Patents by Inventor Sheng-Hsin Hu
Sheng-Hsin Hu 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: 8562774Abstract: In some embodiments, a nonwoven fabric includes a first web that is at least partially formed of extruded strands which include an auto-adhesive material. The nonwoven fabric is adapted to be bonded to another item that includes a similar auto-adhesive material. In other embodiments, a method of forming a nonwoven fabric includes extruding a plurality of strands that are formed of an auto-adhesive material. The method further includes routing the plurality of strands toward a moving support, depositing the plurality of strands onto the moving support, and then stabilizing the plurality of strands to form a web. In other embodiments, a fastening system includes a nonwoven fabric that has a web which is formed of a plurality of extruded strands that include an auto-adhesive material. The fastening system further includes a foam layer that has a surface with a plurality of free-standing struts that include a similar auto-adhesive material.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Nadezhda V. Efremova, Bruce M. Siebers, Lisha Yu, Christian L. Sanders, Gary D. Williams, Nicholas A. Kraft, Sheng-Hsin Hu, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Fung-jou Chen
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Publication number: 20110315309Abstract: In some embodiments, a nonwoven fabric includes a first web that is at least partially formed of extruded strands which include an auto-adhesive material. The nonwoven fabric is adapted to be bonded to another item that includes a similar auto-adhesive material. In other embodiments, a method of forming a nonwoven fabric includes extruding a plurality of strands that are formed of an auto-adhesive material. The method further includes routing the plurality of strands toward a moving support, depositing the plurality of strands onto the moving support, and then stabilizing the plurality of strands to form a web. In other embodiments, a fastening system includes a nonwoven fabric that has a web which is formed of a plurality of extruded strands that include an auto-adhesive material. The fastening system further includes a foam layer that has a surface with a plurality of free-standing struts that include a similar auto-adhesive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Nadezhda V. Efremova, Bruce M. Siebers, Lisha Yu, Christian L. Sanders, Gary D. Williams, Nicholas A. Kraft, Sheng-Hsin Hu, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Fung-jou Chen
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Patent number: 8034430Abstract: In some embodiments, a nonwoven fabric includes a first web that is at least partially formed of extruded strands which include an auto-adhesive material. The nonwoven fabric is adapted to be bonded to another item that includes a similar auto-adhesive material. In other embodiments, a method of forming a nonwoven fabric includes extruding a plurality of strands that are formed of an auto-adhesive material. The method further includes routing the plurality of strands toward a moving support, depositing the plurality of strands onto the moving support, and then stabilizing the plurality of strands to form a web. In other embodiments, a fastening system includes a nonwoven fabric that has a web which is formed of a plurality of extruded strands that include an auto-adhesive material. The fastening system further includes a foam layer that has a surface with a plurality of free-standing struts that include a similar auto-adhesive material.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2005Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Nadezhda V. Efremova, Bruce M. Siebers, Lisha Yu, Christian L. Sanders, Gary D. Williams, Nicholas A. Kraft, Sheng-Hsin Hu, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Fung-jou Chen
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Patent number: 7994384Abstract: An absorbent composition includes absorbent material, such as superabsorbent material, surface-treated with at least two different compatible agents. The superabsorbent material may be coated with multiple surface treatment agents in such a manner that each of the surface treatment agents is exposed on a surface of the superabsorbent material. For example, one surface treatment agent may be in a liquid coating form and another surface treatment agent may be in a powder form, each applied separately to the superabsorbent material.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jian Qin, Hoa La Wilhelm, Sheng-Hsin Hu
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Publication number: 20100189540Abstract: A package for consumable products is disclosed. The package includes a plurality of subpackages connected together by a connecting member. For instance, the package may contain two subpackages or alternatively four subpackages all connected at one end to a connecting member. The package is particularly well suited to holding relatively large quantities of the consumable product. Because the subpackages are connected at one end, the package may be draped over an adjacent structure, such as a shopping cart. In this way, the package can be placed in a shopping cart without taking up an excessive amount of space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Catherine Marguerite Hancock-Cooke, Jane L. Clough, Timothy James Blenke, Patrick Sean McNichols, Meewha Lee, Pam Thompson, Jennifer L. Marvin, Thomas Tanakon Ungpiyakul, Sheng Hsin Hu
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Patent number: 7732737Abstract: A warming dispenser includes a housing having a compartment. The compartment holds a plurality of sheets. A heating device is located adjacent the plurality of sheets. A micro power source is connected to the heating device to generate energy from a fuel source, wherein the heating device uses the energy to warm at least one of the sheets. The micropower source may be, for example, a micro fuel cell adapted to deliver electricity for resistive heating.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Fung-Jou Chen, Sheng-Hsin Hu, Walter Reade
