Patents by Inventor James William Busch
James William Busch 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: 20230234254Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a process for cutting a substrate wherein the apparatus comprises first and second cutting element and wherein the first and second cutting elements are rotatable about the axis of rotation at different circumferential speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Dale Francis BITTNER, James William BUSCH
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Publication number: 20230165726Abstract: Methods of making disposable absorbent articles are herein. The method includes the steps: obtaining a carrier web; obtaining first absorbent core web and a second absorbent core web; cutting the first absorbent core web in a nesting configuration thereby forming a plurality of discrete first absorbent cores; cutting the second absorbent core web in a nesting configuration thereby forming a plurality of discrete second absorbent cores; joining a discrete second absorbent core to a discrete first absorbent core and to the carrier web, thereby forming a laminate structure web, wherein a leading edge of the discrete first absorbent core is spaced from a leading edge of the discrete second absorbent core in the machine direction; joining a backsheet web to the laminate structure web thereby forming an absorbent article web; and cutting the absorbent article web into a plurality of discrete absorbent articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: James William BUSCH, Michael Dale TRENNEPOHL, Steven Joseph WAAS
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Patent number: 11576824Abstract: Methods of making disposable absorbent articles are herein. The method includes the steps: obtaining a carrier web; obtaining first absorbent core web and a second absorbent core web; cutting the first absorbent core web in a nesting configuration thereby forming a plurality of discrete first absorbent cores; cutting the second absorbent core web in a nesting configuration thereby forming a plurality of discrete second absorbent cores; joining a discrete second absorbent core to a discrete first absorbent core and to the carrier web, thereby forming a laminate structure web, wherein a leading edge of the discrete first absorbent core is spaced from a leading edge of the discrete second absorbent core in the machine direction; joining a backsheet web to the laminate structure web thereby forming an absorbent article web; and cutting the absorbent article web into a plurality of discrete absorbent articles.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventors: James William Busch, Michael Dale Trennepohl, Steven Joseph Waas
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Publication number: 20220354714Abstract: An absorbent article having a primary topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent system therebetween is described. The primary topsheet has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface, and the backsheet has a body-facing surface and garment-facing surface. The absorbent system includes a first absorbent core having a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface, and a second absorbent core disposed between the first absorbent core and the backsheet. The primary topsheet and at least a portion of the first absorbent core has one or more embossed channels including a central channel disposed on the body-facing surface of the primary topsheet. Each of the one or more embossed channels has a bottom surface subjacent to the body-facing surface of the primary topsheet and superjacent to the first absorbent core garment-facing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Sonam Jayanti Patel, Edward Paul Carlin, James William Busch, Steven Joseph Waas
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Publication number: 20220297337Abstract: An anvil roll is configured to operatively engage with a tooling agent. The anvil includes an outer surface, an opposing surface opposite the outer surface and an inner surface. One or more spring elements are disposed between the opposing surface and the inner surface. The springs provide a compliance to the anvil.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: James William BUSCH, Chad BURNETT, Jennifer Lynn SCHALLICK, Stephen Douglas CONGLETON
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Patent number: 11389986Abstract: An anvil is configured to operatively engage with a tooling agent. The anvil includes an outer surface, an opposing surface opposite the outer surface and an inner surface. One or more spring elements are disposed between the opposing surface and the inner surface. The springs provide a compliance to the anvil.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventors: James William Busch, Chad Burnett, Jennifer Lynn Schallick, Stephen Douglas Congleton
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Patent number: 11324642Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles are disclosed herein along with method of making the same. The disposable absorbent article has a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent system between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent system has a first absorbent core and a second absorbent core which are offset from one another. An adhesive layer is disposed between the first absorbent core and the second absorbent core, at least in part.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: James William Busch, Michael Dale Trennepohl, Steven Joseph Waas
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Patent number: 10807263Abstract: A flexible curvilinear knife is disclosed. The flexible curvilinear knife is formed from a cutting element, a blade holder element, and a plurality of spring elements. A first, proximal end of each spring element of the plurality of spring elements is operably and fixably attached to a discrete location of the cutting element and a second, distal end of each spring element of the plurality of spring elements is fixably attached to a discrete location of the blade holder element.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: James William Busch, Jennifer Lynn Tuertscher, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Dale Francis Bittner, Matthew Ryan Wortley
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Publication number: 20200180182Abstract: An anvil is configured to operatively engage with a tooling agent. The anvil includes an outer surface, an opposing surface opposite the outer surface and an inner surface. One or more spring elements are disposed between the opposing surface and the inner surface. The springs provide a compliance to the anvil.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: James William BUSCH, Chad BURNETT, Jennifer Lynn SCHALLICK, Stephen Douglas CONGLETON
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Publication number: 20190314212Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles are disclosed herein along with method of making the same. The disposable absorbent article has a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent system between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent system has a first absorbent core and a second absorbent core which are offset from one another. An adhesive layer is disposed between the first absorbent core and the second absorbent core, at least in part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: James William Busch, Michael Dale Trennepohl, Steven Joseph Waas
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Publication number: 20190314211Abstract: Methods of making disposable absorbent articles are herein. The method includes the steps: obtaining a carrier web; obtaining first absorbent core web and a second absorbent core web; cutting the first absorbent core web in a nesting configuration thereby forming a plurality of discrete first absorbent cores; cutting the second absorbent core web in a nesting configuration thereby forming a plurality of discrete second absorbent cores; joining a discrete second absorbent core to a discrete first absorbent core and to the carrier web, thereby forming a laminate structure web, wherein a leading edge of the discrete first absorbent core is spaced from a leading edge of the discrete second absorbent core in the machine direction; joining a backsheet web to the laminate structure web thereby forming an absorbent article web; and cutting the absorbent article web into a plurality of discrete absorbent articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: James William Busch, Michael Dale Trennepohl, Steven Joseph Waas
