Patents by Inventor Kathleen A. D. Madden

Kathleen A. D. Madden 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: 10632021
    Abstract: A disposable nursing pad has one embodiment with three layers which before use are flat, and in use become cup-shaped. The first layer is an outermost layer, the second layer is a middle layer, and the third layer is an innermost layer. The outermost layer and the innermost layer are disk-shaped. The middle layer has a central body portion and a plurality of arms extending outwardly in a generally spiral pattern. Regions of the first and third layers between the spiral arms can be folded to allow contouring of the liner to the body of a nursing mother.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Kathleen A. D. Madden
  • Publication number: 20180168872
    Abstract: A disposable nursing pad has one embodiment with three layers which before use are flat, and in use become cup-shaped. The first layer is an outermost layer, the second layer is a middle layer, and the third layer is an innermost layer. The outermost layer and the innermost layer are disk-shaped. The middle layer has a central body portion and a plurality of arms extending outwardly in a generally spiral pattern. Regions of the first and third layers between the spiral arms can be folded to allow contouring of the liner to the body of a nursing mother.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Kathleen A.D. Madden
  • Publication number: 20140141693
    Abstract: A disposable bra liner has one embodiment with three layers which before use are flat, and in use become cup-shaped. The first layer is an outermost layer, the second layer is a middle layer, and the third layer is an innermost layer. The outermost layer and the innermost layer are disk-shaped. The middle layer has a central body portion and a plurality of arms extending outwardly in a generally spiral pattern. Regions of the first and third layers located between the spiral arms, when in use, become folded so as to allow contouring of the liner to the body of the user. In another embodiment, a further layer has a shape similar to that of the innermost layer, and is disposed between the outermost layer and the third layer to provide structural support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Kathleen A.D. Madden
  • Publication number: 20120095423
    Abstract: A disposable bra liner has three layers which before use are flat, and in use become cup-shaped. The first layer is an outermost layer, the second layer is a middle layer, and the third layer is an innermost layer. The outermost layer and the innermost layer have circular peripheries and are disk-shaped. The middle layer has a central body portion and a plurality of arms extending outwardly in a generally spiral pattern. At least the outermost layer and the innermost layer are attached together, securing the middle layer between them. Regions of the first and third layers located between the spiral arms, when in use, become folded so as to allow contouring of the liner to the body of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Kathleen A.D. Madden
  • Patent number: 5690536
    Abstract: Disposable bra liners comprising three cup-shaped coextensive layers attached together, with each layer presenting a circular periphery. The first layer is formed of wicking material for wicking away moisture into the second absorbent layer which is attached to the outer surface of the first layer. The third moisture resistant layer is attached to the outer surface of the absorbent layer. The bra liners further include a structural member attached to the layers for maintaining the shape of the pad. The structural member includes an elastic band attached to the layers at their peripheries and preferably has a plurality of spaced apart fold portions which taper inwardly from the band to present substantially V-shaped fold portions. Each layer preferably further includes a plurality of similar spaced apart fold portions formed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Inventors: Kathleen A. D. Madden, Michael P. Madden