Patents by Inventor Christel MAILINGER
Christel MAILINGER 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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Patent number: 11938010Abstract: An absorbent core comprising substantially continuous zones of one or more high fluid distribution structures and discontinuous zones of fluid absorption structures surrounding the one or more high fluid distribution structures, wherein the one or more high fluid distribution structures are arranged to distribute fluid across the absorbent core at a speed that is faster than the speed of fluid distribution across the absorbent core by said discontinuous fluid absorption structures, and wherein said continuous zones extend along a path that is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the perimeter of the core, said portion of the perimeter of the core comprising at least a portion of the sides of the core and one of the ends of the core.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignees: ONTEX BV, ONTEX GROUP NVInventors: Ainas Weber, Manfred Breu, Christel Mailinger, Thomas Heege
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Publication number: 20240041669Abstract: The present disclosure invention relates to a disposable absorbent article (100) comprising a liquid-pervious topsheet (10), a liquid-impervious backsheet (20) and an absorbent assembly (30) between the topsheet (10) and the backsheet (20). The absorbent assembly (30) comprises an absorbent core (40), an upper core wrap (50) and a lower core wrap (60). The absorbent core (40) comprises at least two cavities (70) free of absorbent material wherein the upper core wrap (50) and the lower core wrap (60) are permanently attached to each other, said cavities (70) being interconnected via at least one connecting line (80) comprising absorbent material. The absorbent core (40) has a first basis weight in the zone out of the cavities (70) and the connecting lines (80) and a second basis weight in the connecting lines (80), the first basis weight being greater than the second basis weight. in the cavities (70).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Karen ROETS, Christel MAILINGER, Thomas HEEGE
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Publication number: 20230338207Abstract: An absorbent article comprising: a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and backsheet, wherein the absorbent core comprises an absorbent material, said absorbent material comprising a mixture, or blend, of cellulose fibers and superabsorbent polymers, wherein the absorbent core comprises at least a top layer (L1) and a bottom layer (L2) wherein the bottom layer (L2) is positioned between the top layer (L1) and the backsheet, and wherein said absorbent material is contained within at least one core wrap substrate enclosing said absorbent material therein, wherein the at least top layer (L1) and a bottom layer (L2) are directly stacked one on top of the other to form a contact zone (Zc) where the top layer (L1) directly adjoins to the bottom layer (L2), and wherein the top layer (L1) comprises one or more first superabsorbent polymer grades (SAP1) and the bottom layer (L2) comprises one or more second superabsorbent polymer grades (SAPType: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Stefanie PANNWITT, Christina LAMBERTZ, Björn INGENFELD, Christel MAILINGER, Ainas WEBER, Martín GRANADO
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Patent number: 11752047Abstract: An absorbent core comprising substantially continuous zones of one or more high fluid distribution structures and discontinuous zones of fluid absorption structures surrounding the one or more high fluid distribution structures, wherein the one or more high fluid distribution structures are arranged to distribute fluid across the absorbent core at a speed that is faster than the speed of fluid distribution across the absorbent core by said discontinuous fluid absorption structures, and wherein said continuous zones extend along a path that is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the perimeter of the core, said portion of the perimeter of the core comprising at least a portion of the sides of the core and one of the ends of the core.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignees: ONTEX BV, ONTEX GROUP NVInventors: Ainas Weber, Manfred Breu, Christel Mailinger, Thomas Heege
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Publication number: 20230240913Abstract: An absorbent article comprising: a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and backsheet, wherein the absorbent core comprises an absorbent material, said absorbent material comprising cellulose fibers and/or superabsorbent polymers, and wherein said absorbent material is contained within at least one core wrap substrate enclosing said absorbent material therein, wherein the absorbent core further comprises an intermediate layer positioned between a top layer of said core wrap and a bottom layer of said core wrap such that said absorbent material is disposed between said top layer and said intermediate layer and/or between said bottom layer and said intermediate layer, and wherein said top layer, said bottom layer, and said intermediate layer are joined together to form one or more channel forming areas substantially free of said absorbent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Ainas WEBER, Stefanie PANNWITT, Martín GRANADO, Norbert GARAJ, Christina LAMBERTZ, Christel MAILINGER, Thomas HEEGE, Björn INGENFELD
