Patents by Inventor Eric D. Johnson

Eric D. Johnson 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: 12364631
    Abstract: An absorbent article has a chassis having an outer cover at least in part defining the outer surface of the article, a pair of ears extending transversely outward from opposite sides of the chassis, and a fastening system comprising a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system. The secondary fastening system includes a secondary second fastening component located on each of the ears and a corresponding secondary first fastening component located on the outer surface of the article at a first waist portion. A ?E value calculated using the Color Contrast Test between the secondary first fastening components uncovered by the ears and the outer cover being greater than 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Janet E. Collins, David Biggs, Eric D. Johnson, Alanna Haessler
  • Publication number: 20220354715
    Abstract: An absorbent article has a chassis having an outer cover at least in part defining the outer surface of the article, a pair of ears extending transversely outward from opposite sides of the chassis, and a fastening system comprising a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system. The secondary fastening system includes a secondary second fastening component located on each of the ears and a corresponding secondary first fastening component located on the outer surface of the article at a first waist portion. A ?E value calculated using the Color Contrast Test between the secondary first fastening components uncovered by the ears and the outer cover being greater than 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Janet E. Collins, David Biggs, Eric D. Johnson, Alanna Haessler
  • Patent number: 11426312
    Abstract: An absorbent article has a chassis having an outer cover at least in part defining the outer surface of the article, a pair of ears extending transversely outward from opposite sides of the chassis, and a fastening system comprising a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system. The secondary fastening system includes a secondary second fastening component located on each of the ears and a corresponding secondary first fastening component located on the outer surface of the article at a first waist portion. A ?E value calculated using the Color Contrast Test between the secondary first fastening components uncovered by the ears and the outer cover being greater than 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Janet E. Collins, David Biggs, Eric D. Johnson, Alanna Haessler
  • Patent number: 10610421
    Abstract: An absorbent article (10) can include a fastening system including a primary fastening system (82) and a secondary fastening system (84). The primary fastening system (82) can include at least one primary first fastening component (86) and at least one primary second fastening component (88). The secondary fastening system (84) can include a first secondary first fastening component (96) and at least one secondary second fastening component (98). The absorbent article (10) can also include a pocket (64) disposed in the front waist region (12) such that at least one primary first fastening component (86) is configured to engage the pocket (64) when engaging the at least one primary second fastening component (88) in the fastened condition of the absorbent article (10) and the first secondary first fastening component (96) can engage the at least one secondary second fastening component (98) in the fastened condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: David F. Bishop, Sara Stabelfeldt, Nicole J. Barna, Nancy E Dawson, Jeffrey A DeBroux, John T. Hahn, Eric D. Johnson, Georgia L. Zehner
  • Patent number: 10517779
    Abstract: An absorbent article (10) can include a pocket (64) disposed in the front waist region 12. The pocket (64) can include a first side edge (70), a second side edge (72), an upper lateral edge (74), and a lower lateral edge (76). The pocket (64) can be closed with respect to the absorbent assembly (44) at least at the first side edge (70) and the second side edge (72) and can be open with respect to the absorbent assembly (44) at least at the lower lateral edge (76). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the upper lateral edge (74) can be closer to the front waist edge (22) of the absorbent article (10) than is the first end edge (40) of the absorbent body (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Nicole J. Barna, Sara Stabelfeldt, David F. Bishop, Nancy E. Dawson, Robert M. Hill, Eric D. Johnson, Paul A. Weber, Georgia L. Zehner
  • Publication number: 20190209400
    Abstract: An absorbent article has a chassis having an outer cover at least in part defining the outer surface of the article, a pair of ears extending transversely outward from opposite sides of the chassis, and a fastening system comprising a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system. The secondary fastening system includes a secondary second fastening component located on each of the ears and a corresponding secondary first fastening component located on the outer surface of the article at a first waist portion. A ?E value calculated using the Color Contrast Test between the secondary first fastening components uncovered by the ears and the outer cover being greater than 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Janet E. Collins, David Biggs, Eric D. Johnson, Alanna Haessler
  • Patent number: 9901492
    Abstract: A mass produced absorbent article having an image of a quality that is commercially acceptable. The image is produced by ink jet printheads applying ink to a web moving at high speed under the jets in the course of manufacturing the article. The image is printed at low resolution but is characterized in part by a higher coverage area ratio and brightness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Kimberly D. Baer, Michael J. Garvey, Melissa C. Putzer, Timothy J. Probst, Eric D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170246058
    Abstract: An absorbent article (10) can include a pocket (64) disposed in the front waist region 12. The pocket (64) can include a first side edge (70), a second side edge (72), an upper lateral edge (74), and a lower lateral edge (76). The pocket (64) can be closed with respect to the absorbent assembly (44) at least at the first side edge (70) and the second side edge (72) and can be open with respect to the absorbent assembly (44) at least at the lower lateral edge (76). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the upper lateral edge (74) can be closer to the front waist edge (22) of the absorbent article (10) than is the first end edge (40) of the absorbent body (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Nicole J. Barna, Sara Stabelfeldt, David F. Bishop, Nancy E. Dawson, Robert M. Hill, Eric D. Johnson, Paul A. Weber, Georgia L. Zehner
  • Publication number: 20170239103
    Abstract: An absorbent article (10) can include a pocket (64) disposed in the front waist region 12. The pocket (64) can include a first side edge (70), a second side edge (72), an upper lateral edge (74), and a lower lateral edge (76). The pocket (64) can be closed with respect to the absorbent assembly (36) at least at the first side edge (70) and the second side edge (72) and can be open with respect to the absorbent assembly (36) at least at the lower lateral edge (76). The pocket (64) can be configured such that it has improved accessibility for a caregiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Paul A. Weber, Sara Stabelfeldt, Nicole J. Barna, Nancy E. Dawson, Jeffrey A. DeBroux, John T. Hahn, Eric D. Johnson, Georgia L. Zehner
  • Patent number: 9383404
