Patents by Inventor Denise J. Nelson

Denise J. Nelson 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).

  • System and method for unfolding and dispensing diapers
    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
  • Package enclosing a single disposable absorbent article
    Publication number: 20040172002
    Abstract: A package enclosing a single disposable absorbent article. The single disposable absorbent article is in a compact configuration and situated within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Denise J. Nelson, Stanley R. Kellenberger, Duane L. McDonald, Fred R. Radwanski, Thomas H. Roessler, Roman A. Weyenberg, Paula C. Winkel
  • Methods of folding disposable absorbent articles
    Publication number: 20040167490
    Abstract: Methods of folding a protective cover article are described. The methods described result in a compact protective cover article that is relatively easy to unfold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Denise J. Nelson, Paula C. Winkel
  • Compact absorbent article
    Publication number: 20040167489
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article which is compactly packaged is provided, which has a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. A ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.09.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Stanley R. Kellenberger, Fred R. Radwanski, Thomas Harold Roessler, Roman A. Weyenberg, Herb F. Velazquez, Duane L. McDonald, Denise J. Nelson