Katherine D Stahl

US Patent:

6610314, Aug 26, 2003

Filed:

Mar 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/804295

Inventors:

David W. Koenig - Menasha WI
Lisa M. Kroll - Appleton WI
David R. Otts - Appleton WI
Douglas B. Cole - Hortonville WI
Katherine D. Stahl - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A01N 2534

US Classification:

424402, 424404

Abstract:

Antimicrobial formulations, which may be essentially free of an antimicrobial active, comprising one or more proton donating agents and an alkyl phosphate anionic surfactant comprising a mono alkyl phosphate having the chemical structure: wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated straight chain or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, x is a number from 0 to about 20, and R and R are independently selected from hydrogen, an alkali metal, or an alkanol amine, are provided and described herein. The formulations may be incorporated into wet wipes or various other personal care items such as facial tissue, bathroom tissue or feminine care products, or may be incorporated into lotions or soaps which may be applied directly to the skin. The antimicrobial formulations of the present invention have been found to have surprisingly high activity against numerous bacteria and other microorganisms.

US Patent:

6814974, Nov 9, 2004

Filed:

Jan 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/058632

Inventors:

Douglas Bryan Cole - Hortonville WI
Varsha K. Shah - Menasha WI
Kurt J. Bevernitz - Little Rock AK
Franklin M. Chen - Portland OR
Eric D. Johnson - Larsen WI
Frederick J. Lang - Neenah WI
Jeffrey D. Lindsay - Appleton WI
Ligia A. Rivera - Appleton WI
Kim G. Schick - Menasha WI
Katherine Denise Stahl - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

International Classification:

A61K 700

US Classification:

424401

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion-sensitive, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products.

US Patent:

7101612, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Jul 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/900698

Inventors:

Frederick J. Lang - Neenah WI, US
Yihua Chang - Portland OR, US
Franklin M. C. Chen - Appleton WI, US
Paige A. Dellerman - Appleton WI, US
Eric D. Johnson - Larsen WI, US
Jeffrey D. Lindsay - Appleton WI, US
Pavneet S. Mumick - Belle Mead NJ, US
William S. Pomplun - West End NC, US
Ligia A. Rivera - Appleton WI, US
Kim G. Schick - Menasha WI, US
Walter T. Schultz - Appleton WI, US
Varsha K. Shah - Streamwood IL, US
Dave A. Soerens - Neenah WI, US
Kenneth Y. Wang - Alpharetta GA, US
David M. Jackson - Roswell GA, US
Douglas Bryan Cole - Horntonville WI, US
Barbra Elaine Copsey - Clintonville WI, US
Katherine Denise Stahl - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D04H 5/00
A01N 25/34

US Classification:

428288, 442327, 156183, 424402, 424443, 510130, 528339

Abstract:

The present invention provides ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers. The present invention also provides a method of making ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention further provides fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion-sensitive, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products.

US Patent:

7642395, Jan 5, 2010

Filed:

Dec 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/025643

Inventors:

Karyn C. Schroeder - Neenah WI, US
Candace D. Krautkramer - Neenah WI, US
David W. Koenig - Menasha WI, US
Douglas R. Hoffman - Oshkosh WI, US
Katherine D. Stahl - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 13/15
A61K 8/02
A01N 25/34

US Classification:

604360, 604359, 604367, 604364, 424401, 424404, 424402

Abstract:

The present invention provides a topical composition for application to the perianal and/or labial areas of the skin which helps prevent viscoelastic fluids, such as menses and feces, from attaching to the skin and aids in the reducing the viscoelastic properties of the fluid so that the fluid can flow into absorbent articles. The composition contains at least one viscoelastant material and at least one an anti-adherent material. the composition may be applied with a wipe, including mitts and gloves, a solid stick composition, an aerosol dispenser, a pump spray, a trigger spray, a squeeze bottle, as a foam, as a cream, as an ointment, as a salve, as a gel, as a wash or as a lotion. In addition, absorbent articles, such as pads or pants, diapers and the like may also be used as a means to transfer the composition to the skin.

