Patents by Inventor Debra Welchel
Debra Welchel 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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Patent number: 7475982Abstract: A combination includes eyewear, such as glasses, with a removable vapor barrier attachment. The eyewear includes a frame and lenses configured for protecting a user's eyes. The vapor barrier attachment is removably attached to the eyewear, and includes a base member removably attachable to the eyewear frame, and flap members extending from the base member. The flap members have a shape and length so as to extend longitudinally below the eyewear lenses. The flap members are attached to the eyewear along at least a portion of the length of the flap members and have a resilient sealing edge that conforms against the wearer's face to inhibit exhaled air from passing between the lenses and the wearer's face.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Debra Welchel, Raymond Cyr, Luc Blanchette
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Publication number: 20080143953Abstract: A combination includes eyewear, such as glasses, with a removable vapor barrier attachment. The eyewear includes a frame and lenses configured for protecting a user's eyes. The vapor barrier attachment is removably attached to the eyewear, and includes a base member removably attachable to the eyewear frame, and flap members extending from the base member. The flap members have a shape and length so as to extend longitudinally below the eyewear lenses. The flap members are attached to the eyewear along at least a portion of the length of the flap members and have a resilient sealing edge that conforms against the wearer's face to inhibit exhaled air from passing between the lenses and the wearer's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Debra Welchel, Raymond Cyr, Luc Blanchette
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Publication number: 20070252945Abstract: Eyewear having heating elements therewith which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which reduce or eliminate fogging and condensation on the eyewear when a heating element in the lens is activated. The eyewear also includes adjustable features to provide greater comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Debra Welchel, Megan Smith, Herb Velazquez, Matrice Jackson, Russell Kroll, Philip Palermo
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Publication number: 20070252943Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced air flow and/or absorption features which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may desirably provides features in design and/or function of the structure to enhance air flow and reduce moisture. Additional elements such as removable pads and/or cartridges may be used with the eyewear to enhanced airflow and reduce moisture adjacent a user's eyes and face as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Debra Welchel, Megan Smith, Matrice Jackson, Andrew Beltz, Russell Kroll, Philip Palermo, Mark Londborg, Suzuko Hisata
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Publication number: 20070252946Abstract: Eyewear having adapters and/or mask attachment features which permit the eyewear to attach to a mask, or a mask to attach to the eyewear. An adapter may be used which may provide a portion of the eyewear and/or mask. Alternatively, an adapter may be provided separately. Finally, a flap adapter may be used to extend facial protection for eyewear.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Debra Welchel, Ming Xie, Megan Smith, Herb Velazquez, Matrice Jackson, Andrew Beltz, Ralph Solarski, Russell Kroll, Philip Palermo, Suzuko Hisata
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Publication number: 20070252944Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced fit which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which permit enhanced airflow and an enhanced fit to a user's face. Such features may include greater adjustability to provide greater comfort. Eyewear including an RFID tag which is activated to send or receive transmissions when the eyewear is unfolded and/or positioned in a position to be worn by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Debra Welchel, Ming Xie, Megan Smith, Herb Velazquez, Matrice Jackson, Lourdes Sheffield, Joseph Mitchell, Russell Kroll, Philip Palermo, Mark Londborg, Suzuko Hisata
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Publication number: 20070072780Abstract: A personal cleansing article having a capsule and a liquid cleansing composition contained within the capsule is disclosed. The capsule is made to contain a trigger such that upon the occurrence of a specific event, the liquid cleansing composition is released from the capsule. A method for personal cleansing using such an article is also disclosed. Additionally, a method for manufacturing a foaming liquid cleansing composition is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2005Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Kiran Reddy, Ning Yang, John Skerrett, Guy Provenzano, Debra Welchel
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Publication number: 20070045483Abstract: A system for disposal of refuse is disclosed. The system includes a support and a plurality of bags associated with the support such that a first bag is held open to receive refuse and another bag is readily available to replace the first bag when the first bag is filled and removed. The support of the system is configured to be folded into a flat configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Shannon Johnson, Paul Tramontina, Wanda Jackson, Debra Welchel, Joseph Mitchell, Thomas Merrill, Frances Mayfield
