Patents by Inventor Peter Kitzer
Peter Kitzer 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: 20220400819Abstract: The present invention relates to rolls of an elongated material and to methods of manufacturing fastening tabs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Siegfried R. Gabriel, Peter Kitzer, Andreas Peiffer
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Publication number: 20210161734Abstract: An absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis and a fastening system that together define a refastenable pant. The refastenable pant includes a pair side panels comprising a front side panel and aback side panel. The front side panel and back side panel forming a leg opening when fastened together. The refastenable pant comprising a fastening system that includes bridging components that refastenably connect the front side and back side panels in the manner of a butt-joint thus producing a side panel with a low profile seam appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Thomas J. Gilbert, Michael R. Gorman, Peter Kitzer
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Patent number: 10456303Abstract: A method of making a mechanical fastening strip and a reticulated mechanical fastening strip are disclosed. The method includes providing a backing having upstanding posts; providing interrupted slits through the backing, the interrupted slits being interrupted by at least one intact bridging region; spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; and fixing the multiple strands of the backing in a spread configuration. The reticulated mechanical fastening strip includes multiple strands of a backing attached to each other at bridging regions in the backing and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide openings. Upstanding posts on each of the multiple strands have bases attached to the backing, and each of the multiple strands has a width that is greater than that of the bases of its attached upstanding posts.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Leigh E. Wood, Thomas J. Gilbert, Mark A. Peltier, Peter Kitzer, Volker Hauschildt, Andreas Urban, William C. Unruh, Kristopher K. Biegler
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Patent number: 9913766Abstract: This invention is directed to a sanitary product attachment means comprising a connection member (3) having a flexible base carrier (4), whereas on one main surface of the connection member (3) an underwear connection means (5) is present which is configured to fix the connection member (3) to a piece of underwear (12) and on the opposing main surface of the connection member (3) an absorbent member connection means (6) is present which is configured to fix the connection member (3) to the underside of an absorbent member (2, 2a).Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Johann F. Petersen, Volker Hauschildt, Peter Kitzer, Thomas Hertlein
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Patent number: 9789015Abstract: The invention relates to fasteners comprising a flexible planar backing provided with a fastening element on its upper side and/or on its lower side, wherein the fastener consists of at least one generally Y-shaped one-piece section defined by two opposing arms, which are separated from each other by a recess, and by a third arm joined to the two opposing arms and extending away from said recess, wherein the shape and size of said third arm correspond to the shape and size of said recess.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventor: Peter Kitzer
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Publication number: 20170196739Abstract: A fastening tab for an absorbent article, the fastening tab comprising a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end comprising a backing including a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein said first major surface is provided with a release surface, wherein the fastening tab further comprises a mechanical fastening patch, said patch comprising on one side male fastening elements and on the opposite side an adhesive, wherein the patch is releasably attached to the release surface via the adhesive, said distal end comprising a backing including a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein said first major surface has a structure or is provided with a structure that is adapted to be releasably engaged by said male fastening elements of the patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Egbert A. Von Jakusch, Joerg O. P. Tuschy, Peter Kitzer
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Patent number: 9700466Abstract: A hygiene article closure tab, for use with a hygiene article such as a diaper, adult incontinence articles or feminine hygiene articles, is disclosed. The closure tab comprises a backing layer having a region adapted to carry at least one mechanical fastening means and a region adapted to form a fingerlift portion, the fingerlift portion being free from any fastening means. A first mechanical fastening means is carried on the backing layer adjacent the fingerlift portion, and has a width w1. A second mechanical fastening means is carried on the backing layer, and has a width w2 and is separated from the first mechanical fastening means by a separation distance d1. The width w1 of the first mechanical fastening means is greater than the separation distance d1, and the width w2 of the second mechanical fastening means is greater than the width w1 of the first mechanical fastening means.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties ComanyInventors: Volker Hauschildt, Ralf G. Oertel, Peter Kitzer
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Publication number: 20170079384Abstract: The present invention relates to rolls of an elongated material and to methods of manufacturing fastening tabs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Siegfried R. Gabriel, Peter Kitzer, Andreas Peiffer
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Publication number: 20160008181Abstract: A method of making a mechanical fastening strip and a reticulated mechanical fastening strip are disclosed. The method includes providing a backing having upstanding posts; providing interrupted slits through the backing, the interrupted slits being interrupted by at least one intact bridging region; spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; and fixing the multiple strands of the backing in a spread configuration. The reticulated mechanical fastening strip includes multiple strands of a backing attached to each other at bridging regions in the backing and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide openings. Upstanding posts on each of the multiple strands have bases attached to the backing, and each of the multiple strands has a width that is greater than that of the bases of its attached upstanding posts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Leigh E. Wood, Thomas J. Gilbert, Mark A. Peltier, Peter Kitzer, Volker Hauschildt, Andreas Urban, William C. Unruh, Kristopher K. Biegler
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Patent number: 9138031Abstract: A method of making a mechanical fastening strip and a reticulated mechanical fastening strip are disclosed. The method includes providing a backing having upstanding posts; providing interrupted slits through the backing, the interrupted slits being interrupted by at least one intact bridging region; spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; and fixing the multiple strands of the backing in a spread configuration. The reticulated mechanical fastening strip includes multiple strands of a backing attached to each other at bridging regions in the backing and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide openings. Upstanding posts on each of the multiple strands have bases attached to the backing, and each of the multiple strands has a width that is greater than that of the bases of its attached upstanding posts.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Leigh E. Wood, Thomas J. Gilbert, Mark A. Peltier, Peter Kitzer, Volker Hauschildt, Andreas Urban, William C. Unruh, Kristopher K. Biegler
