Patents by Inventor Michael S. Bogdanski

Michael S. Bogdanski 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).

  • Absorbent article having blended multi-layer absorbent structure with improved integrity
    Patent number: 5486167
    Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinence device which has absorbent components comprised of blends of different types of fibers is provided. The absorbent components are arranged in structures that provide improved core integrity and liquid processing. The absorbent article preferably comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and an acquisition layer overlying the absorbent core. The absorbent core comprises a blend of cellulosic fibers, absorbent gelling material, and fibers such as crimped synthetic fibers that form liquid stable bonds with adjacent layers. The acquisition layer also comprises at least some fibers that form liquid stable bonds with adjacent layers. The fibers that form liquid stable bonds in the absorbent core and the acquisition layer are bonded to liquid stable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jerry L. Dragoo, Michael S. Bogdanski, Nicholas A. Ahr, John R. Noel
  • Absorbent article having blended multi-layer absorbent structure with improved integrity
    Patent number: 5460622
    Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinence device which has absorbent components comprised of blends of different types of fibers is provided. The absorbent components are arranged in structures that provide improved core integrity and liquid processing. The absorbent article preferably comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and an acquisition layer overlying the absorbent core. The absorbent core comprises a blend of cellulosic fibers, absorbent gelling material, and fibers such as crimped synthetic fibers that form liquid stable bonds with adjacent layers. The acquisition layer also comprises at least some fibers that form liquid stable bonds with adjacent layers. The fibers that form liquid stable bonds in the absorbent core and the acquisition layer are bonded to liquid stable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jerry L. Dragoo, Michael S. Bogdanski, Nicholas A. Ahr, John R. Noel