Patents by Inventor Susan J. Moder
Susan J. Moder 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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Publication number: 20080077104Abstract: The present invention provides users of absorbent personal care articles with a convenient and discreet way to dispose of used absorbent personal care articles. In one disclosed embodiment, a wrapper component for an absorbent personal care article has a disposal device attached to, held adjacent to or contained within an interior volume of the wrapper component in a way that a user of an absorbent personal care article will be able to access the disposal device prior to handling the unused absorbent personal care article. Provided is an easy and discreet means to wrap or conceal used absorbent personal care articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Noah J. Baer, Michael J. Bott, Stuart J. Burgan, James J. Clark, Susan J. Moder, Carrie N. Pateras, Donald J. Sanders, Jessica L. Ustishen
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Patent number: 6837956Abstract: Improved aperturing of a web can be obtained by providing pins with an extended tapered section that is substantially convex in shape. When the tapered section is longer than the penetration depth of the pins into the receiving recesses of a female roll, frictional forces in the nip between layers are reduced. Pins with extended tapered sections can be used in devices for producing apertured composite web assemblies comprising sections of absorbent matter attached to a nonwoven web or other carrier layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Christine M. Cowell, Richard W. Kubalek, Andrew M. Lake, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Susan J. Moder, Shelley R. Rasmussen, Laura J. Walker
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Patent number: 6814723Abstract: A process and system for maintaining a position of a feminine-care treatment (86) includes a providing of an operative quantity of at least one feminine-care treatment material (86), and a depositing of the treatment material into a vulva-vaginal area of a recipient, female user. A maintenance article, such as provided by an interlabial device (40), is placed into an interlabial space of the user. The maintenance article (40) is configured to operatively impede an undesired movement of the treatment material (86) from the vulva-vaginal area when the interlabial device is placed in the interlabial space of the user. In a particular aspect, the maintenance article (40) can include a liquid-permeable topsheet layer (62), and a pliable core (66) which operatively joined to the topsheet layer (62).Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Moder, Richard W. Kubalek, William G. Reeves
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Publication number: 20040019335Abstract: A process and system for maintaining a position of a feminine-care treatment (86) includes a providing of an operative quantity of at least one feminine-care treatment material (86), and a depositing of the treatment material into a vulva-vaginal area of a recipient, female user. A maintenance article, such as provided by an interlabial device (40), is placed into an interlabial space of the user. The maintenance article (40) is configured to operatively impede an undesired movement of the treatment material (86) from the vulva-vaginal area when the interlabial device is placed in the interlabial space of the user. In a particular aspect, the maintenance article (40) can include a liquid-permeable topsheet layer (62), and a pliable core (66) which operatively joined to the topsheet layer (62).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Moder, Richard W. Kubalek, William G. Reeves
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Publication number: 20030121380Abstract: Improved aperturing of a web can be obtained by providing pins with an extended tapered section that is substantially convex in shape. When the tapered section is longer than the penetration depth of the pins into the receiving recesses of a female roll, frictional forces in the nip between layers are reduced. Pins with extended tapered sections can be used in devices for producing apertured composite web assemblies comprising sections of absorbent matter attached to a nonwoven web or other carrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Christine M. Cowell, Richard W. Kubalek, Andrew M. Lake, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Susan J. Moder, Shelley R. Rasmussen, Laura J. Walker
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Patent number: 5986165Abstract: Feminine sanitary protection packaging is disclosed which includes a combination vaginal insert or insert applicator and an absorbent pad of a sanitary napkin or panty liner configured to fit the pudendal region of a woman. In one aspect, the panty liner or an ultrathin pad is longitudinally C-wrapped to form a C-wrapped combination panty liner or ultrathin pad and vaginal insert or insert applicator. A pouch is positioned around the longitudinally C-wrapped combination. The pouch provides a means for transporting and disposing of the combination packaging. In one aspect, the vaginal insert includes a tampon or a vaginal suppository. In another aspect, the vaginal insert applicator includes a tampon applicator or a vaginal suppository applicator. In one aspect, the sanitary napkin includes an ultrathin pad or maxipad. In still another aspect, the pouch is sealed and optionally can be perforated on at least one closed end for ease in opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Moder, Richard W. Kubalek
