Patents by Inventor Eric Mitchell Johns

Eric Mitchell Johns 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).

  • Methods of improving the softness of fibers and nonwoven webs and fibers and nonwoven webs having improved softness
    Publication number: 20040005457
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing softer fibers and nonwoven webs that includes forming a mixture comprising (i) a thermoplastic and (ii) an additive selected from the group consisting of polyethylene waxes, glyceryl monostearate, sorbitan tristearate, CATALLOY KS357 MONTELL polyolefin resin, an amide having the chemical structure CH3(CH2)7CH═CH(CH2)xCONH2 where x is selected from 5-15 and mixtures thereof; forming the mixture into fibers and optionally creating a nonwoven web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Lucille DeLucia, Xin Ning, Jaime Braverman, Eric Mitchell Johns, David M. Schertz, Robert L. Pekrul, Robert L. Hudson, Soo Gyung Jung, JeaSeung Chin, Kue Young You, Kyung Hee Cho, Jin Hee Lee
  • Matched permeability liner/absorbent structure system for absorbent articles and the like
    Patent number: 6060638
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a matched permeability liner/absorbent structure system, suitable for use in absorbent articles, in which the permeability of the bodyside liner is correlated with the permeability of the subjacent layer of the absorbent structure, such as a surge layer. The inventors have observed that by appropriately matching the permeability of the liner material to the permeability of the subjacent layer, liquid intake performance of the liner and subjacent layer materials can exceed liquid intake performance of the subjacent layer material alone. Thus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the permeability of the bodyside liner is set within a specified range of that of the subjacent layer such that the liner/subjacent layer liquid intake performance is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Carol Paul, Philip Anthony Sasse, David George Crowther, Eric Mitchell Johns
  • Absorbent article having an umbilical protection feature and an abbreviated absorbent structure
    Patent number: 5836930
    Abstract: A distinctive absorbent article comprises a substantially liquid-impermeable outer cover member having a length and a width. The outer cover provides a rear waistband portion and a front waistband portion, and has a layer of polymer film material on an outer surface of the front waistband portion of the outer cover. A liquid permeable topsheet layer is provided for contacting a wearer's skin, and an absorbent body is interposed between the outer cover and the topsheet layer. The absorbent body has a length and width which are smaller than the outer cover length and width, thereby providing end margins and side margins of the outer cover. An adhesive fastening mechanism adheres to the film layer to secure the front and rear waistband portions of the outer cover about the wearer. An elastic member is connected to provide elasticized gathers along a cross-direction of the rear waistband portion of the outer cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc
    Inventors: Joanne Mary Lantz, David Louis Zenker, Thomas Harold Roessler, Rob David Everett, Lynn Carol Brud, Barbara Ann Gossen, Eric Mitchell Johns, Cynthia Helen Nordness
  • Wet liner for child toilet training aid
    Patent number: 5702377
    Abstract: Disclosed herein a personal care absorbent product which when first insulted, has a high initial surface moisture value which is maintained for several minutes but then, after a short period of time, drops to a lower value. As a result, the product has an initial "wet" feel but quickly changes to a drier feel so as to provide more comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Warren Collier, IV, Ali Yahiaoui, Eric Mitchell Johns, Debra Hartley Durrance
  • Enhanced wet signal response in absorbent articles
    Patent number: 5658268
    Abstract: Disclosed herein a personal care absorbent article which when first insulted, has a high initial surface moisture value which is maintained for several minutes but then, after a short period of time, drops to a lower value. As a result, the product has an initial "wet" feel but quickly changes to a "drier" feel so as to provide more comfort long term to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Mitchell Johns, Clifford Jackson Ellis, Susan Carol Paul