Patents by Inventor Christopher P. Olson
Christopher P. Olson 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: 10833993Abstract: A system and method for channel bonding is disclosed. The system and method enable transmission of data across multiple connections using multiple network interfaces. Further, the system and method are configured to handle slow or problematic connections and are configured to dynamically modify the bit rate of one or more media data streams.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Weigel Broadcasting Co.Inventors: Aaron N. Levinson, Kyle B. Walker, Christopher P. Olson
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Publication number: 20150281288Abstract: A system and method for channel bonding is disclosed. The system and method enable transmission of data across multiple connections using multiple network interfaces. Further, the system and method are configured to handle slow or problematic connections and are configured to dynamically modify the bit rate of one or more media data streams.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Aaron N. Levinson, Kyle B. Walker, Christopher P. Olson
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Patent number: 8697933Abstract: Presented is a method for effectively toilet training a subject, the method including providing a disposable absorbent article to a caregiver, wherein the absorbent article includes a wetness sensor having a signaling device, and wherein the signaling device provides to the caregiver a feedback mode of an insult contemporaneous with the insult; and teaching the caregiver an appropriate response to the feedback mode as a training opportunity. Also presented is a method for toilet training a subject, the method including providing a wetness sensing system to a caregiver, the wetness sensing system including an insult indicator; indicating to the caregiver the occurrence of the insult contemporaneous with the insult; and instructing the caregiver to immediately intervene to teach the subject about the physical sensations experienced by the subject prior to and during the insult.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Ales, III, Shirlee A. Weber, Andrew M. Long, Christopher P. Olson, Ansley Allen, Jason C. Cohen
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Patent number: 8604268Abstract: Presented is a toilet training system including a disposable absorbent article including a first wetness sensor; a first signaling device adapted to communicate with the first wetness sensor and providing a first feedback mode of a wetness state of the disposable absorbent article; and a second signaling device adapted to communicate with the first wetness sensor and providing a second feedback mode of the wetness state of the disposable absorbent article, wherein the second feedback mode is different from the first feedback mode. Also presented is a toilet training system including a disposable absorbent article including a wetness sensor; and a signaling device adapted to communicate with the wetness sensor, wherein the signaling device includes a dynamic feedback mode system.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, Thomas M. Ales, III, Shirlee A. Weber, Andrew M. Long, Christopher P. Olson, Ansley Allen
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Patent number: 8491556Abstract: Absorbent articles with stretch direction properties are disclosed, having at least three stretch zones. A first edge zone and a second edge zone are separated by a middle zone. The middle zone, which may the same length as each edge zone, has different stretch-direction characteristics than the edge zones. The middle zone may stretch in a single direction, whereas the edge zones may stretch in a different single direction or in bi- or multi-axial directions. The flaps may be created from the edge zones. Through this construction, the absorbent article exhibits improved fit and appearance.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Popp, Lawrence H. Sawyer, Joseph D. Coenen, Christopher P. Olson, Michael J. Faulks, James M. Carr
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Patent number: 8409162Abstract: A disposable absorbent article including a pair of first fasteners, at least a portion of each first fastener being situated inboard from each longitudinal side edge in the first waist region, each first fastener being adapted to engage at least a portion of the inner surface of the second waist region, each first fastener comprising a resilient material. The disposable absorbent article also includes a disposal fastener, at least a portion of the disposal fastener being situated inboard from the longitudinal side edge in the second waist region, the disposal fastener adapted to engage at least a portion of the outer surface, the disposal fastener comprising a resilient material.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Popp, Mary P. Jordan, Christopher P. Olson
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Patent number: 8304598Abstract: Garments may include signaling devices. The signaling device may be configured to indicate to a user that a body fluid is present in the garment. The garment may include a chassis including an outer cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The chassis may include a crotch region positioned in between a front region and a back region. The garment may also include a signaling device including at least one first terminal and at least one second terminal.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Mosbacher, Christopher P. Olson, Robert Schlaupitz, Andrew M. Long
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Patent number: 8129582Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article including a temperature change member. The temperature change member includes a matrix of fibers and temperature change material intermixed within the matrix of fibers.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David M. Jackson, Gabriel H. Adam, Andrew M. Long, Shirlee A. Weber, Davis Dang H. Nhan, Christopher P. Olson
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Patent number: 8052666Abstract: An improved mechanical fastening system that includes a male component and a female component is disclosed. The female component is adapted for releasable engagement with the male component, and the female component comprises a fibrous web, wherein the fibrous web comprises a layer of elastomeric fibers. A disposable absorbent article employing the improved mechanical fastening system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence H. Sawyer, Robert L. Popp, Joseph D. Coenen, Michael J. Faulks, Christopher P. Olson, James M. Carr
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Patent number: 7915476Abstract: In a method of a caregiver interactively toilet training a wearer of a disposable absorbent article, in response to liquid insult of the article a tactile signal is perceptible from within the article, a corresponding similar tactile signal is perceptible from an exterior of the article, and an active graphic is visually perceptible at the exterior of the article which relates to both the tactile signal and the corresponding tactile signal to thereby communicate the insult event to the caregiver and provide an interactive toilet training opportunity. An absorbent article of the present invention generally has a tactile signal tactilely perceptible from the inner surface of the article and a corresponding tactile signal tactilely perceptible from the exterior of the article. An active graphic is located adjacent the outer cover and is externally visually perceptible and relates to both tactile signals to provide an interactive toilet training opportunity.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Long, Christopher P. Olson
