Patents by Inventor Steven Ritter

Steven Ritter 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).

  • Publication number: 20200268572
    Abstract: A three-dimensional substrate has a central longitudinal axis extending perpendicular to a central lateral axis. A line taken in a direction parallel to or perpendicular to the central lateral axis of the three-dimensional substrate has a non-apertured, first visually discernible zone in the substrate and a second visually discernible zone in the substrate. The first visually discernable zone has a pattern of three-dimensional features on a first surface or a second surface. At least some of the three-dimensional features define a microzone having a first region and a second region. The first region and the second region have a difference in value for an intensive property. The second visually discernable zone defines apertures. The apertures have an Effective Aperture Area in a range of about 0.3 mm2 to about 15 mm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Arman ASHRAF, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Matthew Steven RITTER
  • Publication number: 20200139346
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to substrates or topsheets having repeating patterns of apertures for absorbent articles. Each of the repeat units comprises at least three apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Alizha Victoria SMITH, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Matthew Steven RITTER
  • Publication number: 20190290504
    Abstract: A composite includes a first substrate and a second substrate joined in a bonding region, wherein the first substrate comprises a first Peak Force Tensile Strength and the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The first Peak Force Tensile Strength is greater than or equal to the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The bonding region has a Bond Density of about 10% to about 22%; and a Composite Tensile Strength at Peak Force that is within about 15% of the second Peak Force Tensile Strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Ray Dennis DRIA, Michael Joseph Page, Joseph Leslie Grolmes, Scott Alan King, Matthew Steven Ritter, Christopher Colin Arp
  • Publication number: 20190117479
    Abstract: An array of disposable absorbent articles is described herein. The array has a first plurality of absorbent articles and a second plurality of absorbent articles. Each of the first plurality and second plurality of absorbent articles have absorbent cores having patterned end edges each having a plurality of inflection points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Lauren Jane Lacy, Amit Kaushik, Emma Lynn Sartini, Matthew Steven Ritter, Andrew Saska
  • Publication number: 20180318144
    Abstract: A laminate comprises a first layer comprising a plurality of lower opacity zones positioned within a higher opacity zone is provided. The plurality of lower opacity zones form a first pattern. The laminate comprises a second layer comprising a second pattern. The laminate comprises a non-joined span of the first and second layers having a dimension of at least about 20 mm. A first portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a first position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span. A second portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a second position relative to the first layer, within the non-joined span.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Sara Lyn GIOVANNI, Donald Carroll ROE, John Lee HAMMONS, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Timothy Ian MULLANE, Matthew Steven RITTER, Jill Marlene ORR, Jennifer SCHUTTE, John Brian STRUBE, Ann Cecilia TAPP, Rachael Eden WALTHER, Amanda Margaret BICKING, Jennifer Lynn DUSOLD, Margaret Elizabeth PORTER
  • Patent number: 10076451
    Abstract: A laminate comprises a first layer comprising a plurality of lower opacity zones positioned within a higher opacity zone is provided. The plurality of lower opacity zones form a first pattern. The laminate comprises a second layer comprising a second pattern. The laminate comprises a non-joined span of the first and second layers having a dimension of at least about 20 mm. A first portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a first position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span. A second portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a second position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sara Lyn Giovanni, Donald Carroll Roe, John Lee Hammons, Kelyn Anne Arora, Timothy Ian Mullane, Matthew Steven Ritter, Jill Marlene Orr, Jennifer Schutte, John Brian Strube, Ann Cecilia Tapp, Rachael Eden Walther, Amanda Margaret Bicking, Jennifer Lynn Dusold, Margaret Elizabeth Porter
  • Publication number: 20180229216
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to absorbent articles with substrates or topsheets having repeating patterns of apertures comprising a plurality of repeat units. Each of the repeat units comprises at least three apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Alizha Victoria SMITH, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Matthew Steven RITTER
  • Publication number: 20180214321
    Abstract: A three-dimensional, nonwoven substrate having at least a non-apertured zone and an apertured zone, and articles or absorbent articles including one of more of such substrates are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Arman ASHRAF, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Matthew Steven RITTER
  • Publication number: 20160136015
    Abstract: A laminate comprises a first layer comprising a plurality of lower opacity zones positioned within a higher opacity zone is provided. The plurality of lower opacity zones form a first pattern. The laminate comprises a second layer comprising a second pattern. The laminate comprises a non-joined span of the first and second layers having a dimension of at least about 20 mm. A first portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a first position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span. A second portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a second position relative to the first layer, within the non-joined span.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Sara Lyn GIOVANNI, Donald Carroll ROE, John Lee HAMMONS, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Timothy Ian MULLANE, Matthew Steven RITTER, Jill Marlene ORR, Jennifer SCHUTTE, John Brian STRUBE, Ann Cecilia TAPP, Rachael Eden WALTHER, Amanda Margaret BICKING, Jennifer Lynn DUSOLD, Margaret Elizabeth PORTER
  • Publication number: 20160074240
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable three-dimensional material, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid impermeable backsheet and the three-dimensional material. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material having one or more channels defined therein. The absorbent article may comprise other layers positioned at least partially intermediate the absorbent core and the liquid permeable three-dimensional material that also may comprise one or more channels. Any of the layers of the absorbent article may comprise indicia and/or color. The absorbent articles may have a delta E* of greater than 1, according to the delta E* Test herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Rodrigo ROSATI, Aniruddha CHATTERJEE, Matthew Steven RITTER, Jill Marlene ORR, John B. STRUBE, Adrien GRENIER, James T. KNAPMEYER, John Lee HAMMONS, Paul Thomas WEISMAN
