Patents by Inventor Mathias Johannes Hilpert
Mathias Johannes Hilpert 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: 11213434Abstract: A process for deforming a web is disclosed. The steps include forming a plurality of microscopic aberrations in a first layer and/or second layer of a precursor web. The microscopic aberrations comprising sidewalls and an aperture disposed at a distal end of the sidewalls. The first layer extends laterally outboard more than the second layer. The precursor web is advanced to a forming unit. The plurality of macroscopic features is simultaneously formed in the precursor web, including first and second features; the first features are disposed in an area of overlap between the first and second layer; the second features are disposed in an area laterally outboard of the second layer; the microscopic aberrations extend in a first direction from the precursor web; the first and second features extend in a second direction from the precursor web; and wherein the first direction is opposite the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Rong Deng, Amit Kumar Kaushik, Mathias Johannes Hilpert
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Patent number: 10980677Abstract: Methods for deforming a multilayer web are disclosed. Steps of the method include: supplying a first layer of a precursor web; supplying a second layer of the precursor web onto at least the first area of the first layer; forming a plurality of first features and a plurality of second features in the precursor web. The plurality of first features are apertures formed in a first area of the precursor web, and the plurality of second features are formed in a second area of the precursor web in a positive and/or negative Z-direction. The plurality of first features and the plurality of second features are formed simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Rong Deng, Amit Kumar Kaushik, Mathias Johannes Hilpert
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Publication number: 20190321237Abstract: A process for deforming a web is disclosed. The steps include forming a plurality of microscopic aberrations in a first layer and/or second layer of a precursor web. The microscopic aberrations comprising sidewalls and an aperture disposed at a distal end of the sidewalls. The first layer extends laterally outboard more than the second layer. The precursor web is advanced to a forming unit. The plurality of macroscopic features is simultaneously formed in the precursor web, including first and second features; the first features are disposed in an area of overlap between the first and second layer; the second features are disposed in an area laterally outboard of the second layer; the microscopic aberrations extend in a first direction from the precursor web; the first and second features extend in a second direction from the precursor web; and wherein the first direction is opposite the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Rong Deng, Amit Kumar Kaushik, Mathias Johannes Hilpert
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Patent number: 10376421Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for deforming a web comprising the steps of supplying a precursor web; weakening the precursor web at a plurality of locations to create a plurality of weakened, melt-stabilized locations in precursor web; and forming a plurality of first features and a plurality of second features throughout the first and second layers of the web in the z-direction, wherein the plurality of first and second features are formed simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Rong Deng, Amit Kumar Kaushik, Mathias Johannes Hilpert
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Publication number: 20190060131Abstract: Methods for deforming a multilayer web are disclosed. Steps of the method include: supplying a first layer of a precursor web; supplying a second layer of the precursor web onto at least the first area of the first layer; forming a plurality of first features and a plurality of second features in the precursor web. The plurality of first features are apertures formed in a first area of the precursor web, and the plurality of second features are formed in a second area of the precursor web in a positive and/or negative Z-direction. The plurality of first features and the plurality of second features are formed simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Rong Deng, Amit Kumar Kaushik, Mathias Johannes Hilpert
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Patent number: 10143596Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for deforming a web comprising the steps of supplying a first layer of a web; weakening the first layer at a plurality of locations to create a plurality of weakened, melt-stabilized locations in the first layer; supplying a second layer of the web onto at least part of the first layer; and forming a plurality of first features in the first layer and a plurality of second features throughout the first and second layers of the web in the z-direction, wherein the plurality of first and second features are formed simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Rong Deng, Amit Kumar Kaushik, Mathias Johannes Hilpert
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Patent number: 9981418Abstract: Processes for making micro-textured webs are disclosed. The present process includes the steps of providing a precursor web; providing a first pair of mated forming members including a first forming member and a second forming member forming a first deformation zone therebetween; moving the precursor web through the first deformation zone forming a first plurality of structures; providing a second pair of mated forming members including a third forming member and a fourth forming member forming a second deformation zone therebetween; moving the precursor web through the second deformation zone forming a second plurality of structures, and wherein the first plurality of structures is different than the second plurality of structures.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust
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Publication number: 20170296396Abstract: A method for method for fabricating an absorbent article is disclosed. The absorbent article comprises at least a topsheet and a liquid impermeable backsheet. The method provides for the steps of: a) supplying the topsheet; b) supplying the liquid impermeable backsheet; c) affixing a measuring device to one of the topsheet and liquid impermeable backsheet; and, d) contactingly engaging the topsheet and liquid impermeable backsheet so that the measuring device is disposed therebetween when the topsheet and liquid impermeable backsheet are disposed in contacting engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Eric Daniel RICCIARDI, Mathias Johannes HILPERT
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Patent number: 9724245Abstract: A formed web comprising discrete three-dimensional elements formed therein, wherein at least some of the discrete three-dimensional elements comprise chads with corresponding apertures, wherein the aperture has a perimeter, wherein the chad has a length, wherein the chads are attached along a portion of the aperture perimeter which forms a connection segment, wherein the connection segment is less than about 50% of the entire aperture perimeter, and wherein the web comprises a film.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch
