Patents by Inventor Melissa D. Johnson

Melissa D. Johnson 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).

  • Unitary distribution layer
    Publication number: 20030045850
    Abstract: A fibrous layer that includes a refined blend of crosslinked cellulosic fibers and noncrosslinked cellulosic fibers. In one embodiment, the layer includes about 85 percent by weight crosslinked fibers and about 15 percent by weight noncrosslinked fibers. An absorbent construct that includes the fibrous layer and a liquid storage layer. Personal care absorbent products that include the distribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Peter A. Graef, Terry M. Grant, David G. Marsh, Daniel T. Bunker, Melissa D. Johnson
  • Distribution layer having improved liquid transfer to a storage layer
    Publication number: 20020137422
    Abstract: A fibrous layer that includes a refined blend of crosslinked cellulosic fibers and noncrosslinked cellulosic fibers. In one embodiment, the layer includes about 85 percent by weight crosslinked fibers and about 15 percent by weight noncrosslinked fibers. An absorbent construct that includes the fibrous layer and a liquid storage layer. Personal care absorbent products that include the distribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Peter A. Graef, Terry M. Grant, David G. Marsh, Daniel T. Bunker, Melissa D. Johnson
  • Unitary distribution layer
    Publication number: 20020123728
    Abstract: A fibrous layer that includes a refined blend of crosslinked cellulosic fibers and noncrosslinked cellulosic fibers. In one embodiment, the layer includes about 85 percent by weight crosslinked fibers and about 15 percent by weight noncrosslinked fibers. An absorbent construct that includes the fibrous layer and a liquid storage layer. Personal care absorbent products that include the distribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Peter A. Graef, Terry M. Grant, David G. Marsh, Daniel T. Bunker, Melissa D. Johnson