  • Publication number: 20160074258
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable three-dimensional material, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid impermeable backsheet and the three-dimensional material. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material having one or more channels defined therein. The absorbent article may comprise other layers positioned at least partially intermediate the absorbent core and the liquid permeable three-dimensional material that also may comprise one or more channels. Any of the layers of the absorbent article may comprise indicia and/or color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Rodrigo ROSATI, Aniruddha CHATTERJEE, Matthew Steven RITTER, Jill Marlene ORR, John B. STRUBE, Adrien GRENIER, James T. KNAPMEYER, John Lee HAMMONS, Paul Thomas WEISMAN
  • Publication number: 20160074259
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable three-dimensional material, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid impermeable backsheet and the three-dimensional material. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material having one or more channels defined therein. The absorbent article may comprise other layers positioned at least partially intermediate the absorbent core and the liquid permeable three-dimensional material that also may comprise one or more channels. Any of the layers of the absorbent article may comprise indicia and/or color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Rodrigo ROSATI, Aniruddha CHATTERJEE, Matthew Steven RITTER, Jill Marlene ORR, John B. STRUBE, Adrien GRENIER, James T. KNAPMEYER, John Lee HAMMONS, Paul Thomas WEISMAN
  • Patent number: 9233055
    Abstract: An article that is a porous, dissolvable solid structure that dissolves easily due to the shape, product orientation and/or method of manufacturing the porous, dissolvable solid structure. The process of making the Article involves preparing a pre-mixture, aerating the pre-mixture, dosing the pre-mixture into individual cavities in molds, and drying the pre-mixture to an Article having an open celled foam with a % open cell of from about 80% to about 100%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Eric Paul Granberg, Lynn Kristin Stechschulte, Matthew Steven Ritter, Jason Donald McCarty, Michael Edward Thomas, Todd Ryan Thompson, Jay Ryan Tenkman, Emily Ragland Muszynski, Dale Francis Bittner, Nathan Alan Gill
  • Publication number: 20150010893
    Abstract: Techniques are described for disaggregating learning curves by student mastery for refining and accurately evaluating automated tutoring models. A method comprises receiving performance data for users logging whether a correct response was provided for each opportunity to use a particular skill in a tutoring system, determining a plurality of subpopulations from the users by using the performance data to group by number of opportunities needed for the particular skill to reach a mastery threshold, creating disaggregated learning curves for each of the plurality of subpopulations that map performance opportunities to percentages correct, and evaluating the disaggregated learning curves to identify a suitable adaptation for the tutoring system. The suitable adaptation may then be carried out and may include sending a notification of portions of the tutoring system that need attention and/or adjusting parameters of the tutoring system for a projected learning progression of a particular user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Ritter, Tristan Nixon, Robert Murray, Ryan Schwiebert, Stephen Fancsali
  • Publication number: 20140105946
    Abstract: An article that is a porous, dissolvable solid structure that dissolves easily due to the shape, product orientation and/or method of manufacturing the porous, dissolvable solid structure. The process of making the Article involves preparing a pre-mixture, aerating the pre-mixture, dosing the pre-mixture into individual cavities in molds, and drying the pre-mixture to an Article having an open celled foam with a % open cell of from about 80% to about 100%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Eric Paul Granberg, Lynn Kristin Stechschuite, Matthew Steven Ritter, Jason Donald McCarty, Michael Edward Thomas, Todd Ryan Thompson, Jay Ryan Tenkman, Emily Ragland Muszynski, Dale Francis Bittner, Nathan Alan Gill
  • Patent number: 7662033
    Abstract: A breast saw apparatus (10) is used for cutting a poultry breast having a keel bone. A conveyor (30) moves the poultry breast through the apparatus (10). A bottom member (80) is supported above the conveyor (30). The bottom member (80) is configured for the poultry breast moving along the bottom member's length and supporting the poultry breast on its keel bone. An elongate top member (90) is positioned above the bottom member (30). A blade (70) is utilized to cut the poultry breast and the poultry breast is held straight between the top member (90) and the bottom member (80) as the poultry breast is moved by the conveyor (30) to the blade (70) for cutting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Jennie-O Turkey Store, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Ritter, Jerry Schmiesing
  • Publication number: 20060017962
    Abstract: A printer configuration system (10) with a radio frequency device (12) with memory (18) for storing a plurality of printer device custom parameter data and a signal pathway (22) for communicating with the radio frequency device (12). The system further comprises a host (20) capable of accessing the radio frequency device (12) through the signal pathway (22) for obtaining the printer device parameter data stored in the radio frequency device (12) which is read by the host (20) via the signal pathway (22) and used by a printer (30) associated with the host (20) to configure printer related functions. The signal pathway (22) can comprises either a direct wired connection or a radio frequency reader (40) on the printer (30) may be used to interrogate the radio frequency device (12) via a wireless connection (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Chris Burdette, Steven Ritter, Mark Underwood, Terry Wells
  • Publication number: 20060005115
    Abstract: A method of facilitating the entry of a mathematical expression into a workspace provided by a software application is described. The method includes receiving a plurality of characters input into the workspace by a user and, preferably, determining whether the characters represent a mathematical expression having at least a predetermined level of complexity. If the characters represent a mathematical expression having at least a predetermined level of complexity, the method further includes converting the characters to a corresponding mathematical representation and creating an image of the mathematical representation and displaying the image to the user, preferably at a location adjacent to the workspace and optionally replacing the character's input into the workspace with the image of mathematical representation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Ritter, Leslie Wheeler, Matthew McHenry
  • Patent number: D851414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Steven Ritter, Alizha Victoria Smith, Kelyn Anne Arora, Sarah Ann Sanborn