Patents by Inventor Kim M. Roy

Kim M. Roy 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).

  • Individually wrapped disposable absorbent article which becomes elasticized when unwrapped
    Patent number: 5295988
    Abstract: An article of manufacture is disclosed for absorbing liquids, particularly body fluids such as menses. The disclosed article is disposable and has a wrapper associated therewith. An elastic material is secured to the backsheet and is maintained in a substantially tensioned state until separation of the wrapper from the backsheet. Upon separation of the wrapper from the backsheet the tension in the elastic member is released causing the disposable absorbent article to form an upwardly cupped configuration to conform more closely to the wearer's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Delmar R. Muckenfuhs, Kim M. Roy