Patents by Inventor Kimberly D. Windom

Kimberly D. Windom 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).

  • Orthopedic support material containing a silicate
    Patent number: 6030355
    Abstract: The present invention provides a silicate-containing composition for use in an orthopedic support material. The silicate-containing composition includes a water-soluble silicate, wherein at least about 1 part of the water-soluble silicate is soluble in about 6 parts water at 25.degree. C. Preferably, the water-soluble silicate has the formula SiO.sub.2 /M.sub.2 O wherein M is Li, Na, K, or NR.sub.4, wherein each R is independently hydrogen or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)organic group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Callinan, Kimberly D. Windom