This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Greg J. DeGrave and Absorbent-Structure Manufacturing
Introduction
Greg J. DeGrave is an inventor associated with Combined Locks, Wisconsin, and Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. His patent work addresses methods and apparatuses for forming fibrous web structures used in absorbent products.
Latest Patents
The provided information identifies one patent associated with DeGrave: “Apparatuses and Methods for Manufacturing Absorbent Structures Including Flexible Masking Media.” The invention describes positioning masking media over a foraminous forming member, applying vacuum pressure, and depositing fibrous material to create a web. The masking media can be flexible, allowing it to draw tightly against the forming surface under vacuum and help prevent fibers from flowing between the media and the surface. DeGrave is credited with 1 patent in the supplied data.
Career Highlights
DeGrave’s documented patent contribution focuses on manufacturing technology for absorbent structures. The disclosed approach uses flexible masking media to control where fibrous material is deposited during web formation.
Collaborations
The supplied information associates DeGrave with Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. It does not specify additional collaborators or provide further details about his role at the company.
Conclusion
Greg J. DeGrave’s identified patent describes a vacuum-assisted process for forming fibrous webs, with flexible masking media helping control fiber placement in absorbent-structure manufacturing.
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