Patents by Inventor Earl David Brock
Earl David Brock 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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Patent number: 8911417Abstract: A diaper having a front portion with at least one line of weakness adapted to be torn and at least one umbilical cover defined in part by the at least one line of weakness. The at least one umbilical cover is moveable from a starting position to an anchored position upon tearing the at least one line of weakness. The diaper has at least one umbilical cover anchor adapted to maintain the at least one umbilical cover in the anchored position.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Chantel Spring Mundschau, Kusum Gosain, Shannon Kathleen Melius, John Timothy Hahn, Vipula Jitendra Tailor, Earl David Brock
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Publication number: 20130296821Abstract: A diaper having a front portion with at least one line of weakness adapted to be torn and at least one umbilical cover defined in part by the at least one line of weakness. The at least one umbilical cover is moveable from a starting position to an anchored position upon tearing the at least one line of weakness. The diaper has at least one umbilical cover anchor adapted to maintain the at least one umbilical cover in the anchored position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Chantel Spring Buhrow, Kusum Gosain, Shannon Kathleen Melius, John Timothy Hahn, Vipula Jitendra Tailor, Earl David Brock
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Patent number: 8506546Abstract: A diaper having a front portion with at least one line of weakness adapted to be torn and at least one umbilical cover defined in part by the at least one line of weakness. The at least one umbilical cover is moveable from a starting position to an anchored position upon tearing the at least one line of weakness. The diaper has at least one umbilical cover anchor adapted to maintain the at least one umbilical cover in the anchored position.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Chantel Spring Buhrow, Kusum Gosain, Shannon Kathleen Melius, John Timothy Hahn, Vipula Jitendra Tailor, Earl David Brock
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Publication number: 20110287998Abstract: This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: MELALEUCA, INC.Inventors: Denette M. Tippetts, James L. Kurtz, Earl David Brock
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Patent number: 7985725Abstract: This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.).Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.Inventors: Denette M. Tippetts, James L. Kurtz, Earl David Brock
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Publication number: 20100057026Abstract: Absorbent articles having enhanced absorption of bodily exudates are disclosed. The absorbent articles comprise a bodily exudate modifying agent and a skin care formulation. The bodily exudate modifying agent is capable of reducing the viscosity of bodily exudates such as feces and menses. The skin care formulation comprises a bodily exudate modifying agent neutralizer to neutralize the possible negative effects on skin barrier function caused by the bodily exudate modifying agents coming into direct contact with the wearer's skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, David W. Koenig, Earl David Brock, Stephen A. Baratian, Corey Cunningham, Stephen Baldwin
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Publication number: 20100041577Abstract: This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Melaleuca, Inc.Inventors: Denette M. Tippetts, James L. Kurtz, Earl David Brock
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Patent number: 7642397Abstract: Absorbent articles having enhanced absorption of bodily exudates are disclosed. The absorbent articles comprise a bodily exudate modifying agent and a skin care formulation. The bodily exudate modifying agent is capable of reducing the viscosity of bodily exudates such as feces and menses. The skin care formulation comprises a bodily exudate modifying agent neutralizer to neutralize the possible negative effects on skin barrier function caused by the bodily exudate modifying agents coming into direct contact with the wearer's skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, David W. Koenig, Earl David Brock, Stephen A. Baratian, Corey Cunningham, Stephen Baldwin
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Patent number: 7341674Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous wrinkle controlling and, optionally, odor-absorbing, composition, preferably for use on fabric. The composition preferably comprises fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer, lithium salts, and/or plasticizers for wrinkle control and, optionally, from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; nonionic surfactants to improve performance and formulatability, a humectant, etc. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray containers which preferably are in association with instructions for use, especially when the composition comprises only water and perfume.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1999Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, John William Smith, Raymond Edward Bolich, Jr., Earl David Brock, Marjorie Mossman Peffly, Helen Bernardo Tordil, Peter Marte Torgerson, Markus Wilhelm Altmann, Bruno Albert Jean Hubesch, Robert Mermelstein, Christian Leo Marie Vermote, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Anthony James Burns, William Tucker Campbell, Alen David Streutker, Gayle Marie Frankenbach
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Patent number: 7265257Abstract: Absorbent articles having enhanced absorption of bodily exudates are disclosed. The absorbent articles comprise a bodily exudate modifying agent and a skin care formulation. The bodily exudate modifying agent is capable of reducing the viscosity of bodily exudates such as feces and menses. The skin care formulation comprises a film forming agent that, upon transfer to the skin, can form a continuous film layer on the skin to retard harmful agents.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Baldwin, Corey Cunningham, Jason C. Cohen, David W. Koenig, Earl David Brock, Stephen A. Baratian
