Patents by Inventor David Mark Rasch

David Mark Rasch 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).

  • Publication number: 20230227229
    Abstract: Cargo assemblages including a pallet, a load of packages arranged in one or more layers, and a support layer, in which the support layer is sized and positioned within the cargo assemblage to support and/or stabilize the cargo, thereby providing improved pallet efficiency, improved shipping efficiency, and/or improved stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Lee BARNHOLTZ, Peter Michael SEARLES, Andrew Dontae BIDDLE, Carlos Omar NILO POYANCO, Wesley Bernard BROKOPP, Deborah Sue SLOVUT, David Mark RASCH, Leo E. TASKE, II, Kimberly Marie GERLACH, Michael Bernard BECKUM, Nneka D. ROBINSON, Gustav André MELLIN
  • Patent number: 11401640
    Abstract: A forming belt for use in making a nonwoven substrate. The forming belt includes a first surface defining a plane of the first surface and an axis parallel to a longitudinal direction corresponding to a machine direction when in use. A plurality of discrete belt patterns can be ordered in sequential relationship with respect to the longitudinal direction. At least a majority of the plurality of discrete belt patterns can include a discrete belt pattern overall area, a first forming zone having a first pattern of three-dimensional raised elements extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface and a second forming zone having a second pattern of three-dimensional raised elements extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface. The first forming zone can have a first air permeability value and the second forming zone can have a second air permeability value. The first air permeability value can be different from the second air permeability value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, David Mark Rasch
  • Publication number: 20220074094
    Abstract: A nonwoven substrate. The nonwoven substrate can have a first surface defining a plane of the first surface and a plurality of three-dimensional features extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface. The plurality of three-dimensional features can have a first three-dimensional feature having a first intensive property having a first value and a second three-dimensional feature having the first intensive property having a second value different from the first value. The nonwoven substrate can have an MD Fuzz Value of less than 0.25 mg/cm2 when tested according to the Fuzz Level Test herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, David Mark Rasch, David Wesley Monebrake
  • Publication number: 20190112737
    Abstract: A forming belt for use in making a nonwoven substrate. The forming belt includes a first surface defining a plane of the first surface and an axis parallel to a longitudinal direction corresponding to a machine direction when in use. A plurality of discrete belt patterns can be ordered in sequential relationship with respect to the longitudinal direction. At least a majority of the plurality of discrete belt patterns can include a discrete belt pattern overall area, a first forming zone having a first pattern of three-dimensional raised elements extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface and a second forming zone having a second pattern of three-dimensional raised elements extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface. The first forming zone can have a first air permeability value and the second forming zone can have a second air permeability value. The first air permeability value can be different from the second air permeability value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, David Mark Rasch
  • Patent number: 10190244
    Abstract: A forming belt for use in making a nonwoven substrate. The forming belt includes a first surface defining a plane of the first surface and an axis parallel to a longitudinal direction corresponding to a machine direction when in use. A plurality of discrete belt patterns can be ordered in sequential relationship with respect to the longitudinal direction. At least a majority of the plurality of discrete belt patterns can include a discrete belt pattern overall area, a first forming zone having a first pattern of three-dimensional raised elements extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface and a second forming zone having a second pattern of three-dimensional raised elements extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface. The first forming zone can have a first air permeability value and the second forming zone can have a second air permeability value. The first air permeability value can be different from the second air permeability value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, David Mark Rasch
  • Patent number: 9649830
    Abstract: Bonded fibrous articles having one or more bonds that are in contact with a lotion and methods for making such bonded fibrous articles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: David Mark Rasch
  • Publication number: 20170029994
    Abstract: A nonwoven substrate. The nonwoven substrate can have a first surface defining a plane of the first surface and a plurality of three-dimensional features extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface. The plurality of three-dimensional features can have a first three-dimensional feature having a first intensive property having a first value and a second three-dimensional feature having the first intensive property having a second value different from the first value. The nonwoven substrate can have an MD Fuzz Value of less than 0.25 mg/cm2 when tested according to the Fuzz Level Test herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, David Mark Rasch, David Wesley Monebrake
  • Publication number: 20170029993
    Abstract: A forming belt for use in making a nonwoven substrate. The forming belt includes a first surface defining a plane of the first surface and an axis parallel to a longitudinal direction corresponding to a machine direction when in use. A plurality of discrete belt patterns can be ordered in sequential relationship with respect to the longitudinal direction. At least a majority of the plurality of discrete belt patterns can include a discrete belt pattern overall area, a first forming zone having a first pattern of three-dimensional raised elements extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface and a second forming zone having a second pattern of three-dimensional raised elements extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface. The first forming zone can have a first air permeability value and the second forming zone can have a second air permeability value. The first air permeability value can be different from the second air permeability value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, David Mark Rasch
  • Patent number: 9382086
    Abstract: A method for bonding the tail of a convolutely wound log to the body is provided. The method comprises the use of a nonadhesive phase-change material to mechanically bond the tail to the wound log. The nonadhesive phase-change material is heated to an amorphous state prior to its application. Once applied to the wound log, the nonadhesive phase-change material mechanical bonds with the tail and wound log and as heat is lost, changes to a non-amorphous state. The mechanical bond can be selectively reversed through the application of a strength degradation accelerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gustav Andre Mellin, Eric Joseph Biegger, Victoria Grace Strain, Wesley Bernard Brokopp, Jr., David Mark Rasch, James Max Smith
