Thomas Joseph Cavanaugh

US Patent:

20220370268, Nov 24, 2022

Filed:

Sep 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/761968

Inventors:

- Charlotte NC, US
Thomas J. Cavanaugh - Appleton WI, US
Brian Fong - Lakeland TN, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/537

Abstract:

The presently disclosed subject matter relates to multi-layer nonwoven materials and their use in absorbent articles, e.g., as absorbent cores and/or acquisition distribution layers (ADL). More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to layered structures that provide for improved liquid acquisition, distribution, storage and rewet properties while allowing for the use of less synthetic materials, such as superabsorbent polymers (SAP) than other commercially available materials.

US Patent:

20200407895, Dec 31, 2020

Filed:

Mar 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/978889

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Alan J. Campbell - Germantown TN, US
Timothy J. Kistemaker - Mooresville NC, US
Ronald T. Moose - Lakeland TN, US
Jacek K. Dutkiewicz - Cordova TN, US
Brian Fong - Lakeland TN, US
Thomas J. Cavanaugh - Cordova TN, US

International Classification:

D04H 1/732
A61F 13/537
D04H 1/4291
D04H 1/435
D04H 1/541

Abstract:

Nonwoven materials having at least one layer comprising high core bicomponent fibers are provided. The nonwoven materials can have multiple layers and are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in absorbent products. Such nonwoven materials can be patterned to create a three-dimensional topography including indentations formed of valleys and ridges. The nonwoven materials can have improved resiliency and strength and can retain their structure under wetted conditions and after tension and compression. The nonwoven materials can further facilitate the transfer of the liquid through the nonwoven material for improved liquid distribution and can also have improved liquid retention properties.

US Patent:

20200255992, Aug 13, 2020

Filed:

Sep 25, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/651711

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Alan J. Campbell - Germantown TN, US
Timothy J. Kistemaker - Mooresville NC, US
Ronald T. Moose - Lakeland TN, US
Jacek K. Dutkiewicz - Cordova TN, US
Brian Fong - Lakeland TN, US
Thomas J. Cavanaugh - Cordova TN, US

International Classification:

D04H 1/541
D04H 1/732
D01F 8/06
D01F 8/14
D04H 1/4291
D04H 1/435
B32B 5/02
B32B 7/12
B32B 5/26

Abstract:

Nonwoven materials having at least one layer comprising high core bicomponent fibers are provided. The nonwoven materials can have multiple layers and are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including in absorbent products. The nonwoven materials can have improved resiliency and strength and can retain their structure under wetted conditions and after tension and compression.