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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

William I Mullane, Jr

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: The Procter Gamble Company. Active years: 1976-1992.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William I Mullane, Jr. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-i-mullane-jr

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 1,569(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Wyoming, OH (US) (1976 - 1982)
  • Cincinnati, OH (US) (1980 - 1992)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 17,692 
 
The Procter Gamble Company
 patents

Years Active: 1976-1992

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5158819 - Polymeric web exhibiting a soft, silky, cloth-like tactile impression (1992-10-27),
2. 4878825 - Stationary support member in forming area for uniformly debossing and (1989-11-07),
3. 4778644 - Method and apparatus for making substantially fluid-impervious (1988-10-18),
4. 4741877 - Uniformly debossing and aperturing a moving plastic web using stationary (1988-05-03),
5. 4509908 - Apparatus for uniformly debossing and aperturing a resilient plastic web (1985-04-09),
6. 4463045 - Macroscopically expanded three-dimensional plastic web exhibiting (1984-07-31),
7. 4441952 - Method and apparatus for uniformly debossing and aperturing a resilient (1984-04-10),
8. 4324246 - Disposable absorbent article having a stain resistant topsheet (1982-04-13),
9. 4184175 - Method of and apparatus for optically detecting anomalous subsurface (1980-01-15),
10. 3959155 - Detergent composition (1976-05-25),

Title: Innovations of William I Mullane, Jr.

Introduction

William I Mullane, Jr. is a notable inventor based in Cincinnati, OH (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of polymeric materials, holding a total of 10 patents. His work focuses on creating innovative polymeric webs that exhibit unique tactile impressions and aesthetic qualities.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for a polymeric web that exhibits a soft, silky, cloth-like tactile impression. This invention features patterns of microapertured or microbubbled surface aberrations, along with a contrasting visually discernible pattern that imparts an embossed appearance to at least one surface. These polymeric webs can be designed to be either fluid-pervious or fluid-impervious, depending on the intended application. Another significant patent involves a method and apparatus for producing such polymeric webs, which includes a stationary support member that uniformly debosses and expands a plastic web. This innovative apparatus ensures that the apertures in the forming structure remain unobstructed during the manufacturing process, resulting in a uniformly debossed and, if desired, apertured plastic web.

Career Highlights

William I Mullane, Jr. is associated with The Procter & Gamble Company, where he has been instrumental in advancing the company's research and development efforts in polymer technology. His expertise has led to the creation of products that enhance consumer experiences through improved material properties.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Mullane has collaborated with talented individuals such as Nicholas Albert Ahr and Paul R Louis. These partnerships have fostered innovation and contributed to the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

William I Mullane, Jr. is a distinguished inventor whose work in polymeric materials has led to significant advancements in the industry. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to influence the field and enhance product offerings.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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