Mary C Meyer

US Patent:

7077834, Jul 18, 2006

Filed:

Mar 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/394358

Inventors:

David Fleger Bishop - Appleton WI, US
Bridget Ann Balogh - Menasha WI, US
Mary Jo Meyer - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 13/20

US Classification:

60438511, 60438501, 604387, 604389, 604391, 604394

Abstract:

A pant-like disposable garment for absorbing human discharge is disclosed. The pant-like garment includes a front panel, a back panel, and an absorbent assembly. The absorbent assembly includes a bodyside liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent positioned therebetween. The absorbent assembly further including a pair of end edges and is secured to the front panel and to the back panel. The front and back panels are joined together by a pair of seams to form a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. The garment also includes a pair of perforation lines formed in the front panel with each being aligned non-parallel to one of the seams. The garment further includes a pair of attachment members which overlap the pair of perforation lines. The pair of perforation lines and the pair of attachment members function to allow the waist opening to be easily opened and closed more than once.

US Patent:

7665460, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Oct 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/247917

Inventors:

Jeffrey D. Lindsay - Appleton WI, US
Fung-Jou Chen - Appleton WI, US
Carl G. Rippl - Appleton WI, US
David J. Tyrrell - Decatur GA, US
Kim Ellefson - Oshkosh WI, US
Mary Jo Meyer - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61M 11/00

US Classification:

12820014, 12820016, 12820018

Abstract:

A gas dispenser includes a reservoir for holding a liquid, and a chamber in communication with the reservoir. The chamber receives the liquid, and a micro power source generates energy for conversion of the liquid disposed in the chamber. A nozzle defining an orifice in selective communication with the chamber. The nozzle is used to release the converted liquid from the chamber through the orifice.

US Patent:

7774894, Aug 17, 2010

Filed:

Oct 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/247484

Inventors:

Carl G. Rippl - Appleton WI, US
Jeffrey D. Lindsay - Appleton WI, US
Eric F. Wagner - Sherwood WI, US
Fung-Jou Chen - Appleton WI, US
Frank G. Druecke - Oshkosh WI, US
David J. Tyrrell - Decatur GA, US
Kim Ellefson - Oshkosh WI, US
Mary Jo Meyer - Neenah WI, US
Timothy M. McFarland - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A47L 11/30

US Classification:

15320, 15118, 15231, 15128

Abstract:

A floor-cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head having a cleaning device, a control handle connected to the cleaning head for controlling the cleaning head and a micro power source in communication with the cleaning device. The micro power source is lightweight, compact, and rechargeable or replaceable for generating energy to power the cleaning device.

US Patent:

7885598, Feb 8, 2011

Filed:

Dec 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/026833

Inventors:

Mary Lou McDaniel - Appleton WI, US
Mary Jo Meyer - Neenah WI, US
Jennifer Marvin - Greenville WI, US
Kurtis F. Schweitzer - Greenville WI, US
James Jay Tanner - Winneconne WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G09B 3/00

US Classification:

434350, 434371, 434377, 345419, 345441, 345646

Abstract:

Generating a visual three-dimensional model specific to a user for personal care education. A request for instruction regarding a personal care product is received from a user. Data defining physical characteristics of the user that relate to the personal care product is also received from the user. A three-dimensional model demonstrating use of the personal care product is generated. The three-dimensional model is a function of the received data and the personal care product. The generated three-dimensional model is provided to the user for display.

US Patent:

7950925, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Dec 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/026845

Inventors:

Mary Lou McDaniel - Appleton WI, US
Mary Jo Meyer - Neenah WI, US
Jennifer Marvin - Greenville WI, US
Kurtis F. Schweitzer - Greenville WI, US
James Jay Tanner - Winneconne WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G09B 25/00
G09G 5/00

US Classification:

434377, 434100, 345630

Abstract:

Educating a consumer about a personal care product. A request for information regarding a personal care product is received from a consumer. A description of one or more physical characteristics associated with the consumer and related to the personal care product is also received from the consumer. In response to the received request and description, a visual representation of a three-dimensional model is provided to the consumer. The three-dimensional model is a function of the received physical characteristics and the personal care product.

US Patent:

20050148974, Jul 7, 2005

Filed:

Dec 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/747853

Inventors:

Paul Datta - Appleton WI, US
Mary Meyer - Neenah WI, US

International Classification:

A61F013/15
A61F013/20

US Classification:

604385010, 604385030, 604387000

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article garment having a body panel, an extension fold extending from the rear waist edge of the body panel and an absorbent insert and defining an opening. At least one garment closing fastener is connected to the body side surface of the extension fold and a portion of the body panel. In another aspect, the extension fold is gathered a first amount and a portion of the body panel is gathered a second amount, wherein the first amount of gathering is greater than the second amount of gathering. A method of making a disposable absorbent garment includes folding a body panel web to form an extension fold, connecting an absorbent insert to the body panel and then applying at least one garment closing fastener to the extension fold and the body panel.