Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Mikula

Matthew J. Mikula 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).

  • Apparatus for spraying adhesive
    Patent number: 5618347
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for spraying an adhesive in a selected pattern on a continuously moving web. The apparatus and methods include at least one nozzle which is supplied with a predetermined volumetric flow of adhesive. A pressure regulating mechanism is used to maintain a back pressure at the nozzle when the nozzle is operated in an off position to provide an instantaneous spray of adhesive from the nozzle when the nozzle is operated from the off position to an on position. The nozzle is configured to spray the entire predetermined volumetric flow of adhesive when operated in the on position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clare, William R. Kollitz, Matthew J. Mikula