Steven R Stopper

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 1 CIPO patent and 4 EPO patents. Top assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.. Active years: 1999-2021.

USPTO Granted Patents = 10 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 70.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 166(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Duluth, GA (US) (1999 - 2011)
Suwanee, GA (US) (2012 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

10 out of 5,330

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 1999-2021

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10 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11148347 - Biaxially stretched porous film (2021-10-19),

2. 10689863 - Fibrous laminate floor underlayment with improved acoustical insulation and breathable barrier protection (2020-06-23),

3. 8334327 - Highly breathable biodegradable films (2012-12-18),

4. 8043984 - Single sided stretch bonded laminates, and methods of making same (2011-10-25),

5. 7994078 - High strength nonwoven web from a biodegradable aliphatic polyester (2011-08-09),

6. 7422712 - Technique for incorporating a liquid additive into a nonwoven web (2008-09-09),

7. 7381666 - Breathable film and fabric having liquid and viral barrier (2008-06-03),

8. 6190758 - Nonwoven-film laminates (2001-02-20),

9. 6156421 - Stretched-filled microporous films and methods of making the same (2000-12-05),

10. 5900306 - Nonwoven-film laminates (1999-05-04),

Title: Innovations of Steven R Stopper

Introduction

Steven R Stopper is an accomplished inventor based in Duluth, GA, with a remarkable portfolio of 10 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in materials science, particularly in the development of innovative films and underlayment products.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for a biaxially stretched porous film. This film comprises a thermoplastic composition that contains a continuous phase, including a polyolefin matrix polymer and a nanoinclusion additive dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains. The film is biaxially stretched in both the machine direction and cross-machine direction to form a porous network. This network contains nanopores with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of about 800 nanometers or less, with some nanopores oriented in the cross-machine direction. Another significant patent is for a fibrous laminate floor underlayment that offers improved acoustical insulation and breathable barrier protection. This underlayment can be positioned directly in contact with the underside surface of a finished floor and comprises multiple layers, including a first layer of pattern-unbonded nonwoven web and a second layer of microporous film.

Career Highlights

Steven R Stopper is currently associated with Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., where he continues to contribute to innovative product development. His expertise in materials science has led to significant advancements in the industry.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Vasily Aramovich Topolkaraev and Peter Michailovich Kobylivker, enhancing the innovative capabilities of his projects.

Conclusion

Steven R Stopper's contributions to the field of materials science through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor. His work continues to influence advancements in product development and innovation.