Patents by Inventor Mari-Pat Y. Von Feldt

Mari-Pat Y. Von Feldt 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).

  • Male fasteners with angled projections
    Publication number: 20030192152
    Abstract: A male component of a male and female fastening system, such as a hook and loop fastener, that can remain fastened to a female component under high levels of shear force. The male component has a backing material with projections extending from the backing material at an angle toward the direction of fastener force. The combination of the male component with a standard female loop component results in a secure fastening system. The combination of the male component with a standard female loop component is particularly beneficial when used in absorbent articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Paula Kay Zoromski, Richard J. Schmidt, Mari-Pat Y. Von Feldt, Brian Keith Nortman, Andrew Mark Long
  • Male fasteners with angled projections
    Patent number: 6588073
    Abstract: A male component of a male and female fastening system, such as a hook and loop fastener, that can remain fastened to a female component under high levels of shear force. The male component has a backing material with projections extending from the backing material at an angle toward the direction of fastener force. The combination of the male component with a standard female loop component results in a secure fastening system. The combination of the male component with a standard female loop component is particularly beneficial when used in absorbent articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Paula Kay Zoromski, Richard J. Schmidt, Mari-Pat Y. Von Feldt, Brian Keith Nortman, Andrew Mark Long