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Patent number: 11712378Abstract: An absorbent core comprising a front portion; a back portion; a middle portion positioned between the front portion and the back portion; and a longitudinal axis extending along a length of said core and crossing said front, middle and back portions, the absorbent core having a width extending perpendicular to said length and a perimeter comprising at least two opposing ends and at least two opposing sides positioned between said ends wherein the absorbent core comprises one or more channels having a first shape when the absorbent core is in dry state and a second shape when the absorbent core is in wet state and wherein said first and second shapes are different.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignees: ONTEX BV, ONTEX GROUP NVInventors: Ainas Weber, Manfred Breu, Christel Mailinger, Thomas Heege
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Patent number: 11679040Abstract: The present disclosure invention relates to a disposable absorbent article (100) comprising a liquid-pervious topsheet (10), a liquid-impervious backsheet (20) and an absorbent assembly (30) between the topsheet (10) and the backsheet (20). The absorbent assembly (30) comprises an absorbent core (40), an upper core wrap (50) and a lower core wrap (60). The absorbent core (40) comprises at least two cavities (70) free of absorbent material wherein the upper core wrap (50) and the lower core wrap (60) are permanently attached to each other, said cavities (70) being interconnected via at least one connecting line (80) comprising absorbent material. The absorbent core (40) has a first basis weight in the zone out of the cavities (70) and the connecting lines (80) and a second basis weight in the connecting lines (80), the first basis weight being greater than the second basis weight. in the cavities (70).Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignees: ONTEX BV, ONTEX GROUP NVInventors: Karen Roets, Christel Mailinger, Thomas Heege
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Publication number: 20230081440Abstract: The present disclosure invention relates to a disposable absorbent article (100) comprising a liquid-pervious topsheet (10), a liquid-impervious backsheet (20) and an absorbent assembly (30) between the topsheet (10) and the backsheet (20). The absorbent assembly (30) comprises an absorbent core (40), an upper core wrap (50) and a lower core wrap (60). The absorbent core (40) comprises at least two cavities (70) free of absorbent material wherein the upper core wrap (50) and the lower core wrap (60) are permanently attached to each other, said cavities (70) being interconnected via at least one connecting line (80) comprising absorbent material. The absorbent core (40) has a first basis weight in the zone out of the cavities (70) and the connecting lines (80) and a second basis weight in the connecting lines (80), the first basis weight being greater than the second basis weight. in the cavities (70).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Karen ROETS, Christel MAILINGER, Thomas HEEGE
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Publication number: 20220160550Abstract: A method for making an absorbent article comprising an absorbent core comprising one or more channels, the method comprising the steps of: i. providing a first endless moving surface comprising a plurality of molds, each mold comprising a non-porous insert therein, typically said insert having the inverse shape of said channel(s), wherein the molds are in fluid communication with an under-pressure source except for said insert; ii. feeding a first nonwoven web to said first endless moving surface and over one or more said molds; iii. depositing an absorbent material, comprising cellulose fibers and/or superabsorbent polymer particles, over at least a portion of said nonwoven web; iv. removing said absorbent material from areas of the nonwoven web corresponding to said insert; v. applying a second nonwoven web directly or indirectly over the absorbent material, or folding said first nonwoven web, such to sandwich said absorbent material between upper and lower layers of said nonwoven web(s); vi.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Thomas HEEGE, Ainas WEBER, Christel MAILINGER, Manfred BREU, Detlef VOLLRATH, Alissa IDELSON, Christoph WAGNER
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Publication number: 20220096285Abstract: An absorbent core comprising substantially continuous zones of one or more high fluid distribution structures and discontinuous zones of fluid absorption structures surrounding the one or more high fluid distribution structures, wherein the one or more high fluid distribution structures are arranged to distribute fluid across the absorbent core at a speed that is faster than the speed of fluid distribution across the absorbent core by said discontinuous fluid absorption structures, and wherein said continuous zones extend along a path that is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the perimeter of the core, said portion of the perimeter of the core comprising at least a portion of the sides of the core and one of the ends of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Ainas WEBER, Manfred BREU, Christel MAILINGER, Thomas HEEGE
