Patents by Inventor Linda G. Harris
Linda G. Harris 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: 7770583Abstract: A surgical drape for use during surgery of a patient includes a sheet that is configured for covering at least a portion of the patient during surgery. At least one instrument holder strap is attached to a front surface of the drape, the strap having a first end affixed to the drape, an opposite releasable attachment end, and an elastomeric section between the affixed end and the attachment end such that the strap can be stretched to attach surgical instruments to various locations on the drape.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Linda G. Harris, Henry L. Griesbach, III
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Patent number: 6948499Abstract: A cup-shaped face mask sized to fit over the nose and mouth of a wearer is disclosed. The face mask includes an inside surface, an outside surface, and a tab disposed on and extending outwardly from the outside surface, where the tab is adapted for gripping.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2002Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Henry L. Griesbach, III, Linda G. Harris
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Patent number: 6945249Abstract: A face mask is disclosed. The face mask includes an inside surface, an outside surface having at least one edge, and at least one loop having a first end and a second end attached to the outside surface, where the loop is less than about 80 millimeters in length.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2002Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Henry L. Griesbach, III, Linda G. Harris
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Patent number: 6868984Abstract: A stack of face masks is disclosed. The stack is formed from a plurality of shaped face masks having an inside surface and an outside surface. The inside surface includes a periphery with an adhesive material disposed on at least a portion thereof. The masks are positioned in a nestled relation to one another, the inside surface of the mask being apposed to the outside surface of an adjacent mask, thereby forming a stack. The masks are adapted to maintain a distance between apposed masks so that the periphery of a mask does not contact the outside surface of an apposed mask.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Henry L. Griesbach, III, Linda G. Harris, David Craige Strack
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Patent number: 6833171Abstract: A shoe or foot covering with slip-resistant properties is disclosed. The shoe cover includes a slip-resistant material that is applied to the bottom portion of the shoe cover. The slip-resistant material may be a substantially amorphous atactic olefin polymer.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Campbell, Linda G. Harris
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Patent number: 6763970Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dispensing face masks. The system includes a stack of masks arranged within an interior of a container. The container has a dispensing opening therein for the withdrawal of a single or a specific plurality of masks. The ties of the masks within the stack are arranged so that they extend along the interior walls of the container and rest upon the furthest surface of the mask furthest away from the dispensing opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Linda G. Harris, Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell
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Publication number: 20040099677Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dispensing face masks. The system includes a stack of masks arranged within an interior of a container. The container has a dispensing opening therein for the withdrawal of a single or a specific plurality of masks. The ties of the masks within the stack are arranged so that they extend along the interior walls of the container and rest upon the furthest surface of the mask furthest away from the dispensing opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Linda G. Harris, Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell
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Publication number: 20040055078Abstract: A face mask is disclosed. The face mask includes an inside surface, an outside surface having at least one edge, and at least one loop having a first end and a second end attached to the outside surface, where the loop is less than about 80 millimeters in length.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Henry L. Griesbach, Linda G. Harris
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Publication number: 20040055605Abstract: A cup-shaped face mask sized to fit over the nose and mouth of a wearer is disclosed. The face mask includes an inside surface, an outside surface, and a tab disposed on and extending outwardly from the outside surface, where the tab is adapted for gripping.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Henry L. Griesbach, Linda G. Harris
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Publication number: 20040056043Abstract: A stack of face masks is disclosed. The stack is formed from a plurality of shaped face masks having an inside surface and an outside surface. The inside surface includes a periphery with an adhesive material disposed on at least a portion thereof. The masks are positioned in a nestled relation to one another, the inside surface of the mask being apposed to the outside surface of an adjacent mask, thereby forming a stack. The masks are adapted to maintain a distance between apposed masks so that the periphery of a mask does not contact the outside surface of an apposed mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Henry L. Griesbach, Linda G. Harris
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Publication number: 20030190442Abstract: A shoe or foot covering with slip-resistant properties is disclosed. The shoe cover includes a slip-resistant material that is applied to the bottom portion of the shoe cover. The slip-resistant material may be a substantially amorphous atactic olefin polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Campbell, Linda G. Harris
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Patent number: 5622786Abstract: An improved-strength, polymer-reinforced paper which includes fibers, of which at least about 30 percent on a dry weight basis are eucalyptus fibers; and from about 15 to about 60 percent by weight, based on the dry weight of the fibers, of a latex binder.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1994Date of Patent: April 22, 1997Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert E. Weber, Linda G. Harris, Amy B. Reed
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Patent number: 5595828Abstract: An improved-strength, polymer-reinforced paper which includes fibers, of which at least about 30 percent on a dry weight basis are eucalyptus fibers; and from about 15 to about 60 percent by weight, based on the dry weight of the fibers, of a latex binder.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1995Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert E. Weber, Linda G. Harris, Amy B. Reed
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Patent number: D475513Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Gary Mack Reynolds, Linda G. Harris
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Patent number: D475844Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Gary Mack Reynolds, Linda G. Harris
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Patent number: D476468Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Gary Mack Reynolds, Linda G. Harris
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Patent number: D476798Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Gary Mack Reynolds, Linda G. Harris