Patents by Inventor Candace Dyan Krautkramer
Candace Dyan Krautkramer 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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Publication number: 20230038985Abstract: An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Scott S.C. Kirby, David Glen Biggs, Andrew Thomas Hammond, Eric Donald Johnson, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Robert Lee Popp, Leila Joy Roberson, Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kendell Jean Williams, Niall Finn, Andy R. Butler
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Patent number: 11491058Abstract: An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article. In one example, the article can include an outer cover, a body facing material, and an absorbent body. The body facing material can include a plurality of projections with a land area disposed between the plurality of projections, wherein the land area has an open area greater than about 10% open area in a chosen area.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Scott S. C. Kirby, David Glen Biggs, Andrew Thomas Hammond, Eric Donald Johnson, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Robert Lee Popp, Leila Joy Roberson, Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kendell Jean Williams, Niall Finn, Andy R. Butler
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Patent number: 11285239Abstract: Improved skin-adhesive compositions for bonding a substrate, such as an absorbent article, to skin are disclosed. More particularly, the skin-adhesive composition has an improved, yet gentle, adhesion to the skin of a user, while maintaining strong, effective bonding to various inanimate, non-skin substrates. In one embodiment, the skin-adhesive composition can provide one or more skin benefit agents to the user. The skin-adhesive composition may be applied to an absorbent article, such as a panty-liner, sanitary napkin, or an incontinence article, for directly adhering the article to the skin of a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Margaret G. Latimer, Jack Nelson Lindon, Russell F. Ross, Melissa Jean Jacobs, Garry Roland Woltman
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Publication number: 20200038261Abstract: An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Scott S.C. Kirby, David Glen Biggs, Andrew Thomas Hammond, Eric Donald Johnson, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Robert Lee Popp, Leila Joy Roberson, Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kendell Jean Williams, Niall Finn, Andy R. Butler
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Patent number: 10478354Abstract: An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Scott S. C. Kirby, David Glen Biggs, Andrew Thomas Hammond, Eric Donald Johnson, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Robert Lee Popp, Leila Joy Roberson, Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kendell Jean Wendrick, Niall Finn, Andy R. Butler
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Patent number: 10470947Abstract: An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Scott S.C. Kirby, David Glen Biggs, Andrew Thomas Hammond, Eric Donald Johnson, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Robert Lee Popp, Leila Joy Roberson, Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kendell Jean Williams, Niall Finn, Andy R. Butler
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Publication number: 20180289853Abstract: Improved skin-adhesive compositions for bonding a substrate, such as an absorbent article, to skin are disclosed. More particularly, the skin-adhesive composition has an improved, yet gentle, adhesion to the skin of a user, while maintaining strong, effective bonding to various inanimate, non-skin substrates. In one embodiment, the skin-adhesive composition can provide one or more skin benefit agents to the user. The skin-adhesive composition may be applied to an absorbent article, such as a panty-liner, sanitary napkin, or an incontinence article, for directly adhering the article to the skin of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Margaret G. Latimer, Jack Nelson Lindon, Russell F. Ross, Melissa Jean Jacobs, Garry Roland Woltman
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Patent number: 10022468Abstract: Improved skin-adhesive compositions for bonding a substrate, such as an absorbent article, to skin are disclosed. More particularly, the skin-adhesive composition has an improved, yet gentle, adhesion to the skin of a user, while maintaining strong, effective bonding to various inanimate, non-skin substrates. In one embodiment, the skin-adhesive composition can provide one or more skin benefit agents to the user. The skin-adhesive composition may be applied to an absorbent article, such as a panty-liner, sanitary napkin, or an incontinence article, for directly adhering the article to the skin of a user.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Margaret Gwyn Latimer, Jack Nelson Lindon, Russell F. Ross, Melissa Jean Dennis, Garry Roland Woltman
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Patent number: 9814632Abstract: A feminine care absorbent article includes an absorbent structure configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell is provided for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer's body. The adhesive has a non-uniform adhesive pattern.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Carmen Lira, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Melissa Jean Dennis
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Publication number: 20170112684Abstract: An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Scott S.C. Kirby, David Glen Biggs, Andrew Thomas Hammond, Eric Donald Johnson, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Robert Lee Popp, Leila Joy Roberson, Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kendell Jean Williams, Niall Finn, Andy R. Butler
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Publication number: 20160374869Abstract: An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Scott S.C. Kirby, David Glen Biggs, Andrew Thomas Hammond, Eric Donald Johnson, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Robert Lee Popp, Leila Joy Roberson, Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kendell Jean Wendrick, Niall Finn, Andy R. Butler