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Publication number: 20070045325Abstract: A system for disposal of sanitary products adapted for use with a sanitary disposal unit, is provided. The system includes a plurality of bags. Each bag has an inner surface, an outer surface and an edge providing an opening into the bag. The system also includes a bag frame which includes an upper perimeter and at least one leg. The bag frame is configured to be positioned in a holding area of a sanitary disposal unit. The bag frame is configured to hold a plurality of bags while holding the edge of one of the plurality of bags coupled to the upper perimeter of the frame. The frame is configured to hold the one bag in an opened position such that the one bag and frame cooperate to prevent sanitary products from falling between the bag and a sidewall of the sanitary disposal unit. When the one bag is removed from frame when the bag is filled, the one bag is configured to fold together to seal to itself to provide a closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Wanda Jackson, Debra Welchel, Joseph Mitchell, Thomas Merrill, Frances Mayfield
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Publication number: 20070045326Abstract: A system for disposal of refuse adapted for use within a waste disposal unit is disclosed. The system includes a frame and a plurality of bags, nested within each other and within an outermost bag, where the bags are attached to the frame and are held open for the disposal of refuse thereinto. A disposal bag assembly for disposal of refuse is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Paul Tramontina, Shannon Johnson, Wanda Jackson, Debra Welchel, Joseph Mitchell, Thomas Merrill, Frances Mayfield
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Publication number: 20070045333Abstract: A disposable, non-refillable container for holding, dispensing and disposing of articles is disclosed. The container has an interior space that includes dispensing space, from which articles may be dispensed, and a waste receptacle space, into which articles may be disposed. The container is non-permanently affixed to a surface with a mount. A method for using such a container is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Joseph Mitchell, Debra Welchel
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Publication number: 20070045324Abstract: A disposal bag for disposal of sanitary products adapted for use with a bin of a sanitary disposal unit is provided. The bag comprises an inner surface, an outer surface and an edge providing an opening into the bag. The bag includes a frame having at least a pair of spaced-apart sidewalls having foldable portions positioned thereon which permit the frame to fold together. The frame is configured to be positioned adjacent an upper edge of a bin. The edge of the bag is coupled to the frame. The frame is configured to hold the bag in an opened position such that the bag and frame cooperate to prevent sanitary products from falling between the bag and a sidewall of the bin. When the frame is removed from the bin when the bag is filled, the frame is configured to fold together to seal to itself to provide a closure for the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Joseph Mitchell, Debra Welchel, Wanda Jackson, Frances Mayfield, Thomas Merrill
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Publication number: 20060289557Abstract: A disposable, non-refillable container for holding and gravity-fed dispensing folded articles is disclosed. The container holds multiple stacks or articles. The container is non-permanently affixed to a surface with a mount and the container dispenses an individual stack of articles from an individual dispensing opening when that stack is configured substantially above the dispensing opening. To dispense another stack of articles within the container, the container is reconfigured such that the next stack of articles is placed in position for dispensing. The container may also include an area of the container adapted for use as a waste receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Joseph Mitchell, Debra Welchel
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Publication number: 20060289554Abstract: A disposable, non-refillable container for holding and gravity-fed dispensing folded articles is disclosed. The container holds multiple stacks or articles. The container is non-permanently affixed to a surface with a mount and the container dispenses an individual stack of articles from an individual dispensing opening when that stack is configured substantially above the dispensing opening. To dispense another stack of articles within the container, the container is reconfigured such that the next stack of articles is substantially above the dispensing opening. The container may also include an area of the container adapted for use as a waste receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Joseph Mitchell, Debra Welchel, Patsy Wilkes, Richard Wolkowicz, Ning Yang
