Patents by Inventor Kathleen C. Tonner

Kathleen C. Tonner 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 layer for use in hospital supplies
    Publication number: 20020168911
    Abstract: An absorbent fleece for use in hospital supplies, comprises a fiber blend of about 80-95% viscose and 10% polyester formed into a dry laid, nonwoven web, wherein the web consists of multiple, carded and cross-lapped layers that are consolidated using a needle-punch process, whereby the fleece has a water absorbtion of at least about 1,000 wt % and an absorbing speed of at least about 20 mm after 10 seconds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Kathleen C. Tonner