Patents by Inventor Mary McDaniel

Mary McDaniel 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).

  • Patent number: 8753324
    Abstract: The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent article which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In this particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Vandenbogart, Adrienne R. Loyd, Garry R. Woltman, David J. Enz, Renee Sue Booms, Carmen Lira, Katie A. Boland, Ann Louise McCormack, Deborah S. Hannah, Mary McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20120089107
    Abstract: The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent article which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In this particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas W. VANDENBOGART, Adrienne R. Loyd, Garry R. Woltman, David J. Enz, Renee Sue Booms, Carmen Lira, Katie A. Boland, Ann Louise McCormack, Deborah S. Hannah, Mary McDaniel
  • Patent number: 7947027
    Abstract: The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent article which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In this particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. VanDenBogart, Adrienne R. Loyd, Garry R. Woltman, David J. Enz, Renee Sue Booms, Carmen Lira, Katie A. Boland, Ann Louise McCormack, Deborah S. Hannah, Mary McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20090171309
    Abstract: The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent article which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In this particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas W. VanDenBogart, Adrienne R. Loyd, Garry R. Woltman, David J. Enz, Renee Sue Booms, Carmen Lira, Katie A. Boland, Ann Louise McCormack, Deborah S. Hannah, Mary McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20060149570
    Abstract: Educating a consumer about a personal care product. A request for information regarding a personal care product is received from a consumer. A description of one or more physical characteristics associated with the consumer and related to the personal care product is also received from the consumer. In response to the received request and description, a visual representation of a three-dimensional model is provided to the consumer. The three-dimensional model is a function of the received physical characteristics and the personal care product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary McDaniel, Mary Meyer, Jennifer Marvin, Kurtis Schweitzer, James Tanner
  • Publication number: 20060147889
    Abstract: Generating a visual three-dimensional model specific to a user for personal care education. A request for instruction regarding a personal care product is received from a user. Data defining physical characteristics of the user that relate to the personal care product is also received from the user. A three-dimensional model demonstrating use of the personal care product is generated. The three-dimensional model is a function of the received data and the personal care product. The generated three-dimensional model is provided to the user for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary McDaniel, Mary Meyer, Jennifer Marvin, Kurtis Schweitzer, James Tanner
  • Publication number: 20060090307
    Abstract: A male component of a mechanical 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 protrusions extending from the backing material at an angle toward the direction of fastener force. The combination of the male component with a female loop component results in a secure fastening system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Mary McDaniel, Nadezhda Efremova, Joseph Pierce, Lisha Yu, Brian Van Benschoten, Wallace Kurtz, Ernesto Tachauer
  • Publication number: 20050137553
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a packaged absorbent article includes: a package and an absorbent article. The package includes a first end, a second end, and package sides extending from the first end to the second end. The first end is folded along a first fold axis toward the second end such that the package sides fold over toward an inner major surface to form a pouch with pouch sides, and the second end folded along a second fold axis toward the pouch to form a flap. The absorbent article includes a fluid permeable cover disposed over an absorbent member. The article is folded along a longitudinal axis, and the folded absorbent article is disposed in the pouch with the fluid permeable cover disposed adjacent the inner major surface. The package flap engages at least a portion of the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Kami Bechyne, Eva Sombrano Dapon, Thomas Keenan, Mary McDaniel, Heather Sorebo, Michelle Sroda, Susan Weyenberg
  • Publication number: 20050127084
    Abstract: A portable carrying case for personal care absorbent articles, particularly feminine hygiene care products, includes a body defining an internal enclosure for receipt of a plurality of the stacked personal care absorbent articles. An opening is defined in the body at a location so as to expose an upper one of the absorbent articles for dispensing without generally exposing underlying absorbent articles. A lid is movably disposed relative to body from a closed position to an open position wherein access is provided to the absorbent articles through the opening. A manual push structure is defined in the body generally opposite from the opening. The push structure allows a user to push on the bottommost one of the stacked absorbent articles so as to move the uppermost one of the stack of articles towards the opening for grasping and retrieval by the user. A biasing element may bias the articles towards the push structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Mary McDaniel, Herb Velazquez, William Reeves
  • Publication number: 20050101931
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims a system and method for disguising a personal care product. The personal care product includes a pattern that matches a design on an undergarment so that the personal care product blends into the background of the undergarment. The method for disguising the personal care product includes creating a pattern to match the design on the undergarment and placing the pattern on the personal care product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Kristi Bryant, Glory Alcantara, Mary McDaniel, Michelle Sroda, Susan Weyenberg, Katherine Wheeler, Teresa Zander