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Patent number: 9499941Abstract: Novel pulps comprising conventional papermaking and macroalgae fibers are provided. By combining conventional papermaking fibers with never-dried macroalgae fibers, rather than dried macroalgae fibers, the disclosure provides pulp sheets having improved characteristics such as tensile and burst strength, with minimal deterioration in freeness.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Bo Shi, Michael William Veith, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Thomas Gerard Shannon
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Patent number: 9474660Abstract: An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates can include a fluid-entangled body facing material including a support layer and a projection layer. The fluid-entangled body facing material can include a plurality of hollow projections formed from a first plurality of fibers in the projection layer. The hollow projections can extend from the outer surface of the projection layer in a direction away from the support layer. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Scott S. C. Kirby, David Glen Biggs, Andrew Thomas Hammond, Eric Donald Johnson, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Robert Lee Popp, Leila Joy Roberson, Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kendell Jean Williams, Niall Finn, Andy R. Butler
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Patent number: 9445953Abstract: An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates can include a fluid-entangled body facing material including a support layer and a projection layer. The fluid-entangled body facing material can include a plurality of hollow projections formed from a first plurality of fibers in the projection layer. The hollow projections can extend from the outer surface of the projection layer in a direction away from the support layer. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Scott S. C. Kirby, David Glen Biggs, Andrew Thomas Hammond, Eric Donald Johnson, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Robert Lee Popp, Leila Joy Roberson, Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kendell Jean Williams, Niall Finn, Andy R. Butler
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Patent number: 9278154Abstract: A method of making a resilient tampon includes the steps of providing binder fibers having an average fiber length of at least 35 mm; combining the binder fibers to form a loose fleece; activating the binder fibers; and compressing a portion of the loose fleece into a pledget after activating the binder fibers. A resilient tampon includes 70 wt % to 95 wt % absorbent fibers and 5 wt % to 30 wt % bicomponent binder fibers. The binder fibers have an average fiber length greater than 35 mm.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David Martin Jackson, Clifford Jackson Ellis, Candace Dyan Krautkramer
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Patent number: 9119748Abstract: An electronic discriminating device incorporating a non-contact electronic sensor array, a controller, and a signaling device that may indicate the presence of urine and/or bowel movement is disclosed. In particular, the electronic discriminating device can discriminate between an insult of urine only and an insult containing bowel movement. The device can then generate different alerts based on the type of insult. The electronic discriminating device may also emit a signal at or near the opening of an absorbent article or transmit the alert wirelessly to a radio, computer device, or smartphone.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jose K. Abraham, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Theodore T. Tower, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, John Gavin MacDonald
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Patent number: 8933292Abstract: An absorbent article incorporating a non-contact electronic sensor array that may indicate the presence of a body exudate is disclosed. In particular, the absorbent article includes at least a non-contact electronic sensor array that may include one or more gas sensors, a controller and a signaling device. The signaling device is capable of alerting a user (wearer or caregiver) that an insult of urine or bowel movement has occurred. In accordance with the present disclosure, various attachment mechanisms are disclosed for attaching the non-contact electronic sensor array, controller and signaling device to an absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jose K. Abraham, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Theodore T. Tower, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, John Gavin MacDonald
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Patent number: 8911418Abstract: The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent articles which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas William Van Den Bogart, Adrienne Rae Loyd, David John Enz, Carmen Lira-Núñez, Suzanne K. Sullivan Conrad, Roxanne Belinda Hallock, Deborah Snell Hannah, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Mary L. McDaniel
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Patent number: 8771468Abstract: The disclosure provides tissue webs, and products incorporating the same, where the webs comprise macroalgae fibers. More specifically the disclosure provides soft and durable tissue webs comprising at least about 1 percent macroalgae fiber by weight of the web. In the tissue webs of the present disclosure, macroalgae fibers may preferably replace high average fiber length wood fibers, which increases the strength and durability of the web without negatively stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Gerard Shannon, Bo Shi, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Michael William Veith
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Publication number: 20140180235Abstract: In a body adhering absorbent article, an absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive on a body-facing surface for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. The article may be configurable between folded and unfolded configurations. Securement components may be provided for securing the article in a folded configuration during wear and/or to the wearer's undergarment. A method of adhering a body adhering absorbent article to a wearer includes adhering the article to the wearer with a portion of the article positioned generally at a predetermined target region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Adrienne Rae Loyd, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Carmen Lira, Katie Ann Boland, Katie McMillen, Heidi Carrion, Meijia Ng, Cecilia Cheng, Priscilla Eng Choo Goh, DooHong Kim, Franz Aschenbrenner, YeinSze Ong