Patents by Inventor Kimberly Ann Dreier
Kimberly Ann Dreier 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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Publication number: 20160262949Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a disposable absorbent article configured to be placed on the body of a wearer to mimic swaddling characteristics. The disposable absorbent article may include a chassis having a tuck flap and two ears or side panels. The two ears extend in opposing lateral directions from a first waist region, and the tuck flap extends in a longitudinal direction from a second waist region. Other chassis embodiments may include two additional ears extending in opposing lateral directions from the second waist region. The chassis is adapted to fit a wearer by wrapping the two ears around a wearer's waist, passing the second waist region between a wearer's legs, and folding and/or tucking the tuck flap over the ears. Embodiments of the chassis may be constructed with manually formed or pre-formed tuck flaps that may also be stretchable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Carl Louis Bergman, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Constance Lee Schultes, Barry Robert Feist, Mark James Kline
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Patent number: 7527615Abstract: Disclosed is a nonwoven web comprising a plurality of first regions and a plurality of second regions comprised of the same material and being visually distinct from each other, wherein the first regions will exhibit resistive forces in response to an applied elongation along at least one axis before a substantial portion of the second regions develop significant resistive forces to the applied elongation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, David Joseph Kenneth Goulait, Sheila Snyder Rodriguez, Edward Paul Carlin, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Carolyn Mae Jasper, Dean Jeffrey Daniels
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Publication number: 20080114326Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a disposable absorbent article configured to be placed on the body of a wearer to mimic swaddling characteristics. The disposable absorbent article may include a chassis having a tuck flap and two ears or side panels. The two ears extend in opposing lateral directions from a first waist region, and the tuck flap extends in a longitudinal direction from a second waist region. Other chassis embodiments may include two additional ears extending in opposing lateral directions from the second waist region. The chassis is adapted to fit a wearer by wrapping the two ears around a wearer's waist, passing the second waist region between a wearer's legs, and folding and/or tucking the tuck flap over the ears. Embodiments of the chassis may be constructed with manually formed or pre-formed tuck flaps that may also be stretchable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Carl Louis Bergman, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Constance Lee Fisher, Barry Robert Feist, Mark James Kline
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Publication number: 20040224132Abstract: Disclosed is a nonwoven web comprising a plurality of first regions and a plurality of second regions comprised of the same material and being visually distinct from each other, wherein the first regions will exhibit resistive forces in response to an applied elongation along at least one axis before a substantial portion of the second regions develop significant resistive forces to the applied elongation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, David Joseph Kenneth Goulait, Sheila Snyder Rodriguez, Edward Paul Carlin, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Carolyn Mae Jasper, Dean Jeffrey Daniels
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Patent number: 6706028Abstract: Disclosed is a nonwoven web comprising a plurality of first regions and a plurality of second regions comprised of the same material and being visually distinct from each other, wherein the first regions will exhibit resistive forces in response to an applied elongation along at least one axis before a substantial portion of the second regions develop significant resistive forces to the applied elongation.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, David Joseph Kenneth Goulait, Sheila Snyder Rodriguez, Edward Paul Carlin, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Carolyn Mae Jasper, Dean Jeffrey Daniels
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Publication number: 20020128617Abstract: Disclosed is a nonwoven web comprising a plurality of first regions and a plurality of second regions comprised of the same material and being visually distinct from each other, wherein the first regions will exhibit resistive forces in response to an applied elongation along at least one axis before a substantial portion of the second regions develop significant resistive forces to the applied elongation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, David Joseph Kenneth Goulait, Sheila Snyder Rodriguez, Edward Paul Carlin, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Carolyn Mae Jasper, Dean Jeffrey Daniels
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Patent number: 6325787Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique waist feature that improves the dynamic fit as well as the containment characteristics of the absorbent article. Such absorbent articles comprise a chassis assembly preferably comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; an extensible back waist feature; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The extensible back waist feature provides an extensible feature that provides a more comfortable and contouring fit by initially conformably fitting the diaper to the wearer and by sustaining this fit. The extensible back waist feature has a hip panel, a central waistband panel, and a pair of side panels. The force/extension characteristics of each panel is designed to provide such improved fit and containment.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1999Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, David Joseph Kenneth Goulait, Sheila Snyder Rodriguez, Edward Paul Carlin, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Carolyn Mae Jasper, Dean Jeffrey Daniels
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Patent number: 6213992Abstract: A disposable garment, such as a diaper, having a liner, an absorbent core and a liquid impervious bottom sheet. Coextensive openings are formed in the liner, bottom sheet and core, and a transparent layer of material overlays the openings to form a window through the openings into the diaper. An opaque, pliable cover is preferably attached to an exterior surface of the bottom sheet so as to overlie the transparent window. The cover includes a layer of adhesive material to enable the cover to be releasably affixed to the window. The cover preferably further includes a tab, the tab and adhesive cooperating to enable the cover to be selectively pulled back to allow for viewing through the transparent layer into the diaper, and then replaced over the opening to conceal the contents of the diaper.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1997Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Kimberly Ann Dreier
