Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Sebastian C. Puglies
  • Method and apparatus for reducing adhesive build-up on ultrasonic bonding surfaces
    Patent number: 6662992
    Abstract: A method for reducing adhesive build-up on ultrasonic bonding surfaces of ultrasonic bonding systems is disclosed. The method includes providing an ultrasonic bonding surface. A pad is provided proximate to, and in fluid contact with, the ultrasonic bonding system. A fluid is conducted to the pad such that the fluid is applied is intermittently or continuously applied to at least a portion of the ultrasonic bonding surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Chinmay Suresh Betrabet, Davis Hoang Nhan, Barton Andrew Laughlin, Daniel Hoo, James Melvin Gaestel