Patents by Inventor Robert Karl Isburgh
Robert Karl Isburgh 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: 11154429Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Pietro Cecchetto, John Lee Hammons
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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: 20200085634Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard MUHS, Robert Karl ISBURGH, Pietro CECCHETTO, John Lee HAMMONS
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Patent number: 10531989Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Pietro Cecchetto, John Lee Hammons
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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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Publication number: 20180296399Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Richard George COE, Kevin Gerard MUHS, Robert Karl ISBURGH, Pietro CECCHETTO, John Lee HAMMONS
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Patent number: 10022275Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Pietro Cecchetto, John Lee Hammons
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Publication number: 20170087030Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Richard George COE, Kevin Gerard MUHS, Robert Karl ISBURGH, Pietro CECCHETTO, John Lee HAMMONS
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Patent number: 9549857Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Robert Karl Isburgh, Pietro Cecchetto, John Lee Hammons
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Patent number: 9468563Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Robert Karl Isburgh, Kevin Gerard Muhs, John Lee Hammons
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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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Patent number: 9242406Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for aperturing and stretching a web are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method involves feeding a web into a nip that is formed between at least one pair of intermeshing rolls. The first roll is a raised ridge rotary knife aperturing roll and the second roll is a ring roll; both rolls comprise ridges and grooves. The first roll comprises a plurality of spaced-apart teeth extending outwardly from the top surface of the ridges, said teeth having tips, wherein the top surface of said ridges are disposed between the tips of said teeth and the bottom surface of said grooves. These apparatuses and processes enable a web to be formed which comprises apertures having greater open area than previously achievable with traditional processes and apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard George Coe, Jill Marlene Orr, Sarah Beth Gross, Robert Karl Isburgh, Leroy Joseph Kocher, Kevin Gerard Muhs, Timothy Ian Mullane
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Publication number: 20150282992Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for mechanically embossing a topsheet and absorbent core. The apparatus comprises an embossing roll comprising a base surface and plurality of nubs extending from the base surface, each of the plurality of nubs comprising: a tapered sidewall; an embossing surface; and a shoulder connecting the sidewall to the embossing surface. The shoulder comprises a radius to, inter alia, reduce tearing of the topsheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rong Deng, Gregory James Wilson, Robert Karl Isburgh
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Publication number: 20150173962Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Richard George COE, Robert Karl ISBURGH, Kevin Gerard MUHS, John Lee HAMMONS
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Publication number: 20150173964Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating absorbent article having multiple layers, and deformed zones of targeted performance, and colored regions, the method comprising the steps of forming discrete features on at least one layer, printing colored regions on at least one layer, integrating multiple layers to form an absorbent assembly, and cutting the absorbent assembly into individual absorbent articles, wherein the steps are carried out continuously.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Richard George COE, Keith Gerard MUHS, Robert Karl ISBURGH, Pietro CECCHETTO