Patents by Inventor Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer

Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer 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).

  • Publication number: 20180228672
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article is provided having an absorbent core located in a chassis and including absorbent particulate polymer material defining at least one cavity. The absorbent core may be substantially cellulose free or comprise a combination of particulate absorbent polymer material and wood pulp. Methods for making such an absorbent core and corresponding disposable absorbent article are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Maja Wciorka, Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Udo Friedel SCHOENBORN
  • Publication number: 20180228673
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article is provided having an absorbent core located in a chassis and including absorbent particulate polymer material defining at least one cavity. The absorbent core may be substantially cellulose free or comprise a combination of particulate absorbent polymer material and wood pulp. Methods for making such an absorbent core and corresponding disposable absorbent article are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Maja Wciorka, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Udo Friedel Schoenborn
  • Publication number: 20180221221
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material positioned within a core wrap. The absorbent core defines a first channel therein. A material is positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the core wrap. The material defines a second channel therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Donald Carroll ROE, Aniruddha CHATTERJEE, Nelson Edward GREENING, II, Sharon Irene GRENBERG, Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Cornelia Beate MARTYNUS, Marie Brigid O'REILLY, Rodrigo ROSATI, Sandra SAUTTER, Beate SIMON, Lutz STELZIG, Rachael Eden WALTHER
  • Publication number: 20180207039
    Abstract: Disposable absorbent diapers are provided with improved comfort, fit and liquid transportation. The absorbent core of the disposable absorbent diapers includes at least one absorbent structure having a substrate layer and an absorbent layer with channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Rodrigo ROSATI, Blanca ARIZTI, Hans Adolf JACKELS, Ernesto Gabriel BIANCHI, Donald Carroll ROE
  • Patent number: 10022280
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a pair of leg cuffs (32) with an raised section (34) and an absorbent core (28) comprising at least one channel (26, 26?) at least partially oriented in the longitudinal direction (80) of the article. The article has crotch width (Wd) before use as measured between the proximal edges of the leg cuffs at the level of the crotch point of from to 70 mm to 200 mm, and a Relative Crotch Width Reduction (RCWR) of at least 30 mm/kg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruno Johannes Ehrnsperger, Blanca Arizti, Ernesto Bianchi, Hans Adolf Jackels, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Rodrigo Rosati
  • Publication number: 20180161217
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Kathy Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Blanca Arizti, Julia Boesel, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Nelson Edward Greening, II, Sharon Irene Grenberg, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Marie Brigid O'Reilly, Rodrigo Rosati, Saundra Sautter, Beate Simon, Lutz Stelzig, Rachel Eden Walther
  • Publication number: 20180153954
    Abstract: Absorbent structures for absorbent articles are provided, comprising an absorbent layer with absorbent material containing superabsorbent polymer particles supported by a supporting sheet, and having first and a second substantially longitudinal channel that are free of said superabsorbent polymeric particles, and that comprises one or more adhesive material to immobilize said absorbent material. The channels can provide improved fit and/or liquid acquisition/transportation, and/or improved performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Rodrigo ROSATI, Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Hans Adolf JACKELS, Blanca ARIZTI, Ernesto G. BIANCHI, Donald Carroll ROE
  • Patent number: 9987176
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Nelson Edward Greening, II, Sharon Irene Grenberg, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Marie Brigid O'Reilly, Rodrigo Rosati, Sandra Sautter, Beate Simon, Lutz Stelzig, Rachael Eden Walther
  • Patent number: 9974699
    Abstract: Absorbent cores for disposable absorbent articles are provided. The absorbent cores each comprise at least two absorbent structures comprising a substrate layer and an absorbent layer, of which one absorbent structure comprises channels and one is free of channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Rodrigo Rosati, Blanca Arizti, Hans Adolf Jackels, Ernesto G. Bianchi, Donald Carroll Roe
  • Publication number: 20180008482
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Kathy Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Blanca Arizti, Julia Boesel, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Nelson Edward Greening, II, Sharon Irene Grenberg, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Marie Brigid O'Reilly, Rodrigo Rosati, Saundra Sautter, Beate Simon, Lutz Stelzig, Rachel Eden Walther
  • Patent number: 9789011
