. The reactive complexes include a substrate joined (e.g., covalently |
| 7094373 |
Process and apparatus for air forming an article having a plurality of reinforced superimposed f |
August 22, 2006 |
| A process and apparatus for air forming an article having a plurality of superimposed reinforced fibrous layers. The layers are formed in substantially discrete forming chambers by depositing fibrous materials on a forming surface which moves along a forming path through the chambers |
| 7093737 |
Container and cartridge for dispensing paper products |
August 22, 2006 |
| The present invention provides a container for dispensing individual paper products that includes a housing, a cover hingedly or removably attached to the housing wherein the cover defines a dispensing opening, a means for elevating paper products, and a plunger disposed in the interior |
| 7093304 |
Surgical gown donned through the self-assisted use of inflatable chambers |
August 22, 2006 |
| The invention relates to a gown having a gown body, an inflatable chamber capable of selectively inflating and deflating carried by the gown body, and a shaping element carried by the gown body. The shaping element is directly responsive to inflation of the inflatable chamber so that the |
| 7092777 |
Intelligent agent system and method for evaluating data integrity in process information databas |
August 15, 2006 |
| A data integrity module and method for evaluating data in a process information database. A neural network generates statistical patterns for specifying patterns for the data being evaluated. A fuzzy expert rules base specifies rules for evaluating the data. A processor, responsive to |
| 7091049 |
Enhanced diffraction-based biosensor devices |
August 15, 2006 |
| An enhanced diffraction based biosensor system and method are provided for detecting an analyte of interest in a test medium. The system incorporates at least one additional detection tag substance with the analyte of interest, the tag emitting a measurable parameter that is differen |
| 7090667 |
Absorbent article having a multilayer blended core and a method of forming |
August 15, 2006 |
| An absorbent article, such as a thin incontinence pad or pantyliner, is disclosed which has an absorbent core formed from multiple layers of blended material for providing protection against involuntary urine loss. A method of forming the absorbent article is also disclosed. The abso |
| 7087655 |
Separation process for multi-component polymeric materials |
August 8, 2006 |
| A method of separating at least one polymer from a mixture of polymers. The method includes adjusting the temperature of the mixture, either by heating or cooling, to bring the temperature to a temperature at which decombination of the polymer mixture occurs. Mechanical energy is also |
| 7087076 |
Reflective heat patch |
August 8, 2006 |
| A heat patch and method for providing therapy to a body. The heat patch includes a reflective layer and a heat source that is attached to the reflective layer. The reflective layer reflects infrared energy emitted by the body back into the body while the heat source applies heat to the |
| 7087046 |
Absorbent garment with refastenable adhesive elements engaging an elongatable body panel and met |
August 8, 2006 |
| An absorbent garment includes a body panel comprising a liquid permeable, non-woven material. The non-woven material is elastically gathered and is elongatable between a non-elongated condition and an elongated condition in response to an application of a tensile force. Preferably, the b |
| 7086404 |
Surgical drape with adjustable fenestration |
August 8, 2006 |
| A surgical drape for covering a patient during a surgical procedure is provided. The drape has a base sheet having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of edges. A fenestration is formed in the base sheet positionable over the surgical site. A reinforcement panel having |
| 7086095 |
Boxer-style absorbent underpant and method of making same |
August 8, 2006 |
| A method of making a pant having side seams and side-to-side crotch seams from a flat web. The method can be carried out in either the cross-machine direction or in the machine direction. The method includes providing a z-slit in selected areas along the flat web and folding the resu |
| 7085618 |
Spindle system, apparatus, and methods for applying spindle apparatus |
August 1, 2006 |
| A system, apparatus and method collects data on rolled product usage at a dispensing location by monitoring the amount of product pulled or removed from a roll. A spindle assembly may be configured to support a product roll. The spindle assembly includes a rotating member disposed about |
| 7083839 |
Laminate structures containing activatable materials |
August 1, 2006 |
| A laminate structure (e.g., hot or cold wrap) formed from outer substrates that are bonded together to form at least one pocket is provided. The pocket is separated by an inner substrate such that the pocket defines an upper pocket region and a lower pocket region, each of which contains |