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Patent number: 6004306Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments, and the like, having extensible side panel features that improve the dynamic fit of the diaper around the legs and waist of the wearer. Such absorbent articles include a containment assembly including a liquid pervious topsheet; a liquid impervious backsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and extensible side panels, each including a waist panel and a thigh panel disposed along each longitudinal edge of the containment assembly in the first waist region. The waist panel and the thigh panel are operatively associated so that the waist panel has a primary direction of extensibility in one direction and the thigh panel has a primary direction of extensibility in a different direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1997Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble companyInventors: Miguel Alvaro Robles, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Carl Louis Bergman, Donald Carroll Roe, Constance Lee Dakin
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Patent number: 5947948Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique waist feature that improves the dynamic fit as well as the containment characteristics of the absorbent article. Such absorbent articles comprise a chassis assembly preferably comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; an extensible back waist feature; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The extensible back waist feature provides an extensible feature that provides a more comfortable and contouring fit by initially conformably fitting the diaper to the wearer and by sustaining this fit. The extensible back waist feature has a hip panel, a central waistband panel, and a pair of side panels. The force/extension characteristics of each panel is designed to provide such improved fit and containment.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1996Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, David Joseph Kenneth Goulait, Sheila Snyder Rodriguez, Edward Paul Carlin, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Carolyn Mae Jasper, Dean Jeffrey Daniels
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Patent number: 5795347Abstract: A disposable absorbent article such as a diaper. The diaper has a topsheet, backsheet, and an intermediate core. Affixed to the outwardly oriented surface of the topsheet is an expulsive spacer. The spacer receives and collects fecal material from the wearer. The spacer may be removable from the diaper, or may be articulable relative to the diaper. By expelling the spacer from the diaper, fecal material can be easily flushed into the toilet, rather than discarded into a waste receptacle where it presents a sanitation hazard.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1996Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Kimberly Ann Dreier
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Patent number: 5795348Abstract: A disposable absorbent article such as a diaper. The diaper has a topsheet, backsheet, and an intermediate core. Affixed to the outwardly oriented surface of the topsheet is an expulsive spacer. The spacer receives and collects fecal material from the wearer. The spacer may be removable from the diaper, or may be articulable relative to the diaper. By expelling the spacer from the diaper, fecal material can be easily flushed into the toilet, rather than discarded into a waste receptacle where it presents a sanitation hazard.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1997Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Kimberly Ann Dreier
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Patent number: 5776121Abstract: Absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers, having two waist regions and a crotch region are provided. The absorbent articles comprise a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a pair of longitudinally extending barrier cuffs. The barrier cuffs are formed from a lateral extension of the topsheet and the backsheet in at least the crotch region of the absorbent article using material that is normally discarded when the crotch area is formed. A cuff area is defined by pairs of laterally opposed cuts in the lateral extension of the topsheet and the backsheet. The cuff area is then folded and joined to the topsheet or other underlying structure to form the barrier cuff and an optional gasketing cuff.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Frank Heinrich Bakes, Dean Jeffrey Daniels, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Michael Thomas Huber, John Carroll Molander
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Patent number: 5749866Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique waist feature that improves the dynamic fit as well as the containment characteristics of the absorbent article. Such absorbent articles comprise a chassis assembly preferably comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; an extensible back waist feature; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The extensible back waist feature provides an extensible feature that provides a more comfortable and contouring fit by initially conformably fitting the diaper to the wearer and by sustaining this fit. The extensible back waist feature has a hip panel, a central waistband panel, and a pair of side panels. The force/extension characteristics of each panel is designed to provide such improved fit and containment.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1996Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, David Joseph Kenneth Goulait, Sheila Snyder Rodriguez, Edward Paul Carlin, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Carolyn Mae Jasper, Dean Jeffrey Daniels
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Patent number: H1687Abstract: A diaper including a part for blocking movement of fecal material rearwardly out of the gluteal groove. The diaper comprises a core of absorbent material covered by top and back sheets, and a back area covering the gluteal groove. The diaper further comprises a blocking part in the back area, the blocking part being operable to create pressure in the gluteal groove to prevent the flow of fecal material rearwardly through the groove. The blocking part conforms to the shape of the groove, and it has compression and recovery ratios which enhance the conformity.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1995Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Kimberly Ann Dreier
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Patent number: D403400Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Randy Levy Bernard, Constance Lee Fisher, Daniel Charles Peck, Kimberly Ann Dreier
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Patent number: D403401Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Randy Levy Bernard, Constance Lee Fisher, Daniel Charles Peck, Kimberly Ann Dreier
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Patent number: D403402Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kimberly Ann Dreier, Randy Levy Bernard, Constance Lee Fisher, Daniel Charles Peck
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Patent number: D403403Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Randy Levy Bernard, Constance Lee Fisher, Kimberly Ann Dreier
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Patent number: D403404Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Randy Levy Bernard, Constance Lee Fisher, Daniel Charles Peck, Kimberly Ann Dreier