Patents by Inventor Mark G. Katsaros

Mark G. Katsaros 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: 7699826
    Abstract: This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Harald Werenicz, Thomas Wittkopf, Gerhard Voss, Peter Remmers, Mark G. Katsaros, Robert G. Polance, II, Mark S. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7563479
    Abstract: This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc
    Inventors: Harald Werenicz, Thomas Wittkopf, Gerhard Voss, Peter Remmers, Mark G. Katsaros, Robert G. Polance, II, Mark S. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7078075
    Abstract: This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.
    Inventors: Harald Werenicz, Thomas Wittkopf, Gerhard Voss, Peter Remmers, Mark G. Katsaros, Robert G. Polance, II
  • Publication number: 20030208172
    Abstract: This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Harald Werenicz, Thomas Wittkopf, Gerhard Voss, Peter Remmers, Mark G. Katsaros, Robert G. Polance, Mark S. Kroll
  • Patent number: 6583332
    Abstract: This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.
    Inventors: Harald Werenicz, Thomas Wittkopf, Gerhard Voss, Peter Remmers, Mark G. Katsaros, Robert G. Polance, II, Mark S. Kroll
  • Patent number: 6448463
    Abstract: This invention relates to water responsive thermoplastic compositions and articles constructed thereof. This invention particularly relates to thermoplastic copolyester compositions useful for the manufacture of disposable-articles such as disposable diapers and feminine napkins. More particularly, this invention relates to thermoplastic copolyester compositions that are useful as a raw material in the manufacture of nonwovens, barrier films or coatings and as well as for various improved hot melt adhesives compositions useful for incorporating hydrophilic features into disposable articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.
    Inventors: Carolyn A. Fischer, Mai N. Haselman, Mark S. Hull, Mark G. Katsaros, Mark S. Kroll, Greg J. Van Lith, Sharf U. Ahmed, Andualem W. Emiru
  • Patent number: 6120887
    Abstract: This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer which can be produced from a non-contact coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics and comprises at least one homogeneous linear or substantially linear interpolymer of ethylene with at least one C.sub.3 -C.sub.20 alpha-olefin, further characterized by each said interpolymer having a polydispersity less than about 2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.
    Inventors: Harald Werenicz, Thomas Wittkopf, Gerhard Voss, Peter Remmers, Mark G. Katsaros, Robert G. Polance, II, Mark S. Kroll, Wendy Hoenig, Selim Yalvac, Kalyan Sehanobish, Teresa Karjala, Deepak Parikh, David C. Kelley
  • Patent number: 6087550
    Abstract: This invention relates to water responsive thermoplastic compositions and articles constructed thereof. This invention particularly relates to thermoplastic copolyester compositions useful for the manufacture of disposable articles such as disposable diapers and feminine napkins. More particularly, this invention relates to thermoplastic copolyester compositions that are useful as a raw material in the manufacture of nonwovens, barrier films or coatings and as well as for various improved hot melt adhesives compositions useful for incorporating hydrophilic features into disposable articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carolyn Anderson-Fischer, Mai Nguyen, Mark S. Hull, Mark G. Katsaros, Mark S. Kroll, Greg J. VanLith
  • Patent number: 5827252
    Abstract: This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc.
    Inventors: Harald Werenicz, Thomas Wittkopf, Gerhard Voss, Peter Remmers, Mark G. Katsaros, Robert Gordon Polance, Mark S. Kroll
  • Patent number: 5089548
    Abstract: Polyester-based hot-melt moisture indicator material for disposable articles containing a polyester, a carboxylic acid and an acid-base indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: John M. Zimmel, Mark G. Katsaros, William L. Bunnelle
  • Patent number: 5035691
    Abstract: Polyester-based hot-melt moisture indicator material for disposable articles containing a polyester, a carboxylic acid and an acid-base indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Licensing & Financing Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Zimmel, Mark G. Katsaros, William L. Bunnelle