Patents by Inventor David Christopher Oetjen

David Christopher Oetjen 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: 9610200
    Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Publication number: 20170035620
    Abstract: A process for making a composite web is disclosed. The composite web can be incorporated into an absorbent article. A volume of ink is applied to the composite web such that when the composite web is incorporated into the absorbent article, a visual signal is produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kasey Marie Gust, David Christopher Oetjen, Christine Marie Luzader
  • Publication number: 20160331596
    Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent article is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Patent number: 9492336
    Abstract: A composite web comprising a nonwoven layer, wherein the composite web can be incorporated into an absorbent article. A volume of ink is applied to the composite web such that when the composite web is incorporated into the absorbent article, a visual signal is produced. Methods of printing on the composite web are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kasey Marie Gust, David Christopher Oetjen, Christine Marie Luzader
  • Publication number: 20160317354
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to homogeneous or heterogeneous polymer foam structures having a graphic printed thereon. As discussed herein, foam structures, such as for example High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam structures may include a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and one or more graphics may be printed directly on the first and/or second surfaces of the foam. The graphic may comprise ink positioned on the first and/or second surface, wherein the ink may penetrate into the foam structure below the surface on which the ink is applied. As such, the ink may reside on the foam structure and/or within the foam structure at various depths below the first and/or second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Hui Yang, Alrick Vincent Warner, David Christopher Oetjen
  • Patent number: 9446586
    Abstract: Included are embodiments for image distortion reduction in web printing. Some embodiments are configured for determining an ink drop speed of ink from a printer and determining a web travel speed of a web of material, where the web of material engages with a folding board during printing that manipulates a plane of the web of material such that a projection of the web width is effectively reduced. Some embodiments may be configured for determining an altered web geometry of the web of material while engaging with the folding board, receiving a desired image for printing on the web of material, and calculating a pixel displacement of the plurality of pixels. Some embodiments may be configured for creating an altered image that utilizes the pixel displacement from the desired image and sending data related to the altered image for printing on the web of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Claudio Antonio Matos, David Christopher Oetjen
  • Patent number: 9414971
    Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent article is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Publication number: 20160228306
    Abstract: A web of material having a plurality of ink droplets disposed thereon is disclosed. The ink droplets may be configured in a variety of different fashions on the web of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Atsushi Ueminami, David Christopher Oetjen, Paul Thomas Weisman
  • Patent number: 9330067
    Abstract: A nonwoven web having printed thereon a colorant and/or a composition providing a skin health benefit. The nonwoven web can be a three-dimensional, fluid pervious, polymeric web. The nonwoven web can comprise apertures. The apertures are defined in a first surface of the nonwoven web in a first plane of the nonwoven web, and extend in sidewall portions to a second surface in a second plane of the nonwoven web. A colorant or lotion composition can be deposited on at least a portion of the second surface of the nonwoven web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Atsushi Ueminami, David Christopher Oetjen, Paul Thomas Weisman
  • Patent number: 9161864
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a first layer comprising a nonwoven having a first colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; and a second layer comprising a polymer film having a second colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; wherein the first colored region differs from the second colored region. The article may further comprise a background region. The background region may be visually distinguishable from at least one of the first colored region and the second colored region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Signe Christina Larson, Lisa June Hood, David Christopher Oetjen, John Lee Hammons
  • Publication number: 20150112293
    Abstract: A composite web comprising a nonwoven layer, wherein the composite web can be incorporated into an absorbent article. A volume of ink is applied to the composite web such that when the composite web is incorporated into the absorbent article, a visual signal is produced. Methods of printing on the composite web are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kasey Marie Gust, David Christopher Oetjen, Christine Marie Luzader
  • Publication number: 20150096677
    Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent article is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Publication number: 20150042714
    Abstract: Included are embodiments for image distortion reduction in web printing. Some embodiments are configured for determining an ink drop speed of ink from a printer and determining a web travel speed of a web of material, where the web of material engages with a folding board during printing that manipulates a plane of the web of material such that a projection of the web width is effectively reduced. Some embodiments may be configured for determining an altered web geometry of the web of material while engaging with the folding board, receiving a desired image for printing on the web of material, and calculating a pixel displacement of the plurality of pixels. Some embodiments may be configured for creating an altered image that utilizes the pixel displacement from the desired image and sending data related to the altered image for printing on the web of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Claudio Antonio Matos, David Christopher Oetjen
  • Patent number: 8945334
    Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Patent number: 8939954
    Abstract: An absorbent article and method of making an absorbent article. The absorbent article has a first layer and a second layer in facing relationship with one another. The first layer has a first imparted colored region coincident with the longitudinal centerline. The second layer has a second imparted colored region laterally more extensive in a direction orthogonally away from the longitudinal centerline than the first imparted colored region. The second imparted colored region extends across the longitudinal centerline and has free ends. The absorbent article has a background region. The first imparted colored region and the second imparted colored region differ in color as compared to the background region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lisa June Hood, David Christopher Oetjen, Signe Christina Larson, John Lee Hammon
  • Publication number: 20140174651
    Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Publication number: 20140174648
    Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Patent number: 8691041
    Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Patent number: 8575417
    Abstract: A web having printed thereon a colorant and/or a composition providing a skin health benefit. The web can be a three-dimensional, fluid pervious, polymeric web. The web can comprise a pattern of interconnecting members, the interconnecting members defining apertures. The apertures are defined in a first surface of the web in a first plane of the web, and extend in sidewall portions to a second surface in a second plane of the web. A colorant or lotion composition can be deposited on at least a portion of the second surface of the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Christopher Oetjen, Atsushi Ueminami, Paul Thomas Weisman
  • Publication number: 20120310199
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a first layer comprising a nonwoven having a first colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; and a second layer comprising a polymer film having a second colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; wherein the first colored region differs from the second colored region. The article may further comprise a background region. The background region may be visually distinguishable from at least one of the first colored region and the second colored region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Signe Christina Larson, Lisa June Hood, David Christopher Oetjen, John Lee Hammons