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Patent number: 5964741Abstract: Feminine sanitary protection packaging is disclosed which includes a combination vaginal insert or insert applicator and an absorbent pad of a sanitary napkin or panty liner configured to fit the pudendal region of a woman. In one aspect, the sanitary napkin or panty liner is rolled laterally to form a laterally rolled combination sanitary napkin or panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator. A pouch is positioned around the laterally rolled combination. The pouch provides a means for transporting and disposing of the combination packaging. In one aspect, the vaginal insert includes a tampon or a vaginal suppository. In another aspect, the vaginal insert applicator includes a tampon applicator or a vaginal suppository applicator. In one aspect, the sanitary napkin includes an ultrathin pad or maxipad. In still another aspect, the pouch is sealed and optionally can be perforated on at least one closed end for ease in opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1998Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Moder, Richard W. Kubalek
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Patent number: 5891127Abstract: A feminine sanitary protection packaging is disclosed which includes a packaging article and method. The feminine sanitary protection packaging provides a vaginal insert or insert applicator and a panty liner configured to fit the pudendal region of a woman. The panty liner is C-wrapped longitudinally to form a longitudinally C-wrapped combination panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator. A pouch encloses the longitudinally C-wrapped panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator combination. The pouch provides a means for transporting and disposing of the longitudinally C-wrapped combination. The vaginal insert includes a tampon or a vaginal suppository. The vaginal insert applicator includes a tampon applicator or a vaginal suppository applicator. The pouch is sealed and optionally can be perforated on at least one closed end for ease in opening. The pouch can be formed from the release strip of the panty liner and can be sealed around the longitudinally C-wrapped combination.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Moder, Richard W. Kubalek
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Patent number: 5827251Abstract: A feminine sanitary protection packaging is disclosed which includes a packaging article and method. The feminine sanitary protection packaging provides a vaginal insert or insert applicator and a panty liner configured to fit the pudendal region of a woman. The panty liner is rolled laterally to form a laterally rolled combination panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator. A pouch is positioned around the laterally rolled panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator combination. The pouch provides a means for transporting and disposing of the laterally rolled combination panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator. In one aspect, the vaginal insert includes a tampon or a vaginal suppository. In another aspect, the vaginal insert applicator includes a tampon applicator or a vaginal suppository applicator. In still another aspect, the pouch is sealed and optionally can be perforated on at least one closed end for ease in opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Susan J. Moder, Richard W. Kubalek
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Patent number: D438958Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb F. Velazquez, Yvette L. Hammonds, Susan J. Moder, Jayne B. Nelson, Jaime Braverman, Arthur E. Garavaglia
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Patent number: D438959Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb F. Velazquez, Yvette L. Hammonds, Susan J. Moder, Jayne B. Nelson, Jaime Braverman, Arthur E. Garavaglia
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Patent number: D438960Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb F. Velazquez, Yvette L. Hammonds, Susan J. Moder, Jayne B. Nelson, Jaime Braverman, Arthur E. Garavaglia
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Patent number: D438961Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb F. Velazquez, Yvette L. Hammonds, Susan J. Moder, Jayne B. Nelson, Jaime Braverman, Arthur E. Garavaglia
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Patent number: D438962Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb F. Velazquez, Yvette L. Hammonds, Susan J. Moder, Jayne B. Nelson, Jaime Braverman, Arthur E. Garavaglia
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Patent number: D438963Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb F. Velazquez, Yvette L. Hammonds, Susan J. Moder, Jayne B. Nelson, Jaime Braverman, Arthur E. Garavaglia
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Patent number: D439332Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb F. Velazquez, Yvette L. Hammonds, Susan J. Moder, Jayne B. Nelson, Jaime Braverman, Arthur E. Garavaglia
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Patent number: D439660Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb F. Velazquez, Yvette L. Hammonds, Susan J. Moder, Jayne B. Nelson, Jaime Braverman, Arthur E. Garavaglia
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Patent number: D439661Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Herb F. Velazquez, Yvette L. Hammonds, Susan J. Moder, Jayne B. Nelson, Jaime Braverman, Arthur E. Garavaglia