Newtown, PA, United States of America

James A Minetola

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Mcneil-Ppc, Inc.. Active years: 1996-1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: James A Minetola. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/james-a-minetola

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 88(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1996-1998

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of James A. Minetola

Introduction

James A. Minetola is an accomplished inventor based in Newtown, PA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of absorbent structures, holding a total of 3 patents. His work is characterized by innovative designs that enhance the functionality of absorbent materials.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is focused on multilayered absorbent structures. This invention discloses an absorbent structure that features a plurality of absorbent planar regions, which are defined by decreasing pore size with increasing depth into the region. Each planar region consists of an absorbent layer that has relatively large average pore sizes at the top, body-facing surface, and smaller average pore sizes at the bottom, garment-facing surface. The subsequent absorbent region has a top body-facing surface with an average pore size larger than the bottom, garment-facing surface of the previous region. This design ensures that the top surface of each subsequent planar region is in fluid communication with the lower surface of the planar region above.

Career Highlights

James A. Minetola is currently employed at McNeil-PPC, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of absorbent technologies. His work has been instrumental in developing products that improve user experience and efficiency.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Minetola has collaborated with notable colleagues, including John Poccia and Richmond R. Cohen. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and the successful implementation of his inventions.

Conclusion

James A. Minetola's contributions to the field of absorbent structures demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His patents reflect a deep understanding of material science and engineering, making him a valuable asset in his industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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