Patents by Inventor Andrew Thomas Baker
Andrew Thomas Baker 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: 20180055968Abstract: A method for making a permanently wettable material is disclosed. The method includes selecting a plurality of non-polar polymer fibers (12) wherein each fiber has a surface (16), depositing a hydrophilic polymer mixture (14) on the non-polar polymer fiber surface to form a shell. The hydrophilic polymer mixture (14) includes a cross-linkable and graftable epoxy-containing polymer, such as, poly(glycidyl methacrylate-co-ethylene glycol methacrylate) copolymer (PGMA-co-POEGMA), a high weight average molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG), and a surfactant. A permanently wettable material is also disclosed that includes a non-polar polymer-based web (10) having fibers (12) with a surface (16). A hydrophilic polymer mixture (14) forms a shell on the non-polar polymer fiber surface (16). The hydrophilic polymer mixture (14) includes a poly(glycidyl methacrylate-co-ethylene glycol methacrylate) copolymer (PGMA-co-POEGMA), a high weight average molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG), and a surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Keyur Desai, Donald Eugene Waldroup, Andrew Thomas Baker, Yuriy Galabura, Fehime Vatansever, Igor Luzinov, Ruslan Burtovyy, Michael James Seeber, James Matthew Giammarco
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Publication number: 20150088084Abstract: A method of making an absorbent structure having a three-dimensional topography includes placing at least a portion of the absorbent structure between opposed mold surfaces. At least one of the mold surfaces has a three-dimensional topography. The three-dimensional topography of the mold surface is imparted onto the absorbent structure so that the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography corresponding to the three-dimensional topography of the mold surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Theresa Michelle McCoy, Stephen Avedis Baratian, Charles Wilson Colman
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Patent number: 8932504Abstract: A method of making an absorbent structure having a three-dimensional topography includes placing at least a portion of the absorbent structure between opposed mold surfaces. At least one of the mold surfaces has a three-dimensional topography. The three-dimensional topography of the mold surface is imparted onto the absorbent structure so that the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography corresponding to the three-dimensional topography of the mold surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Theresa Michelle McCoy, Stephen Avedis Baratian, Charles Wilson Colman
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Publication number: 20140037904Abstract: A method of making an absorbent structure having a three-dimensional topography includes placing at least a portion of the absorbent structure between opposed mold surfaces. At least one of the mold surfaces has a three-dimensional topography. The three-dimensional topography of the mold surface is imparted onto the absorbent structure so that the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography corresponding to the three-dimensional topography of the mold surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Theresa Michelle McCoy, Stephen Avedis Baratian, Charles Wilson Colman
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Patent number: 8617449Abstract: A method of making an absorbent structure having a three-dimensional topography includes placing at least a portion of the absorbent structure between opposed mold surfaces. At least one of the mold surfaces has a three-dimensional topography. The three-dimensional topography of the mold surface is imparted onto the absorbent structure so that the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography corresponding to the three-dimensional topography of the mold surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Theresa Michelle McCoy, Stephen Avedis Baratian, Charles Wilson Colman
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Patent number: 8577650Abstract: Predicting thermal strain and providing a visual representation of the predicted thermal strain on a subject. A computerized model combines subject data, fabric data, and environmental conditions to simulate the thermal comfort of the subject wearing a plurality of fabric layers over time. The visual representation indicates the simulated thermal comfort on an image of the subject with the plurality of fabric layers. A user interface enables a user to modify or define the input data to compare the predicted thermal comfort of the subject wearing different garments under the same working conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Linda Connor Sledge, Ralph Solarski, Kenneth John Zwick, Audra Wright
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Patent number: 8325048Abstract: The present invention provides a device for non-invasive monitoring thermal stress of a user. The device is capable of monitoring the internal body temperature and changes in the internal body temperature of a user. Also, the device is capable of alerting a user when the user is in danger of thermal stress.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Sridhar Ranganathan, Andrew Thomas Baker, Jeffrey Heller
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Publication number: 20120232514Abstract: A method of making an absorbent structure having a three-dimensional topography includes placing at least a portion of the absorbent structure between opposed mold surfaces. At least one of the mold surfaces has a three-dimensional topography. The three-dimensional topography of the mold surface is imparted onto the absorbent structure so that the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography corresponding to the three-dimensional topography of the mold surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Theresa Michelle McCoy, Stephen Avedis Baratian, Charles Wilson Colman
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Patent number: 8211815Abstract: An absorbent structure having a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, a z-direction axis normal to the longitudinal and lateral axes, longitudinally opposite ends and laterally opposite side edges. An upper surface of the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography relative to the longitudinal and lateral axes and defines a plurality of peaks and valleys of the upper surface relative to the z-direction. A lower surface of the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography relative to the longitudinal and lateral axes and defines a plurality of the peaks and valleys of the lower surface relative to the z-direction. The absorbent structure has a projected area as determined by a Topography Analysis Method, and the upper surface of the absorbent structure has a vertical area as determined by the Topography Analysis Method of at least about 0.1 cm2 per 1.0 cm2 projected area of the absorbent structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Theresa Michelle McCoy, Stephen Avedis Baratian, Charles Wilson Colman
