Patents by Inventor Dawn M. Huffman

Dawn M. Huffman 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).

  • Package having visual indicator
    Patent number: 6681934
    Abstract: A package including at least one absorbent article and packaging. The packaging includes a flexible pocket having a hollow interior, an opening extending into the hollow interior, and a flap for covering the opening. At least one of the flap and the pocket includes a visual indicator for distinguishing an edge of the flap from the pocket to improve visual identification of the edge of the flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Alison B. Kolterjohn, Ann M. Nichols, Dawn M. Huffman, Brian G. Twitchell, James D. McManus, Dennis P. Laska
  • Package having visual indicator
    Publication number: 20020063076
    Abstract: A package including at least one absorbent article and packaging. The packaging includes a flexible pocket having a hollow interior, an opening extending into the hollow interior, and a flap for covering the opening. At least one of the flap and the pocket includes a visual indicator for distinguishing an edge of the flap from the pocket to improve visual identification of the edge of the flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Alison B. Kolterjohn, Ann M. Nichols, Dawn M. Huffman, Brian G. Twitchell, James D. McManus, Dennis P. Laska
  • Anatomically shaped, self-aligning, sanitary protection device
    Patent number: 4804380
    Abstract: The invention is generally accomplished by forming a three-dimensionally shaped, externally worn feminine protection device which has been mechanically shaped by folding, molding or other forming techniques in such a way that it has a raised portion located within the back one-half to two-thirds of the device that functions to cause the pad to readily fit to and generally align itself within the inverted V-shaped regions of the woman's lower abdominal region, vulva, perineum and the anterior portion between the buttocks. The forward portion of the device of the invention generally is flattened in use to cover externally the area of the pubic mons and the area exterior of the clitoris. The back portion of the device is formed in a peak like shape which readily adjusts to and molds to the inverted V-shape of the rear portion of the labia, the perineum and the forward portion of the area between the buttocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Frederich O. Lassen, Anna M. Cesco-Cancian, Dawn M. Huffman
  • Outer tampon tube with recessed finger grip
    Patent number: 4573964
    Abstract: This invention relates to a tampon tube in which the finger grip area has been cut through and compressed to provide an area of reduced diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1986
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventor: Dawn M. Huffman
  • Package for absorbent articles
    Patent number: D474680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Lu Ling, Alison B. Kolterjohn, Brian G. Twitchell, Dawn M. Huffman, James D. McManus, Hao Xueen, Dennis P. Laska, Paul M. Simons, Ann M. Nichols