Patents by Inventor Steve Leptick

Steve Leptick 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 structures with integral layer of superabsorbent polymer particles
    Patent number: 6403857
    Abstract: A discrete superabsorbent layer is adhered to the lower surface of a fibrous absorbent structure using a water-based polymeric binder is disclosed. The advantages are that a superabsorbent roll good can be prepared for later conversion into disposable absorbent products. The use of the water-based polymeric binder prevents particles of superabsorbent from becoming dislodged from the structure during handling and processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Buckeye Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Gross, Samuel C. Baer, Steve Leptick, John P. Erspamer
  • Absorbent structures coated with foamed superabsorbent polymer
    Patent number: 6241713
    Abstract: An absorbent sheeted material containing a layer of a foamed hydrogel-forming polymer having superabsorbent properties coated on the surface of a sheeted fibrous absorbent material suitable for use in disposable absorbent products and methods of making thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Buckeye Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Gross, Samuel C. Baer, Steve Leptick, John P. Erspamer