Patents by Inventor Brian Fong

Brian Fong 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).

  • Patent number: 11806976
    Abstract: Nonwoven materials having at least one layer comprising high core bicomponent fibers are provided. The nonwoven materials can have multiple layers and are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in absorbent products. The nonwoven materials can have improved resiliency and strength and can retain their structure under wetted conditions and after tension and compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Glatfelter Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Parsons, Alan J. Campbell, Timothy J. Kistemaker, Ronald T. Moose, Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong, Thomas J. Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: 11692291
    Abstract: Nonwoven materials having at least one layer comprising high core bicomponent fibers are provided. The nonwoven materials can have multiple layers and are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in absorbent products. Such nonwoven materials can be patterned to create a three-dimensional topography including indentations formed of valleys and ridges. The nonwoven materials can have improved resiliency and strength and can retain their structure under wetted conditions and after tension and compression. The nonwoven materials can further facilitate the transfer of the liquid through the nonwoven material for improved liquid distribution and can also have improved liquid retention properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Glatfelter Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Parsons, Alan J. Campbell, Timothy J. Kistemaker, Ronald T. Moose, Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong, Thomas J. Cavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20220370268
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to multi-layer nonwoven materials and their use in absorbent articles, e.g., as absorbent cores and/or acquisition distribution layers (ADL). More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to layered structures that provide for improved liquid acquisition, distribution, storage and rewet properties while allowing for the use of less synthetic materials, such as superabsorbent polymers (SAP) than other commercially available materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jacek K Dutkiewicz, Thomas J. Cavanaugh, Brian Fong
  • Publication number: 20220290344
    Abstract: Nonwoven materials having low dust or lint content and methods of making the same are provided. Such nonwoven materials can include cellulose fibers pre-treated with a plasticizer or include the addition of plasticizer during the process of forming the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Jacek K. DUTKIEWICZ, Ronald T. MOOSE, Brian FONG, Kathy MCGEE, Richard BOOKER, Alan J. BELL
  • Patent number: 11267218
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to nonwoven materials and their use in cleaning articles. More particularly, the nonwovens are layered structures including a rough outer surface which are useful for scrubbing and cleaning purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Glatfelter Corporation
    Inventors: Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong, Arinne Lyman
  • Publication number: 20200407895
    Abstract: Nonwoven materials having at least one layer comprising high core bicomponent fibers are provided. The nonwoven materials can have multiple layers and are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in absorbent products. Such nonwoven materials can be patterned to create a three-dimensional topography including indentations formed of valleys and ridges. The nonwoven materials can have improved resiliency and strength and can retain their structure under wetted conditions and after tension and compression. The nonwoven materials can further facilitate the transfer of the liquid through the nonwoven material for improved liquid distribution and can also have improved liquid retention properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: James B. Parsons, Alan J. Campbell, Timothy J. Kistemaker, Ronald T. Moose, Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong, Thomas J. Cavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20200255992
    Abstract: Nonwoven materials having at least one layer comprising high core bicomponent fibers are provided. The nonwoven materials can have multiple layers and are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in absorbent products. The nonwoven materials can have improved resiliency and strength and can retain their structure under wetted conditions and after tension and compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: James B. Parsons, Alan J. Campbell, Timothy J. Kistemaker, Ronald T. Moose, Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong, Thomas J. Cavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20200254372
    Abstract: Air filtration media including synthetic and cellulose fiber layers are provided. More particularly, the air filtration media have high initial efficiency with improved durability, fire retardance, anti-microbial activity, and moisture resistance. The air filtration media can be used in air filters for a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong, Jessica S. Flinn, Leonard E. Duello
  • Publication number: 20190152187
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to nonwoven materials and their use in cleaning articles. More particularly, the nonwovens are layered structures including a rough outer surface which are useful for scrubbing and cleaning purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Nonwovens LLC
    Inventors: Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong, Arinne Lyman
  • Publication number: 20190021570
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to nonwoven materials and their use in cleaning articles. More particularly, the nonwovens are layered structures, which can include a tacky additive. The nonwoven materials can be used to attract and collect particles, and can have improved cleaning efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong, Arinne Lyman
  • Publication number: 20180001591
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to multi-layer nonwoven materials and their use in absorbent articles. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to layered structures that have high absorbency performance while having less absorbent mass than other commercially available materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Nonwovens LLC
    Inventors: Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong
  • Patent number: 9439549
    Abstract: A dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use is provided. More particularly, the materials are layered structures including, but not limited to, one, two, three, or four layers to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain cellulosic fibers and a binder or additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Nonwovens LLC
    Inventors: Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong
  • Publication number: 20150135457
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to layered structures including, but not limited to, one, two, three, or four layers to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain cellulosic fibers and a binder or additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: BUCKEYE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Brian Fong