Patents by Inventor Terhi I. HAWKINS

Terhi I. HAWKINS 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).

  • Patent number: 10597563
    Abstract: A laminate comprises a primary substrate and a secondary substrate mated with the primary substrate through contact with a hot melt adhesive. The hot melt adhesive comprises a polymer blend based on a low molecular weight semicrystalline propylene based polymer and a high molecular weight essentially amorphous propylene based polymer, both of which are prepared by using single-site catalysts. The composition further contains a compatible tackifier, a plasticizer, an antioxidant, and optionally a wax, a filler, a colorant, a UV absorber, another polymer, or combinations thereof. Particularly preferred applications include nonwoven disposable diaper and feminine sanitary napkin construction, diaper and adult incontinent brief elastic attachment, diaper and napkin core stabilization, diaper backsheet lamination, industrial filter material conversion, and surgical gown and surgical drape assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: BOSTIK, INC.
    Inventors: Baoyu Wang, Kelley Gerschke, Terhi I. Hawkins, Charley Paul, Kimberly E. Secrist
  • Publication number: 20190233686
    Abstract: A laminate comprises a primary substrate and a secondary substrate mated with the primary substrate through contact with a hot melt adhesive. The hot melt adhesive comprises a polymer blend based on a low molecular weight semicrystalline propylene based polymer and a high molecular weight essentially amorphous propylene based polymer, both of which are prepared by using single-site catalysts. The composition further contains a compatible tackifier, a plasticizer, an antioxidant, and optionally a wax, a filler, a colorant, a UV absorber, another polymer, or combinations thereof. Particularly preferred applications include nonwoven disposable diaper and feminine sanitary napkin construction, diaper and adult incontinent brief elastic attachment, diaper and napkin core stabilization, diaper backsheet lamination, industrial filter material conversion, and surgical gown and surgical drape assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Baoyu Wang, Kelley GERSCHKE, Terhi I. HAWKINS, Charley PAUL, Kimberly E. SECRIST
  • Patent number: 10214665
    Abstract: A method for making a laminate comprises the steps of applying a hot melt adhesive composition in a molten state to a primary substrate and mating a secondary substrate to the first substrate by contacting the secondary substrate with the adhesive composition. The composition comprises a polymer blend based on a low molecular weight semicrystalline propylene based polymer and a high molecular weight essentially amorphous propylene based polymer, both of which are prepared by using single-site catalysts. The composition further contains a compatible tackifier, a plasticizer, an antioxidant, and optionally a wax, a filler, a colorant, a UV absorber, another polymer, or combinations thereof. Particularly preferred applications include nonwoven disposable diaper and feminine sanitary napkin construction, diaper and adult incontinent brief elastic attachment, diaper and napkin core stabilization, diaper backsheet lamination, industrial filter material conversion, and surgical gown and surgical drape assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Bostik Inc.
    Inventors: Baoyu Wang, Kelley Gerschke, Terhi I. Hawkins, Charley Paul, Kimberly E. Secrist
  • Publication number: 20180251662
    Abstract: A method for making a laminate comprises the steps of applying a hot melt adhesive composition in a molten state to a primary substrate and mating a secondary substrate to the first substrate by contacting the secondary substrate with the adhesive composition. The composition comprises a polymer blend based on a low molecular weight semicrystalline propylene based polymer and a high molecular weight essentially amorphous propylene based polymer, both of which are prepared by using single-site catalysts. The composition further contains a compatible tackifier, a plasticizer, an antioxidant, and optionally a wax, a filler, a colorant, a UV absorber, another polymer, or combinations thereof. Particularly preferred applications include nonwoven disposable diaper and feminine sanitary napkin construction, diaper and adult incontinent brief elastic attachment, diaper and napkin core stabilization, diaper backsheet lamination, industrial filter material conversion, and surgical gown and surgical drape assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Baoyu Wang, Kelley Gerschke, Terhi I. Hawkins, Charley Paul, Kimberly E. Secrist
  • Patent number: 10011744
    Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition comprises a polymer blend based on a low molecular weight semicrystalline propylene based polymer and a high molecular weight essentially amorphous propylene based polymer, both of which are prepared by using single-site catalysts. The composition further contains a compatible tackifier, a plasticizer, an antioxidant, and optionally a wax, a filler, a colorant, a UV absorber, another polymer, or combinations thereof. The hot melt composition has low viscosity ranging from 500 mPa·s to 35,000 mPa·s at 177° C. and is useful for a variety of industrial applications where bonding of low surface energy substrates is encountered, including disposable nonwoven hygienic articles, labeling and other assembly applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Bostik, Inc.
    Inventors: Baoyu Wang, Kelley Gerschke, Terhi I. Hawkins, Charley Paul, Kimberly E. Secrist
  • Publication number: 20170204306
    Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition comprises a polymer blend based on a low molecular weight semicrystalline propylene based polymer and a high molecular weight essentially amorphous propylene based polymer, both of which are prepared by using single-site catalysts. The composition further contains a compatible tackifier, a plasticizer, an antioxidant, and optionally a wax, a filler, a colorant, a UV absorber, another polymer, or combinations thereof. The hot melt composition has low viscosity ranging from 500 mPa·s to 35,000 mPa·s at 177° C. and is useful for a variety of industrial applications where bonding of low surface energy substrates is encountered, including disposable nonwoven hygienic articles, labeling and other assembly applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Baoyu Wang, Kelley GERSCHKE, Terhi I. HAWKINS, Charley PAUL, Kimberly E. SECRIST