Patents by Inventor Audrie Tomoko Ono
Audrie Tomoko Ono 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: 6821915Abstract: A breathable, substantially liquid impermeable film and laminate are provided for use in a wide variety of personal care garments and protective garments. The film, and laminate containing the film, are extendible in a cross-direction to a stretched width which is at least 25% greater than an original, unstretched width. The film and laminate have a first water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams/m2-24 hours coinciding with the unstretched width. The film and laminate have a much higher second water vapor transmission rate which is at least about 225% of the first water vapor transmission rate, and not less than about 4000 grams/m2-24 hours, coinciding with a stretched width that is only 25% greater than the stretched width.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2000Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Michael Tod Morman, Patricia Hsiaoyin Hwang, Audrie Tomoko Ono, Howard Martin Welch, Charles John Morell, Faris Ohan, Prasad Shrikrishna Potnis, Michael Allen Daley, Sjon-Paul Lee Conyer
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Patent number: 6811865Abstract: A breathable, substantially liquid impermeable film and laminate are provided for use in a wide variety of personal care garments and protective garments. The film, and laminate containing the film, are extendible in a cross-direction to a stretched width which is at least 25% greater than an original, unstretched width. The film and laminate have a first water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams/m2-24 hours coinciding with the unstretched width. The film and laminate have a much higher second water vapor transmission rate which is at least about 225% of the first water vapor transmission rate, and not less than about 4000 grams/m2-24 hours, coinciding with a stretched width that is only 25% greater than the stretched width.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Michael Tod Morman, Patricia Hsiaoyin Hwang, Audrie Tomoko Ono, Howard Martin Welch, Charles John Morell, Faris Ohan, Prasad Shrikrishna Potnis, Michael Allen Daley, Sjon-Paul Lee Conyer
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Publication number: 20040091752Abstract: A breathable, substantially liquid impermeable film and laminate are provided for use in a wide variety of personal care garments and protective garments. The film, and laminate containing the film, are extendible in a cross-direction to a stretched width which is at least 25% greater than an original, unstretched width. The film and laminate have a first water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams/m2-24 hours coinciding with the unstretched width. The film and laminate have a much higher second water vapor transmission rate which is at least about 225% of the first water vapor transmission rate, and not less than about 4000 grams/m2-24 hours, coinciding with a stretched width that is only 25% greater than the stretched width.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Michael Tod Morman, Patricia Hsiaoyin Hwang, Audrie Tomoko Ono, Howard Martin Welch, Charles John Morell, Faris Ohan, Prasad Shrikrishna Potnis, Michael Allen Daley, Sjon-Paul Lee Conyer
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Patent number: 6673980Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid-permeable top layer, an absorbent core layer, a breathable outer cover, and a creped inner nonwoven fibrous layer between the absorbent core and breathable outer cover. The creped inner nonwoven fibrous layer has a level of creping of about 5-75%, and is preferably permanently creped. The creped inner nonwoven fibrous layer serves as a dampness inhibitor which reduces or prevents perceived dampness on the external surface of the outer cover by lowering thermal conductivity between the absorbent core and the outer cover surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1999Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Eugenio Go Varona, Carol Ann Blaney, Audrie Tomoko Ono, Tamara Lee Mace
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Patent number: 6632212Abstract: A breathable, substantially liquid impermeable laminate is provided that is permanently conformable to the contours of a wearer's body when used in a personal care absorbent article or a medical article. The laminate includes a breathable (preferably microporous) film and a fibrous nonwoven web. Both the film and the web are extendible in a cross direction to a width at least 25% greater than an original, unstretched width upon application of a stretching force. The web and the film, and the overall laminate, exhibit little or no retractive force once they have been stretched. A diaper or other garment can be constructed in undersized fashion using the laminate, permitting material savings. When the garment is worn, the laminate stretches only where needed to provide a substantially perfect fit on the wearer. The minimal retractive force avoids the skin marks, rashes, etc. that can result from elastic garments.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1999Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Michael Tod Morman, Patricia Hsiaoyin Hwang, Audrie Tomoko Ono, Howard Martin Welch, Charles John Morell
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Patent number: 6600086Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid-permeable bodyside liner, an absorbent core layer and a breathable outer cover is provided with a hydrophobic foam dampness-inhibiting layer between the absorbent core and the outer cover. The hydrophobic foam dampness-inhibiting layer maintains an air space within the foam. The air space acts as a thermal insulator, dampness-perception inhibitor and moisture passageway. The resulting product is an absorbent garment having a breathable outer cover material with reduced perception of dampness on the outer surface of the outer cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2000Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Tamara Lee Mace, Ann Louise McCormack, Carol Ann Blaney, Audrie Tomoko Ono, Michael Tod Morman
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Patent number: 6579274Abstract: A breathable, substantially liquid impermeable laminate is provided that is permanently conformable to the contours of a wearer's body when used in a personal care absorbent article or a medical article. The laminate includes a breathable (preferably microporous) film and a fibrous nonwoven web. Both the film and the web are extendible in a cross direction to a width at least 25% greater than an original, unstretched width upon application of a stretching force. The web and the film, and the overall laminate, exhibit little or no retractive force once they have been stretched. A diaper or other garment can be constructed in undersized fashion using the laminate, permitting material savings. When the garment is worn, the laminate stretches only where needed to provide a substantially perfect fit on the wearer. The minimal retractive force avoids the skin marks, rashes, etc. that can result from elastic garments.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Michael Tod Morman, Patricia Hsiaoyin Hwang, Audrie Tomoko Ono, Howard Martin Welch, Charles John Morell, Sjon-Paul Lee Conyer, Duane Girard Uitenbroek
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Publication number: 20020004350Abstract: A breathable, substantially liquid impermeable film and laminate are provided for use in a wide variety of personal care garments and protective garments. The film, and laminate containing the film, are extendible in a cross-direction to a stretched width which is at least 25% greater than an original, unstretched width. The film and laminate have a first water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams/m2-24 hours coinciding with the unstretched width. The film and laminate have a much higher second water vapor transmission rate which is at least about 225% of the first water vapor transmission rate, and not less than about 4000 grams/m2-24 hours, coinciding with a stretched width that is only 25% greater than the stretched width.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2000Publication date: January 10, 2002Inventors: Michael Tod Morman, Patricia Hsiaoyin Hwang, Audrie Tomoko Ono, Howard Martin Welch, Charles John Morell, Faris Ohan, Prasad Shrikrishna Potnis, Michael Allen Daley, Sjon-Paul Lee Conyer
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Patent number: 5952251Abstract: A water-dispersible coformed fibrous nonwoven fabric structure comprising a primary reinforcing polymer material, preferably capable of being meltspun; a secondary reinforcing polymer material having an average fiber length less than or equal to about 15 mm and preferably having a softening point at least about 30.degree. C. lower than the softening point of the primary reinforcing polymer; and, an absorbent material, such as pulp or a superabsorbent. The fabric structure maintains desired tensile strength and softness while being water-dispersible and flushable. The fabric produced can be incorporated into an article and can be flushed down a commode. The fabric is flushable when placed in water, with agitation, if necessary, and will disperse into unrecognizable pieces without clogging conventional plumbing or piping.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: David Martin Jackson, Pavneet Singh Mumick, Audrie Tomoko Ono, William Seal Pomplun, Kenneth Yin Wang