Patents by Inventor Beth Lange
Beth Lange 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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Publication number: 20070015438Abstract: A breast pad assembly is disclosed wherein one face of the breast pad which faces the breast during use contains a composition comprising a skin benefit ingredient for improving the skin health of a woman's breast and nipple skin. In one embodiment of the invention, the skin health benefit ingredient comprises omega-3 fatty acids which can replace lipids lost from the breast and nipple during breast feeding. The omega-3 fatty acids can also be ingested by the infant to improve systemic development in the infant. In another embodiment, the skin benefit ingredient comprises omega-3 fatty acids and essential fatty acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Beth Lange, David Tyrrell, Duane Krzysik, John Laabs, Bruce Williamson
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Publication number: 20060142711Abstract: 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: February 23, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard Underhill, Marsha Malone, Bernard Minerath, Beth Lange, Duane Krzysik, David Koenig, Kimberly Bleck
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Publication number: 20060008514Abstract: 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: July 7, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David Koenig, Beth Lange, Christine Schneider
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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: 20050133401Abstract: In a pre-packaged absorbent article and sun protection accessories arrangement, an absorbent article for personal wear, a sunscreen carrier containing a sunscreen composition, and at least one packaging element are arranged relative to each other for distribution together as a single unit. The arrangement may additionally include an ultraviolet (UV) radiation indicator as well as other sun protection accessories such as sunglasses and a hat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventor: Beth Lange
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Publication number: 20050118237Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2003Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: Duane Krzysik, Stephen Baldwin, Bernard Minerath, Beth Lange, David Tyrrell
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Publication number: 20050074483Abstract: Pre-packaged multi-step skin care systems are disclosed wherein numerous products are bundled together that provide skin health benefits along the skin care continuum. The products, which can be wet wipes, are marked in such a manner as to instruct the user as to the preferred sequence of use of the products to attain maximum benefit therefrom. The products may be marked with a numeric system, an alpha numeric system, a word system, and/or a coloring system to instruct the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2003Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventor: Beth Lange
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Publication number: 20050058613Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Beth Lange, Duane Krzysik, Jennifer Marvin, Mike Brunner
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Publication number: 20050019379Abstract: 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: July 22, 2003Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Beth Lange, David Koenig, Christine Schneider
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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