Inventor

Gregory J. Rajala

Inventor

Neenah, WI, US

Overview

1986–2021

Patent span

Performing operations

Primary field (CPC B)

Patents· 73 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

A61Fprimary

A61FFilters implantable into blood vessels31%

B65HHandling thin or filamentary material, e.g. sheets, webs, cables14%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification13%

B29CShaping or joining of plastics6%

B29LIndexing scheme associated with subclass b29c, relating to particular articles6%

Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests5%

B65GTransport or storage devices, e.g. conveyors for loading or tipping, shop conveyor systems or pneumatic tube conveyors4%

B32BLayered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form3%

B26DCutting2%

F16HGearing2%

PatentTitleYear

11,123,934Method of forming a composite web utilizing a rotary bonding system with an anvil pattern2021 10,806,634Apparatus and method for applying a first web to a base web in a nonlinear pattern2020 10,695,860Ultrasonic anvil having low transmissibility2020 10,632,493Adhesive applicator with rotary valve2020 9,624,063'Folding apparatus and method of folding a product using an oscillating member and a folding roll'2017 9,132,983'Folding apparatus having rolls with variable surface speeds and a method of folding a product'2015 9,132,982'Folding apparatus and method of folding a product'2015 8,720,518'Apparatus for bonding ribbon in a nonlinear pattern to a web'2014 8,622,984'Disposable undergarment and related manufacturing equipment and processes'2014 8,617,040'Folding apparatus and method of folding a product'2013 8,602,198'Vacuum roll and method of use'2013 8,388,996'Methods of manufacturing a medicated tampon assembly'2013 8,142,590'Method of manufacturing a disposable undergarment'2012 7,993,667'Methods of manufacturing a medicated tampon assembly'2011 7,921,497'Carpet stain removal device'2011 7,919,453'Dosage cap assembly for an applicator'2011 7,779,844'Self-fitting device for location in an ear canal'2010 7,744,556'Delivery tube assembly for an applicator'2010 7,666,160'Delivery device'2010 7,527,614'Protective tube for a medicated tampon'2009 7,014,083'System and method for controlling the width of web material'2006 7,000,260'Disposable garment and related manufacturing equipment and methods'2006 6,899,780'Method and apparatus for placing discrete parts transversely onto a moving web'2005 6,866,213'Rolled web products having a web wound in an oscillating fashion'2005 6,856,850'Controlling web tension, and accumulating lengths of web, using a festoon'2005 6,830,172'Apparatus and method for feeding string'2004 6,669,130'Feeding string'2003 6,654,992'Method of applying string to tampon pledgets'2003 6,641,080'Method and apparatus for winding a web'2003 6,585,300'Apparatus for applying string to tampon pledgets'2003 6,527,902'Process and apparatus for cutting of discrete components of a multi-component workpiece and depositing them with registration on a moving web of material'2003 6,520,236'Process and apparatus for cutting of discrete components of a multi-component workpiece and depositing them with registration on a moving web of material'2003 6,473,669'Controlling web tension, and accumulating lengths of web, by actively controlling velocity and acceleration of a festoon'2002 6,367,089'Disposable menstrual panty'2002 6,319,347'Method for placing discrete parts transversely onto a moving web'2001 6,314,333'Method and apparatus for controlling web tension by actively controlling velocity and acceleration of a dancer roll'2001 6,260,211'Disposable garment and related manufacturing equipment and methods'2001 6,240,569'Disposable menstrual Panty'2001 6,217,690'Disposable garment manufacture including feeding elastic into a nip'2001 6,165,306'Process and apparatus for cutting of discrete components of a multi-component workpiece and depositing them with registration on a moving web of material'2000 6,098,557'High speed method for producing pant-like garments'2000 6,098,203'Disposable garment and related manufacturing equipment and methods'2000 6,074,333'Machine for cutting discrete components of a multi-component workpiece and depositing them with registration on a moving web of material'2000 6,059,710'Process for cutting of discrete components of a multi-component workpiece and depositing them with registration on a moving web of material'2000 6,049,916'Disposable garment'2000 6,022,443'Method and apparatus for placing discrete parts onto a moving web'2000 5,940,887'Elasticized garment'1999 5,906,306'Conveying continuous web having cross-direction tension'1999 5,745,922'Disposable garment and related manufacturing equipment and methods'1998 5,711,847'Rotary ultrasonic apparatus and system'1998 5,707,470'Rotary ultrasonic apparatus and methods'1998 5,667,608'Rotary sealing system'1997 5,660,657'Composite method for fabricating garments'1997 5,660,679'Rotary sealing system'1997 5,659,229'Controlling web tension by actively controlling velocity of dancer roll'1997 5,643,396'Apparatus for fabricating garments'1997 5,602,747'Controlling web tension by actively controlling velocity of dancer roll'1997 5,556,504'Apparatus for placing discrete parts transversely onto a moving web'1996 5,552,007'Conveying continous web having cross-direction tension'1996 4,955,113'Fastening means, apparatus, and methods'1990 4,915,767'Apparatus for applying an elastic in a curved pattern to a moving web'1990 4,895,569'Fastening system for a disposable absorbent garment having a tailored seam'1990 4,863,542'Method and apparatus for applying discreet elastic strips to a stationary web'1989 4,861,399'Apparatus and method for forming filament and loop fasteners'1989 4,834,742'Fastening system for a disposable absorbent garment'1989 4,701,170'Form-fitting self-adjusting disposable garment with fixed position fasteners'1987 4,701,179'Fixed position fasteners for disposable absorbent garments'1987 4,697,693'Conveying systems'1987 4,617,082'Method and apparatus for applying discrete strips to a web of material'1986 4,600,549'Method and device for producing endless synchronous belt with modifed teeth'1986 4,578,133'Method and apparatus for applying discrete strips to a web of material'1986 4,573,382'Apparatus and method for cutting a web'1986 4,567,796'Apparatus and method for cutting a web'1986

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1986–2021Patents assigned to KIMBERLY CLARK CO (71)· patent assignee history

1986–1987Based in Winnebago County, WI, US· patent location history

1987–2021Based in Neenah, WI, US· patent location history

2012–2015Patents assigned to RAJALA GREGORY J (8)· patent assignee history

2012–2014Patents assigned to GEHLING STEVEN C (3)· patent assignee history

2013–2015Patents assigned to COENEN JOSEPH DANIEL (4)· patent assignee history

2013–2015Patents assigned to ALPHONSE JOHN SOOSAI (3)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
KIMBERLY CLARK CO	71	1986–2021
RAJALA GREGORY Jself	8	2012–2015
COENEN JOSEPH DANIEL	4	2013–2015
ALPHONSE JOHN SOOSAI	3	2013–2015
GEHLING STEVEN C	3	2012–2014

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Neenah, WI, US	67	1987–2021
Winnebago County, WI, US	6	1986–1987