Patents by Inventor Karen Ann Kreutz

Karen Ann Kreutz 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).

  • Consumer product lines and products comprising commonly packaged tampons which have varying absorbent capacities
    Publication number: 20030055393
    Abstract: Products comprise a plurality tampons of varied absorbent capacity, tailored to meet the needs of different segments of women based on their menstrual flow. Consumer product lines comprise different types of multi-packs tailored to meet the menstrual flow needs of different segments of women based on their menstrual flow. Modularized multi-packs are presented as a way to efficiently produce different multi-packs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lisa Ludwig Stults, Jodi Elizabeth Supinski, James David Smith, Karen Ann Kreutz
  • Integrated long absorbent article having stepped panty fastening adhesive
    Patent number: 6352529
    Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, catamenials or adult incontinence inserts which are used in combination with undergarments. The absorbent articles according to the present invention have a minimum length of 255 mm, i.e., they are relatively long absorbent articles, and they are provided with a fastening adhesive to attach them to the undergarment during use. In particular, the present invention relates to such absorbent articles which are made from several layers which are joined to each other by integrating adhesive connections. The fastening adhesive is provided with an asymmetry in respect to the longitudinal direction and at least one of the integrating adhesive connections is at least co-extensive with fastening adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Karen Ann Kreutz, Rachel Ann Lawton