Patents by Inventor Darold D. Tippey
Darold D. Tippey 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: 20170112090Abstract: The present invention relates to animal litter and more particularly to cat litter, which comprises oxidized cellulose, including non-regenerated oxidized cellulose. The oxidized cellulose animal litters are lightweight, highly absorbent, compressible and have excellent odor control and antimicrobial properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: GP Cellulose GmbHInventors: Darold D. Tippey, Anna L. Wells, Ernest R. Fish
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Patent number: 8710291Abstract: Methods for forming a translucent window on the inner surface of a liquid impermeable breathable film outer cover of an absorbent product, such as a diaper, for viewing a water dispersible ink to indicate when an insult has occurred are disclosed. Additionally, absorbent products having a translucent window and a water dispersible ink are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Sharon S. Chang, Darold D. Tippey, Shirlee Ann Weber, Jessica Sara Van Handel, Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Debra Ann Miller
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Patent number: 8497409Abstract: Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed. The wetness sensor includes an olfactory signaling device that produces a scent or odor when a body fluid is detected. For instance, in one embodiment, an odorous composition can be contained in a water degradable pouch that releases the odorous composition when contacted with moisture. Once released, the odorous composition can produce a desired scent. In other embodiments, the odorous composition can be encapsulated within a water degradable material or can be coated on a substrate. The scent or odor that is released by the odorous composition can vary depending upon the particular application. The scent, for instance, may be pleasant or unpleasant. In one embodiment, the olfactory signaling device may be used to assist in toilet training a child.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Mosbacher, Andrew Mark Long, Kelly Branham, Jessica Sara Van Handel, Darold D. Tippey
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Patent number: 8134042Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a method for detecting the presence of urine is described. The method includes providing a urine indicating sensor with a porous matrix, the matrix having a pH indicator non-diffusively immobilized thereon, the pH indicator being capable of a color transition when in contact with urine. Urine is contacted with the matrix of the sensor and the presence of urine is determined based on whether the pH indicator undergoes a color transition.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Xuedong Song, Darold D. Tippey, Jessica Sara Van Handel
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Patent number: 8053625Abstract: Wetness indicators may include alarm devices that are designed to assist parents or attendants in identifying a wet diaper condition early on. These devices produce either a visual or an audible signal. Many of these devices rely on electronics, which may increase the expense of the absorbent article. Further, electronic devices rely on electrical sources and may be prone to failure if not utilized for an extended period of time.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Davis Dang H. Nhan, Andrew M. Long, Shirlee A. Weber, Darold D. Tippey, Meghan E. Collins
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Patent number: 7667608Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. An absorbent article may be provided with selected electrical components used as wetness or other type sensors and may also incorporate one or more electrical components, characteristics of which may be determined by a coupled signaling device. An attached signaling device may automatically determine a product identification based on characteristics of the electrical components detected and adjust operating characteristics or parameters for the sensing device. Determinations could be made based on gender, age and approximate weight of the user of the absorbent device. In addition automatic checks can be made to determine mutual operability of the signaling device with an associated absorbent article or visa-versa.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Ales, Darold D. Tippey
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Patent number: 7659815Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to process for controlling the quality of absorbent articles containing wetness sensing systems. The wetness sensing system incorporated in the article can include, for instance, metallic conductive leads or other metallic material. A metal sensor can be used in order to ensure that a proper amount of metallic material is contained within the absorbent article thereby confirming the presence of the wetness sensing system. The process of the present disclosure can be carried out at various locations. For instance, the process can be carried out while the articles are being manufactured, after the articles are packaged or during use of the articles. In one embodiment, the process can be carried out at a wholesale or retail location prior to accepting the articles into inventory.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, Darold D. Tippey
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Publication number: 20090221980Abstract: Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed. The wetness sensor includes an olfactory signaling device that produces a scent or odor when a body fluid is detected. For instance, in one embodiment, an odorous composition can be contained in a water degradable pouch that releases the odorous composition when contacted with moisture. Once released, the odorous composition can produce a desired scent. In other embodiments, the odorous composition can be encapsulated within a water degradable material or can be coated on a substrate. The scent or odor that is released by the odorous composition can vary depending upon the particular application. The scent, for instance, may be pleasant or unpleasant. In one embodiment, the olfactory signaling device may be used to assist in toilet training a child.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Mosbacher, Andrew Mark Long, Kelly Branham, Jessica Sara Van Handel, Darold D. Tippey
