Patents by Inventor Francisco J. V. Hernandez

Francisco J. V. Hernandez 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).

  • Absorbent article including an absorbent core layer having a material free zone and a transfer layer arranged below the absorbent core layer
    Patent number: 8952212
    Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kofi Bissah, John Poccia, Fernanda Wiermann Paques, Francisco J. V. Hernandez
  • Absorbent article including an absorbent core layer having a material free zone and a transfer layer arranged below the absorbent core layer
    Patent number: 8859841
    Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kofi Bissah, John Poccia, Fernanda Wiermann Paques, Francisco J. V. Hernandez
  • Absorbent article including an absorbent core layer having a material free zone and a transfer layer arranged below the absorbent core layer
    Patent number: 8858522
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to an absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the absorbent core including an upper surface and a lower surface and a material-free zone extending from the upper surface to the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kofi Bissah, Paul Davies, Francisco J. V. Hernandez, Fernanda Wiermann Paques
  • ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING AN ABSORBENT CORE LAYER HAVING A MATERIAL FREE ZONE AND A TRANSFER LAYER ARRANGED BELOW THE ABSORBENT CORE LAYER
    Publication number: 20140249497
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to an absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the absorbent core including an upper surface and a lower surface and a material-free zone extending from the upper surface to the lower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: Kofi Bissah, Paul Davies, Francisco J.V. Hernandez, Fernanda Wiermann Paques
  • Absorbent article including an absorbent core layer having a material free zone and a transfer layer arranged below the absorbent core layer
    Patent number: 8764719
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to an absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the absorbent core including an upper surface and a lower surface and a material-free zone extending from the upper surface to the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Ind. E Com. Ltda
    Inventors: Kofi Bissah, Paul Davies, Francisco J. V. Hernandez, Fernanda Wiermann Paques
  • Apparatus for making a fibrous article having a three dimensional profile
    Patent number: 8480387
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson DO Brasil Industria E Comercio Produtos Para Saude Ltda.
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Alkmin, José Francisco Cau, Jose Manoel Soares Coutinho, Ivair Luiz Duarte, Reinaldo Lourenço Faria, Francisco J. V. Hernandez, Francisco Antonio Rimoli, Francisco Savastano Neto, Alexandre Teixeira Yamashita
  • Method for making a fibrous article
    Patent number: 8398915
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson do Brasil Industria e Comercio Produtos Paral Saude Ltda. Rodovia
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Alkmin, Livea Fujita Barbosa, José Francisco Cau, Jose Manoel Soares Coutinho, Ivair Luiz Duarte, Reinaldo Lourenço Faria, Francisco J. V. Hernandez, Manuela Leonel Martines, Francisco Antonio Rimoli, Francisco Savastano Neto, Alexandre Teixeira Yamashita
  • Method for making a fibrous article
    Patent number: 8394316
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson do Brasil Industria e Comercio Produtos Para Saude Ltda. Rodovia
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Alkmin, José Francisco Cau, Jose Manoel Soares Coutinho, Francisco J. V. Hernandez, Francisco Antonio Rimoli, Francisco Savastano Neto
  • Apparatus for making a fibrous article
    Patent number: 8388329
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to an apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson do Brasil Industria e Comercio Produtos para saude Ltda. Rodovia
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Alkmin, José Francisco Cau, José Manoel Soares Coutinho, Francisco J. V. Hernandez, Francisco Antonio Rimoli, Francisco Savastano Neto
  • ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING AN ABSORBENT CORE LAYER HAVING A MATERIAL FREE ZONE AND A TRANSFER LAYER ARRANGED BELOW THE ABSORBENT CORE LAYER
    Publication number: 20120323202
    Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Kofi Bissah, John Poccia, Fernanda Wiermann Paques, Francisco J.V. Hernandez
  • ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING AN ABSORBENT CORE LAYER HAVING A MATERIAL FREE ZONE AND A TRANSFER LAYER ARRANGED BELOW THE ABSORBENT CORE LAYER
    Publication number: 20120323201
    Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Kofi Bissah, John Poccia, Fernanda Wiermann Paques, Francisco J.V. Hernandez
  • ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING A FORMED FIBROUS ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20120041406
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Alkmin, José Francisco Cau, Jose Manoel Soares Coutinho, Francisco J.V. Hernandez, Francisco Antonio Rimoli, Francisco Savastano Neto
  • ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING A FORMED FIBROUS ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20120041405
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Alkmin, Livea Fujita Barbosa, José Francisco Cau, Jose Manoel Soares Coutinho, Ivair Luiz Duarte, Reinaldo Lourenço Faria, Francisco J. V. Hernandez, Manuela Leonel Martines, Francisco Antonio Rimoli, Francisco Savastano Neto, Alexandre Teixeira Yamashita
  • METHOD FOR MAKING A FIBROUS ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20120037327
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Alkmin, Livea Fujita Barbosa, José Francisco Cau, Jose Manoel Soares Coutinho, Ivair Luiz Duarte, Reinaldo Lourenço Faria, Francisco J. V. Hernandez, Manuela Leonel Martines, Francisco Antonio Rimoli, Francisco Savastano Neto, Alexandre Teixeira Yamashita
  • APPARATUS FOR MAKING A FIBROUS ARTICLE HAVING A THREE DIMENSIONAL PROFILE
    Publication number: 20120040039
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Alkmin, José Francisco Cau, Jose Manoel Soares Coutinho, Ivair Luiz Duarte, Reinaldo Lourenco Faria, Francisco J.V. Hernandez, Francisco Antonio Rimoli, Francisco Savastano Neto, Alexandre Teixeira Yamashita
  • APPARATUS FOR MAKING A FIBROUS ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20120037329
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Alkmin, José Francisco Cau, José Manoel Soares Coutinho, Francisco J.V. Hernandez, Francisco Antonio Rimoli, Francisco Savastano Neto
  • Absorbent article including a plurality of longitudinally extending channels
    Patent number: 8034991
    Abstract: An absorbent article including a first end region, a second end region and a central region, a plurality of channels arranged in each of the first and second end regions, at least one channel arranged in the central region and extending in a longitudinal direction of the article, the at least one channel being connected at each end thereof to the plurality of channels in the first end region and the plurality of channels in the second end region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Ind. E Com. Ltda
    Inventors: Fernanda Bruzadin, Francisco J. V. Hernandez, Fernanda Wiermann Paques
  • Absorbent article including absorbent core having concentrically arranged absorbent regions
    Patent number: 7994385
    Abstract: The absorbent article according to the present invention includes a laminate structure including cover, transfer layer, core and barrier, the absorbent core having a first central region and second region concentrically surrounding the first region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Ind. E Com. Ltda
    Inventor: Francisco J. V. Hernandez
  • ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING AN ABSORBENT CORE LAYER HAVING A MATERIAL FREE ZONE AND A TRANSFER LAYER ARRANGED BELOW THE ABSORBENT CORE LAYER
    Publication number: 20110060303
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to an absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the absorbent core including an upper surface and a lower surface and a material-free zone extending from the upper surface to the lower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Kofi Bissah, Paul Davies, Francisco J.V. Hernandez, Fernanda Wiermann Paques
  • ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING CHANNELS
    Publication number: 20100280474
    Abstract: An absorbent article including a first end region, a second end region and a central region, a plurality of channels arranged in each of the first and second end regions, at least one channel arranged in the central region and extending in a longitudinal direction of the article, the at least one channel being connected at each end thereof to the plurality of channels in the first end region and the plurality of channels in the second end region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Fernanda Bruzadin, Francisco J.V. Hernandez, Fernanda Wiermann Paques