| 7083603 |
Packaging configuration and method for personal care absorbent articles |
August 1, 2006 |
| An absorbent article, such as a feminine care product, includes a liquid permeable top cover, a generally liquid impermeable baffle, and an absorbent structure disposed between the top cover and outer cover. The garment facing side of the baffle includes hook material as a primary at |
| 7083563 |
Method and system for replacing web folding boards |
August 1, 2006 |
| A system and method for selectively replacing one set of folding boards for another set of folding boards is provided. The system can include a first frame assembly secured to a first set of folding boards. The first set of folding boards can be initially placed in a web-receiving positi |
| 7082645 |
Fiber blending apparatus and method |
August 1, 2006 |
| The invention is directed to method and apparatus for blending fibers. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises blending apparatus for blending fibers of different materials, at least one of which is absorbent, and for conveying the blended fibers to a fiber collection station. A first |
| 7082423 |
Enhanced process for conducting potential problem analysis |
July 25, 2006 |
| A methodology for prioritizing between a number of anticipated problems employs a mathematical formula that considers probability and seriousness for each of a plurality of identified problems. Each of a plurality of problems is assigned a value for its seriousness, a value for its c |
| 7082347 |
Autosetpoint registration control system and method associated with a web converting manufacturi |
July 25, 2006 |
| Systems and methods for providing registration control in connection with a web converting manufacturing process such as that used for manufacturing disposable absorbent garments. Some of the disclosed embodiments include relating inspection data, such as product (or process) attribu |
| 7081080 |
Stack of fan folded material and combinations thereof |
July 25, 2006 |
| The invention relates to a stack of fan folded material and related systems and processes. The stack includes at least two clips of fan folded material. Each clip includes a plurality of fan folded sheets, with each sheet joined to at least one adjacent sheet by a weakened line. Each |
| 7080962 |
Air conveyance apparatus |
July 25, 2006 |
| An apparatus for conveying articles from one or more input streams to at least two output streams using air to support, convey and divert the articles is disclosed. The apparatus uses a plurality of primary air passageways to support and convey the articles and a plurality of seconda |
| 7079263 |
Method and apparatus for on-line log diameter measurement and closed-loop control |
July 18, 2006 |
| A measurement system for measuring a parameter of a log is provided. A measuring device produces an emission in a direction of the log. A portion of the emission measures the parameter, such as log diameter, and communicates the diameter to the measuring device, which in turn communi |
| 7078089 |
Low-cost elastic laminate material |
July 18, 2006 |
| Disclosed herein are elastic laminate materials. The elastic laminate materials are laminates of extensible nonwoven fibrous webs and thermoplastic elastic materials. The laminate may be a two-layer composite material having a single nonwoven fibrous web bonded to one side of the the |
| 7078087 |
Wipes with an edge treatment along a leading edge portion |
July 18, 2006 |
| The invention provides a wipe. The wipes include at least one non-woven web. The web includes an edge portion adjoining a main portion. The web has a top surface and a spaced apart opposite bottom surface and is defined by a width of the web which is perpendicular to a length of the |
| 7077834 |
Pant-like disposable garment for absorbing human discharge |
July 18, 2006 |
| A pant-like disposable garment for absorbing human discharge is disclosed. The pant-like garment includes a front panel, a back panel, and an absorbent assembly. The absorbent assembly includes a bodyside liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent positioned therebetween. The absorbent |
| 7077139 |
Disposable face mask |
July 18, 2006 |
| A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A subst |
| 7074484 |
Materials having shape-memory |
July 11, 2006 |
| The present invention relates to shape deformable materials, which are capable of (1) being deformed, (2) storing an amount of shape deformation, and (3) recovering at least a portion of the shape deformation when exposed to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) energy. The shape deformabl |
| 7073373 |
Absorbent structure having enhanced intake performance characteristics and method for evaluating |
July 11, 2006 |
| An absorbent structure is constructed of hydrophilic fibers and superabsorbent material and has a permeability as determined by an Absorbent Structure Permeability Test and a normalized retention capacity as determined by a Retention Capacity Test. The absorbent structure has an inta |
