James W. Cree
36Patents
23h-index
36Co-inventors
85Inventor score
Filing activity: Aug 24, 1987 → Dec 15, 2017
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5658639A | Method for selectively aperturing a nonwoven web exhibiting surface energy gradients | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 181 | Expired |
| US5591149A | Absorbent article having meltblown components | Human Necessities | 148 | Expired |
| US6291050A | Topsheet systems for absorbent articles exhibiting improved hydrophilicity gradients | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 140 | Expired |
| US6255236A | Stiffened lane elastic laminate and method of forming | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 101 | Expired |
| US6103953A | Absorbent article having fused layers | Human Necessities | 89 | Expired |
| US5591148A | Sanitary napkin having an independently displaceable central core segment | Human Necessities | 88 | Expired |
| US5846230A | Absorbent article with means for directional fluid distribution | Human Necessities | 85 | Expired |
| US6849319B2 | Apertured nonwoven composites and method for making | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 80 | Expired |
| US5647862A | Absorbent article with means for directional fluid distribution | Human Necessities | 68 | Expired |
| US6472084B1 | Tear-resistant low set elastic film and method of making | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 63 | Expired |
| US6537930B1 | Three-dimensional highly elastic film/non-woven composite | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 62 | Expired |
| US5792404A | Method for forming a nonwoven web exhibiting surface energy gradients and increased caliper | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 62 | Expired |
| US5932316A | Method for forming a nonwoven web exhibiting surface energy gradients and increased caliper | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 57 | Expired |
| US5947945A | Disposable absorbent article with fit and fluid handling capabilities | Human Necessities | 51 | Expired |
| US5558663A | Absorbent articles having undergarment covering components with zones of extensibility | Human Necessities | 45 | Expired |
| US5972806A | Absorbent articles having undergarment covering components with zones of extensibility | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 42 | Expired |
| US7204907B2 | Absorbent device using an apertured nonwoven as an acquisition distribution layer | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 40 | Expired |
| US7102054B1 | Absorbent article having fused layers | Human Necessities | 36 | Expired |
| US4772444A | Method and apparatus for making microbubbled and/or microapertured polymeric webs using hydraulic pressure | Performing Operations; Transporting | 36 | Expired |
| US6720279B2 | Three-dimensional highly elastic film/non-woven composite | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 35 | Expired |
| US7695799B2 | Apertured laminate and method of making | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 30 | Active |
| US6025535A | Topsheet for absorbent articles exhibiting improved masking properties | Textiles; Paper | 29 | Expired |
| US5650223A | Absorbent articles having undergarment covering components with zones of extensibility | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 28 | Expired |
| US7625829B1 | Tear resistant elastic laminate and method of forming | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 22 | Expired |
| US10507259B2 | Flexible absorbent pad | Human Necessities | 21 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.