Patents by Inventor Beth A. Lang
Beth A. Lang 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: 10022308Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and products, such as wet wipes and absorbent articles, that are capable of imparting a health benefit when used in the intended fashion. More specifically, the products described herein comprise one or more botanical compounds, which are capable of selectively controlling the balance of flora on the skin. The compounds may enhance the adherence of healthy flora to the surface of skin or mucosa, inhibit the growth of problem flora on or around the skin surface, or inhibit the adherence of problem flora to the surface of skin or mucosa, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David William Koenig, Beth A. Lange, Christine L. Schneider
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Publication number: 20140363485Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and products, such as wet wipes and absorbent articles, that are capable of imparting a health benefit when used in the intended fashion. More specifically, the products described herein comprise one or more botanical compounds, which are capable of selectively controlling the balance of flora on the skin. The compounds may enhance the adherence of healthy flora to the surface of skin or mucosa, inhibit the growth of problem flora on or around the skin surface, or inhibit the adherence of problem flora to the surface of skin or mucosa, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: David William Koenig, Beth A. Lange, Christine L. Schneider
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Patent number: 8846116Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and products, such as wet wipes and absorbent articles, that are capable of imparting a health benefit when used in the intended fashion. More specifically, the products described herein comprise one or more botanical compounds, which are capable of selectively controlling the balance of flora on the skin. The compounds may enhance the adherence of healthy flora to the surface of skin or mucosa, inhibit the growth of problem flora on or around the skin surface, or inhibit the adherence of problem flora to the surface of skin or mucosa, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David W. Koenig, Beth A. Lange, Christine L. Schneider
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Patent number: 7705194Abstract: A toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an effervescent agent is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an effervescent agent which releases gas upon being contacted by urine. The effervescent agent may be in the form of a compound containing a substantially inert gas, or may be a combination of compounds that, upon being contacted by urine, produce a gas.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Underhill, Marsha M. Malone, Bernard J. Minerath, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik, David W. Koenig, Kimberly M. Bleck
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Patent number: 7666396Abstract: A single-use lip treatment product is disclosed. The single-use lip treatment product comprises a moisturizer and dissolves rapidly when applied to the lips providing a moisturizing benefit to the lips.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Beth A. Lange, Duane Krzysik, Jennifer Marvin, Mike Brunner
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Patent number: 7285520Abstract: Cleansing wipes comprising a film forming polymeric material and a cleansing agent stored in dry form are disclosed. The cleansing wipes are water disintegratable such that upon contact with water, the cleansing wipes release the cleansing agent and begin to dissolve/disperse into the water. Full dissolution/dispersion of the cleansing wipes occurs in about 60 seconds or less after contact with water to allow for a sufficient time for cleansing of the hands or other skin area.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Stephen Baldwin, Bernard J. Minerath, III, Beth A. Lange, David J. Tyrrell
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Patent number: 6929819Abstract: A toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an effervescent agent is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an effervescent agent which releases gas upon being contacted by urine. The effervescent agent may be in the form of a compound containing a substantially inert gas, or may be a combination of compounds that, upon being contacted by urine, produce a gas.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Underhill, Marsha M. Malone, Bernard J. Minerath, III, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik, David W. Koenig, Kimberly M. Bleck
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Patent number: 6911228Abstract: A process for manufacturing a toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an astringent agent or source thereof is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an astringent agent or source thereof which does not contact the wearer's skin until urination occurs at which time a tingling or other sensation is felt on the skin. To prevent contact of the astringent agent with the wearer's skin until urination, the astringent agent may be microencapsulated into a dissolvable shell or may be inserted into a microsponge.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Underhill, Marsha M. Malone, Bernard J. Minerath, III, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik, David W. Koenig
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Publication number: 20040096484Abstract: Disclosed are methods products such as wet wipes and absorbents capable of providing a skin health benefit when utilized in the intended fashion. More specifically, the products described herein comprise an antioxidant agent, such as a botanical extract, which is capable of reducing the amount of oxidation on the skin's surface resulting in improved skin health. The antioxidant agent has an antioxidant potential at three minutes of at least about 25% as determined by a AST Antioxidant Status Test set forth herein. In another embodiment, the antioxidant agent has an antioxidant potential at thirty minutes of at least about 20% as determined by a AST Antioxidant Status Test set forth herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: David J. Tyrrell, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik
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Publication number: 20040015143Abstract: A process for manufacturing a toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an astringent agent or source thereof is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an astringent agent or source thereof which does not contact the wearer's skin until urination occurs at which time a tingling or other sensation is felt on the skin. To prevent contact of the astringent agent with the wearer's skin until urination, the astringent agent may be microencapsulated into a dissolvable shell or may be inserted into a microsponge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Richard L. Underhill, Marsha M. Malone, Bernard J. Minerath, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik, David W. Koenig
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Patent number: 6657100Abstract: A toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an astringent agent or source thereof is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an astringent agent or source thereof which does not contact the wearer's skin until urination occurs at which time a tingling or other sensation is felt on the skin. To prevent contact of the astringent agent with the wearer's skin until urination, the astringent agent may be microencapsulated into a dissolvable shell or may be inserted into a microsponge.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2000Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Underhill, Marsha M. Malone, Bernard J. Minerath, III, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik, David W. Koenig
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Publication number: 20030153884Abstract: A toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an effervescent agent is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an effervescent agent which releases gas upon being contacted by urine. The effervescent agent may be in the form of a compound containing a substantially inert gas, or may be a combination of compounds that, upon being contacted by urine, produce a gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Underhill, Marsha M. Malone, Bernard J. Minerath, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik, David W. Koenig, Kimberly M. Bleck
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Publication number: 20030145937Abstract: A toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an effervescent agent is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an effervescent agent which releases gas upon being contacted by urine. The effervescent agent may be in the form of a compound containing a substantially inert gas, or may be a combination of compounds that, upon being contacted by urine, produce a gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: August 7, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Underhill, Marsha M. Malone, Bernard J. Minerath, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik, David W. Koenig, Kimberly M. Bleck
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Patent number: 6576810Abstract: A toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an effervescent agent is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an effervescent agent which releases gas upon being contacted by urine. The effervescent agent may be in the form of a compound containing a substantially inert gas, or may be a combination of compounds that, upon being contacted by urine, produce a gas.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Underhill, Marsha M. Malone, Bernard J. Minerath, III, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik, David W. Koenig, Kimberly M. Bleck
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Patent number: 6342247Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing irbesartan, alone or in combination with a diuretic, providing tablets with a high relative amount of active agent and excellent wetting and disintegration properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Sanofi-SynthelaboInventors: Cathy C. Ku, Omar L. Sprockel, Beth A. Lang, Divvakant S. Desai
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Patent number: 5994348Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing irbesartan, alone or in combination with a diuretic, providing tablets with a high relative amount of active agent and excellent wetting and disintegration properties.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1998Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: SanofiInventors: Cathy C. Ku, Omar L. Sprockel, Beth A. Lang, Divyakant S. Desai