Patents by Inventor Keiko Kikko

Keiko Kikko 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).

  • Female component for touch and close fastener and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 6192556
    Abstract: A simple and less expensive nonwoven female component for a mechanical refastenable fastening device (“touch and close fastener”) can be conveniently used in mostly disposable applications such as disposable diapers, disposable operating gowns, disposable underwear and other clothing. The nonwoven fabric female component includes projecting loops formed on one of the superficial sides of the nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric comprises a hydroentangled web, and the loops are projectingly formed by needle punching on or at one of the superficial sides of the hydroentangled web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Japan Vilene Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiko Kikko, Hideo Kimura