Patents by Inventor Eric Bryan

Eric Bryan 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).

  • Fluid Permeable Structured Fibrous Web
    Publication number: 20120238978
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a fluid permeable structured fibrous web with thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm2/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm3/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
  • Fluid Permeable Structured Fibrous Web
    Publication number: 20120238170
    Abstract: A fluid permeable structured fibrous web having thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm2/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm3/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
  • Structured Fibrous Web
    Publication number: 20120238982
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a structured fibrous web, with thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
  • Structured Fibrous Web
    Publication number: 20120238979
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a structured fibrous web, with thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
  • Fluid Permeable Structured Fibrous Web
    Publication number: 20120238981
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a fluid permeable structured fibrous web with thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm2/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm3/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
  • MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS COMPRISING STARCH AND BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20120238173
    Abstract: The present invention discloses environmentally degradable multicomponent fibers. The configuration of the multicomponent fibers may be side-by-side, sheath-core, segmented pie, islands-in-the-sea, or any combination of configurations. Each component of the fiber will comprise destructurized starch and/or a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer. The present invention is also directed to nonwoven webs and disposable articles comprising the environmentally degradable multicomponent fibers. The nonwoven webs may also contain other synthetic or natural fibers blended with the multicomponent fibers of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Bond, Jean-Philippe Marie Autran, Larry Neil MacKey, Isao Noda, Hugh Joseph O'Donnell
  • Structured Fibrous Web
    Publication number: 20120237718
    Abstract: A structured fibrous web having thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
  • Extensible nonwoven webs containing multicomponent nanocomposite fibers
    Patent number: 8173559
    Abstract: The present invention provides nonwoven webs comprising multicomponent nanocomposite fibers that enable the nonwoven webs to possess high extensibility. The multicomponent nanocomposite fibers comprise two or more components. Each component comprises a polymer composition and at least one component comprises a nanoparticles composition. The nonwoven webs comprising the multicomponent nanocomposite fibers have an average elongation at peak load which is greater than the average elongation at peak load of comparable nonwoven webs without nanocomposite fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Norman Scott Broyles, Eric Bryan Bond
  • Extensible nonwoven webs containing monocomponent nanocomposite fibers
    Patent number: 8168550
    Abstract: The present invention provides nonwoven webs comprising monocomponent nanocomposite fibers that enable the nonwoven webs to possess high extensibility. The monocomponent nanocomposite fibers comprise a polymer composition and a nanoparticles composition. The nonwoven webs comprising the monocomponent nanocomposite fibers have an average elongation at peak load which is greater than the average elongation at peak load of comparable nonwoven webs without nanocomposite fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Norman Scott Broyles, Eric Bryan Bond
  • Fibers, Nonwovens and Articles Containing Nanofibers Produced from Broad Molecular Weight Distribution Polymers
    Publication number: 20110275269
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to articles comprising nanofibers. The nanofibers, having a diameter of less than 1 micron, may comprise a significant number of the fibers in one layer of the web contained by the article. Preferably, the nanofibers are produced in a melt film fibrillation process. The articles include diapers, training pants, adult incontinence pads, catamenials products such as feminine care pads and pantiliners, tampons, personal cleansing articles, personal care articles, and personal care wipes including baby wipes, facial wipes, and feminine wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Bond, Rajeev Chhabra, Olaf Erik Alexander Isele, Han Xu
  • Wheel alignment head and system with advanced power management
    Patent number: 8032279
    Abstract: A wheel alignment head and system use advanced power management to reduce non-essential power consumption, to extend operation time between charges. The wheel alignment head is operable in a first operation state and a second operation state that consumes less power than the first operation state. In response to an occurrence of at least one of preset events, the wheel alignment head switches its operation from the first operation mode to the second operation mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven W. Rogers, Adam C. Brown, Eric Bryan, Ronald C. Swayne, Michael J. Kling
  • Fibers, nonwovens and articles containing nanofibers produced from broad molecular weight distribution polymers
    Patent number: 7989369
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to articles comprising nanofibers. The nanofibers, having a diameter of less than 1 micron, may comprise a significant number of the fibers in one layer of the web contained by the article. Preferably, the nanofibers are produced in a melt film fibrillation process. The articles include diapers, training pants, adult incontinence pads, catamenials products such as feminine care pads and pantiliners, tampons, personal cleansing articles, personal care articles, and personal care wipes including baby wipes, facial wipes, and feminine wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Bond, Rajeev Chhabra, Olaf Erik Alexander Isele, Han Xu
  • Multicomponent fibers comprising starch and polymers
    Patent number: 7851391
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to multicomponent fibers. The fibers may be in a side-by-side, sheath-core, segmented pie, islands-in-the-sea configuration, or any combination of configurations. Each component of the fiber will comprise destructurized starch and/or a thermoplastic polymer. The present invention is also directed to nonwoven webs and disposable articles comprising the multicomponent fibers. The nonwoven webs may also contain other synthetic or natural fibers blended with the multicomponent fibers of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Bond, Jean-Philippe Marie Autran, Larry Neil Mackey, Isao Noda, Hugh Joseph O'Donnell, Dean Van Phan
  • FLUID PERMEABLE STRUCTURED FIBROUS WEB
    Publication number: 20100310845
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fluid permeable structured fibrous web comprising thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat producing a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm2/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm3/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and the fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Bond, Carola Elke Beatrice Krippner, Ute Froehlich
  • Fluid Permeable Structured Fibrous Web
    Publication number: 20100312212
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a disposable absorbent article comprising a fluid permeable structured fibrous web, the fibrous web comprising thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat producing a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm2/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm3/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and the fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Bond, Carola Krippner, Ute Froehlich
  • Structured Fibrous Web
    Publication number: 20100312211
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to disposable absorbent articles comprising a structured fibrous web, the structured fibrous web comprising thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat producing a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Bond, Carola Krippner, John Brian Strube
  • STRUCTURED FIBROUS WEB
    Publication number: 20100310837
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structured fibrous web comprising thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat producing a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Bond, Carola Elke Beatrice Krippner, John Brian Strube
  • Fluid Permeable Structured Fibrous Web
    Publication number: 20100312208
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a disposable absorbent article comprising a fluid permeable structured fibrous web, the fibrous web comprising thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat producing a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm2/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm3/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and the fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Bond, Carola Elke Beatrice Krippner, Ute Froehlich
  • Turkey call
    Patent number: D638733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Sullivan, Jeffrey Scott Sullivan
  • Turkey call
    Patent number: D639196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventors: Eric Bryan Sullivan, Jeffrey Scott Sullivan