Patents by Inventor Christine L. Schneider

Christine L. Schneider 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).

  • Wipe and methods for improving skin health
    Patent number: 10022308
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: David William Koenig, Beth A. Lange, Christine L. Schneider
  • WIPE AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING SKIN HEALTH
    Publication number: 20140363485
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: David William Koenig, Beth A. Lange, Christine L. Schneider
  • Wipe and methods for improving skin health
    Patent number: 8846116
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Koenig, Beth A. Lange, Christine L. Schneider
  • Personal care products and methods for inhibiting the adherence of flora to skin
    Patent number: 8110215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and personal care products, such as wipes and absorbent articles, capable of providing a skin health benefit when used in the intended fashion. More specifically, the products described herein comprise at least one fructose polymer capable of inhibiting the adherence of flora to surfaces, such as skin, mucosa, or inanimate surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Koenig, Christine L. Schneider