Patents by Inventor David G. Bland
David G. Bland 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).
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Publication number: 20220185973Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a polyurethane film including the steps of depositing a prepolymer composition, drying the prepolymer composition, and crosslinking the propolymer composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Nicola AVELLA, David G. BLAND, Danny G. HARTINGER, Kyle R. HEIMBACH, Ranjit MALIK
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Patent number: 10500107Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer; and the multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film may have a basis weight no greater than about 40 gsm.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Philippe Marie Autran, Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Janet Neton, Todd Leon Mansfield
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Patent number: 9895275Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer. And, the first outer layer may comprise an amount of draw down polymer greater than about 45 wt %.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Philippe Marie Autran, Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Janet Neton, Todd Leon Mansfield
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Patent number: 9669606Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention include elastomeric films with a basis weight of about 40 gsm or less or about 25 gsm or less. Other embodiments include elastomeric laminates comprising the elastomeric film bonded to one or more substrates (such as nonwoven fabrics). Methods of making the elastomeric films and elastomeric laminates are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: CLOPAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio
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Publication number: 20160303833Abstract: Various polymeric compositions are described which are particularly well suited for use in forming films for printing. The films can be incorporated in label assemblies and can be subjected to high temperature printing operations without exhibiting excessive curling or other undesirable properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Shanshan WANG, Melissa ARNETT, David G. BLAND, Wen-Li A. CHEN, Ben XU
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Patent number: 9327477Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention include elastomeric films with a basis weight of about 40 gsm or less or about 25 gsm or less. Other embodiments include elastomeric laminates comprising the elastomeric film bonded to one or more substrates (such as nonwoven fabrics). Methods of the making the elastomeric films and elastomeric laminates are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc.Inventors: Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Jean-Philippe Marie Autran
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Publication number: 20160015576Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer; and the multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film may have a basis weight no greater than about 40 gsm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Jean-Philippe Marie AUTRAN, JR., lyad MUSLET, David G. BLAND, Leopoldo V. CANCIO, Janet NETON, Todd Leon MANSFIELD
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Patent number: 9169384Abstract: Absorbent articles in which the outer cover has an extrusion bonded laminate.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Philippe Marie Autran, Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Janet Neton, Todd Leon Mansfield
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Publication number: 20140271754Abstract: Polymeric fibers and films that incorporate IR-emitting materials are disclosed. These fibers and films can be loaded with higher concentrations of IR-emitting materials than was previously thought possible. The IR emissivity of the resulting polymeric materials can be enhanced by increasing the surface area of these fibers and films. Laminates of the fibers or films with other substrate layers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc.Inventors: Carol Blaney, Gregory K. Jones, David G. Bland
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Publication number: 20140255658Abstract: A thin elastomeric laminate can be made by bonding two bilaminate precursors. The bilaminate precursors are made from a thin elastomeric film laminated to a thin nonwoven fabric. Two layers of bilaminate precursor are then bonded such that the free film faces of both precursors are facing one another. The resulting laminates exhibit good robustness and resist the formation of activation pinholes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Clopay Plastics Products Company, Inc.Inventors: Iyad Muslet, Jean Philippe Marie Autran, Janet Neton, David G. Bland
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Publication number: 20140242360Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention include elastomeric films with a basis weight of about 40 gsm or less or about 25 gsm or less. Other embodiments include elastomeric laminates comprising the elastomeric film bonded to one or more substrates (such as nonwoven fabrics). Methods of making the elastomeric films and elastomeric laminates are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Clopay Plastics Products Company, Inc.Inventors: Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio
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Publication number: 20130237938Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer. And, the first outer layer may comprise an amount of draw down polymer greater than about 45 wt %.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Philippe Marie AUTRAN, Lyad MUSLET, David G. BLAND, Leopoldo V. CANCIO, Janet NETON, Todd Leon MANSFIELD
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Patent number: 8445744Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer. And, the first outer layer may comprise an amount of draw down polymer greater than about 45 wt %.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Philippe Marie Autran, Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Janet Neton, Todd Leon Mansfield
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Publication number: 20120238162Abstract: An elastomeric laminate that does not require mechanical activation comprises an elastomeric polymer film layer bonded to one or more other substrate layers. The elastomeric film composition, physical properties of the substrate, and bonding conditions are selected and controlled to form an elastomeric laminate that is stretchable and recoverable without the use of excess material or post-lamination mechanical activation. The resulting elastomeric laminate may be manufactured on relatively simple high-speed equipment at lower cost and with improved physical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: CLOPAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Iyad Muslet, Jacqueline Courtney, David G. Bland, James Morrison, William P. Mahoney, Stephen L. Herrington, Daniel E. Pitts, Scott Etter, Daniel Steinmetz, Gregory T. Boyd
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Publication number: 20120184169Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer; and the multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film may have a basis weight no greater than about 40 gsm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Jean-Philippe Marie Autran, Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Janet Neton, Todd Leon Mansfield
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Patent number: 8168853Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer; and the multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film may have a basis weight no greater than about 40 gsm.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Philippe Marie Autran, Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Janet Neton, Todd Leon Mansfield
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Patent number: 8091310Abstract: Moisture-resistant materials comprise an open net-like fabric with strands of varying thicknesses and polymer film thereon. The material is both resistant to water penetration and also slip resistant under dry or wet conditions. The moisture-resistant materials are suitable for use in various applications including roofing underpayment, flashing, housewrap and other construction sheet-like materials. An optional second layer of fabric may be applied to the moisture-resistant material, for example, to improve the strength, tear resistance, and scuff resistance of the moisture-resistant material.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc.Inventors: Gregory K. Jones, Nicole A. Gerwe, Christopher D. Faust, David G. Bland
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Publication number: 20110250419Abstract: An elastomeric laminate that does not require mechanical activation comprises an elastomeric polymer film layer bonded to one or more other substrate layers. The elastomeric film composition, physical properties of the substrate, and bonding conditions are selected and controlled to form an elastomeric laminate that is stretchable and recoverable without the use of excess material or post-lamination mechanical activation. The resulting elastomeric laminate may be manufactured on relatively simple high-speed equipment at lower cost and with improved physical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: CLOPAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Iyad Muslet, Jacqueline Courtney, David G. Bland, James Morrison, William P. Mahoney, Stephen L. Herrington, Daniel E. Pitts, Scott Etter, Daniel Steinmetz, Gregory T. Boyd
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Patent number: 8007616Abstract: Breathable materials comprise a fabric layer and a polymer film layer thereon, the polymer film layer comprising a polymer composition and a filler, wherein the breathable material has undergone a physical manipulation to render the polymer film layer microporous such that the WVTR of the breathable material is greater than about 50 g/m2ยท24 hr, and wherein the breathable material has a first length dimension and a first width dimension before said physical manipulation and a second length dimension and a second width dimension after said physical manipulation, wherein the second length dimension is no more than about 2% greater than the first length dimension and the second width dimension is no more than about 2% greater than the first width dimension.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc.Inventors: Gregory K. Jones, David G. Bland, Thomas G. Mushaben, Nicole A. Gerwe
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Publication number: 20100040826Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer. And, the first outer layer may comprise an amount of draw down polymer greater than about 45 wt %.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Jean-Philippe Marie Autran, Iyad Muslet, David G. Bland, Leopoldo V. Cancio, Janet Neton, Todd Leon Mansfield