Patents by Inventor Edward Lawrence Schmidt

Edward Lawrence Schmidt 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: 9034230
    Abstract: A method for making an elastomeric apertured web comprises providing a precursor web comprising a laminate which is subjected to incremental stretching to form an elastomeric precursor web. A forming apparatus is provided comprising a first member and a second member, wherein the first member comprises a mating member, and the second member comprises teeth which are joined to the second member. The elastomeric precursor web is moved through the forming apparatus, wherein apertures are formed in the elastomeric precursor web material as the teeth on the second member penetrate the mating member forming an elastomeric apertured web. The elastomeric apertured web exhibits a WVTR of at least about 1000 g/m2/day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Khalid Qureshi, Edward Lawrence Schmidt, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8293967
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article suitable for receiving and containing bodily exudates, the article comprising a front region, a back region and a crotch region disposed between said front and back region, each region having two opposing longitudinal edges, and wherein said article further comprises a window on any one of said regions for viewing a sensor suitable for measuring a condition selected from the group consisting of temperature, dehydration, rash, pH, analyte levels, humidity, and combinations thereof and wherein the sensor is placed adjacent to and facing said window placed adjacent to and facing said window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Robin Lynn McKiernan, Edward Lawrence Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8278497
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article suitable for receiving and containing bodily exudates that comprises a first waist region, a second waist region and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions, each region having two opposing longitudinal edges; wherein said article further comprises a pocket for a non-electronic temperature sensor wherein said pocket is disposed on any one of said regions and wherein said pocket has two opposing sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Robin Lynn McKiernan, Edward Lawrence Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8273939
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article suitable for receiving and containing bodily exudates, the article comprising a front region, a back region and a crotch region disposed between said front and back region, each region having two opposing longitudinal edges, and wherein said article further comprises a window on any one of said regions for viewing a removable sensor placed adjacent to and facing said window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Robin Lynn McKiernan, Edward Lawrence Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20110024940
    Abstract: A method for making an elastomeric apertured web comprises providing a precursor web comprising a laminate which is subjected to incremental stretching to form an elastomeric precursor web. A forming apparatus is provided comprising a first member and a second member, wherein the first member comprises a mating member, and the second member comprises teeth which are joined to the second member. The elastomeric precursor web is moved through the forming apparatus, wherein apertures are formed in the elastomeric precursor web material as the teeth on the second member penetrate the mating member forming an elastomeric apertured web. The elastomeric apertured web exhibits a WVTR of at least about 1000 g/m2/day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Khalid Qureshi, Edward Lawrence Schmidt, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080021428
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article suitable for receiving and containing bodily exudates that comprises a first waist region, a second waist region and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions, each region having two opposing longitudinal edges; wherein said article further comprises a pocket for a non-electronic temperature sensor wherein said pocket is disposed on any one of said regions and wherein said pocket has two opposing sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Robin Lynn McKiernan, Edward Lawrence Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20080021423
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article suitable for receiving and containing bodily exudates, the article comprising a front region, a back region and a crotch region disposed between said front and back region, each region having two opposing longitudinal edges, and wherein said article further comprises a window on any one of said regions for viewing a removable sensor placed adjacent to and facing said window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Robin Lynn McKiernan, Edward Lawrence Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20080021429
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article suitable for receiving and containing bodily exudates, the article comprising a front region, a back region and a crotch region disposed between said front and back region, each region having two opposing longitudinal edges, and wherein said article further comprises a window on any one of said regions for viewing a sensor suitable for measuring a condition selected from the group consisting of temperature, dehydration, rash, pH, analyte levels, humidity, and combinations thereof and wherein the sensor is placed adjacent to and facing said window placed adjacent to and facing said window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Robin Lynn McKiernan, Edward Lawrence Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20070156106
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article suitable for receiving and containing bodily exudates of a wearer where the article includes a front waist region, a back waist region and a crotch region disposed between the front and back waist regions, each region having both an interior surface and an exterior surface and wherein the article further includes a sensor comprising a material selected from the group consisting of thermochromic inks, thermochromic dyes, thermochromic liquid crystalline materials, and combinations thereof such that the sensor is fastened to an interior surface of any one of the regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Robin Lynn McKiernan, Edward Lawrence Schmidt, Darrell Ian Brown
  • Patent number: 6145708
    Abstract: A flowable particulate distributor is provided having at least one wall and a multiplicity of posts. Each of the posts have a first end and a second end. The posts are attached at the first ends to the at least one wall forming a geometric array such that the second ends of the posts extend away from the at least one wall. An inlet port is also provided. The inlet port is connected to the at least one wall and is positioned above the geometric array. The flowable particulate distributor can be attached to a vibratory feeder assembly. The vibratory feeder assembly includes an elongated feed tray and a vibrator. The feed tray contains the flowable solids and has an open end thereon. The vibrator is mounted on the feed tray opposite the open end and the open end is aligned with the inlet port. This invention can also be described as a method for dispensing flowable solids. This method includes the step of introducing a high density of flowable solids into a flowable particulate distributor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble
    Inventor: Edward Lawrence Schmidt