  • Publication number: 20150375951
    Abstract: A method for bonding the tail of a convolutely wound log to the body is provided. The method comprises the use of a nonadhesive phase-change material to mechanically bond the tail to the wound log. The nonadhesive phase-change material is heated to an amorphous state prior to its application. Once applied to the wound log, the nonadhesive phase-change material mechanical bonds with the tail and wound log and as heat is lost, changes to a non-amorphous state. The mechanical bond can be selectively reversed through the application of a strength degradation accelerator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Gustav Andre MELLIN, Eric Joseph BIEGGER, Victoria Grace STRAIN, Wesley Bernard BROKOPP, JR., David Mark RASCH, James Max SMITH
  • Publication number: 20140131498
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for adhesively bonding the tail of a convolutely wound log to the body is provided. The apparatus comprises a tail identifying system, spray nozzle adhesive application system and tail winding system. The spray nozzle application system comprises a plurality of nozzles, each nozzle having a discharge portion configured to spray a foaming adhesive in a predetermined deposit pattern to form a line of adhesive. The method comprises the steps of: providing a sealing station with a tail identifying and a spray nozzle adhesive application system comprising a plurality of nozzles; spraying the foaming adhesive, each nozzle spraying the foaming adhesive in a predetermined deposit pattern to form a line of adhesive; and reattaching the tail to the body at the line of adhesive. A convolutely wound material having a tail and a body, where the tail is bonded to the body with foaming adhesive, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Wesley Bernard BROKOPP, JR., James Max SMITH, David Mark RASCH
  • Publication number: 20140076183
    Abstract: Web materials having brown ink in their print images and methods for making same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Mark RASCH, Cathy Marie SANDERS
  • Patent number: 8083893
    Abstract: A method for producing a deep-nested embossed product is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing an embossing apparatus having mating first and second embossing members; b) providing the first embossing member with a plurality of discrete embossing elements in a non-random pattern; c) providing the second embossing member with at least one linear embossing element; d) coordinating the at least one linear embossing element with the non-random pattern of first embossing elements; e) aligning the first embossing member and the second embossing member so that the non-random pattern of first embossing elements nest with the at least one linear embossing element to an engagement depth of greater than about 0.01 mm; f) providing one or more plies of material to the embossing apparatus; and, g) passing the one or more plies of the material between the first and second embossing members to produce the deep-nested embossed product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donn Nathan Boatman, Kevin Benson McNeil, David Mark Rasch, Kevin Mitchell Wiwi, Wayne Robert Fisher
  • Patent number: 8007640
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing a deep-nested embossed product including a first embossing member and a second embossing member. The first embossing member has a plurality of discrete embossing elements disposed in a first non-random pattern. The second embossing member has a plurality of second embossing elements including at least one linear embossing element. The second embossing elements are disposed in a second non-random pattern such the first non-random pattern and the second non-random pattern nest together to a depth of greater than about 0.01 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donn Nathan Boatman, Kevin Benson McNeil, David Mark Rasch, Kevin Mitchell Wiwi, Wayne Robert Fisher
  • Patent number: 7918972
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing a deep-nested embossed product including a first embossing member and a second embossing member. The first embossing member has a plurality of discrete embossing elements disposed in a first non-random pattern. The second embossing member has a plurality of second embossing elements including at least one linear embossing element. The second embossing elements are disposed in a second non-random pattern such the first non-random pattern and the second non-random pattern nest together to a depth of greater than about 0.01 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donn Nathan Boatman, Kevin Benson McNeil, David Mark Rasch, Kevin Mitchell Wiwi, Wayne Robert Fisher
  • Publication number: 20110045252
    Abstract: Web materials having brown ink in their print images and methods for making same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: David Mark Rasch, Cathy Marie Sanders
  • Patent number: 7887676
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing a deep-nested embossed product including a first embossing member and a second embossing member. The first embossing member has a plurality of discrete embossing elements disposed in a first non-random pattern. The second embossing member has a plurality of second embossing elements including at least one linear embossing element. The second embossing elements are disposed in a second non-random pattern such the first non-random pattern and the second non-random pattern nest together to a depth of greater than about 0.01 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donn Nathan Boatman, Kevin Benson McNeil, David Mark Rasch, Kevin Mitchell Wiwi, Wayne Robert Fisher
  • Publication number: 20100136294
    Abstract: Lotion-containing fibrous structures and more particularly lotion-containing multi-ply fibrous structures and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: John Allen Manifold, Kathleen Diane Sands, David Mark Rasch, Jeremy Howard Nugent, Christopher Gerald Donner
  • Publication number: 20100136268
    Abstract: Bonded fibrous articles having one or more bonds that are in contact with a lotion and methods for making such bonded fibrous articles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: David Mark Rasch
  • Patent number: 7524404
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing an embossed product including a first embossing member having a plurality of discrete embossing elements disposed in a first non-random pattern having at least one first single pattern unit. The total area of the distal ends of the discrete embossing elements in the first single pattern unit is less than about 5.0 cm2. The apparatus also includes a second embossing member having a plurality of linear embossing elements disposed in a second non-random pattern having at least one second single pattern unit. The total area of the second distal ends in the second single pattern unit is less than about 10 cm2. The second non-random pattern is coordinated with the first non-random pattern such that when engaged with each other the first single pattern unit and the second single pattern unit make up an embossing pattern single pattern unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donn Nathan Boatman, Kevin Benson McNeil, David Mark Rasch, Wayne Robert Fisher