Patents by Inventor Robin K. Nason
Robin K. Nason 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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Patent number: 7442188Abstract: An elongate elastic member is secured to a substrate to form an elastic composite. The elastic member extends along an elastic axis between a first location on the substrate and a second location on the substrate spaced longitudinally from the first location. At least a portion of the elastic axis is generally non-parallel to the longitudinal axis of the substrate. The elastic member crosses its elastic axis at least twice as it extends along the elastic axis, with the elastic member crossing itself at least once as it extends along the elastic axis. In another embodiment, the elastic member generally forms a wave pattern which defines a width of the securement path and has at least two different periods along the securement path. In yet another embodiment, the elastic member defines a continuous series of loops wherein each loop defines a closed portion having a generally tear-drop shape.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kent A. Franklin, Valerie V. Finch, Robin K. Nason
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Patent number: 7048991Abstract: An elastic composite is formed by securing an elastic member to a substrate along a securement path extending longitudinally of the substrate. The position of the elastic member on the substrate varies laterally along the longitudinally extending securement path in a generally periodic wave pattern having at least one period within the securement path. The periodic wave pattern is such that the elastic composite is more stretchable in the direction of the securement path than transverse to the securement path. In another embodiment, the securement path varies laterally as it extends longitudinally along the securement path. The position of the elastic member varies transversely within the securement path to at least partially define a width of the securement path.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kent A. Franklin, Valerie V. Finch, Jon M. Verbruggen, Robin K. Nason
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Patent number: 6890630Abstract: An elastic composite is formed by securing an elastic member to a substrate along a securement path extending longitudinally of the substrate. The position of the elastic member on the substrate varies laterally along the longitudinally extending securement path in a generally periodic wave pattern having at least one period within the securement path. The periodic wave pattern is such that the elastic composite is more stretchable in the direction of the securement path than transverse to the securement path. In another embodiment, the securement path varies laterally as it extends longitudinally along the securement path. The position of the elastic member varies transversely within the securement path to at least partially define a width of the securement path.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kent A. Franklin, Valerie V. Finch, Robin K. Nason, Jon M. Verbruggen
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Publication number: 20030120246Abstract: An elongate elastic member is secured to a substrate to form an elastic composite. The elastic member extends along an elastic axis between a first location on the substrate and a second location on the substrate spaced longitudinally from the first location. At least a portion of the elastic axis is generally non-parallel to the longitudinal axis of the substrate. The elastic member crosses its elastic axis at least twice as it extends along the elastic axis, with the elastic member crossing itself at least once as it extends along the elastic axis. In another embodiment, the elastic member generally forms a wave pattern which defines a width of the securement path and has at least two different periods along the securement path. In yet another embodiment, the elastic member defines a continuous series of loops wherein each loop defines a closed portion having a generally tear-drop shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kent A. Franklin, Valerie V. Finch, Robin K. Nason
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Publication number: 20030120245Abstract: An elastic composite is formed by securing an elastic member to a substrate along a securement path extending longitudinally of the substrate. The position of the elastic member on the substrate varies laterally along the longitudinally extending securement path in a generally periodic wave pattern having at least one period within the securement path. The periodic wave pattern is such that the elastic composite is more stretchable in the direction of the securement path than transverse to the securement path. In another embodiment, the securement path varies laterally as it extends longitudinally along the securement path. The position of the elastic member varies transversely within the securement path to at least partially define a width of the securement path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kent A. Franklin, Valerie V. Finch, Robin K. Nason, Jon M. Verbruggen
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Publication number: 20030116257Abstract: In an apparatus and method for applying an elongate member to a substrate, an elongate member is fed to a guide capable of guiding the elongate member onto a substrate moving in a flow direction thereof. The guide is supported by a guide assembly for conjoint lateral movement therewith relative to the flow direction of the substrate. The guide assembly is moved lateral to the flow direction of the substrate to guide the elongate member onto the substrate along a securement path, at least a portion of which is generally oblique to the flow direction of the substrate. The guide is moved relative to the guide assembly, generally laterally relative to the flow direction of the substrate, to vary the transverse position of the elongate member within the securement path as it is guided onto the substrate. The elongate member is then secured to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kent A. Franklin, Valerie V. Finch, Robin K. Nason, Jon M. Verbruggen
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Patent number: 6183576Abstract: High speed, continuous processing of product pieces with desirably extended durations of application of bonding or bonding energy.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jack L. Couillard, Robin K. Nason