Patents by Inventor Bridget A. Balogh
Bridget A. Balogh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220151840Abstract: An absorbent article has a front region, a back region, and a crotch region extending between and connecting the front region and the back region. A non-rectangular absorbent core is located in the absorbent article wherein a portion of the absorbent core is positioned in an overlapping relationship with an elastic material located in at least one of the front region or back region. The non-rectangular absorbent core has a narrowest width dimension in the transverse direction of the absorbent article which is offset from each of the transverse axis of the absorbent article and the narrowest width of the absorbent article. Longitudinally extending elastic material located in the crotch region of the absorbent article is positioned in a spaced apart relationship to the longitudinal direction side edges of the absorbent core.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Justin M. Mueller, Bridget Balogh, Marcille F. Ruman, Matthew R. Van Hout, Lindsay Borkovetz, Jason K. Sieck, Jason G. Csida
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Patent number: 7635360Abstract: A method of manufacturing an undergarment includes moving a web of body panel material in a longitudinal machine direction, forming a cutout in the web, cutting the web of body panel material along the longitudinal machine direction and thereby forming a rear body panel web and a front body panel web, and connecting a crotch member to each of the rear and front body panel webs. The crotch member covers said cutout when connected to the rear and front body panel webs. A disposable undergarment having a cutout, and a method for the use thereof, is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Paul T. Van Gompel, Russell E. Thorson, Kenneth J. Wagner, Jean F. Niemeyer, Judith A. Musil, Heidi K. Wudi, Bridget A. Balogh, Cindi Maas, Steve Veith
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Publication number: 20060212014Abstract: A disposable absorbent article is disclosed having a chassis with a front region, a back region and a crotch region. The crotch region connects the front region to the back region. The front and back regions are also secured together to form an absorbent article having a waist opening, a pair of leg openings and two side panels each located between the waist opening and one of the pair of leg openings. An absorbent is positioned in at least a portion of the crotch region. The absorbent article also has a removable portion formed in at least a portion of one of the side panels which intersects a portion of the circumference of one of the leg openings. The removable portion enables a portion of one of the side panels to be removed to customize the fit of the absorbent article to a user's anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2006Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventor: Bridget Balogh
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Publication number: 20050222549Abstract: A disposable absorbent article is disclosed having a chassis with a front region, a back region and a crotch region. The crotch region connects the front region to the back region. The front and back regions are also secured together to form an absorbent article having a waist opening, a pair of leg openings and two side panels each located between the waist opening and one of the pair of leg openings. An absorbent is positioned in at least a portion of the crotch region. The absorbent article also has a removable portion formed in at least a portion of one of the side panels which intersects a portion of the circumference of one of the leg openings. The removable portion enables a portion of one of the side panels to be removed to customize the fit of the absorbent article to a user's anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2004Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventor: Bridget Balogh
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Publication number: 20050020992Abstract: A method of manufacturing an undergarment includes moving a web of body panel material in a longitudinal machine direction, forming a cutout in the web, cutting the web of body panel material along the longitudinal machine direction and thereby forming a rear body panel web and a front body panel web, and connecting a crotch member to each of the rear and front body panel webs. The crotch member covers said cutout when connected to the rear and front body panel webs. A disposable undergarment having a cutout, and a method for the use thereof, is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2003Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Paul Van Gompel, Russell Thorson, Kenneth Wagner, Jean Niemeyer, Judith Musil, Heidi Wudi, Bridget Balogh, Cindi Maas, Steve Veith
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Patent number: 6838403Abstract: A breathable, biodegradable/compostable laminate for use in personal care products. The laminates may be produced from polymer blends. The biodegradable/compostable laminates may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2000Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Fu-Jya Daniel Tsai, Bridget A. Balogh
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Patent number: 6755808Abstract: An absorbent garment includes a body panel and an absorbent composite having a longitudinally extending length and a laterally extending width and including a backsheet, a topsheet and a retention portion disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent composite is connected to the body panel and includes a side margin that is not attached to the body panel and that extends laterally outboard and terminates in a free edge. In one preferred embodiment, the free edge does not extend along the entirety of the length of the absorbent composite. Rather, the entire width of an end of the absorbent composite is secured to the body panel. Preferably, the width of the side margin along the portion of the absorbent composite overlapping the body panel is relatively constant.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Bridget A. Balogh, David F. Bishop, Danielle K. Minnich
