公开(公告)号：US20240130904A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-25

申请号：US18278090

申请日：2022-02-25

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Jian Qin ,  Francis P. Abuto ,  Sara L. Rosack ,  Stephen A. Marrano ,  Stephen M. Lindsay

IPC: A61F13/539

CPC classification number: A61F13/539

Abstract: Absorbent materials described herein can include an intake layer and an absorbent layer. The absorbent material can include a saturation capacity greater than 125 grams, and a second intake time of less than 50 seconds and a wet thickness of less than 17 mm according to the Modified Fluid Intake Under Pressure Test as described herein. In some aspects, the intake layer and the absorbent layer can provide an integrated material including an interface between the intake layer and the absorbent layer. The interface can include at least some fibers of the intake layer mixed with at least some fibers of the absorbent layer.

公开(公告)号：US11963851B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US17928297

申请日：2021-05-28

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

Inventor： Stephen A. Marrano ,  Kyle Krautkramer

IPC: A61F13/15 ,  D21F1/02

CPC classification number: A61F13/15 ,  D21F1/02 ,  A61F13/15642 ,  A61F13/15699

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for producing a substrate are described. A method and apparatus for introducing a component into a fluid supply is also presented. A method can include providing a first fluid supply. The fluid supply can be configured as a foam in some embodiments. The method can also include providing a component feed system and a supply of the component. The method can include introducing the component to a fluid supply in an eductor in some aspects. A resultant slurry including a fluid supply and the component can be transferred through a headbox. The resultant slurry can be dewatered to provide a substrate including the component.

公开(公告)号：US20230212800A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-06

申请号：US17928051

申请日：2021-05-28

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

Inventor： Stephen A. Marrano ,  Charles W. Colman ,  Kyle Krautkramer

IPC: D04H1/732 ,  B01F23/50 ,  B01F25/312 ,  B01F35/71 ,  D04H1/58 ,  D04H1/407 ,  D21F1/02

CPC classification number: D04H1/732 ,  B01F23/582 ,  B01F23/59 ,  B01F25/31243 ,  B01F35/7176 ,  D04H1/58 ,  D04H1/407 ,  D21F1/024

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for producing a substrate are described. A method and apparatus for introducing a component into a fluid supply is also presented. A method can include providing a first fluid supply. The fluid supply can be configured as a foam in some embodiments. The method can also include providing a component feed system and a supply of the component. The method can include introducing the component to a fluid supply in an eductor in some aspects. A resultant slurry including a fluid supply and the component can be transferred through a headbox. The resultant slurry can be dewatered to provide a substrate including the component.

公开(公告)号：US20210146680A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-20

申请号：US17047139

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Tim G. Dollevoet ,  Jeffrey R. Heller ,  Michael L. Lohoff ,  Andrew E. Neubauer ,  Troy A. Nitke ,  Stephen A. Marrano

IPC: B41F23/04 ,  F26B15/18 ,  F26B21/00 ,  F26B3/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for drying web substrates are described. In one embodiment, a method of drying a web substrate may comprise supplying air to a first dryer head located proximate a web conveyer, the air within the first dryer head having a temperature of less than 176 degrees C., directing air from the first dryer head toward the web conveyer at a velocity greater than 1000 m/min and forming a first drying region, and advancing the web substrate in a first direction on the web conveyer and through the first drying region.

公开(公告)号：US10351378B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15780449

申请日：2016-12-13

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen A. Marrano ,  Daniel M. Nussbaum ,  Scott C. Locy

IPC: B65H23/032 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B65H20/06 ,  B65H20/10

Abstract: An apparatus can control the movement of a substrate through a manufacturing process. The apparatus can transport the substrate in the machine direction of the manufacturing process and can control the movement of the substrate in the cross-machine direction as well as the z-direction.

公开(公告)号：US20180354736A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：US15780449

申请日：2016-12-13

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen A. Marrano ,  Daniel M. Nussbaum ,  Scott C. Locy

IPC: B65H23/032 ,  B65H20/06 ,  B65H20/10

CPC classification number: B65H23/0322 ,  B41J11/005 ,  B41J11/0055 ,  B65H20/06 ,  B65H20/10 ,  B65H2404/72 ,  B65H2406/32 ,  B65H2601/272

Abstract: An apparatus can control the movement of a substrate through a manufacturing process. The apparatus can transport the substrate in the machine direction of the manufacturing process and can control the movement of the substrate in the cross-machine direction as well as the z-direction.