Patents by Inventor Bridget N. BEATSON

Bridget N. BEATSON 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).

  • Origami patterns for diapers
    Patent number: 12458544
    Abstract: A diaper is provided which includes at least one origami pattern. The at least one origami pattern includes a pattern of pre-determined fold lines. A method of manufacturing a diaper is also provided. In one step, at least one origami pattern is selected, comprising a pattern of fold-lines, to meet at least one of the following three parameters for the diaper: (1) sag; (2) shape-conformance; or (3) wicking. In another step, the diaper is manufactured to include the selected at least one origami pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Janette D.F. Herron, Bridget N. Beatson, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry Howell
  • Origami Patterns For Diapers
    Publication number: 20200038255
    Abstract: A diaper is provided which includes at least one origami pattern. The at least one origami pattern includes a pattern of pre-determined fold lines. A method of manufacturing a diaper is also provided. In one step, at least one origami pattern is selected, comprising a pattern of fold-lines, to meet at least one of the following three parameters for the diaper: (1) sag; (2) shape-conformance; or (3) wicking. In another step, the diaper is manufactured to include the selected at least one origami pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Janette D.F. HERRON, Bridget N. BEATSON, Spencer P. MAGLEBY, Larry HOWELL