    Abstract: A high resistivity substrate final resistance test structure, methods of manufacture and testing processes are disclosed. The test structure includes spaced apart implants extending into a high resistivity wafer in at least one kerf region of the wafer. The test structure further includes contacts in direct electrical contact to each of the spaced apart implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Gambino, Eric D. Johnson, Ian A. McCallum-Cook, Richard A. Phelps, Anthony K. Stamper, Michael J. Zierak
  • Publication number: 20160161545
    Abstract: A high resistivity substrate final resistance test structure, methods of manufacture and testing processes are disclosed. The test structure includes spaced apart implants extending into a high resistivity wafer in at least one kerf region of the wafer. The test structure further includes contacts in direct electrical contact to each of the spaced apart implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. GAMBINO, Eric D. JOHNSON, Ian A. MCCALLUM-COOK, Richard A. PHELPS, Anthony K. STAMPER, Michael J. ZIERAK
  • Publication number: 20150173976
    Abstract: A mass produced absorbent article having an image of a quality that is commercially acceptable. The image is produced by ink jet printheads applying ink to a web moving at high speed under the jets in the course of manufacturing the article. The image is printed at low resolution but is characterized in part by a higher coverage area ratio and brightness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Kimberly D. Anderson, Michael J. Garvey, Melissa C. Putzer, Timothy J. Probst, Eric D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9006509
    Abstract: A mass produced absorbent article having an image of a quality that is commercially acceptable. The image is produced by ink jet printheads applying ink to a web moving at high speed under the jets in the course of manufacturing the article. The image is printed at low resolution but is characterized in part by a higher coverage area ratio and brightness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberly D. Anderson, Michael J. Garvey, Melissa C. Putzer, Timothy J. Probst, Eric D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150032078
    Abstract: An absorbent article has a chassis, a pair of ears extending transversely outward from opposite sides of the chassis, and a fastening system comprising a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system. The secondary fastening system includes a secondary second fastening component located on each of the ears and a corresponding secondary first fastening component located on the outer surface of the article at a first waist portion. A ?E value calculated using the Color Contrast Test between the secondary first fastening components uncovered by the ears and the secondary first fastening components covered by the ears is greater than 15.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Janet E. Collins, David Biggs, Eric D. Johnson, Alanna Haessler
  • Patent number: 8862417
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining adjustable wafer acceptance criteria based on chip characteristics. The method includes measuring a density of at least one chip. The method further includes computing a difference in density between the density of the at least one chip and a density of at least one kerf structure. The method further includes calculating an offset value to modify a Wafer Acceptance Criteria (WAC) to match the density difference between the at least one chip and the at least one kerf structure. The method further includes applying the offset value to the WAC for a wafer level measurement in order to increase chip yield performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Albert M. Chu, Eric D. Johnson, William J. Rensch, Manikandan Viswanath
  • Patent number: 8700996
    Abstract: Computer software applications presently allow the User to preview the impact of some commands on active documents via a small preview window. However, such preview windows are not representative of how the command will impact the entire document. The invention provides a method and system of efficiently and effectively previewing the impact of User commands on the entire document by executing User commands as they are identified. Leaving the menu open, the User is able to identify successive commands until the desired result is reached. Embodiments are described for execution of general commands, text editing commands, relocations of margins or guidelines, and relocations of graphic objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Corel Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin C. Unbedacht, Bruce G. Woodward, Eric D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130232441
    Abstract: Computer software applications presently allow the User to preview the impact of some commands on active documents via a small preview window. However, such preview windows are not representative of how the command will impact the entire document. The invention provides a method and system of efficiently and effectively previewing the impact of User commands on the entire document by executing User commands as they are identified. Leaving the menu open, the User is able to identify successive commands until the desired result is reached. Embodiments are described for execution of general commands, text editing commands, relocations of margins or guidelines, and relocations of graphic objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: COREL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin C. UNDEBACHT, Bruce G. WOODWARD, Eric D. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20130211361
    Abstract: A mass produced absorbent article having an image of a quality that is commercially acceptable. The image is produced by ink jet printheads applying ink to a web moving at high speed under the jets in the course of manufacturing the article. The image is printed at low resolution but is characterized in part by a higher coverage area ratio and brightness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Kimberly D. Anderson, Michael J. Garvey, Melissa C. Putzer, Timothy J. Probst, Eric D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120310574
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining adjustable wafer acceptance criteria based on chip characteristics. The method includes measuring a density of at least one chip. The method further includes computing a difference in density between the density of the at least one chip and a density of at least one kerf structure. The method further includes calculating an offset value to modify a Wafer Acceptance Criteria (WAC) to match the density difference between the at least one chip and the at least one kerf structure. The method further includes applying the offset value to the WAC for a wafer level measurement in order to increase chip yield performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Albert M. CHU, Eric D. JOHNSON, William J. RENSCH, Manikandan Viswanath
  • Patent number: 8319004
    Abstract: An aid is usable with a wearer's garment, the aid including a structural layer having a skin-facing side, wherein the structural layer is adapted to be positioned within the garment such that the skin-facing side is in at least partial skin contact with the wearer; and a thermal grill disposed on the structural layer. Also, an absorbent article delivers discomfort without causing physiological damage, the article including a bodyside liner; a plurality of warm portions disposed on the bodyside liner; and a plurality of cool portions disposed on the bodyside liner, wherein the warm portions and cool portions are disposed in an alternating pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric D. Johnson, Jason C. Cohen