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Montreal, Canada

Yvon George Levesque

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Johnson & Johnson Gmbh. Active years: 1976-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yvon George Levesque. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yvon-george-levesque

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 509(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal16 out of 511 
 
Johnson & Johnson Gmbh
 patents

Years Active: 1976-2002

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16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6393901 - Pressure cell for subjecting an absorbent article to compressive stress during a liquid-absorbency test (2002-05-28),
2. 5797894 - Unitized sanitary napkin (1998-08-25),
3. 5661997 - Method for evaluating the potential of sphagnum moss material for (1997-09-02),
4. 5635029 - Method for manufacturing an absorbent structure using sphagnum moss (1997-06-03),
5. 5562649 - Absorbent perf-embossed debonded pulp board (1996-10-08),
6. 5531726 - Sphagnum moss composition for the production of sheeted absorbent and (1996-07-02),
7. 5466232 - Unitized sanitary napkin (1995-11-14),
8. 5374260 - Unitized sanitary napkin (1994-12-20),
9. 5366451 - Disposable absorbent product (1994-11-22),
10. 5361627 - Method and apparatus for the measuring the capillary attraction (1994-11-08),
11. 4507122 - Low density peat moss board (1985-03-26),
12. 4226237 - Layered absorbent structure (1980-10-07),
13. 4215692 - Absorbent structure (1980-08-05),
14. 4022861 - Methods of manufacturing water-repellent fluffy batts of wood pulp fibers (1977-05-10),
15. 3950219 - Method of manufacturing a stabilized fluffy batt of fibers and products (1976-04-13),

Title: Yvon George Levesque: Innovator in Absorbent Technology

Introduction

Yvon George Levesque is a prominent inventor based in Montreal, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of absorbent technology, holding a total of 16 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and functionality of absorbent articles, particularly in the hygiene sector.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a pressure cell designed for subjecting an absorbent article to compressive stress during a liquid-absorbency test. This pressure cell features an inflatable bag that compresses the absorbent article while conforming to its three-dimensional shape, ensuring a uniform pressure distribution. This invention is particularly useful for testing non-planar, anatomically shaped absorbent articles that change in volume upon wetting. Additionally, he has developed a unitized sanitary napkin, which includes a novel absorbent structure. This structure consists of a high-loft, bulky, low-density cover layer, a higher density transfer layer, a very high density, retentive reservoir layer, and an impermeable barrier layer. The layers are sealed around their periphery and bonded together to form a cohesive unitized structure.

Career Highlights

Yvon Levesque has built a successful career at Johnson & Johnson GmbH, where he has been instrumental in advancing absorbent product technology. His innovative designs and methods have set new standards in the industry, contributing to improved consumer experiences.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Yvon has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Sylvaine Cote and Denis Gallagher. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies in absorbent products.

Conclusion

Yvon George Levesque's contributions to absorbent technology have made a lasting impact on the industry. His innovative patents and collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of absorbent articles, enhancing their performance and usability.

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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