Patents by Inventor Debra Hartley Durrance

Debra Hartley Durrance 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).

  • Patent number: 11234905
    Abstract: Nonwoven and elastomeric substrates having formulations disposed thereon, wherein the formulations have improved compatibility with the substrate, are disclosed herein. More particularly, the formulations can be applied on the substrates without compromising the elastomeric properties and overall integrity of the substrate. Laminated articles using one or more of the nonwoven and elastomeric substrates having the formulations disposed thereon are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Scott W. Wenzel, Lisa Ann Flugge-Berendes, Debra Hartley Durrance, Jonathan Kyle Arendt, Kroy Donald Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100008957
    Abstract: Nonwoven and elastomeric substrates having formulations disposed thereon, wherein the formulations have improved compatibility with the substrate, are disclosed herein. More particularly, the formulations can be applied on the substrates without compromising the elastomeric properties and overall integrity of the substrate. Laminated articles using one or more of the nonwoven and elastomeric substrates having the formulations disposed thereon are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Scott W. Wenzel, Lisa Ann Flugge-Berendes, Debra Hartley Durrance, Jonathan Kyle Arendt, Kroy Donald Johnson
  • Patent number: 6723034
    Abstract: A process for making prefastened and refastenable garments includes providing a plurality of discrete articles with mating fastening components disposed in the waist regions. First fastening components are separated from one another by an initial transverse distance. The waist region containing the first fastening components is modified to transversely displace these fastening components to a post displacement distance that is not equal to the initial distance. The process allows for convenient alignment of the fastening components to form refastenable seams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Hartley Durrance, Scott Gerald Chapple, David Michael Clemens, Jason Gene Csida, Kurt Garrett Krupka, Heather Schenck Mortell, Robert Lee Popp, Marcille Faye Ruman, Scott John Andrew Swanson, Charles Robert Tomsovic
  • Patent number: 6533213
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for unwinding a web material that defines a plurality of integral lanes with separators disposed between the lanes. At least one lane of the web material can be torn along a separator without using a cutting or slitting device while maintaining one or more other lanes on the roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Hartley Durrance, Scott Gerald Chapple, David Michael Clemens, Michael Lee Lohoff, Larry Dean Primeau, Joseph Donald Schmidt, Richard John Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20020002358
    Abstract: A process for making prefastened and refastenable garments includes providing a plurality of discrete articles with mating fastening components disposed in the waist regions. First fastening components are separated from one another by an initial transverse distance. The waist region containing the first fastening components is modified to transversely displace these fastening components to a post displacement distance that is not equal to the initial distance. The process allows for convenient alignment of the fastening components to form refastenable seams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Debra Hartley Durrance, Scott Gerald Chapple, David Michael Clemens, Jason Gene Csida, Kurt Garrett Krupka, Heather Schenck Mortell, Robert Lee Popp, Marcille Faye Ruman, Scott John Andrew Swanson, Charles Robert Tomsovic
  • Publication number: 20010032903
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for unwinding a web material that defines a plurality of integral lanes with separators disposed between the lanes. At least one lane of the web material can be torn along a separator without using a cutting or slitting device while maintaining one or more other lanes on the roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Hartley Durrance, Scott Gerald Chapple, David Michael Clemens, Michael Lee Lohoff, Larry Dean Primeau, Joseph Donald Schmidt, Richard John Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5797892
    Abstract: A toilet training aid is in the form of a pad that creates a noticeable, distinct feeling during urination. In particular embodiments, the pad may provide the wearer with a temperature change sensation, a wet sensation, a dimensional change sensation, or some combination thereof to signal that urination is occurring. The toilet training aids are desirably attached to a garment by a consumer, thus enabling the consumer to select the type of accompanying garment and the particular time that is best suited to toilet training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Steven Glaug, Michael Scott Brunner, Faith Eileen Cochrane, Debra Hartley Durrance, Christopher Peter Olson, Robert Joseph Schleinz, Richard Harry Thiessen
  • Patent number: 5702377
    Abstract: Disclosed herein a personal care absorbent product which when first insulted, has a high initial surface moisture value which is maintained for several minutes but then, after a short period of time, drops to a lower value. As a result, the product has an initial "wet" feel but quickly changes to a drier feel so as to provide more comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Warren Collier, IV, Ali Yahiaoui, Eric Mitchell Johns, Debra Hartley Durrance
  • Patent number: 5702376
    Abstract: A toilet training aid is in the form of a pad that creates a noticeable, distinct feeling during urination. In particular embodiments, the pad may provide the wearer with a temperature change sensation, a wet sensation, a dimensional change sensation, or some combination thereof to signal that urination is occurring. The toilet training aids are desirably attached to a garment by a consumer, thus enabling the consumer to select the type of accompanying garment and the particular time that is best suited to toilet training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Steven Glaug, Michael Scott Brunner, Faith Eileen Cochrane, Debra Hartley Durrance, Christopher Peter Olson, Robert Joseph Schleinz, Richard Harry Thiessen
  • Patent number: 5681298
    Abstract: An absorbent article such as a training pant includes a moisture barrier, an absorbent assembly, and a temperature change member. The temperature change member includes a temperature change substance that provides a possible total energy change of from about 6 to about 30 cal/cm.sup.2 to assist the wearer in recognizing that urination has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Brunner, Debra Hartley Durrance
  • Patent number: 5649914
    Abstract: A toilet training aid is in the form of a pad that creates a noticeable, distinct feeling during urination. In particular embodiments, the pad may provide the wearer with a temperature change sensation, a wet sensation, a dimensional change sensation, or some combination thereof to signal that urination is occurring. The toilet training aids are desirably attached to a garment by a consumer, thus enabling the consumer to select the type of accompanying garment and the particular time that is best suited to toilet training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Steven Glaug, Michael Scott Brunner, Faith Eileen Cochrane, Debra Hartley Durrance, Christopher Peter Olson, Robert Joseph Schleinz, Richard Harry Thiessen