Patents by Inventor David M. Ooten

David M. Ooten 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).

  • Fibrous superabsorbent core having integrally attached hydrophobic facing layer
    Patent number: H1298
    Abstract: Absorbent structures are disclosed comprising a fibrous, superabsorbent core and an integrally attached facing layer.The structures can be made by forming nonwoven webs of mixtures of thermoplastic fibers and superabsorbent fibers, and a web consisting essentially of thermoplastic hydrophobic fibers. The layers are bonded together using thermal bonding.The structures are suitable for use in disposable absorbent products, in particular, pantiliners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Ahr, David M. Ooten