Patents by Inventor Michael J. Schettler

Michael J. Schettler 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).

  • Apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically-expanded, plastic web for absorbent articles having a textured wearer-contacting surface
    Patent number: 5928210
    Abstract: A fluid pervious topsheet suitable for use on an absorbent article is disclosed. The topsheet includes an apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, fluid pervious web having a textured wearer-contacting surface. The composite web permits liquids to penetrate while providing an improved, less plastic-like feel and visual aesthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: William R. Ouellette, Brian F. Gray, Michael J. Schettler, Gregory Ashton
  • Process for forming a apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, plastic web for absorbent articles having a textured wearer-contacting surface
    Patent number: 5660788
    Abstract: A fluid pervious topsheet suitable for use on an absorbent article is disclosed. The topsheet includes an apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, fluid pervious web having a textured wearer-contacting surface. The composite web permits liquids to penetrate while providing an improved, less plastic-like feel and visual aesthetics. The process of the present invention, in one embodiment, comprises extruding a polymeric film onto a forming structure, applying a pneumatic pressure to the film to cause the film to be urged into substantial conformance with the forming structure, and depositing a particulate material on said film while the film is in a semi-molten state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian F. Gray, Michael J. Schettler, Gregory Ashton
  • Fibrous and apertured, three-dimensional macroscopically expanded plastic web
    Patent number: H1827
    Abstract: A fluid pervious web suitable for use as a topsheet on an absorbent article is disclosed. The topsheet includes a fibrous and apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, plastic web. The fibrous and apertured, three-dimensional, macroscopically expanded, plastic web permits bodily fluids to penetrate while providing an improved, less plastic-like feel and visual aesthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventors: John T. Cooper, John J. Litchholt, Brian F. Gray, Michael J. Schettler, Gregory Ashton