Patents by Inventor Cynthia Watts Henderson

Cynthia Watts Henderson 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).

  • Patent number: 10238244
    Abstract: The present invention provides personal cleaning articles useful for cleaning and/or exfoliating the skin. These articles provide multiple distinct patterns of relatively smooth and coarse elements to provide a user the ability to readily achieve the desired degree of cleansing and/or exfoliation. Further, the article provides a relatively smooth apertured outer layer and a relatively coarse underlying layer whereby a user can, with the application of varied amounts of pressure, more readily achieve and control a wider range of mechanical cleaning and/or exfoliating action against the skin. In certain aspects, the article may also be impregnated with one or more topical skin cleaning and/or exfoliating compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Alice Susan Gordon, Jonathan Adam Dien, Nadeem Haidary, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Jennifer L Schiffman, Kimberly J Tempas
  • Publication number: 20160120374
    Abstract: The present invention provides personal cleaning articles useful for cleaning and/or exfoliating the skin. These articles provide multiple distinct patterns of relatively smooth and coarse elements to provide a user the ability to readily achieve the desired degree of cleansing and/or exfoliation. Further, the article provides a relatively smooth apertured outer layer and a relatively coarse underlying layer whereby a user can, with the application of varied amounts of pressure, more readily achieve and control a wider range of mechanical cleaning and/or exfoliating action against the skin. In certain aspects, the article may also be impregnated with one or more topical skin cleaning and/or exfoliating compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Alice Susan Gordon, Jonathan Adam Dien, Nadeem Haidary, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Jennifer L. Schiffman, Kimberly J. Tempas
  • Patent number: 9259075
    Abstract: The present invention provides personal cleaning articles useful for cleaning and/or exfoliating the skin. These articles provide multiple distinct patterns of relatively smooth and coarse elements to provide a user the ability to readily achieve the desired degree of cleansing and/or exfoliation. Further, the article provides a relatively smooth apertured outer layer and a relatively coarse underlying layer whereby a user can, with the application of varied amounts of pressure, more readily achieve and control a wider range of mechanical cleaning and/or exfoliating action against the skin. In certain aspects, the article may also be impregnated with one or more topical skin cleaning and/or exfoliating compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Alice Susan Gordon, Jonathan Adam Dien, Nadeem Haidary, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Jennifer L. Schiffman, Kimberly J. Wallace
  • Publication number: 20140100589
    Abstract: The present invention provides personal cleaning articles useful for cleaning and/or exfoliating the skin. These articles provide multiple distinct patterns of relatively smooth and coarse elements to provide a user the ability to readily achieve the desired degree of cleansing and/or exfoliation. Further, the article provides a relatively smooth apertured outer layer and a relatively coarse underlying layer whereby a user can, with the application of varied amounts of pressure, more readily achieve and control a wider range of mechanical cleaning and/or exfoliating action against the skin. In certain aspects, the article may also be impregnated with one or more topical skin cleaning and/or exfoliating compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Alice Susan Gordon, Jonathan Adam Dien, Nadeem Haidary, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Jennifer L. Schiffman, Kimberly J. Wallace
  • Patent number: 8038446
    Abstract: A training device for nasal hygiene comprises a facial tissue sheet; where the facial tissue sheet has a first side, and where the facial tissue sheet also has a second side having an opposing planar relationship to the first side. A first-side tissue graphic is visible on the first side of the facial tissue sheet. The first-side tissue graphic comprises a permanent graphic and/or an active graphic. In addition, the first-side tissue graphic is a training mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, Thomas G. Shannon, Eric D. Johnson, Andrew P. Bakken, Corey T. Cunningham, Steven R. Kehn, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Kathryn J. Sirovatka
  • Patent number: 7934597
    Abstract: In order to improve the reliability of cleanly dispensing the first tissue in a pop-up dispensing tissue container, a relatively high strength sacrificial top sheet is interfolded with the tissue clip. The sacrificial top sheet is adhered to the underside of a removable surfboard in the top of the container, such that when the surfboard is removed to access the tissues, the sacrificial sheet is simultaneously removed, which causes the first tissue to pop up into a ready position for subsequent dispensing by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Mark Anthony Barnes, Dennis Edward Fryer, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Leslie Thomas Long, Paul Kerner Pauling, Bart John Rabas, Stephanie Marie Stoddart
  • Publication number: 20100224513
    Abstract: In order to improve the reliability of cleanly dispensing the first tissue in a pop-up dispensing tissue container, a relatively high strength sacrificial top sheet is interfolded with the tissue clip. The sacrificial top sheet is adhered to the underside of a removable surfboard in the top of the container, such that when the surfboard is removed to access the tissues, the sacrificial sheet is simultaneously removed, which causes the first tissue to pop up into a ready position for subsequent dispensing by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Mark Anthony Barnes, Dennis Edward Fryer, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Leslie Thomas Long, Paul Kerner Pauling, Bart John Rabas, Stephanie Marie Stoddart
  • Publication number: 20090068633
    Abstract: A training device for nasal hygiene comprises a facial tissue sheet; where the facial tissue sheet has a first side, and where the facial tissue sheet also has a second side having an opposing planar relationship to the first side. A first-side tissue graphic is visible on the first side of the facial tissue sheet. The first-side tissue graphic comprises a permanent graphic and/or an active graphic. In addition, the first-side tissue graphic is a training mark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, Thomas G. Shannon, Eric D. Johnson, Andrew P. Bakken, Corey T. Cunningham, Steven R. Kehn, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Kathryn J. Sirovatka
  • Publication number: 20080129035
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process of personalizing or customizing a container or dispenser for a customer or shopper. More specifically, the present invention relates to a process of mass personalization or customization of containers or dispensers containing useable products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Duane Lyle McDonald, Raymond Paul Pitsch, Shiva Nicole Scotti, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Allen Jerry Marquardt, Andrew Peter Bakken, Thomas Gerard Shannon, Timothy Patrick Clare
