Patents by Inventor Brian Stephen Forbes

Brian Stephen Forbes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for the production of nonwoven web materials
    Patent number: 7504060
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a nonwoven web with desired fiber orientation, the method including the steps of providing a source of fibers, subjecting the fibers to an electrostatic charge, deflecting the fibers with a non-contacting deflecting device, collecting the fibers on a moving forming surface to form the nonwoven web. The invention also provides an apparatus for forming fibrous nonwoven webs, the apparatus comprising a source of fibers, a device for applying an electrostatic charge to the fibers, a non-contacting fiber deflecting device adapted to affect the fibers while the fibers are under the influence of the applied electrostatic charge, and a forming surface for collecting the fibers as a fibrous nonwoven web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas William Brock, Brian Stephen Forbes, Bryan David Haynes, Douglas Jay Hulslander, Matthew Boyd Lake, Eric Edward Lennon, Hannong Rhim
  • Melt spinning extrusion head system
    Patent number: 7014442
    Abstract: The present invention provides a series of plates for distributing a molten polymer composition, the series of plates includes at least two plates: a first plate that includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of polymer distribution channels connecting the upper surface and the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan David Haynes, Michael Charles Cook, Kurtis Lee Brown, Chad Michael Freese, Brian Stephen Forbes, Robert James Gerndt
  • Melt spinning extrusion head system
    Publication number: 20040126454
    Abstract: The present invention provides a series of plates for distributing a molten polymer composition, the series of plates includes at least two plates: a first plate that includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of polymer distribution channels connecting the upper surface and the lower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Bryan David Haynes, Michael Charles Cook, Kurtis Lee Brown, Chad Michael Freese, Brian Stephen Forbes, Robert James Gerndt
  • Nonwoven loop material and process and products relating thereto
    Publication number: 20040063369
    Abstract: The present invention provides nonwoven fiber materials, and methods for making the same, useful for loop materials in hook and loop mechanical attachment systems, the nonwoven materials having crimped monocomponent fibers having substantially circular cross sections, and the webs may further contain uncrimped fibers. The invention also provides disposable articles comprising nonwoven loop materials including disposable personal care absorbent articles such as diapers, feminine care sanitary napkins, and adult incontinence articles, and disposable protective articles such as surgical drapes and gowns and other protective apparel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jung Yeul Ahn, Charles Edward Bolian, JeaSeung Chin, Brian Stephen Forbes, SooGyung Jung, ByungSoo Kim, Jin Hee Lee, Xin Ning, JueYoung You