Patents by Inventor Gary D. Winters

Gary D. Winters 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).

  • Absorbent undergarment with fluid transfer layer and elasticized crotch design
    Patent number: 4904249
    Abstract: A garment (20) for use in absorbing and containing waste comprising a generally rectangular liquid impervious backing (22) having a peripheral edge (24) and a generally rectangular liquid pervious body-side liner (40) having a peripheral edge (42). The liquid impervious backing (22) and liquid pervious liner (40) are joined at their peripheral edges (24,42) to form a container (74). A generally rectangular absorbent layer (58) is between the liner (40) and the backing (22). A generally rectangular pledget (76), which is made of absorbent material, is positioned between the absorbent layer (58) and the backing (22). The pledget (76) has a width and length less than the width and length of the absorbent layer (58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Peggy H. Miller, Gary D. Winters