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Patent number: 6607819Abstract: Polymer resin/dispersed modifier compositions are provided. The polymer resin/dispersed modifier compositions have improved melt processability and properties and may be used to thermally process films, fibers, and articles having improved properties. In one embodiment, the polymer resin/dispersed modifier compositions are further grafted with one or more monomers, which graft onto the polymer resin and/or the dispersed modifier. In a further embodiment, the polymer resin is a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer, such as polyethylene oxide; the modifier is a styrene butadiene polymer, a carboxylated acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer, or a combination thereof; and the grafted monomer is poly(ethylene glycol) ethyl ether methacrylate, poly(ethylene glycol) ethyl ether acrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEG-MA), or a mixture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2000Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James H. Wang, Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Bridget A. Balogh
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Publication number: 20030088230Abstract: An absorbent garment comprises a body panel and an absorbent composite having a longitudinally extending length and a laterally extending width and comprising a backsheet, a topsheet and a retention portion disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent composite is connected to the body panel and comprises a side margin that is not attached to the body panel and that extends laterally outboard and terminates in a free edge. In one preferred embodiment, the free edge does not extend along the entirety of the length of the absorbent composite. Rather, the entire width of an end of the absorbent composite is secured to the body panel. Preferably, the width of the side margin along the portion of the absorbent composite overlapping the body panel is relatively constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Bridget A. Balogh, David F. Bishop, Danielle K. Minnich
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Patent number: 6515075Abstract: Novel breathable environmentally stable, water weakenable films, fibers, and articles, useful for disposable applications and methods for making them are disclosed. The films, fibers and articles are manufactured from novel polymer blends and demonstrate improved stability and enhanced strength when exposed to environmental conditions of increased humidity and elevated temperature. The breathable, environmentally stable, water weakenable films, fibers, and articles manufactured from the novel polymer blends are particularly useful for the manufacture of disposable products.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Bridget A. Balogh, Vasily A. Topolkaraev
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Patent number: 6509419Abstract: Novel polymer blends useful for manufacturing breathable, environmentally stable, and water weakenable disposable films, fibers, and articles, and methods for making the blends are disclosed. The films, fibers and articles manufactured from these novel blends demonstrate improved stability and enhanced strength when exposed to environmental conditions of increased humidity and elevated temperature. Films, fibers, and articles manufactured from the novel polymer blends are particularly useful for the manufacture of disposable products.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Bridget A. Balogh, Vasily A. Topolkaraev
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Publication number: 20020127383Abstract: Polymer resin/dispersed modifier compositions are provided. The polymer resin/dispersed modifier compositions have improved melt processability and properties and may be used to thermally process films, fibers, and articles having improved properties. In one embodiment, the polymer resin/dispersed modifier compositions are further grafted with one or more monomers, which graft onto the polymer resin and/or the dispersed modifier. In a further embodiment, the polymer resin is a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer, such as polyethylene oxide; the modifier is a styrene butadiene polymer, a carboxylated acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer, or a combination thereof; and the grafted monomer is poly(ethylene glycol) ethyl ether methacrylate, poly(ethylene glycol) ethyl ether acrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEG-MA), or a mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2000Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: James H. Wang, Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Bridget A. Balogh
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Publication number: 20020123290Abstract: A breathable, biodegradable/compostable laminate for use in personal care products. The laminates may be produced from polymer blends. The biodegradable/compostable laminates may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2000Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Fu-Jya Daniel Tsai, Bridget A. Balogh
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Patent number: 6403706Abstract: Methods of making polymer resin/dispersed modifier compositions are provided. The polymer resin/dispersed modifier compositions have improved melt processability and properties and may be used to thermally process films, fibers, and articles having improved properties. In one embodiment, the polymer resin/dispersed modifier compositions are further grafted with one or more monomers, which graft onto the polymer resin and/or the dispersed modifier. In a further embodiment, the polymer resin is a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer, such as polyethylene oxide; the modifier is a styrene butadiene polymer, a carboxylated acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer, or a combination thereof; and the grafted monomer is poly(ethylene glycol) ethyl ether methacrylate, poly(ethylene glycol)ethyl ether acrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEG-MA), or a mixture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James H. Wang, Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Bridget A. Balogh