Patents by Inventor Joseph Earl Pierce

Joseph Earl Pierce 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).

  • Refastenable absorbent garment
    Patent number: 7444722
    Abstract: A male component of a mechanical fastening system, such as a hook and loop fastener, that can remain fastened to a female component under high levels of shear force. The male component has a backing material with protrusions extending from the backing material at an angle toward the direction of fastener force. The combination of the male component with a female loop component results in a secure fastening system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Lou McDaniel, Nadezhda Efremova, Joseph Earl Pierce, Lisha Yu, Brian Van Benschoten, Wallace L. Kurtz, Jr., Ernesto S. Tachauer
  • Absorbent articles incorporating color change graphics
    Patent number: 6710221
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article such as a training pant includes active graphics that can change color during use and can provide an interactive training aid. The active graphics in particular embodiments can comprise moisture sensitive color change compositions that disappear from view or blend in with background graphics upon activation. In particular embodiments, the active graphics comprise at least two compositions that have different post-activation colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Earl Pierce, Thomas Michael Lager
  • Absorbent articles having wetness indicating graphics and employing masking techniques
    Patent number: 6596918
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article such as a training pant includes a liquid soluble wetness indicator and one or more, masking techniques for minimizing the likelihood of smudges appearing after activation. The techniques include masking graphics and peripherally disposed adhesive patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Thomas Wehrle, Ryan James McEnenany, Christopher Peter Olson, Joseph Earl Pierce, Kathleen Irene Ratliff