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Patent number: 7148396Abstract: A disposable garment generally has a liner, an outer cover, and a system for removing water vapor from an environment adjacent the wearer of the garment. A vapor permeable first container of the system contains a humidity reducing agent whereby the presence of humid air and the humidity reducing agent in the first container results in a liquid solution being formed therein. A second container of the system is in fluid communication with the first container for receiving liquid solution formed in the first container. The second container is at least in part liquid impermeable to retain therein liquid solution received from the first container.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, Thomas Odorzynski, Earl David Brock, Stephen E. Baldwin
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Patent number: 6939553Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite material including a substrate with a first and a second surface, a boundary layer which is comprised of one or more compositions, and a topical application. The boundary layer is applied on the first surface of the substrate, and the topical application is applied to a surface of the boundary layer opposite of the substrate. Transfer efficiency of the topical application is enhanced as the transfer forces necessary to separate the topical application from the boundary layer are lower than the transfer forces necessary to separate the substrate from the boundary layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Ali Yahiaoui, Robert Cosmo Di Luccio, Susan Carol Paul, Earl David Brock
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Patent number: 6756520Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include hydrophilic solvents, high molecular weight polyethylene glycols, fatty alcohols, surfactants, natural fats, natural oils, sterols or sterol derivatives and emollients.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson, Earl David Brock, Martha Lillian Tate
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Publication number: 20040116018Abstract: The present invention provides fibers, foams, films and nonwoven fabrics having more than one skin treatment benefit and/or improved skin treatment benefit(s) and to products incorporated such fibers, foams, films and fabrics. The present invention also provides a method of forming fibers, nonwoven fabrics, porous films and foams with multiple skin treatment additives that impart a number of skin health attributes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Dale Fenwick, Bryan David Haynes, Susan Carol Paul, Ali Yahiaoui, Varunesh Sharma, David John Tyrrell, Bernard Joseph Minerath, Duane Gerard Krzysik, David William Koenig, Mark Bruce Majors, Braulio Arturo Polanco, Matthew Boyd Lake, Earl David Brock
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Patent number: 6749860Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include emollients, viscosity enhancers and extracted botanical actives.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow, Beth Anne Lange, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Earl David Brock, James Louis Cahall, Samuel Qcheng Lin, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf, Uma Santhanan
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Publication number: 20030130636Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for improving the skin health of wearers of absorbent articles. Wet wipes are typically used in conjunction with absorbent articles for cleansing. It has been discovered that non-aqueous skin care compositions are best delivered from a bodyfacing surface of an absorbent article and that hydrophilic skin care solutions are capable of delivering anti-irritants to the skin. It has further been discovered that the combination of an absorbent article having a skin care composition and a wet wipe having a skin care solution provides improved transfer of skin care ingredients to the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2001Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Earl David Brock, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Rhonda Sue Solberg, Stephen Lawrence Miller, David John Tyrrell
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Patent number: 6518407Abstract: A novel reactive dye compound is disclosed. It comprises (a) at least one chromophore moiety; (b) at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle; (c) a linking group to link each chromophore moiety to each nitrogen-containing heterocycle; characterised in that at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle is substituted with at least one thio-derivative and at least one quaternized nitrogen derivative.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Earl David Brock, David Malcolm Lewis, Taher Iqbal Yousaf
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Patent number: 6503526Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include natural fats, natural oils, sterols or sterol derivatives, emollients, solidifying agents and viscosity enhancers.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson, Earl David Brock, Martha Lillian Tate
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Publication number: 20020136755Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include emollients, viscosity enhancers and extracted botanical actives.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow, Beth Anne Lange, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Earl David Brock, James Louis Cahall, Samuel Qcheng Lin, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf, Uma Santhanan
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Publication number: 20020128615Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include emollients, viscosity enhancers and anionic polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow, David Roland Otts, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Earl David Brock, James Louis Cahall, Samuel Qcheng Lin