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Publication number: 20180154533Abstract: A flexible curvilinear knife is disclosed. The flexible curvilinear knife is formed from a cutting element, a blade holder element, and a plurality of spring elements. A first, proximal end of each spring element of the plurality of spring elements is operably and fixably attached to a discrete location of the cutting element and a second, distal end of each spring element of the plurality of spring elements is fixably attached to a discrete location of the blade holder element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: James William BUSCH, Jennifer Lynn TUERTSCHER, Stephen Douglas CONGLETON, Dale Francis BITTNER, Matthew Ryan WORTLEY
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Patent number: 9981418Abstract: Processes for making micro-textured webs are disclosed. The present process includes the steps of providing a precursor web; providing a first pair of mated forming members including a first forming member and a second forming member forming a first deformation zone therebetween; moving the precursor web through the first deformation zone forming a first plurality of structures; providing a second pair of mated forming members including a third forming member and a fourth forming member forming a second deformation zone therebetween; moving the precursor web through the second deformation zone forming a second plurality of structures, and wherein the first plurality of structures is different than the second plurality of structures.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust
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Patent number: 9724245Abstract: A formed web comprising discrete three-dimensional elements formed therein, wherein at least some of the discrete three-dimensional elements comprise chads with corresponding apertures, wherein the aperture has a perimeter, wherein the chad has a length, wherein the chads are attached along a portion of the aperture perimeter which forms a connection segment, wherein the connection segment is less than about 50% of the entire aperture perimeter, and wherein the web comprises a film.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch
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Publication number: 20150209999Abstract: Processes for making micro-textured webs are disclosed. The present process includes the steps of providing a precursor web; providing a first pair of mated forming members including a first forming member and a second forming member forming a first deformation zone therebetween; moving the precursor web through the first deformation zone forming a first plurality of structures; providing a second pair of mated forming members including a third forming member and a fourth forming member forming a second deformation zone therebetween; moving the precursor web through the second deformation zone forming a second plurality of structures, and wherein the first plurality of structures is different than the second plurality of structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust
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Patent number: 9044353Abstract: Processes for making micro-textured webs. The process comprises providing a precursor web; providing a pair of mated forming structures, including a first forming structure and a second forming structure, wherein at least the first forming structure comprises voids, and wherein at least the second forming structure comprises protrusions; and moving the web through a deformation zone of the mated forming structures, wherein the voids of the first forming structure engage with the protrusions of the second forming structure at an engagement position. Discrete three-dimensional elements are formed in the web as the protrusions on the second forming structure engage with the voids on the first mating structure. At least one protrusion has center-to-center spacings of less than about 800 microns with at least three of its adjacent protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust, Rakesh Gummalla
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Publication number: 20140257777Abstract: A method of using computer based models for determining the stability of an applicator is disclosed. The method includes representing a forming cup and an applicator. The method further includes running a simulation transforming the applicator and determining the stability of the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventors: Aiqin Li, James William Busch
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Patent number: 8768653Abstract: Included are systems and methods for modeling compliant parts. Some of the systems and/or methods include creating a 3-dimensional simulation of a product that includes an outer part and an inner part, determining a deformation characteristic of the product, and simulating an interaction of the inner part with the outer part. Similarly, in some of the systems and/or methods a characteristic of interaction may be measured from the interaction, a determination may be made regarding whether the characteristic of interaction meets a predetermined threshold. In some of the systems and/or methods, in response to determining that the characteristic of interaction meets the predetermined threshold, an output may be sent indicating product design acceptability. In response to determining that the characteristic of interaction does not meet the predetermined threshold, the 3-dimensional simulation may be iteratively altered until the characteristic of interaction meets the predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rakesh Gummalla, Richard Shane Mays, Mel Allende-Blanco, James William Busch, Eva Grace Nellenbach, Matthew Howard Wasson, Kerry Lloyd Weaver, Ayub Ibrahim Khan
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Patent number: 8708687Abstract: Apparatus for making micro-textured webs. The apparatus comprises a pair of mated forming structures having a first forming structure, a second forming structure, and a deformation zone; wherein at least the first forming structure comprises voids, and wherein at least the second forming structure comprises protrusions wherein at least one protrusion has center-to-center spacings of less than about 800 microns with at least three of its adjacent protrusions. The voids of the first forming structure are engagable with the protrusions of the second forming structure at an engagement position to form a micro-textured web. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a pair of counter-rotating rollers wherein the first roller comprises grooves having a length, wherein the length of the grooves are oriented at an angle different from the machine direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Keith Joseph Stone, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust, Rakesh Gummalla
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Publication number: 20130006587Abstract: Included are systems and methods for modeling compliant parts. Some of the systems and/or methods include creating a 3-dimensional simulation of a product that includes an outer part and an inner part, determining a deformation characteristic of the product, and simulating an interaction of the inner part with the outer part. Similarly, in some of the systems and/or methods a characteristic of interaction may be measured from the interaction, a determination may be made regarding whether the characteristic of interaction meets a predetermined threshold. In some of the systems and/or methods, in response to determining that the characteristic of interaction meets the predetermined threshold, an output may be sent indicating product design acceptability. In response to determining that the characteristic of interaction does not meet the predetermined threshold, the 3-dimensional simulation may be iteratively altered until the characteristic of interaction meets the predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Rakesh Gummalla, Richard Shane Mays, Mel Allende-Blanco, James William Busch, Eva Grace Nellenbach, Matthew Howard Wasson, Kerry Lloyd Weaver, Ayub Ibrahim Khan