Patents by Inventor Daniel T. Bunker

Daniel T. Bunker 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).

  • Distribution layer having improved liquid transfer to a storage layer
    Publication number: 20020137422
    Abstract: A fibrous layer that includes a refined blend of crosslinked cellulosic fibers and noncrosslinked cellulosic fibers. In one embodiment, the layer includes about 85 percent by weight crosslinked fibers and about 15 percent by weight noncrosslinked fibers. An absorbent construct that includes the fibrous layer and a liquid storage layer. Personal care absorbent products that include the distribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Peter A. Graef, Terry M. Grant, David G. Marsh, Daniel T. Bunker, Melissa D. Johnson
  • Unitary distribution layer
    Publication number: 20020123728
    Abstract: A fibrous layer that includes a refined blend of crosslinked cellulosic fibers and noncrosslinked cellulosic fibers. In one embodiment, the layer includes about 85 percent by weight crosslinked fibers and about 15 percent by weight noncrosslinked fibers. An absorbent construct that includes the fibrous layer and a liquid storage layer. Personal care absorbent products that include the distribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Peter A. Graef, Terry M. Grant, David G. Marsh, Daniel T. Bunker, Melissa D. Johnson
  • UNITARY ABSORBENT LAYER
    Publication number: 20020026166
    Abstract: A unitary absorbent layer composed of a crosslinked cellulosic fibers and a binder is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the binder is a bicomponent binding fiber. In combination with one or more other layers in an absorbent article, the unitary absorbent layer can rapidly acquire, distribute, temporarily store, and then release the acquired liquid to other liquid retention layers. Methods for forming the unitary absorbent layer are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: PETER A. GRAEF, COLIN ELSTON, DANIEL T. BUNKER, FRED B. HOWARD, JEFFREY D. MATTHEWS, SHAHROKH A. NAIENI