Patents by Inventor Neal A. Rollins

Neal A. Rollins 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).

  • Apparatus for the manufacture of an elongated element comprising helically patterned adhesive
    Patent number: 5507909
    Abstract: A threadlike or ribbonlike elastic strand is provided with a substantially continuous filament of adhesive helically wrapped around the elastic strand. The elastic strand is suitable for use in disposable absorbent products such as diapers and adult incontinent products. Also disclosed is a method and, apparatus for making such adhesive-wrapped elastic strands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Neal A. Rollins, John A. Rooyakkers
  • Elongated element comprising helically patterned adhesive
    Patent number: 5501756
    Abstract: A threadlike or ribbonlike elastic strand is provided with a substantially continuous filament of adhesive helically wrapped around the elastic strand. The elastic strand is suitable for use in disposable absorbent products such as diapers and adult incontinent products. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for making such adhesive-wrapped elastic strands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Neal A. Rollins, John A. Rooyakkers
  • Disposable feminine guard
    Patent number: 5423788
    Abstract: A feminine guard product capable of absorbing urine applied to said product in relatively small amounts at a relatively low velocity or in relatively large amounts at a relatively high velocity and menses. The feminine guard comprises an outer shell which defines a basin having a volume, an absorbent structure present in said basin, an acquisition layer comprising hydrophilic fibers and present in said basin, and a body side liner having a passage volume of 40 percent and being attached to the outer shell and covering the basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Neal A. Rollins, Thomas P. Jorgenson, Gregory J. Hess, Alan F. Schleinz
  • Stretchable shaped absorbent garment
    Patent number: 5411498
    Abstract: A stretchable absorbent garment having a fluid-pervious inner layer, an outer layer, and an absorbent structure located between said inner and outer layers, and at least two generally parallel elastomeric strands stretch bonded to the garment along its length such that when in a relaxed state, all of the above described elements are reduced in length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Anne M. Fahrenkrug, Neal A. Rollins, Marion C. Morris, John A. Rooyakkers, Cathy L. Winters
  • Adjustable garment attachment system
    Patent number: 5374262
    Abstract: An attachment system for securing a garment to a wearer includes attachment pads on front and back waist sections of the garment. A pair of straps extend between the front and back waist sections. In one embodiment, the straps releasably engage adapter elements, which in turn releasably engage some attachment pads. In another embodiment, the straps releasably engage some attachment pads directly and releasably engage buckle-type fasteners, which in turn releasably engage other attachment pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1994
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Charles P. Keuhn, Jr., David A. Kuen, Neal A. Rollins, Alan F. Schleinz
  • Elongated element comprising helically patterned adhesive
    Patent number: 5340648
    Abstract: A threadlike or ribbonlike elastic strand is provided with a substantially continuous filament of adhesive helically wrapped around the elastic strand. The elastic strand is suitable for use in disposable absorbent products such as diapers and adult incontinent products. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for making such adhesive-wrapped elastic strands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Neal A. Rollins, John A. Rooyakkers