Julie Ann Taylor

US Patent:

6576575, Jun 10, 2003

Filed:

May 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/570719

Inventors:

Julie R. Taylor - Snellville GA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B32B 2712

US Classification:

442151, 442149, 442414, 442415, 428343, 602 54, 602 58, 604304, 604307, 604308, 424443, 424445

Abstract:

An adherent article, such as a bandage or adhesive tape, having a nonwoven substrate that contains water soluble fibers is provided. The water soluble fibers of the nonwoven substrate can include polyvinyl alcohol fibers that only dissolve at temperatures greater than 37Â C. and/or polyvinyl alcohol fibers that can dissolve at temperatures less than about 37Â C. The adherent article also includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the nonwoven substrate that facilitates adherence of the substrate to human skin. The pressure-sensitive adhesive can be water soluble or generally insoluble, but dispersible in water.

US Patent:

60737670, Jun 13, 2000

Filed:

May 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/086109

Inventors:

Bernard Cohen - Berkeley Lake GA
Julie R. Taylor - Snellville GA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B65D 8310

US Classification:

206363

Abstract:

Disclosed is a peel pouch adapted to enclose an article to be sterilized, the peel pouch having a base panel having an exterior surface and an edge. In selected embodiments, a first and a second flap are disposed along the edge of the base panel so that the first flap is spaced apart from the second flap. The peel pouch further includes a cover panel having at least one tab disposed on along an edge of the cover panel, the cover panel overlying the base panel. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the tab is disposed above and between the first and second flaps. At least one seal joins the cover panel to the base panel so that a pocket suitable to receive articles to be sterilized is formed. The peel pouch may be electret treated prior to insertion of the article to be sterilized. During opening of the peel pouch, the exterior surface of the base panel is held against a supporting surface while a separating force is applied to the tab of the cover panel to separate the cover panel from the base panel.

US Patent:

54682363, Nov 21, 1995

Filed:

Jun 9, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/073901

Inventors:

Dennis Everhart - Alpharetta GA
Elizabeth A. Deibler - Dunwoody GA
Julie R. Taylor - Snellville GA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604361

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent product which includes a chemically reactive means having an end point adapted to provide a visual indication of the presence of a substance in mammalian bodily excrement, wherein the chemically reactive means is adapted to: (A) to provide the visual indication as a result of interacting with the mammalian bodily excrement; (B) the end point of the chemically reactive means is adapted to be reached within a period of time which begins with the first insult of the chemically reactive means by the substance and ends when the disposable absorbent product is discarded; and (C) the chemically reactive means is adapted to have a stable end-point, such that the visual indication remains valid within a period of time which begins when the end point is reached and ends no sooner than when the disposable absorbent product is discarded. If desired, the chemically reactive means can be adapted to provide a visual indication of the approximate concentration of the substance. The disposable absorbent product is utilized in the same manner as a product which lacks the chemically reactive means but which otherwise is functionally similar to the disposable absorbent product.