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Publication number: 20200330293Abstract: An absorbent core comprising substantially continuous zones of one or more high fluid distribution structures and discontinuous zones of fluid absorption structures surrounding the one or more high fluid distribution structures, wherein the one or more high fluid distribution structures are arranged to distribute fluid across the absorbent core at a speed that is faster than the speed of fluid distribution across the absorbent core by said discontinuous fluid absorption structures, and wherein said continuous zones extend along a path that is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the perimeter of the core, said portion of the perimeter of the core comprising at least a portion of the sides of the core and one of the ends of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Ainas WEBER, Manfred BREU, Christel MAILINGER, Thomas HEEGE
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Publication number: 20200323708Abstract: An absorbent core comprising substantially continuous zones of one or more high fluid distribution structures and discontinuous zones of fluid absorption structures surrounding the one or more high fluid distribution structures, wherein the one or more high fluid distribution structures are arranged to distribute fluid across the absorbent core at a speed that is faster than the speed of fluid distribution across the absorbent core by said discontinuous fluid absorption structures, and wherein said continuous zones extend along a path that is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the perimeter of the core, said portion of the perimeter of the core comprising at least a portion of the sides of the core and one of the ends of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Ainas WEBER, Manfred BREU, Christel MAILINGER, Thomas HEEGE
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Patent number: 10729599Abstract: An absorbent core comprising substantially continuous zones of one or more high fluid distribution structures and discontinuous zones of fluid absorption structures surrounding the one or more high fluid distribution structures, wherein the one or more high fluid distribution structures are arranged to distribute fluid across the absorbent core at a speed that is faster than the speed of fluid distribution across the absorbent core by said discontinuous fluid absorption structures, and wherein said continuous zones extend along a path that is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the perimeter of the core, said portion of the perimeter of the core comprising at least a portion of the sides of the core and one of the ends of the core.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignees: Ontex BVBA, ONTEX GROUP NVInventors: Ainas Weber, Manfred Breu, Christel Mailinger, Thomas Heege
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Publication number: 20200054503Abstract: An absorbent core comprising substantially continuous zones of one or more high fluid distribution structures and discontinuous zones of fluid absorption structures surrounding the one or more high fluid distribution structures, wherein the one or more high fluid distribution structures are arranged to distribute fluid across the absorbent core at a speed that is faster than the speed of fluid distribution across the absorbent core by said discontinuous fluid absorption structures, and wherein said continuous zones extend along a path that is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the perimeter of the core, said portion of the perimeter of the core comprising at least a portion of the sides of the core and one of the ends of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Ainas WEBER, Manfred BREU, Christel MAILINGER, Thomas HEEGE
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Publication number: 20190343691Abstract: An absorbent core comprising a front portion; a back portion; a middle portion positioned between the front portion and the back portion; and a longitudinal axis extending along a length of said core and crossing said front, middle and back portions, the absorbent core having a width extending perpendicular to said length and a perimeter comprising at least two opposing ends and at least two opposing sides positioned between said ends wherein the absorbent core comprises one or more channels having a first shape when the absorbent core is in dry state and a second shape when the absorbent core is in wet state and wherein said first and second shapes are different.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Ainas WEBER, Manfred BREU, Christel MAILINGER, Thomas HEEGE
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Publication number: 20190321243Abstract: An absorbent core comprising substantially continuous zones of one or more high fluid distribution structures and discontinuous zones of fluid absorption structures surrounding the one or more high fluid distribution structures, wherein the one or more high fluid distribution structures are arranged to distribute fluid across the absorbent core at a speed that is faster than the speed of fluid distribution across the absorbent core by said discontinuous fluid absorption structures, and wherein said continuous zones extend along a path that is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the perimeter of the core, said portion of the perimeter of the core comprising at least a portion of the sides of the core and one of the ends of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Ainas WEBER, Manfred BREU, Christel MAILINGER, Thomas HEEGE