Patents by Inventor Lauren E. Zimmerman

Lauren E. Zimmerman 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).

  • LATENT ELASTIC OLEFIN FILM LAMINATES AND METHODS OF MAKING ABSORBENT ARTICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220041853
    Abstract: A latent elastic film laminate is provided including a film predominantly comprising olefin elastomers. The film is stretched and maintained in a stretched state in order to impart the desired level of latent elasticity such that the conditioned film laminate will shrink upon activation, such as by heating. The latent elastic film laminate can be advantageously used in the manufacture of various elasticated articles, including absorbent personal care articles, by activating the latent elasticity after attachment to the article and thereby shirring and elasticizing components to which the film laminate is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Craig A. Barnes, Lavada C. Boggs, Isabelle R. Bouchard, James R. Fitts, JR., Daniel W. Hesse, Shawn E. Jenkins, Lauren E. Zimmerman
  • LATENT ELASTIC OLEFIN FILM LAMINATES AND METHODS OF MAKING ABSORBENT ARTICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190270877
    Abstract: A latent elastic film laminate is provided including a film predominantly comprising olefin elastomers. The film is stretched and maintained in a stretched state in order to impart the desired level of latent elasticity such that the conditioned film laminate will shrink upon activation, such as by heating. The latent elastic film laminate can be advantageously used in the manufacture of various elasticated articles, including absorbent personal care articles, by activating the latent elasticity after attachment to the article and thereby shining and elasticizing components to which the film laminate is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Craig A. Barnes, Lavada C. Boggs, Isabelle R. Bouchard, James R. Fitts, Jr., Daniel W. Hesse, Shawn E. Jenkins, Lauren E. Zimmerman