Patents by Inventor Debra J. Koch

Debra J. Koch 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).

  • Diaper article with elasticized waist panel
    Patent number: 4916005
    Abstract: The present invention provides a distinctive absorbent article which includes a backsheet layer which delimits at least one waistband portion of the article. A substantially liquid-permeable topsheet layer is located in facing relation with an inner surface of the backsheet layer, and an absorbent body is located between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer. An elastic member, which is connected to the waistband portion, is composed of an elastomeric, nonwoven fibrous web material, and is constructed and arranged to shirr the waistband portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Mary E. Lippert, Kenneth M. Enloe, Debra J. Koch, Thomas H. Roessler, Patrick A. Pazdernik
  • Diaper article with elasticized waist panel
    Patent number: 4861652
    Abstract: The present invention provides a distinctive absorbent article which includes a backsheet layer which delimits at least one waistband portion of the article. A substantially liquid-permeable topsheet layer is located in facing relation with an inner surface of the backsheet layer, and an absorbent body is located between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer. An elastic member, which is connected to the waistband portion, is composed of an elastomeric, nonwoven fibrous web material, and is constructed and arranged to shirr the waistband portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Mary E. Lippert, Kenneth M. Enloe, Debra J. Koch, Thomas H. Roessler, Patrick A. Pazdernik