Patents by Inventor Michael A. Machurick

Michael A. Machurick 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 of manufacturing a fastening system for an absorbent article
    Patent number: 5554239
    Abstract: A fastening component for releasable engagement with a complementary fastener includes a substrate and a first fastener formed of a flexible fabric. An adhesive substance is disposed between and bonded to the first fastener and the substrate. The adhesive substance has a first zone with a first basis weight greater than zero, and a second zone with a second basis weight at least about 1.5 times greater than the first basis weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Datta, Michael A. Machurick
  • Fastening system for absorbent article and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 5476702
    Abstract: A fastening component for releasable engagement with a complementary fastener includes a substrate and a first fastener formed of a flexible fabric. An adhesive substance is disposed between and bonded to the first fastener and the substrate. The adhesive substance has a first zone with a first basis weight greater than zero, and a second zone with a second basis weight at least about 1.5 times greater than the first basis weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Datta, Michael A. Machurick