  • Publication number: 20080077415
    Abstract: Color-customized tissue cartons and products can be manufactured specially for consumers by providing consumers access to color coding systems at a retail store locations. Desired room decor colors, taken from paint chip colors or upholstery colors, can be matched at the retailer's location and the color coordinates stored in a database. Coordinating colors can be generated and all of the color information can be conveyed to a printer where tissue carton graphics are printed. As a result, the colors of the graphics can be customized to the consumer's specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Gerard Shannon, Andrew Peter Bakken, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Jeffrey Dean Lindsay
  • Publication number: 20070284266
    Abstract: The present invention provides an article of manufacture comprising a container or dispenser having a top, at least one sidewall, a bottom and an interior volume. The at least one sidewall joins the top to the bottom, and the top, the sidewall and bottom define the interior volume capable of holding at least one product. The sidewall has an exterior surface which is covered by an outer sheet component sleeve. At least a major portion of the exterior surface of the sidewall is covered by the outer sheet component sleeve. The outer sheet component sleeve has at least one graphic, image or decorative design located thereon and the outer sheet component has at least one shrinkable polymeric film layer. Also, located within the interior volume is product contained or dispensed from the container or dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Duane Lyle McDonald, Raymond Paul Pitsch, Shiva Nicole Scotti, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Allen Jerry Marquardt, Andrew Peter Bakken, Thomas Gerard Shannon, Timothy Patrick Clare
  • Patent number: 7273156
    Abstract: A dispenser for sheet materials includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a restraining member preventing the top and bottom portion from separating. The top portion and the bottom portion can telescope to vary the dispenser's overall height. In one embodiment, by designing a dispenser having bottom sidewalls and top sidewalls of approximately the same length, problems with access to the exposed sheet or excessive manipulation to change the dispenser's height can be avoided. In another embodiment, by designing the dispenser such that the height of the dispenser can automatically reduce as the sheet material is depleted or where the height can be adjusted by simply pushing down on the dispenser's top makes the dispenser convenient to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Hongxia Gao, Gary Douglas Williams, Patricia Ann Samolinski, Scott Allen Baum, Sara Marie Vermillion, Daphne Lynn VanBuren, Tammy Jo Balzar, Cynthia Watts Henderson
  • Patent number: 6231719
    Abstract: A soft uncreped throughdried tissue product includes a distribution of surface deposits of an additive composition adapted to reduce skin irritation and redness or otherwise deliver a benefit to the user. An array of primary delivery zones with a relatively high additive add-on amount in combination with supplementary delivery zones with a relatively lower add-on amount effectively maximize consumer benefit while minimizing the total amount of additive on the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Patrick Garvey, Robert Timothy Drozd, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Marc David Couture
  • Patent number: 6217707
    Abstract: A soft tissue product includes deposits of a surface additive composition disposed in primary and supplementary delivery zones having different add-on levels. The supplementary add-on level is greater than 0 and less than the primary add-on level. For example, the supplementary add-on level may be from about 0.5 to about 80 percent of the primary add-on level. In particular embodiments, the primary delivery zones cover from about 30 to about 90 percent of the tissue and the supplementary delivery zones cover from about 10 to about 70 percent of the tissue. The different add-on levels effectively maximize consumer benefit while minimizing the total amount of additive on the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Patrick Garvey, Robert Timothy Drozd, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Marc David Couture
  • Patent number: 5885697
    Abstract: A soft tissue product is disclosed having uniformly distributed surface deposits of a solidified composition having a melting point of from about 30.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. The solidified composition is applied to the outer surfaces of the tissue product in melted form, preferably by rotogravure printing. The solidified composition contains an oil, a wax, and preferably a fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, Lee Patrick Garvey, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Michael Chauncey Tuck
  • Patent number: 5698291
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a crimp-bonded fibrous cellulosic laminate. The process includes the steps of: 1) providing at least two superposed plies of a fibrous cellulosic material; 2) passing the superposed plies through a crimp roll arrangement including a rotating crimp element and a rotating anvil element; and 3) applying a pressure load against the rotating elements sufficient to crimp bond the fibrous cellulosic material plies into a laminate. The crimp element has protruding members configured in a discontinuous pattern aligned on an axis that is parallel to the cross-machine direction to provide a substantially continuous uniform area of localized surface contacts between the rotating crimp and anvil elements across the width of the plies. Also disclosed is an overall crimp-bonded fibrous cellulosic laminate and an apparatus for crimp-bonding multiple superposed plies of a fibrous cellulosic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Harry Edmund Clark, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Robert Clarence Marcinek, Frances Wynn Mayfield, Thad Wayne Perkins, Jorg Friedemann Voss
  • Patent number: 5665426
    Abstract: A soft tissue product is disclosed having uniformly distributed surface deposits of a solidified composition having a melting point of from about 30.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. The solidified composition is applied to the outer surfaces of the tissue product in melted form, preferably by rotogravure printing. The solidified composition contains an oil, a wax, and preferably a fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, Lee Patrick Garvey, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Michael Chauncey Tuck
  • Patent number: 5650218
    Abstract: A soft tissue product is disclosed having uniformly distributed surface deposits of a solidified composition having a melting point of from about 30.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. The solidified composition is applied to the outer surfaces of the tissue product in melted form, preferably by rotogravure printing. The solidified composition contains an oil, a wax, and preferably a fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, Lee Patrick Garvey, Cynthia Watts Henderson, Michael Chauncey Tuck