Patents by Inventor Kathy Geralyn Richardson
Kathy Geralyn Richardson 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).
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Patent number: 9119748Abstract: An electronic discriminating device incorporating a non-contact electronic sensor array, a controller, and a signaling device that may indicate the presence of urine and/or bowel movement is disclosed. In particular, the electronic discriminating device can discriminate between an insult of urine only and an insult containing bowel movement. The device can then generate different alerts based on the type of insult. The electronic discriminating device may also emit a signal at or near the opening of an absorbent article or transmit the alert wirelessly to a radio, computer device, or smartphone.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jose K. Abraham, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Theodore T. Tower, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, John Gavin MacDonald
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Patent number: 8933292Abstract: An absorbent article incorporating a non-contact electronic sensor array that may indicate the presence of a body exudate is disclosed. In particular, the absorbent article includes at least a non-contact electronic sensor array that may include one or more gas sensors, a controller and a signaling device. The signaling device is capable of alerting a user (wearer or caregiver) that an insult of urine or bowel movement has occurred. In accordance with the present disclosure, various attachment mechanisms are disclosed for attaching the non-contact electronic sensor array, controller and signaling device to an absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jose K. Abraham, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Theodore T. Tower, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, John Gavin MacDonald
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Patent number: 8816149Abstract: A system for detection and monitoring of body exudates includes an absorbent article and at least one gas emitting substance incorporated within the absorbent article that can emit a gas after a liquid insult. After an insult, a device incorporating at least one gas sensitive composition can detect the gas and signal that an insult has occurred. The gas may also be detected by a non-contact gas sensor linked to a controller and signaling device which can send visual, auditory, and/or vibratory alerts. The alerts may be perceptible in an area outside the wearer's clothing or at a remote location, such as a watch, radio, computer device and/or smart phone. The system can also determine the fullness of an absorbent article and monitor dry time. The system can be used for interactive toilet training or for caring for an infant, a disabled person, an incontinent youth, or an elderly person.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, John Gavin MacDonald, Jose K. Abraham
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Publication number: 20130110064Abstract: A system for detection and monitoring of body exudates includes an absorbent article and at least one gas emitting substance incorporated within the absorbent article that can emit a gas after a liquid insult. After an insult, a device incorporating at least one gas sensitive composition can detect the gas and signal that an insult has occurred. The gas may also be detected by a non-contact gas sensor linked to a controller and signaling device which can send visual, auditory, and/or vibratory alerts. The alerts may be perceptible in an area outside the wearer's clothing or at a remote location, such as a watch, radio, computer device and/or smart phone. The system can also determine the fullness of an absorbent article and monitor dry time. The system can be used for interactive toilet training or for caring for an infant, a disabled person, an incontinent youth, or an elderly person.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, John Gavin MacDonald, Jose K. Abraham
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Publication number: 20130110063Abstract: An absorbent article incorporating a non-contact electronic sensor array that may indicate the presence of a body exudate is disclosed. In particular, the absorbent article includes at least a non-contact electronic sensor array that may include one or more gas sensors, a controller and a signaling device. The signaling device is capable of alerting a user (wearer or caregiver) that an insult of urine or bowel movement has occurred. In accordance with the present disclosure, various attachment mechanisms are disclosed for attaching the non-contact electronic sensor array, controller and signaling device to an absorbent article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Jose K. Abraham, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Theodore T. Tower, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, John Gavin MacDonald
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Publication number: 20130110061Abstract: An electronic discriminating device incorporating a non-contact electronic sensor array, a controller, and a signaling device that may indicate the presence of urine and/or bowel movement is disclosed. In particular, the electronic discriminating device can discriminate between an insult of urine only and an insult containing bowel movement. The device can then generate different alerts based on the type of insult. The electronic discriminating device may also emit a signal at or near the opening of an absorbent article or transmit the alert wirelessly to a radio, computer device, or smartphone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Jose K. Abraham, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Theodore T. Tower, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, John Gavin MacDonald
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Publication number: 20120136330Abstract: A pant design supports a method for applying a pre-fastened refastenable absorbent article to a subject without removing the subject's clothing. The method includes opening the transverse sides of the article, and threading the article between the legs such that the article is positioned between the feet and the knees. The method also includes forming a wear configuration by pulling the front and back side panels of the each transverse side around each leg such that a front side panel meets a back side panel, and fastening the front side panel to the back side panel of each transverse side. The method also includes drawing the article up into a wear position on the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Daniel Robert Schlinz, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Julie Ann Paveletzke, Heidi Kay Wudi
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Patent number: 7517433Abstract: Tissues having a high level of softness and hand protection in combination with improved cleaning are disclosed. The tissues have been shown to remove more mucus than commercially available tissues.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Thomas Gerard Shannon, Michael John Rekoske, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Paul Kerner Pauling, Mark Alan Burazin, Gary Lee Shanklin, Thomas Kremer, Benjamin Peter Sierra
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Patent number: 7325699Abstract: An electrostatically charged polymeric material, such as a polyolefin non-woven web, can be used in conjunction with a container, such as a tissue carton, for example, to attract lint and reduce the amount of lint that is deposited on the surface area surrounding the carton when the tissues are dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Sara Marie Etheridge, David Lewis Myers, Daphne Lynn VanBuren, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Tammy Jo Balzar
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Patent number: 6315765Abstract: An absorbent pad having elasticized side flaps is adapted to provide improved leakage performance and comfort. In one embodiment, the elastic member of each side flap is at least partly out of the plane of the absorbent assembly when the absorbent pad is in a generally flat position, and the absorbent pad has a Gurley stiffness of greater than 2000 milligrams. In another embodiment, the absorbent pad has an anti-roll back feature and an Effective Elastic Value of at least 30 millimeters.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1999Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Paul Joseph Datta, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Sirlei Auler Waterhouse, Bernhardt Edward Kressner
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Patent number: D438957Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman, Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow
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Patent number: D439658Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman, Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow
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Patent number: D439659Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman, Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow
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Patent number: D439971Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman, Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow
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Patent number: D439972Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman, Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow
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Patent number: D440306Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow, Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman
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Patent number: D440307Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman, Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow
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Patent number: D440655Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman, Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow
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Patent number: D440656Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman, Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow
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Patent number: D443928Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, Vickie Marie Thomack, Mark Henry Christman, Michael Edward Deremo, Steven John McMorrow