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Publication number: 20060138159Abstract: A dispenser adapted for dispensing from a table top and convertible to dispensing from a standard rolled product fixture is provided. The dispenser includes a flexible, resilient housing having a compartment configured to hold sheets therein and a dispensing opening. The housing includes an integrated sling. The sheets in the compartment are sealed and separated from the sling by a seal. The housing is configured to be coupled to a standard rolled product fixture via the sling for dispensing sheets therefrom. The housing is also configured to be positioned on a table top for dispensing sheets therefrom; the sling is masked as a portion of the housing when the dispenser is positioned on the table top.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2004Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Luis Altuve, Debra Welchel, Herb Velazquez, Joseph Mitchell
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Publication number: 20060005312Abstract: A system for detecting an actual or impending overflow condition from a washroom fixture includes an overflow sensor configured with the fixture at a location to detect an abnormal rise in water level within the fixture before water overflows the fixture. A water sensor may also be disposed to detect an abnormal amount of water on the washroom floor. A data communications unit is in communication with the sensors. A washroom monitoring station is provided in wireless communication with the data communications unit and in communication with the sensors through the data communications unit. The washroom monitoring station is configured for indicating the presence of water when detected by the overflow or water sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Kiran Reddy, Joseph Mitchell, Cheryl York, Amanda Butler, Debra Welchel, Rameshbabu Boga, James Detamore, Ronald Padak, Jason Lye
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Publication number: 20050189406Abstract: A shipping carton adapted to hold sheet products in packages is provided. The shipping carton includes a carton having an internal compartment configured to hold packages of sheet products. The carton has a first pull tab and a second pull tab. A tear strip is connected to the first pull tab and it extends about an inner surface of an inner perimeter of the carton to connect to the second pull tab. The tear strip is configured such that when a user pulls as least one of the first and second pull tabs, the carton is separated into two separate containers. A shipping assembly and a method of using a shipping carton are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Debra Welchel, Joseph Mitchell, Richard Wolkowicz, Ning Yang
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Publication number: 20050178781Abstract: A dispenser is provided which is adapted for dispensing from a table top and it is convertible to dispense from a conventional rolled product fixture. The dispenser includes a housing having a compartment configured to hold sheets. The housing also has a dispensing opening. The housing is configured to be positioned on a table top for dispensing sheets therefrom, and the housing includes a hanging port which permits the housing to be coupled to a conventional rolled product fixture. The hanging port is masked when the dispenser is positioned for dispensing from a table top. The hanging port is easily unmasked and configured to releasably couple the housing to a fixture in a bathroom for dispensing sheets therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2003Publication date: August 18, 2005Inventors: Debra Welchel, Herb Velazquez, Joseph Mitchell
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Publication number: 20050114154Abstract: A method and system of providing feedback to personnel performing a given procedure is provided. The system and methodology comprises at least one sensor carried by each piece of required equipment. The sensor is configured to contain information to identify the piece of equipment in which it is configured. In addition, at least one sensor is carried by an individual or positioned in an individual's environment. The sensor is configured to detect a hazardous change. Further, at least one other sensor is configured to detect at least one characteristic of an individual's physiological condition. The sensor is positioned adjacent an individual during a procedure. The individual desirably carries a scanner to permit communication with sensors. The scanner is configured to send and receive signals from the sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Richard Wolkowicz, Joseph Mitchell, Cecelia Berger, Martin Shamis, Debra Welchel
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Publication number: 20050077309Abstract: A dispenser adapted to dispense sheets as a table top dispenser and convertible into a dispenser configured to dispense sheets from a conventional rolled product fixture is provided. The dispenser includes a housing having sheets provided therein and at least one opening oriented to dispense sheets therefrom. The housing is adapted to be positioned on a horizontal surface such as a table top and dispenses sheets therefrom. The housing includes a platform positioned thereover which is masked due to its appearance as providing at least a portion of the housing. The dispenser is converted into a dispenser for dispensing sheets from a conventional rolled product fixture when the platform is released. The platform is pivotably moved on an axis and a portion of the platform is positioned against the housing such that the housing is supported above the platform on a fixture for dispensing sheets therefrom when coupled thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: Joseph Mitchell, Debra Welchel, Herb Valezquez, Tim Morton, Joel Delman, Melanie Andres, John Freese, Donna Piacenza