US Patent:

8067350, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

Apr 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/796615

Inventors:

Scott W. Wenzel - Neenah WI, US
Corey Thomas Cunningham - Larsen WI, US
Katherine D. Stahl - Appleton WI, US
David William Koenig - Menasha WI, US
Kelly Davis Arehart - Roswell GA, US
John Gavin MacDonald - Decatur GA, US
Brendon F. Ribble - Menasha WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

C11D 3/40
C11D 3/60

US Classification:

510130, 510159, 510473, 510474, 510480, 510491, 510507, 510511

Abstract:

A cleansing composition is disclosed that changes color during use. The cleansing composition contains a plurality of thermochromic dyes that cause a color change to occur at a threshold temperature and continue to cause a color change over a temperature range. The range of temperatures corresponds to approximately the amount of time sufficient to properly wash or scrub using the product.

US Patent:

20060067961, Mar 30, 2006

Filed:

Sep 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/957506

Inventors:

Duane Krzysik - Appleton WI, US
Katherine Stahl - Appleton WI, US
Julie Utschig - Appleton WI, US
Jamie Sondelski - Wausau WI, US

International Classification:

A61K 8/89

US Classification:

424401000, 424070120

Abstract:

In some embodiments, the present invention relates to skin cooling compositions and methods for preparing skin cooling compositions. The skin cooling compositions provide immediate cooling of the skin as well as longer term cooling of the skin. In some embodiments, the cooling composition includes water, alcohol, a surfactant and a water dispersible silicone. As used herein, a water dispersible silicone includes a water dispersible and/or a water soluble silicone. In other embodiments, the skin cooling composition includes water, a cooling agent and a polymeric emulsifier.

US Patent:

20060067962, Mar 30, 2006

Filed:

Dec 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/027635

Inventors:

Duane Krzysik - Appleton WI, US
Katherine Stahl - Appleton WI, US
Julie Utschig - Appleton MI, US
Jamie Sondelski - Wausau WI, US
James Cotter - Waupaca WI, US
Bruce Siebers - Kimberly WI, US
Daniel Heuer - Fremont WI, US

International Classification:

A61K 8/89

US Classification:

424401000, 424070120

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an applicator and method for cooling skin. The applicator includes a substrate and a skin cooling composition that is attached to the substrate. In some embodiments, the skin cooling composition includes water, alcohol, a surfactant and a water dispersible silicone. As used herein, a water dispersible silicone includes a water dispersible silicone and/or a water soluble silicone. In other embodiments, the skin cooling composition includes water, a cooling agent and a polymeric emulsifier. The method of cooling skin includes positioning an applicator near the skin where the applicator includes a substrate and a skin cooling composition as described herein that is attached to the substrate. The method further includes engaging the substrate with the skin to apply the skin cooling composition to the skin.

US Patent:

20060140899, Jun 29, 2006

Filed:

Dec 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/024266

Inventors:

David Koenig - Menasha WI, US
Karyn Schroeder - Neenah WI, US
Candace Krautkramer - Neenah WI, US
Jason Cohen - Appleton WI, US
Douglas Hoffman - Oshkosh WI, US
Katherine Stahl - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61K 8/49
A61K 8/97
C11D 1/62

US Classification:

424070270, 424070280, 424074000, 424443000

Abstract:

Cleansing systems and methods are disclosed for improving the cleaning of skin. The cleansing systems comprise a first product comprising an anti-adherent formulation and a second product comprising a cationic compound capable of binding contaminants located on the skin. The first product is wiped across the skin of a user to introduce a film of the anti-adherent formulation onto the surface of the skin. This film reduces the amount of contaminant that is retained on the skin. The second product is wiped across the skin of a user to further dislodge and remove contaminants from the skin. The cleansing systems result in cleaner, healthier skin.