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Patent number: 7721887Abstract: A package for consumable products is disclosed. The package includes a plurality of subpackages connected together by a connecting member. For instance, the package may contain two subpackages or alternatively four subpackages all connected at one end to a connecting member. The package is particularly well suited to holding relatively large quantities of the consumable product. Because the subpackages are connected at one end, the package may be draped over an adjacent structure, such as a shopping cart. In this way, the package can be placed in a shopping cart without taking up an excessive amount of space.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Catherine Marguerite Hancock-Cooke, Jane L. Clough, Timothy James Blenke, Patrick Sean McNichols, Meewha Lee, Pam Thompson, Jennifer L. Marvin, Thomas Tanakon Ungpiyakul, Sheng-Hsin Hu
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Patent number: 7608070Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an article has a mechanical fastener and configured is to be worn by a user. The article comprises a body portion configured to be worn by a user. The body portion may include a fibrous landing layer wherein the fibrous landing layer comprises a plurality of fibers. The body portion may also include a foam layer, such that the foam layer has a first surface comprising a plurality of free-stranding struts adapted for engaging at least a portion of the plurality of fibers of the landing layer. The foam layer and fibrous landing layer are capable of being engaged with a Shear Resistance of about 100 grams of force or greater per square centimeter and a Peel Resistance of about 50 grams or less of force per square centimeter.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Fung-jou Chen, Julie Marie Bednarz, Nadezhda Efremova, Sheng-Hsin Hu, Jeffrey Dean Lindsay, Lisha Yu
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Patent number: 7364639Abstract: A method of forming twisted, curly fibers from a wet wood pulp without the aid of a wet fluffing process or a chemical cross-linker. The method includes forming the wet wood pulp into fiber bundles and subsequently thermally drying the fiber bundles. The invention also includes curly fibers derived from the method of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Sheng-Hsin Hu, Young Chan Ko
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Patent number: 7321315Abstract: The present invention relates to a system that includes a plurality of disposable absorbent products where at least one of the disposable absorbent products includes a tag. The system further includes a reader that identifies the tags on the plurality of disposable absorbent products and plays media based on the identity of the tags. In another form, the system includes a reader that identifies the tags on the plurality of disposable absorbent products and provides information relating to one other product based on the identity of the tags. In still another form, the present invention relates to a method that includes marking a plurality of disposable absorbent products (e.g., diapers) with a tag, and providing a reader that plays media based on the identity of the tags.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Russell J. Brumm, Jason Cohen, Daniel L. Ellingson, Alissa Ellingson, Brian C. Eppstein, Sheng-Hsin Hu, Jennifer Marvin, Walter Reade, Brendon F. Ribble, Eric F. Wagner, Dan Westbrook
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Publication number: 20070141283Abstract: A package for consumable products is disclosed. The package includes a plurality of subpackages connected together by a connecting member. For instance, the package may contain two subpackages or alternatively four subpackages all connected at one end to a connecting member. The package is particularly well suited to holding relatively large quantities of the consumable product. Because the subpackages are connected at one end, the package may be draped over an adjacent structure, such as a shopping cart. In this way, the package can be placed in a shopping cart without taking up an excessive amount of space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Catherine Hancock-Cooke, Jane Clough, Timothy Blenke, Patrick McNichols, Meewha Lee, Pam Thompson, Jennifer Marvin, Thomas Ungpiyakul, Sheng-Hsin Hu
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Publication number: 20070099530Abstract: In some embodiments, a nonwoven fabric includes a first web that is at least partially formed of extruded strands which include an auto-adhesive material. The nonwoven fabric is adapted to be bonded to another item that includes a similar auto-adhesive material. In other embodiments, a method of forming a nonwoven fabric includes extruding a plurality of strands that are formed of an auto-adhesive material. The method further includes routing the plurality of strands toward a moving support, depositing the plurality of strands onto the moving support, and then stabilizing the plurality of strands to form a web. In other embodiments, a fastening system includes a nonwoven fabric that has a web which is formed of a plurality of extruded strands that include an auto-adhesive material. The fastening system further includes a foam layer that has a surface with a plurality of free-standing struts that include a similar auto-adhesive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Nadezhda Efremova, Bruce Siebers, Lisha Yu, Christian Sanders, Gary Williams, Nicholas Kraft, Sheng-Hsin Hu
