Patents by Inventor Tom Michael Ales, III

Tom Michael Ales, III 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).

  • Graphics performance in different absorbent article constructions
    Patent number: 8933293
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multiple layer material that includes a film layer, a moisture-reacting composition layer and an adhesive layer. The film layer has at least one printed surface. The moisture-reacting composition layer is adjacent the printed surface of the film layer. A portion of the moisture-reacting composition layer forms a framing device. The adhesive layer is adjacent the portion of the moisture-reacting composition layer forming the framing device. The multiple layer material of the invention may be used to form a component of an absorbent article having active graphics that change in appearance in response to moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Paula K. De Bruin, Donald Joseph Osentoski, Tom Michael Ales, III, Marcille Faye Ruman, Joy Patricia Bauman
  • Graphics performance in different absorbent article constructions
    Publication number: 20130158493
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multiple layer material that includes a film layer, a moisture-reacting composition layer and an adhesive layer. The film layer has at least one printed surface. The moisture-reacting composition layer is adjacent the printed surface of the film layer. A portion of the moisture-reacting composition layer forms a framing device. The adhesive layer is adjacent the portion of the moisture-reacting composition layer forming the framing device. The multiple layer material of the invention may be used to form a component of an absorbent article having active graphics that change in appearance in response to moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Paula K. De Bruin, Donald Joseph Osentoski, Tom Michael Ales, III, Marcille Faye Ruman, Joy Patricia Bauman
  • Temporary Tattoo Decals for Detecting the Presence of an Analyte
    Publication number: 20090325221
    Abstract: Temporary tattoos to be applied to the skin of a wearer for the detection of an analyte are generally disclosed. The temporary tattoo can be applied to the skin via a temporary tattoo decal. The temporary tattoo can indicate the presence of an analyte by displaying a certain spectral response (e.g., color change) in the presence of a targeted analyte. This change in color can indicate to the wearer and/or caregiver the presence of the targeted analyte in real-time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Long, John Gavin MacDonald, Tom Michael Ales, III, Lindsey Marie Jain