Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Ellingson

Daniel L. Ellingson 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: 8496636
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for unfolding and dispensing diapers. The system includes a dispenser and a folded diaper that is within the dispenser. The folded diaper includes a first longitudinal fold that is between a main portion and a first side portion and a second longitudinal fold that is between the main portion and a second side portion. The dispenser includes a first projection that unfolds the first longitudinal fold as the diaper is removed from the dispenser and a second projection that unfolds the second longitudinal fold as the diaper is removed from the dispenser. The system may make it easier for care givers to perform multiple diaper changes per day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan K. Rice, Walter C. Reade, Daniel L. Ellingson, Rhonda K. Joch, Brenda M. Nelson, Denise J. Nelson, Jaime M. Vitense, Timothy P. Clare, Connie J. Warshall, John P. Vukos
  • Patent number: 7321315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system that includes a plurality of disposable absorbent products where at least one of the disposable absorbent products includes a tag. The system further includes a reader that identifies the tags on the plurality of disposable absorbent products and plays media based on the identity of the tags. In another form, the system includes a reader that identifies the tags on the plurality of disposable absorbent products and provides information relating to one other product based on the identity of the tags. In still another form, the present invention relates to a method that includes marking a plurality of disposable absorbent products (e.g., diapers) with a tag, and providing a reader that plays media based on the identity of the tags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Brumm, Jason Cohen, Daniel L. Ellingson, Alissa Ellingson, Brian C. Eppstein, Sheng-Hsin Hu, Jennifer Marvin, Walter Reade, Brendon F. Ribble, Eric F. Wagner, Dan Westbrook
  • Patent number: 7221900
    Abstract: A RFID jamming device and methodology are provided for inhibiting unwanted intrusions of RFID smart tag technology. The device includes a mechanism for actively or passively preventing a RFID scanner from accurately receiving information from smart tags associated with products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter C. Reade, Daniel L. Ellingson, Jeff Lindsay
  • Patent number: 6911407
    Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article useful for the following purposes without limitation: as a bed pad, a baby changing pad, a bib, a table cloth, or a painter's drop cloth. The absorbent article includes a vapor-permeable liquid-impermeable bottomsheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, an absorbent structure positioned adjacent the interior surface, and a non-adhesive skid-resistant coating applied to the exterior surface such that the bottomsheet remains vapor-permeable after application of the coating. The non-adhesive skid resistant coating improves the ability of the absorbent article to remain in position without leaving residue on surfaces while leaving the absorbent article breathable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Earle H. Sherrod, Daniel L. Ellingson, Stephen M. Campbell, Thomas H. Roessler
  • Publication number: 20040100359
    Abstract: A RFID jamming device and methodology are provided for inhibiting unwanted intrusions of RFID smart tag technology. The device includes a mechanism for actively or passively preventing a RFID scanner from accurately receiving information from smart tags associated with products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Walter C. Reade, Daniel L. Ellingson, Jeff Lindsay
  • Publication number: 20030124928
    Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article useful for the following purposes without limitation: as a bed pad, a baby changing pad, a bib, a table cloth, or a painter's drop cloth. The absorbent article includes a vapor-permeable liquid-impermeable bottomsheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, an absorbent structure positioned adjacent the interior surface, and a non-adhesive skid-resistant coating applied to the exterior surface such that the bottomsheet remains vapor-permeable after application of the coating. The non-adhesive skid resistant coating improves the ability of the absorbent article to remain in position without leaving residue on surfaces while leaving the absorbent article breathable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Earle H. Sherrod, Daniel L. Ellingson, Stephen M. Campbell, Thomas H. Roessler
  • Publication number: 20030116575
    Abstract: Disclosed is a container useful for containing bodily wastes such as a sample bag, urine bag, vomit bag, commode liner and the like. The container has a receiving portion, a collection portion, and an anti-splash member disposed between the receiving portion and the collection portion. The anti-splash member directs the flow of bodily wastes into the collection portion while restricting the flow of bodily wastes in the opposite direction thereby minimizing or reducing spilling of bodily wastes while transporting the container for disposal. The container is especially adapted to be flushable by a toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel L. Ellingson, Joseph DiPalma, Herb Flores Velazquez, Earle H. Sherrod, Kim M. Hoertsch, Cornelis J. Bosselaar
  • Publication number: 20030074710
    Abstract: The present invention provides a clothing shield. The clothing shield has a chest section, pocket section and an optional lap section. The pocket section includes an opening member that causes the pocket to automatically open when the clothing shield is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Donald J. Sanders, Joseph DiPalma, Daniel L. Ellingson