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Publication number: 20160235590Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for deforming a web comprising the steps of supplying a precursor web; weakening the precursor web at a plurality of locations to create a plurality of weakened, melt-stabilized locations in precursor web; and forming a plurality of first features and a plurality of second features throughout the first and second layers of the web in the z-direction, wherein the plurality of first and second features are formed simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Richard George COE, Kevin Gerard MUHS, Robert Karl ISBURGH, Rong DENG, Amit Kumar KAUSHIK, Mathias Johannes HILPERT
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Publication number: 20160235592Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for deforming a web comprising the steps of supplying a first layer of a web; weakening the first layer at a plurality of locations to create a plurality of weakened, melt-stabilized locations in the first layer; supplying a second layer of the web onto at least part of the first layer; and forming a plurality of first features in the first layer and a plurality of second features throughout the first and second layers of the web in the z-direction, wherein the plurality of first and second features are formed simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Richard George COE, Kevin Gerard MUHS, Robert Karl ISBURGH, Rong DENG, Amit Kumar KAUSHIK, Mathias Johannes HILPERT
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Publication number: 20150209999Abstract: Processes for making micro-textured webs are disclosed. The present process includes the steps of providing a precursor web; providing a first pair of mated forming members including a first forming member and a second forming member forming a first deformation zone therebetween; moving the precursor web through the first deformation zone forming a first plurality of structures; providing a second pair of mated forming members including a third forming member and a fourth forming member forming a second deformation zone therebetween; moving the precursor web through the second deformation zone forming a second plurality of structures, and wherein the first plurality of structures is different than the second plurality of structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust
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Patent number: 9044353Abstract: Processes for making micro-textured webs. The process comprises providing a precursor web; providing a pair of mated forming structures, including a first forming structure and a second forming structure, wherein at least the first forming structure comprises voids, and wherein at least the second forming structure comprises protrusions; and moving the web through a deformation zone of the mated forming structures, wherein the voids of the first forming structure engage with the protrusions of the second forming structure at an engagement position. Discrete three-dimensional elements are formed in the web as the protrusions on the second forming structure engage with the voids on the first mating structure. At least one protrusion has center-to-center spacings of less than about 800 microns with at least three of its adjacent protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust, Rakesh Gummalla
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Patent number: 8708687Abstract: Apparatus for making micro-textured webs. The apparatus comprises a pair of mated forming structures having a first forming structure, a second forming structure, and a deformation zone; wherein at least the first forming structure comprises voids, and wherein at least the second forming structure comprises protrusions wherein at least one protrusion has center-to-center spacings of less than about 800 microns with at least three of its adjacent protrusions. The voids of the first forming structure are engagable with the protrusions of the second forming structure at an engagement position to form a micro-textured web. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a pair of counter-rotating rollers wherein the first roller comprises grooves having a length, wherein the length of the grooves are oriented at an angle different from the machine direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Keith Joseph Stone, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust, Rakesh Gummalla
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Publication number: 20120273997Abstract: Processes for making micro-textured webs. The process comprises providing a precursor web; providing a pair of mated forming structures, including a first forming structure and a second forming structure, wherein at least the first forming structure comprises voids, and wherein at least the second forming structure comprises protrusions; and moving the web through a deformation zone of the mated forming structures, wherein the voids of the first forming structure engage with the protrusions of the second forming structure at an engagement position. Discrete three-dimensional elements are formed in the web as the protrusions on the second forming structure engage with the voids on the first mating structure. At least one protrusion has center-to-center spacings of less than about 800 microns with at least three of its adjacent protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust, Rakesh Gummalla
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Publication number: 20120277701Abstract: A formed web comprising discrete three-dimensional elements formed therein, wherein at least some of the discrete three-dimensional elements comprise chads with corresponding apertures, wherein the aperture has a perimeter, wherein the chad has a length, wherein the chads are attached along a portion of the aperture perimeter which forms a connection segment, wherein the connection segment is less than about 50% of the entire aperture perimeter, and wherein the web comprises a film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Keith Joseph Stone, Richard George Coe, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch
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Publication number: 20120276239Abstract: Apparatus for making micro-textured webs. The apparatus comprises a pair of mated forming structures having a first forming structure, a second forming structure, and a deformation zone; wherein at least the first forming structure comprises voids, and wherein at least the second forming structure comprises protrusions wherein at least one protrusion has center-to-center spacings of less than about 800 microns with at least three of its adjacent protrusions. The voids of the first forming structure are engagable with the protrusions of the second forming structure at an engagement position to form a micro-textured web. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a pair of counter-rotating rollers wherein the first roller comprises grooves having a length, wherein the length of the grooves are oriented at an angle different from the machine direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Richard George COE, Keith Joseph STONE, Mathias Johannes Hilpert, James William Busch, Kasey Marie Gust, Rakesh Gummalla