Patents by Inventor Frances Luella Walsh

Frances Luella Walsh 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: 8563017
    Abstract: A disinfectant wet wipe that contains a germicidal solution and a nonwoven web material is provided. The germicidal solution includes a peracid and peroxide, which can act synergistically together to be efficacious against pathogens when exposed thereto. To stabilize the solution over a period of time (e.g., during storage), a variety of aspects of the wipe are selectively controlled in accordance with the present invention. For example, the nonwoven web material used in the wipe is formed from a synthetic polymer and is relatively hydrophobic in nature. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that such materials possess a lower reduction potential for peroxides/peracids than cellulosic-based materials. In this manner, significant degradation of the peroxide or peracid contained in the germicidal solution is limited. To improve the wettability of the nonwoven web material, one or more surfactants are also employed in the germicidal solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey Thomas Cunningham, Victoria Elizabeth Encisco, Frances Luella Walsh, Gu Lou, Ali Yahiaoui
  • Publication number: 20100133287
    Abstract: An ergonomic wiper dispensing system includes a containing portion adapted for containing a roll of wiper material, and an ergonomically designed dispensing portion attached to the containing portion. The ergonomically designed dispensing portion includes a visual cue to direct the user's attention thereto, and a gripping device to assist the user in grasping and holding. The ergonomically designed dispensing portion further includes a uniquely designed dispensing port for dispensing individual wipers from the roll of wiper material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Francis Tramontina, Victoria Elizabeth Encisco, Frances Luella Walsh, David Aaron Lilley, Andrew Joseph Beltz, Bradley Michael Reynolds, Steven Abueva, Michael Antonio Blanchet-Ruth, Daniel Young-Doo Chung, Randall W. LeCates
  • Publication number: 20090285871
    Abstract: A disinfectant wet wipe that contains a germicidal solution and a nonwoven web material is provided. The germicidal solution includes a peracid and peroxide, which can act synergistically together to be efficacious against pathogens when exposed thereto. To stabilize the solution over a period of time (e.g., during storage), a variety of aspects of the wipe are selectively controlled in accordance with the present invention. For example, the nonwoven web material used in the wipe is formed from a synthetic polymer and is relatively hydrophobic in nature. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that such materials possess a lower reduction potential for peroxides/peracids than cellulosic-based materials. In this manner, significant degradation of the peroxide or peracid contained in the germicidal solution is limited. To improve the wettability of the nonwoven web material, one or more surfactants are also employed in the germicidal solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Corey Thomas Cunningham, Victoria Elizabeth Encisco, Frances Luella Walsh, Gu Lou, Ali Yahiaoui