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Publication number: 20090171307Abstract: Methods for forming a translucent window on the inner surface of a liquid impermeable breathable film outer cover of an absorbent product, such as a diaper, for viewing a water dispersible ink to indicate when an insult has occurred are disclosed. Additionally, absorbent products having a translucent window and a water dispersible ink are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Sharon S. Chang, Darold D. Tippey, Shirlee Ann Weber, Jessica Sara Van Handel, Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Debra Ann Miller
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Publication number: 20090157025Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a method for detecting the presence of urine is described. The method includes providing a urine indicating sensor with a porous matrix, the matrix having a pH indicator non-diffusively immobilized thereon, the pH indicator being capable of a color transition when in contact with urine. Urine is contacted with the matrix of the sensor and the presence of urine is determined based on whether the pH indicator undergoes a color transition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Xuedong Song, Darold D. Tippey, Jessica Sara Van Handel
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Publication number: 20080269702Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. An absorbent article may be provided with selected electrical components used as wetness or other type sensors and may also incorporate one or more electrical components, characteristics of which may be determined by a coupled signaling device. An attached signaling device may automatically determine a product identification based on characteristics of the electrical components detected and adjust operating characteristics or parameters for the sensing device. Determinations could be made based on gender, age and approximate weight of the user of the absorbent device. In addition automatic checks can be made to determine mutual operability of the signaling device with an associated absorbent article or visa-versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Thomas M. Ales, Darold D. Tippey
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Publication number: 20080147030Abstract: Wetness indicators may include alarm devices that are designed to assist parents or attendants in identifying a wet diaper condition early on. These devices produce either a visual or an audible signal. Many of these devices rely on electronics, which may increase the expense of the absorbent article. Further, electronic devices rely on electrical sources and may be prone to failure if not utilized for an extended period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Davis Dang H. Nhan, Andrew M. Long, Shirlee A. Weber, Darold D. Tippey, Meghan E. Collins
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Publication number: 20080058743Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to process for controlling the quality of absorbent articles containing wetness sensing systems. The wetness sensing system incorporated in the article can include, for instance, metallic conductive leads or other metallic material. A metal sensor can be used in order to ensure that a proper amount of metallic material is contained within the absorbent article thereby confirming the presence of the wetness sensing system. The process of the present disclosure can be carried out at various locations. For instance, the process can be carried out while the articles are being manufactured, after the articles are packaged or during use of the articles. In one embodiment, the process can be carried out at a wholesale or retail location prior to accepting the articles into inventory.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, Darold D. Tippey
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Patent number: 7159246Abstract: A protective glove configured to cover the hand of the user is provided. The glove includes a first portion that is configured for tightly fitting on at least a portion of the hand of the user. A second portion is contiguous with the first portion and is also configured for tightly fitting on at least a portion of the hand of the user. The second portion has a higher tactility than the first portion so that the user of the glove may more easily feel through the second portion than through the first portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Darold D. Tippey
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Publication number: 20040250712Abstract: A process is disclosed which includes applying a variable compression on a compressible article. The compressible article includes an upper zone, a middle zone, and a lower zone. The variable compression is greater at the middle zone that at least one of the upper zone and the lower zone. The process includes placing the compressible article in a flexible container. An apparatus is also disclosed for applying the variable compression on the compressible article. The apparatus includes a press plate with a prominence for compressing the middle zone. A system is also disclosed which includes a plurality of compressible articles in a flexible, plastic container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Darold D. Tippey
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Publication number: 20040074352Abstract: A rotary cutting apparatus includes a cutter roll assembly and an anvil roll assembly. The cutter roll assembly includes a bearer ring. The anvil roll, which is includes a substantially cylindrical surface, is parallel with the bearing surface of the cutter roll. A multiple-position mechanism provides a plurality of relatively axially shifted positions for the cutter roll assembly and the anvil roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Darold D. Tippey