Patents by Inventor Martha Lillian Tate

Martha Lillian Tate 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).

  • Method and apparatus to increase tactile senstivity and proprioception in humans
    Patent number: 8958886
    Abstract: An article for transcutaneously applying electrical stimulation to sensory receptors. The article is a support to which an electrode pair, a positive and corresponding negative electrode, is attached. Leads are electrically attached to each of the positive and negative electrodes, wherein each lead has an insulated coating. A controller is electrically attached to the leads for delivering monophasic or biphasic electrical stimulation at a single frequency. A power supply is electrically connected to the controller, and may be attached to the support. The article may be a sock, a glove, a harness or an insole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Anthony Schepis, Matthew John Valaskey, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Martha Lillian Tate, Kaiyuan Yang, Martin S Shamis, WonYeong Sohn
  • Method and Apparatus to Increase Tactile Senstivity and Proprioception in Humans
    Publication number: 20140188194
    Abstract: The article is a support to which an electrode pair, a positive and corresponding negative electrode, is attached. Leads are electrically attached to each of the positive and negative electrodes, wherein each lead has an insulated coating. A controller is electrically attached to the leads for delivering monophasic or biphasic electrical stimulation at a single frequency. A power supply is electrically connected to the controller, and may be attached to the support. The article may be a sock, a glove, a harness or an insole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Anthony Schepis, Matthew John Valaskey, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Martha Lillian Tate, Kaiyuan Yang, Martin S. Shamis, WonYeong Sohn
  • Hydrophilic compositions for use on absorbent articles to enhance skin barrier
    Patent number: 6756520
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include hydrophilic solvents, high molecular weight polyethylene glycols, fatty alcohols, surfactants, natural fats, natural oils, sterols or sterol derivatives and emollients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson, Earl David Brock, Martha Lillian Tate
  • Absorbent articles with compositions having even distribution
    Publication number: 20030130635
    Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles including compositions having improved rheological properties. The compositions of the invention exhibit improved spreading characteristics and would provide a more even distribution of skin care compounds on the skin of the wearer of the absorbent articles. The improved spreading characteristics are quantified by a Tangent Delta measurement. The present invention also relates to absorbent articles including compositions that contain silicone elastomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Martha Lillian Tate, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Hristo Angelov Hristov, Samuel Qcheng Lin
  • Absorbent articles enhancing skin barrier function
    Patent number: 6503526
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include natural fats, natural oils, sterols or sterol derivatives, emollients, solidifying agents and viscosity enhancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson, Earl David Brock, Martha Lillian Tate