Patents by Inventor John Glasgow Burns, Jr.
John Glasgow Burns, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 8915832Abstract: A method is provided for bifolding articles on a high speed production line on which the articles are moved along a predetermined path. The method includes the use of a vacuum conveyor assembly to engage the leading end portion of an article and transport it in the machine direction, thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment of the article end edges during a bifolding process.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Glasgow Burns, Jr., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Patent number: 8569571Abstract: A wearable absorbent article comprises an outer cover and an absorbent core assembly. At least a portion of the outer cover is joined to the absorbent core assembly over at least a first attachment area and a second attachment area. The overall lateral width of the second attachment area is less than the overall lateral width of the first attachment area. At least a portion of the second attachment area is disposed in a hip region of the article. The first attachment area is disposed longitudinally outboard from the second attachment area.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark James Kline, Nezam Malakouti, John Glasgow Burns, Jr.
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Patent number: 8485956Abstract: A system is provided for bifolding disposable absorbent articles on a high speed production line on which the disposable absorbent articles are moved along a predetermined path. The system includes the use of one or more vacuum conveyor assemblies to engage and transfer the leading end portion of the article from the surface of a peel-roll to a folding drum. Thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment between opposing edges of an article during a bifolding process.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Glasgow Burns, Jr., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20120302418Abstract: A system is provided for bifolding disposable absorbent articles on a high speed production line on which the disposable absorbent articles are moved along a predetermined path. The system includes the use of one or more vacuum conveyor assemblies to engage and transfer the leading end portion of the article from the surface of a peel-roll to a folding drum. Thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment between opposing edges of an article during a bifolding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: John Glasgow Burns, JR., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Patent number: 8257237Abstract: A system is provided for bifolding disposable absorbent articles on a high speed production line on which the disposable absorbent articles are moved along a predetermined path. The system includes the use of one or more vacuum conveyor assemblies to engage and transfer the leading end portion of the article from the surface of a peel-roll to a folding drum. Thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment between opposing edges of an article during a bifolding process.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Glasgow Burns, Jr., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20120157957Abstract: A wearable absorbent article comprises an outer cover and an absorbent core assembly. At least a portion of the outer cover is joined to the absorbent core assembly over at least a first attachment area and a second attachment area. The overall lateral width of the second attachment area is less than the overall lateral width of the first attachment area. At least a portion of the second attachment area is disposed in a hip region of the article. The first attachment area is disposed longitudinally outboard from the second attachment area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Mark James Kline, Nezam Malakouti, John Glasgow Burns, JR.
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Patent number: 8124828Abstract: A wearable absorbent article comprises an outer cover and an absorbent core assembly. At least a portion of the outer cover is joined to the absorbent core assembly over at least a first attachment area and a second attachment area. The overall lateral width of the second attachment area is less than the overall lateral width of the first attachment area. At least a portion of the second attachment area is disposed in a hip region of the article. The first attachment area is disposed longitudinally outboard from the second attachment area.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark James Kline, Nezam Malakouti, John Glasgow Burns, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110245060Abstract: A system is provided for bifolding disposable absorbent articles on a high speed production line on which the disposable absorbent articles are moved along a predetermined path. The system includes the use of one or more vacuum conveyor assemblies to engage and transfer the leading end portion of the article from the surface of a peel-roll to a folding drum. Thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment between opposing edges of an article during a bifolding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: John Glasgow Burns, JR., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Patent number: 7955244Abstract: A system is provided for bifolding disposable absorbent articles on a high speed production line on which the disposable absorbent articles are moved along a predetermined path. The system includes the use of one or more vacuum conveyor assemblies to engage and transfer the leading end portion of the article from the surface of a peel-roll to a folding drum, thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment between opposing edges of an article during a bifolding process.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Glasgow Burns, Jr., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Patent number: 7935299Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a wad of particulate material which may be used in an absorbent article. The apparatus may include a laydown drum having a plurality of vacuum zones, a plurality of fence zones, and a plurality of blow-off zones. The plurality of vacuum zones may be substantially permeable to permit vacuum air to pass through and into the laydown drum. The plurality of fence zones may be substantially impermeable to inhibit air to pass through. The plurality of blow-off zones may be substantially permeable to permit blown air to pass out of and through said laydown drum. The apparatus may also include a deposition chute for depositing particulate material on a web of material in close proximity to the laydown drum. A shield may also be attached to the deposition chute.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bradley Edward Walsh, Horst Blessing, Darrell Ian Brown, John Glasgow Burns, Jr., Joseph Allen Eckstein, Volker Maier
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Publication number: 20110039678Abstract: A method is provided for bifolding articles on a high speed production line on which the articles are moved along a predetermined path. The method includes the use of a vacuum conveyor assembly to engage the leading end portion of an article and transport it in the machine direction, thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment of the article end edges during a bifolding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: John Glasgow Burns, JR., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Patent number: 7846082Abstract: A method is provided for bifolding articles on a high speed production line on which the articles are moved along a predetermined path. The method includes the use of a vacuum conveyor assembly to engage the leading end portion of an article and transport it in the machine direction, thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment of the article end edges during a bifolding process.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Glasgow Burns, Jr., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20100298802Abstract: A wearable absorbent article comprises an outer cover and an absorbent core assembly. At least a portion of the outer cover is joined to the absorbent core assembly over at least a first attachment area and a second attachment area. The overall lateral width of the second attachment area is less than the overall lateral width of the first attachment area. At least a portion of the second attachment area is disposed in a hip region of the article. The first attachment area is disposed longitudinally outboard from the second attachment area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Mark James Kline, Nezam Malakouti, John Glasgow Burns, JR.