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Patent number: 7828784Abstract: A disposable absorbent article including a pair of first fasteners, at least a portion of each first fastener being situated inboard from each longitudinal side edge in the first waist region, each first fastener being adapted to engage at least a portion of the inner surface of the second waist region, each first fastener comprising a resilient material. The disposable absorbent article also includes a disposal fastener, at least a portion of the disposal fastener being situated inboard from the longitudinal side edge in the second waist region, the disposal fastener adapted to engage at least a portion of the outer surface, the disposal fastener comprising a resilient material.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Popp, Mary P. Jordan, Christopher P. Olson
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Publication number: 20100256582Abstract: A disposable absorbent article including a pair of first fasteners, at least a portion of each first fastener being situated inboard from each longitudinal side edge in the first waist region, each first fastener being adapted to engage at least a portion of the inner surface of the second waist region, each first fastener comprising a resilient material. The disposable absorbent article also includes a disposal fastener, at least a portion of the disposal fastener being situated inboard from the longitudinal side edge in the second waist region, the disposal fastener adapted to engage at least a portion of the outer surface, the disposal fastener comprising a resilient material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Robert L. Popp, Mary P. Jordan, Christopher P. Olson
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Patent number: 7767875Abstract: A toilet training wetness indicator for alerting a wearer to urination and a garment incorporating such an element. The toilet training wetness indicator, which may be an insertable wetness indicator or integrated directly into a garment, such as training pants, comprises a liquid permeable enclosure having a liquid absorbent body enclosed therein. The liquid absorbent body absorbs liquid within the pants and applies hydraulic pressure to the enclosure upon absorption of a preselected amount of liquid. The enclosure limits expansion of the absorbent body so that the wetness indicator stiffens as liquid is absorbed. The wetness indicator has a first stiffness and is relatively pliable when dry and a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness upon absorption of the preselected amount of liquid.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Olson, Larry H. Sawyer, Shirlee A. Weber
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Patent number: 7718844Abstract: An absorbent article has an outer cover at least in part defining the outer surface of the article and a liner in opposed relationship with the outer cover and at least in part defining the inner surface of the article. An absorbent structure is disposed between the liner and the outer cover. At least one graphic is visible from the inner surface of the article. The at least one graphic disposed intermediate the inner surface and the outer surface of the article and being free from direct contact with the liner. The article being configured such that the graphic is visible from the inner surface of the article. A process for manufacturing an absorbent article having a graphic visible from the inner surface of the article is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Christopher P. Olson
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Patent number: 7632978Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article including a temperature change member for providing a cooling effect. The temperature change member includes a matrix of fibers and temperature change material intermixed within the matrix of fibers. The temperature change material includes erythritol.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Olson, Shirlee A. Weber, Andrew M. Long, Davis Dang H. Nhan, Kent W. Abel
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Publication number: 20080082063Abstract: Presented is a method for effectively toilet training a subject, the method including providing a disposable absorbent article to a caregiver, wherein the absorbent article includes a wetness sensor having a signaling device, and wherein the signaling device provides to the caregiver a feedback mode of an insult contemporaneous with the insult; and teaching the caregiver an appropriate response to the feedback mode as a training opportunity. Also presented is a method for toilet training a subject, the method including providing a wetness sensing system to a caregiver, the wetness sensing system including an insult indicator; indicating to the caregiver the occurrence of the insult contemporaneous with the insult; and instructing the caregiver to immediately intervene to teach the subject about the physical sensations experienced by the subject prior to and during the insult.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Thomas M. Ales, Shirlee A. Weber, Andrew M. Long, Christopher P. Olson, Ansley Allen, Jason C. Cohen
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Publication number: 20080082062Abstract: Presented is a toilet training system including a disposable absorbent article including a first wetness sensor; a first signaling device adapted to communicate with the first wetness sensor and providing a first feedback mode of a wetness state of the disposable absorbent article; and a second signaling device adapted to communicate with the first wetness sensor and providing a second feedback mode of the wetness state of the disposable absorbent article, wherein the second feedback mode is different from the first feedback mode. Also presented is a toilet training system including a disposable absorbent article including a wetness sensor; and a signaling device adapted to communicate with the wetness sensor, wherein the signaling device includes a dynamic feedback mode system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, Thomas M. Ales, Shirlee A. Weber, Andrew M. Long, Christopher P. Olson, Ansley Allen
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Publication number: 20080052030Abstract: Many types of continence training methods and aids have been utilized, including progress charts, reward systems, urination “targets” for boys, electronic wetness alarms, progress scales, readiness questionnaires, and thermal and tactile training signals in disposable absorbent products, among many others. A key step in urinary continence training, in particular, is helping the child to learn to associate the physiological sensation of a “full” bladder with voluntary urination.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Christopher P. Olson, Andrew M. Long
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Patent number: 7297835Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article including a temperature change member. The temperature change member includes temperature change material disposed with the temperature change member in a nonuniform distribution by weight across the temperature change member.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Christopher P. Olson
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Patent number: 7250548Abstract: An absorbent article may define a front region, a rear region, and a crotch region intermediate the front and rear regions. The article may include an outercover, a liner and an absorbent assembly front portion disposed intermediate the outercover and the liner in the front region. The article may also include an absorbent assembly rear portion disposed intermediate the outercover and the liner in the rear region and at least partially spaced from the absorbent assembly front portion to provide a first gap. The article further includes a temperature change member disposed in the first gap.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Shirlee A. Weber, Christopher P. Olson, Andrew M. Long