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Kathy Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Blanca Arizti, Julia Boesel, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Nelson Edward Greening, II, Sharon Irene Grenberg, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Marie Brigid O'Reilly, Rodrigo Rosati, Sandra Sautter, Beate Simon, Lutz Stelzig, Rachael Eden Walther
  • Publication number: 20170281426
    Abstract: An absorbent core includes a core wrap enclosing an absorbent material, and one or more channels extending from the crotch region to the back region. The core wrap is at least partially sealed. The absorbent core has a Wet Compression Force of about 5N or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Blanca ARIZTI, Ernesto BIANCHI, Bruno Johannes EHRNSPERGER, Hans Adolf JACKELS, Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Rodrigo ROSATI
  • Publication number: 20170273835
    Abstract: An absorbent article includes an absorbent core comprising a core wrap enclosing an absorbent material. The absorbent core further comprises at least one channel extending from the crotch region to the back region. The article further comprises an acquisition-distribution system (ADS) between the topsheet and the absorbent core. The ADS comprises one, two or more layers wherein the ADS does not comprise a layer comprising at least 50% by weight of synthetic fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Blanca ARIZTI, Ernesto BIANCHI, Bruno Johannes EHRNSPERGER, Hans Adolf JACKELS, Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Rodrigo ROSATI
  • Publication number: 20170231828
    Abstract: Apparatus (1) and method for producing absorbent structures with absorbent layers with channel(s) without absorbent material, using a first moving endless surface (20) with specific raised strip(s) (25) and a second moving endless surface (30) with specific mating strip(s) (31).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Hans Adolf Jackels, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer
  • Patent number: 9713556
    Abstract: An absorbent core (28) and an absorbent article (20) comprising the core. The absorbent core comprises a core wrap (16, 16?) enclosing an absorbent material (60), wherein the absorbent material comprises at least 80% of superabsorbent polymers (“SAP”) by weight of the absorbent material. The absorbent core has a Relative Wet Caliper Increase (RWCI) after compression of less than 10% as measured by the Wet Caliper And Compression Force (WCACF) Test as described herein, and wherein the core wrap (16, 16?) is at least partially sealed so that substantially no absorbent material leaks out of the core wrap while performing the WCACF Test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Blanca Arizti, Ernesto Bianchi, Bruno Johannes Ehrnsperger, Hans Adolf Jackels, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Rodrigo Rosati
  • Patent number: 9713557
    Abstract: An absorbent article having an absorbent core comprising a core wrap (16, 16?) enclosing an absorbent material (60), which comprises at least 80% of superabsorbent polymers (“SAP”) by weight. The absorbent core further comprises at least one channel (26, 26?) and an acquisition-distribution system (ADS) between the topsheet and the absorbent core, the ADS comprising one, two or more layers wherein the ADS does not comprise a layer comprising at least 50% by weight of synthetic fibers and having a basis weight above 150 gsm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Blanca Arizti, Ernesto Bianchi, Bruno Johannes Ehrnsperger, Hans Adolf Jackels, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Rodrigo Rosati
  • Publication number: 20170156939
    Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent article having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and comprising a distribution system with a fibrous web and a layer of non-consolidated fibers deposited on at least a part of the fibrous web, wherein the longitudinal portions of the fibrous web are at least partially folded over onto the layer of non-consolidated fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Andrea PERI
  • Publication number: 20170156940
    Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent article having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and comprising a distribution system with a fibrous web and a layer of non-consolidated fibers deposited on a central part of the fibrous web, wherein first and second longitudinal side portions of the fibrous web do not comprise non-consolidated fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Andrea PERI
  • Patent number: 9668926
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making specific absorbent structures with an absorbent layer with absorbent material with therein substantially longitudinally extending strips that are free of absorbent material, using or having thereto a moving endless surface with receptacle(s) with specific longitudinally extending rods; and specific absorbent structures obtained therewith, suitable for absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hans Adolf Jackels, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer
  • Patent number: 9649232
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to disposable diapers having absorbent cores comprising superabsorbent polymer particles which are immobilized by adhesive. The absorbent cores are attached to the backsheets of the disposable diapers in certain attachment zones to reduce see-through and the formation of tension lines on the backsheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthias Konrad Hippe, Bruno Johannes Ehrnsperger, Egon Loeffler, Ernesto G. Bianchi, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Blanca Arizti