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Publication number: 20100258242Abstract: A method for making absorbent articles such as diapers and training pants having a pocket for receiving a removable core component is provided. Absorbent articles having removable absorbent core components are further provided. A method for manufacturing an absorbent article comprises providing a wearer facing portion and a garment facing portion, and providing a first absorbent core component with either the wearer facing portion or the garment facing portion. The wearer facing portion and the garment facing portion are associated such that an openable chassis pocket is formed there between, the wearer facing portion and the garment facing portion being separable to create an access opening to the openable chassis pocket for receiving a replaceable absorbent core component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: John Glasgow Burns, JR., Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Darrell Ian Brown, Stephen Lebeuf Hardie
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Patent number: 7766887Abstract: A method for making absorbent articles such as diapers and training pants having a pocket for receiving a removable core component is provided. Absorbent articles having removable absorbent core components are further provided. A method for manufacturing an absorbent article comprises providing a wearer facing portion and a garment facing portion, and providing a first absorbent core component with either the wearer facing portion or the garment facing portion. The wearer facing portion and the garment facing portion are associated such that an openable chassis pocket is formed there between, the wearer facing portion and the garment facing portion being separable to create an access opening to the openable chassis pocket for receiving a replaceable absorbent core component.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Glasgow Burns, Jr., Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Darrell Ian Brown, Stephen Lebeuf Hardie
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Patent number: 7524449Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an absorbent core assembly containing a batt of particulate material which may be used in an absorbent article. The apparatus may include a laydown drum having a plurality of vacuum zones, a plurality of fence zones, and a plurality of blow-off zones. The vacuum zones may be substantially permeable to permit air to pass through and into the laydown drum. The fence zones may be substantially impermeable to inhibit air from passing through. The blow-off zones may be substantially permeable to permit air to pass out of and through said laydown drum. The apparatus may also include a deposition chute for depositing particulate material on a web of material in close proximity to the laydown drum. A shield may also be attached to the deposition chute in order to prevent the particles from bouncing off of the laydown drum.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bradley Edward Walsh, Horst Blessing, Darrell Ian Brown, John Glasgow Burns, Jr., Joseph Allen Eckstein, Volker Maier
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Publication number: 20090098285Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a wad of particulate material which may be used in an absorbent article. The apparatus may include a laydown drum having a plurality of vacuum zones, a plurality of fence zones, and a plurality of blow-off zones. The plurality of vacuum zones may be substantially permeable to permit vacuum air to pass through and into the laydown drum. The plurality of fence zones may be substantially impermeable to inhibit air to pass through. The plurality of blow-off zones may be substantially permeable to permit blown air to pass out of and through said laydown drum. The apparatus may also include a deposition chute for depositing particulate material on a web of material in close proximity to the laydown drum. A shield may also be attached to the deposition chute.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Bradley Edward Walsh, Horst Blessing, Darrell Ian Brown, John Glasgow Burns, JR., Joseph Allen Eckstein, Volker Maier
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Publication number: 20090094941Abstract: A method is provided for bifolding articles on a high speed production line on which the articles are moved along a predetermined path. The method includes the use of a vacuum conveyor assembly to engage the leading end portion of an article and transport it in the machine direction, thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment of the article end edges during a bifolding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: John Glasgow Burns, JR., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20090098995Abstract: A system is provided for bifolding disposable absorbent articles on a high speed production line on which the disposable absorbent articles are moved along a predetermined path. The system includes the use of one or more vacuum conveyor assemblies to engage and transfer the leading end portion of the article from the surface of a peel-roll to a folding drum, thereby potentially reducing the occurrence of undesirable misalignment between opposing edges of an article during a bifolding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: John Glasgow Burns, JR., Yoichiro Yamamoto
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Patent number: 6926701Abstract: The disposable excreta management device has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a wearer-facing surface and an opposing surface. The disposable excreta management device comprises a flexible bag to contain excreta and an adhesive flange to attach the device to the body of a wearer. The flexible bag has an opening positioned on the wearer-facing surface. The excreta management device has an orifice provided on the flexible bag and comprises a seal means to resealably close the orifice. A peel force of the seal means to the surface of the flexible bag is between 0.3 N/cm and 4.0 N/cm.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Glasgow Burns, Jr., Maya Hasegawa, Takaya Okano, Yoko Hayashi