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Publication number: 20150173981Abstract: The invention relates to fasteners comprising a flexible planar backing provided with a fastening element on its upper side and/or on its lower side, wherein the fastener consists of at least one generally Y-shaped one-piece section defined by two opposing arms, which are separated from each other by a recess, and by a third arm joined to the two opposing arms and extending away from said recess, wherein the shape and size of said third arm correspond to the shape and size of said recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Peter Kitzer
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Patent number: 8834986Abstract: An elongate continuous material web is disclosed that includes a plurality of adjacent tabs arranged in a longitudinal direction of the web with connection regions between adjacent tabs. Each connection region includes three or more incisions that extend in the transverse direction of the web and are arranged in a manner such that at least one extensible connection member, extensible in the longitudinal direction of the web, is formed. At least one incision forms a side incision that travels through one longitudinal edge of the web, and at least one incision forms a further side incision that travels through the other longitudinal edge of the web. Also disclosed are a method for making such a web, a method for manufacturing a tab from such a web, a method for manufacturing an absorbent hygiene product with the help of such a web, and a cutting device to produce such a web.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Peter Kitzer
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Publication number: 20140213996Abstract: This invention is directed to a sanitary product attachment means comprising a connection member (3) having a flexible base carrier (4), whereas on one main surface of the connection member (3) an underwear connection means (5) is present which is configured to fix the connection member (3) to a piece of underwear (12) and on the opposing main surface of the connection member (3) an absorbent member connection means (6) is present which is configured to fix the connection member (3) to the underside of an absorbent member (2, 2a).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Johann F. Petersen, Volker Hauschildt, Peter Kitzer, Thomas Hertlein
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Publication number: 20130095279Abstract: A hygiene article closure tab, for use with a hygiene article such as a diaper, adult incontinence articles or feminine hygiene articles, is disclosed. The closure tab comprises a backing layer having a region adapted to carry at least one mechanical fastening means and a region adapted to form a fingerlift portion, the fingerlift portion being free from any fastening means. A first mechanical fastening means is carried on the backing layer adjacent the fingerlift portion, and has a width w1. A second mechanical fastening means is carried on the backing layer, and has a width w2 and is separated from the first mechanical fastening means by a separation distance d1. The width w1 of the first mechanical fastening means is greater than the separation distance d1, and the width w2 of the second mechanical fastening means is greater than the width w1 of the first mechanical fastening means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Volker Hauschildt, Ralf G. Oertel, Peter Kitzer
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Publication number: 20120204383Abstract: A method of making a mechanical fastening strip and a reticulated mechanical fastening strip are disclosed. The method includes providing a backing having upstanding posts; providing interrupted slits through the backing, the interrupted slits being interrupted by at least one intact bridging region; spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; and fixing the multiple strands of the backing in a spread configuration. The reticulated mechanical fastening strip includes multiple strands of a backing attached to each other at bridging regions in the backing and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide openings. Upstanding posts on each of the multiple strands have bases attached to the backing, and each of the multiple strands has a width that is greater than that of the bases of its attached upstanding posts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Leigh E. Wood, Thomas J. Gilbert, Mark A. Peltier, Peter Kitzer, Volker Hauschildt, Andreas Urban, William C. Unruh, Kristopher K. Biegler
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Publication number: 20120205037Abstract: An elongate continuous material web is disclosed that includes a plurality of adjacent tabs arranged in a longitudinal direction of the web with connection regions between adjacent tabs. Each connection region includes three or more incisions that extend in the transverse direction of the web and are arranged in a manner such that at least one extensible connection member, extensible in the longitudinal direction of the web, is formed. At least one incision forms a side incision that travels through one longitudinal edge of the web, and at least one incision forms a further side incision that travels through the other longitudinal edge of the web. Also disclosed are a method for making such a web, a method for manufacturing a tab from such a web, a method for manufacturing an absorbent hygiene product with the help of such a web, and a cutting device to produce such a web.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventor: Peter Kitzer
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Publication number: 20040262025Abstract: A cold shrink protective cover for a cable junction including a first cable having a first outer diameter and a second cable having a connection to the first cable. The second cable has an outer diameter that differs from the outer diameter of the first cable. When shrunk around a cable junction the protective cover comprises a first shrinkable tubular member, covering a portion of the first cable and a portion of the connection, and a at least a second shrinkable tubular member covering a portion of the second cable and extending over the connection to at least partially cover an end portion of the first shrinkable tubular member to form an overlapped seam between the two tubular members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Konrad Brandt, Seref Cekic, Peter Kitzer, Gerhard Lohmeier, Albrecht Ott
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Patent number: 4555585Abstract: A foldable solar cell panel apparatus has at least two panel portions which are connected together at a foldable edge to form at least one foldable pair which, in the folded-together state, is preferably stored in a panel container. A stationary folding and unfolding system brings the solar cell panel into the folded or unfolded state. During the folding process, the lowermost deployed foldable pair is folded together while the foldable pairs above it remain unfolded. The deployed foldable pairs are folded together individually in succession. During the unfolding process, the uppermost foldable pair stored in the panel container is unfolded while the fold pairs below it are held in the folded state. The stored foldable pairs are unfolded in succession during deployment.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1984Date of Patent: November 26, 1985Assignee: Licentia Patent Verwaltungs-GmbHInventors: Gunter Behrens, Walter Schmitz, Peter Kitzer, Dieter Rusch