Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Barron

Matthew J. Barron 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 with reinforced absorbent structure
    Patent number: 7745687
    Abstract: An absorbent structure can include a matrix of fibers, wherein the matrix is reinforced with a reinforcing member, such as scrim. Preferably, the scrim is secured to the fibrous matrix by entanglement of fibers with the scrim and entanglement of fibers in the matrix from opposite sides of the scrim with each other. The scrim layer can be restricted to a longitudinally extending, medial region of the absorbent. In a particular arrangement, the scrim has a cross-directional width dimension which is less than a narrowest width dimension of the fibrous matrix. The scrim can be located between two, opposed, major surfaces of the fibrous matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Heyn, Matthew J. Barron, Sonya L. Eggen, Amber M. Fortune, Robert E. Gee, Eric D. Johnson, James M. Kaun, Dean M. Laux, Toan T. LeMinh, Billie D. Matelski, Shannon K. Melius, Melanie J. Milslagle, Angie M. Provost, Kenneth R. Schueler, Jr.
  • Absorbent article with reinforced absorbent structure
    Publication number: 20030171728
    Abstract: An absorbent structure can include a matrix of fibers, wherein the matrix is reinforced with a reinforcing member, such as scrim. Preferably, the scrim is secured to the fibrous matrix by entanglement of fibers with the scrim and entanglement of fibers in the matrix from opposite sides of the scrim with each other. The scrim layer can be restricted to a longitudinally extending, medial region of the absorbent. In a particular arrangement, the scrim has a cross-directional width dimension which is less than a narrowest width dimension of the fibrous matrix. The scrim can be located between two, opposed, major surfaces of the fibrous matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Heyn, Matthew J. Barron, Sonya L. Eggen, Amber M. Fortune, Robert E. Gee, Eric D. Johnson, James M. Kaun, Dean M. Laux, Toan T. LeMinh, Billie D. Matelski, Shannon K. Melius, Melanie J. Milslagle, Angie M. Provost, Kenneth R. Schueler