Patents by Inventor David J. Reader

David J. Reader 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).

  • Patterning of an elastic laminate
    Patent number: 11850133
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an embossed patterned elastic laminate. The elastic laminate has an embossed pattern of at least three surface areas. The current disclosure also includes a process for making an embossed patterned elastic laminate. The embossed patterned elastic laminate provides a permanent change to visual aesthetic without adversely impacting the elastic film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn E. Jenkins, David W. Primm, Chris M. Allen, Howard M. Welch, David J. Reader, Steven W. Fitting, Vikram S. Kaul
  • PATTERNING OF A STRANDED ELASTIC LAMINATE
    Publication number: 20220071812
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an apparatus for using a patterned stranded elastic laminate. The stranded elastic laminate is patterned by an anvil roll. The current disclosure also includes a process for making a patterned elastic laminate The patterned elastic laminate provides an aesthetic effect and is visible at least in both the stretched and unstretched states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Shawn E. Jenkins, Howard M. Welch, Susan E. Shawver, James R. Fitts, Jr., David J. Reader, Steven W. Fitting, Vikram S. Kaul
  • PATTERNING OF AN ELASTIC LAMINATE
    Publication number: 20220062069
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an embossed patterned elastic laminate. The elastic laminate has an embossed pattern of at least three surface areas. The current disclosure also includes a process for making an embossed patterned elastic laminate. The embossed patterned elastic laminate provides a permanent change to visual aesthetic without adversely impacting the elastic film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Shawn E. Jenkins, David W. Primm, Chris M. Allen, Howard M. Welch, David J. Reader, Steven W. Fitting, Vikram S. Kaul