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Patent number: 8057454Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for determining hydration of an article and/or a person. The physical and/or electrical properties of a device in the absorbent article may be altered by hydration received in the absorbent article. The alteration of the physical or electrical properties may indicate the amount of hydration in the absorbent article. Furthermore, a time period for receiving the hydration in the absorbent article may also be determined. The hydration of the person may be determined based on a fluid output rate from the person computed using the amount of hydration output from the person and the time period for receiving the hydration.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Mark Long, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Sridhar Ranganathan, Darold Dean Tippey, Andrew Thomas Baker, Thomas Michael Ales, III, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Patent number: 8005655Abstract: Modeling a plurality of fabric layers on a subject to predict thermal strain. The computerized model combines subject data, fabric data, and environmental conditions to simulate the thermal comfort of the subject over time. In an embodiment, a user interface enables a user to modify or define the input data to compare the predicted thermal comfort of different garments under the same working conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Linda Connor Sledge, Kenneth John Zwick, Ralph Solarski, Audra Wright
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Publication number: 20110133939Abstract: The present invention provides a device for non-invasive monitoring thermal stress of a user. The device is capable of monitoring the internal body temperature and changes in the internal body temperature of a user. Also, the device is capable of alerting a user when the user is in danger of thermal stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Sridhar Ranganathan, Andrew Thomas Baker, Jeffrey Heller
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Patent number: 7942825Abstract: A method and device for monitoring thermal stress in a user is described. The device is designed to include a material having specific thermodynamic properties and physical dimensions defined as a function of those thermodynamic properties. A system for thermal stress monitoring including a thermal stress monitoring device configured within a garment is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.Inventors: Sridhar Ranganathan, Andrew Thomas Baker, Ralph Andrew Solarski, Joel P. Anderson, Jeanne Marie Gatto, Jeff Heller
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Publication number: 20090306536Abstract: A method and device for monitoring thermal stress in a user is described. The device is designed to include a material having specific thermodynamic properties and physical dimensions defined as a function of those thermodynamic properties. A system for thermal stress monitoring including a thermal stress monitoring device configured within a garment is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: Sridhar Ranganathan, Andrew Thomas Baker, Ralph Andrew Solarski, Joel P. Anderson, Jeanne Marie Gatto, Jeff Heller
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Publication number: 20090216482Abstract: Modeling a plurality of fabric layers on a subject to predict thermal strain. The computerized model combines subject data, fabric data, and environmental conditions to simulate the thermal comfort of the subject over time. In an embodiment, a user interface enables a user to modify or define the input data to compare the predicted thermal comfort of different garments under the same working conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Linda Connor Sledge, Kenneth John Zwick, Ralph Solarski, Audra Wright
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Publication number: 20090216509Abstract: Predicting thermal strain and providing a visual representation of the predicted thermal strain on a subject. A computerized model combines subject data, fabric data, and environmental conditions to simulate the thermal comfort of the subject wearing a plurality of fabric layers over time. The visual representation indicates the simulated thermal comfort on an image of the subject with the plurality of fabric layers. A user interface enables a user to modify or define the input data to compare the predicted thermal comfort of the subject wearing different garments under the same working conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Linda Connor Sledge, Kenneth John Zwick, Ralph Solarski, Audra Wright
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Publication number: 20080051745Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for determining hydration of an article and/or a person. The physical and/or electrical properties of a device in the absorbent article may be altered by hydration received in the absorbent article. The alteration of the physical or electrical properties may indicate the amount of hydration in the absorbent article. Furthermore, a time period for receiving the hydration in the absorbent article may also be determined. The hydration of the person may be determined based on a fluid output rate from the person computed using the amount of hydration output from the person and the time period for receiving the hydration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Andrew Mark Long, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Sridhar Ranganathan, Darold Dean Tippey, Andrew Thomas Baker, Thomas Michael Ales, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Publication number: 20040253892Abstract: An absorbent structure having a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, a z-direction axis normal to the longitudinal and lateral axes, longitudinally opposite ends and laterally opposite side edges. An upper surface of the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography relative to the longitudinal and lateral axes and defines a plurality of peaks and valleys of the upper surface relative to the z-direction. A lower surface of the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography relative to the longitudinal and lateral axes and defines a plurality of the peaks and valleys of the lower surface relative to the z-direction. The absorbent structure has a projected area as determined by a Topography Analysis Method, and the upper surface of the absorbent structure has a vertical area as determined by the Topography Analysis Method of at least about 0.1 cm2 per 1.0 cm2 projected area of the absorbent structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Theresa Michelle McCoy, Stephen Avedis Baratian, Charles Wilson Colman
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Publication number: 20030130644Abstract: An absorbent garment having a fastener assembly with enhanced flexibility is obtained by providing fastener assemblies with at least one, and preferably a plurality of slits. The slits may have linear portions, curved portion or combination thereof. The degree of flexibility may be varied by the number, type, position and orientation of the slits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventor: Andrew Thomas Baker
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Publication number: 20030114814Abstract: An absorbent garment having an absorbent core with zones of enhanced absorbency is described. The zones of enhanced absorbency are formed by selective transverse folding of the absorbent core material. Customization of positioning and configuration of the folds facilitates achieving a high distribution index value and accommodating specialized requirements of specific user groups such as male and female users for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Andrew Thomas Baker, Dennis Chia-Bin Chen, Douglas Raymond Frederisy