Shirlee A Weber

US Patent:

6352528, Mar 5, 2002

Filed:

Nov 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/444081

Inventors:

Shirlee Ann Weber - Neenah WI
Lisa Ann Dimitrijevs - Appleton WI
Thomas Michael Gage - Hortonville WI
Christopher Peter Olson - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1356

US Classification:

60438503, 604387, 604389, 604390, 604391, 60438501

Abstract:

A disposable and refastenable pant includes hidden graphics. When the fastening system is engaged, such as would be the case during use, the hidden graphics are not directly visible upon inspection of the interior and exterior surfaces of the garment. The hidden graphics become visible when the fasteners are disengaged from one another. For training pants, the hidden graphics can be used by the caregiver or parent as a motivational and educational instrument to improve the speed and quality of the total toilet training process.

US Patent:

6635797, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Jul 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/911790

Inventors:

Christopher Peter Olson - Neenah WI
Kathleen Irene Ratliff - Neenah WI
Shirlee Ann Weber - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604361, 60438501

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article such as a training pant includes wetness indicating graphics that provide an interactive training aid. The interactive graphics can include a permanent character graphic and one or more active object graphics, which âappearâ or âdisappearâ from view in response to exposure to urine or the environment. The interactive graphics can also include a story line in which the permanent character graphic is illustrated performing an activity involving the active object graphic. The wetness indicating feature and the graphic story line allow the caregiver to interact with the child in an educational and motivational manner to enhance the toilet training process.

US Patent:

6652504, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Aug 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/638687

Inventors:

Christopher Peter Olson - Neenah WI
Yee Yang - Appleton WI
Shirlee Ann Weber - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

60438525, 60438524, 60438527

Abstract:

A pant-like absorbent garment having curved leak guard flaps has a gasket-like fit. A chassis of the absorbent garment defines first and second leg openings with curved cut-outs in the chassis. First portions of two leak guard flaps are bonded in a stretched position to the first and second leg openings about a periphery of the curved cut-outs, thereby forming finished seams. Leg elastic members can be bonded to the second portions of the leak guard flaps, thereby creating an even greater gasket effect. The resulting absorbent garment has a comfortable, gasket-like fit and an aesthetically pleasing, finished look about the leg openings.

US Patent:

6727404, Apr 27, 2004

Filed:

Nov 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/293886

Inventors:

Marcille Faye Ruman - Neenah WI
Lawrence Howell Sawyer - Neenah WI
Christopher Peter Olson - Neenah WI
Shirlee Ann Weber - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604378, 604385101, 604367

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent pant having fluid handling characteristics useful for encouraging toilet training. The pant has a limited absorbent capacity of between about 30 grams and about 400 grams, which contributes to a slow fluid intake, pooled fluid, and delayed fluid lock-up in the absorbent pad. The pant also has considerable fluid distribution, resulting in a large area of wetness. Each of these fluid handling characteristics provides awareness to a wearer of the filled status of the pant.

US Patent:

6761711, Jul 13, 2004

Filed:

Nov 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/444083

Inventors:

Amy Lynn Fletcher - Appleton WI
Lisa Ann Dimitrijevs - Appleton WI
Christopher Peter Olson - Neenah WI
Kathleen Irene Ratliff - Neenah WI
Shirlee Ann Weber - Neenah WI
Susan Lee West - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604389, 604390, 604396, 604387, 604386

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis and a fastening system that together define a refastenable pant. The refastenable pant includes a pair of elastomeric front side panels extending from the waist opening to each leg opening, a pair of elastomeric back side panels extending from the waist opening to each leg opening, and a pair of refastenable seams extending from the waist opening to each leg opening and positioned between the elastomeric front and back side panels.

US Patent:

6793650, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Dec 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/017762

Inventors:

Shirlee Ann Weber - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604396, 604385101, 604378, 60438516, 60438522

Abstract:

A pant-like absorbent garment having an absorbent pad attached to a front region and a back region of an outer cover, wherein the absorbent pad is at least partially suspended therebetween to provide a close or customized fit for the wearer. The pant-like absorbent garment is suitable as a low capacity training pant for late stage toilet training.

US Patent:

6849067, Feb 1, 2005

Filed:

Sep 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/676442

Inventors:

Amy Lynn Fletcher - Appleton WI, US
Lisa Ann Dimitrijevs - Appleton WI, US
Christopher Peter Olson - Neenah WI, US
Kathleen Irene Ratliff - Neenah WI, US
Shirlee Ann Weber - Neenah WI, US
Susan Lee West - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604389, 604390, 604396, 604387, 604386

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis and a fastening system that together define a refastenable pant. The refastenable pant includes a pair of elastomeric front side panels extending from the waist opening to each leg opening, a pair of elastomeric back side panels extending from the waist opening to each leg opening, and a pair of refastenable seams extending from the waist opening to each leg opening and positioned between the elastomeric front and back side panels.

US Patent:

6884238, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

Dec 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/025203

Inventors:

Richard Louis Underhill - Neenah WI, US
Rebecca Suzanne Walter - Hortonville WI, US
Christopher Peter Olson - Neenah WI, US
Shirlee Ann Weber - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F013/15

US Classification:

60438501, 206438, 206494

Abstract:

A method of providing a series of types of pant-like garments and corresponding information to consumers. The series includes two or more pant-like garments, each of the garments corresponding to a stage of toilet training. Each of the garments in the series may differ from one another in terms of absorbent capacity, size, and/or features. The information provided to the consumer helps the consumer discern which garment from the series is most appropriate for a child in a specific stage of the toilet training process.