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Publication number: 20070081803Abstract: A warming dispenser includes a housing having a compartment. The compartment holds a plurality of sheets. A heating device is located adjacent the plurality of sheets. A micro power source is connected to the heating device to generate energy from a fuel source, wherein the heating device uses the energy to warm at least one of the sheets. The micropower source may be, for example, a micro fuel cell adapted to deliver electricity for resistive heating.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Lindsay, Fung-Jou Chen, Sheng-Hsin Hu, Walter Reade
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Patent number: 7141518Abstract: This invention concerns coatings having high surface area materials and at least one metal ion adsorbed onto the high surface area material as well as substrates having the coating and methods of applying the coating. The substrates may be films, woven fabrics or may be nonwoven fabrics. The coatings have good odor and/or gas absorbing capabilities. Nonwoven fabrics include tissues, towels, coform materials, bonded carded webs, spunbond fabrics and so forth. The substrates may be made into storage and packaging material to reduce odor and retard the ripening of fruit. The substrates may be used in personal care products, to produce clothing for military and civilian applications and many other applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2003Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: John Gavin MacDonald, Kevin Peter McGrath, Bin Wu, Jaeho Kim, Lei Huang, Sharon Linda Greene, Jeffrey Eldon Fish, Sheng-Hsin Hu
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Publication number: 20060069380Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an article has a mechanical fastener and configured is to be worn by a user. The article comprises a body portion configured to be worn by a user. The body portion may include a fibrous landing layer wherein the fibrous landing layer comprises a plurality of fibers. The body portion may also include a foam layer, such that the foam layer has a first surface comprising a plurality of free-stranding struts adapted for engaging at least a portion of the plurality of fibers of the landing layer. The foam layer and fibrous landing layer are capable of being engaged with a Shear Resistance of about 100 grams of force or greater per square centimeter and a Peel Resistance of about 50 grams or less of force per square centimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Fung-jou Chen, Julie Marie Bednarz, Nadezhda Efremova, Sheng-Hsin Hu, Jeffrey Dean Lindsay, Lisha Yu
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Patent number: 6984447Abstract: A method of forming twisted, curly fibers from a wet wood pulp without the aid of a wet fluffing process or a chemical cross-linker. The method includes forming the wet wood pulp into fiber bundles and subsequently thermally drying the fiber bundles. The invention also includes curly fibers derived from the method of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Sheng-Hsin Hu, Young Chan Ko
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Patent number: 6984290Abstract: Pulp fibers can be treated with water insoluble chemical additives resulting in a minimal amount of unretained water insoluble chemical additives present after redispersing the treated pulp fibers in the process water. One embodiment of the present invention is a method for preparing chemically treated pulp fiber. A fiber slurry is created comprising process water and pulp fibers. The fiber slurry is transported to a web-forming apparatus of a pulp sheet machine thereby forming a wet fibrous web. The wet fibrous web is dried to a predetermined consistency thereby forming a dried fibrous web. The dried fibrous web is treated with a water insoluble chemical additive thereby forming a chemically treated dried fibrous web containing chemically treated pulp fibers.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark WOrldwide, Inc.Inventors: Troy Michael Runge, Louise Cynthia Ellis Coe, Mike Thomas Goulet, Sheng-Hsin Hu
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Patent number: 6979386Abstract: A tissue product containing a cellulosic fibrous material and less than about 10 wt. % of a superabsorbent material (e.g., fibers, particles, etc.) is provided. In some instances, the superabsorbent material can absorb between about 100 to about 350 grams of an aqueous solution per gram of superabsorbent material. In some embodiments, the superabsorbent material can be applied at the stock-preparation stage of a papermaking process, and can be provided in a dry or preswollen state.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Palani Raj R. Wallajapet, Dale A. Burghardt, Sheng-Hsin Hu
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Publication number: 20050279466Abstract: A method of forming twisted, curly fibers from a wet wood pulp without the aid of a wet fluffing process or a chemical cross-linker. The method includes forming the wet wood pulp into fiber bundles and subsequently thermally drying the fiber bundles. The invention also includes curly fibers derived from the method of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Sheng-Hsin Hu, Young Ko
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Publication number: 20050256468Abstract: An absorbent composition includes absorbent material, such as superabsorbent material, surface-treated with at least two different compatible agents. The superabsorbent material may be coated with multiple surface treatment agents in such a manner that each of the surface treatment agents is exposed on a surface of the superabsorbent material. For example, one surface treatment agent may be in a liquid coating form and another surface treatment agent may be in a powder form, each applied separately to the superabsorbent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2004Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Jian Qin, Hoa Wilhelm, Sheng-Hsin Hu