Patents by Inventor Kelly D. Branham

Kelly D. Branham 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).

  • Composite Nanofibers
    Publication number: 20120003893
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to, in one embodiment, a composite nanofiber having a plurality of nanoparticles retained on the surface of the nanofiber, and a process for forming such composite nanofibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Kelly D. Branham
  • Ion sensitive, water-dispersible polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 7772138
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion-sensitive, hard water dispersible polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion-sensitive, hard water dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion-sensitive, hard water dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water dispersible personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Lostocco, W. Clayton Bunyard, Kelly D. Branham
  • Nanofibers Having Embedded Particles
    Publication number: 20100144228
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to, in one embodiment, a composite electrospun nanofiber being formed of a nanofiber and a particle at least partially embedded within the nanofiber, the particle having a width that is greater than the diameter of the fiber so that at least a portion of the particle is not covered by the nanofiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Kelly D. Branham, Joel Brostin, Jennifer A. Kaminski
  • Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 7456117
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly D. Branham, W. Clayton Bunyard, Frederick J. Lang, Kevin Possell, Michael R. Lostocco
  • Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 7157389
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly D. Branham, W. Clayton Bunyard, Frederick J. Lang, Kevin Possell, Michael R. Lostocco
  • Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 7141519
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Clayton Bunyard, Kelly D. Branham, Michael R. Lostocco, Glenn Calhoun, Rod Weston, Frederick J. Lang, Kevin Possell
  • Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 7101456
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Clayton Bunyard, Kelly D. Branham, Michael R. Lostocco, Frederick J. Lang, Kevin Possell
  • Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 7070854
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Yihua Chang, Frederick J. Lang, Kelly D. Branham, Erin McBride
  • Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 6994865
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly D. Branham, W. Clayton Bunyard, Frederick J. Lang, Kevin Possell, Walter T. Schultz, Kim G. Schick
  • Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 6960371
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Clayton Bunyard, Michael R. Lostocco, Kelly D. Branham
  • Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 6908966
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Yihua Chang, Frederick J. Lang, Kenneth Y. Wang, Franklin M. Chen, Kelly D. Branham, Kim G. Schick, Walter T. Schultz
  • Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 6897168
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly D. Branham, Yihua Chang, Frederick J. Lang, Erin McBride, Clay Bunyard
  • Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 6828014
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly D. Branham, Yihua Chang, Frederick J. Lang, Erin McBride, Clay Bunyard
  • Ion-sensitive, water-dispersable polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Patent number: 6815502
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion-sensitive, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick J. Lang, Kelly D. Branham, Franklin M. Chen, Eric D. Johnson, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Kim G. Schick, Walter T. Schultz, Tong Sun, Yihua Chang, Pavneet S. Mumick, William S. Pomplun, Dave A. Soerens, Kenneth Y. Wang
  • Bicomponent strengtheninig system for paper
    Publication number: 20040118540
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bicomponent strengthening system and the paper webs produced with the bicomponent strengthening system. Through use of the strengthening system, paper webs may be produced in which the strength characteristics of the web may be specifically tailored. The first component of the system comprises a polymer having at least about 1.5 m-eq primary amine functionality per gram of polymer and a molecular weight of at least about 10,000 Daltons. The second component may be either a polymeric anionic compound or a polymeric aldehyde functional compound. For example, the polyamine polymer component may be a polyvinylamine or polysaccharide having primary amine functionality. In one embodiment, the second component may be a cationic polymeric aldehyde functional compound. For example, the second component may be a cationic glyoxylated polyacrylamide. In another embodiment, the second component may be a polymeric anionic compound comprising carboxy functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worlwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Gil B.D. Garnier, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Thomas G. Shannon, Michael R. Lostocco, Lacey Hansen, Kelly D. Branham, Dan Siderius
  • Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Publication number: 20040062791
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Kelly D. Branham, W. Clayton Bunyard, Frederick J. Lang, Kevin Possell, Walter T. Schultz, Kim G. Schick
  • Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Publication number: 20040063888
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: W. Clayton Bunyard, Kelly D. Branham, Michael R. Lostocco, Glenn Calhoun, Rod Weston, Frederick J. Lang, Kevin Possell
  • Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Publication number: 20040058606
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Kelly D. Branham, W. Clayton Bunyard, Frederick J. Lang, Kevin Possell, Michael R. Lostocco
  • Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Publication number: 20040058073
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: W. Clayton Bunyard, Michael R. Lostocco, Kelly D. Branham
  • Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same
    Publication number: 20040055704
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: W. Clayton Bunyard, Kelly D. Branham, Michael R. Lostocco, Frederick J. Lang, Kevin Possell