Patents by Inventor Michael Andrew Amante

Michael Andrew Amante 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: 7032751
    Abstract: A method of producing a plurality of face masks is provided. The method includes the step of providing a continuous web that is of the same material throughout. A plurality of body portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the plurality of face masks has one body portion. A plurality of left extension portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the body portions has one left extension portion integrally attached thereto. A plurality of right extension portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the body portions has one right extension portion integrally attached thereto. A dispenser assembly for dispensing face masks is also provided. The assembly includes a core and a roll of face masks that are rotatably disposed on the core. As least one of the face masks includes a body portion and left extension portion that is integrally attached to the body portion. A right extension portion is integrally attached to the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl Steven Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Michael Andrew Amante, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Patent number: 6928657
    Abstract: A face mask is provided. The face mask includes a body portion that is configured to be placed over a mouth and at least part of a nose of a user. A first extension portion is present and is attached to the body potion. The first extension portion is configured to at least partially extend around at least a portion of a head of the user. A second extension portion is attached to the body portion. Also, a hook and loop type fastener is present and has a hook section and a loop section. One of the hook and loop sections is attached to the first extension portion, and the other of the hook and loop sections is attached to the second extension portion. Engagement of the hook section and the loop section causes the body portion, the first extension portion, and the second extension portion to be retained on the user. Disengagement of the hook section and the loop section causes the body portion, the first extension portion, and the second extension portion to be released from the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl Steven Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Michael Andrew Amante, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Publication number: 20040121107
    Abstract: A method of producing a plurality of face masks is provided. The method includes the step of providing a continuous web that is of the same material throughout. A plurality of body portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the plurality of face masks has one body portion. A plurality of left extension portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the body portions has one left extension portion integrally attached thereto. A plurality of right extension portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the body portions has one right extension portion integrally attached thereto. A dispenser assembly for dispensing face masks is also provided. The assembly includes a core and a roll of face masks that are rotatably disposed on the core. As least one of the face masks includes a body portion and left extension portion that is integrally attached to the body portion. A right extension portion is integrally attached to the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Daryl Steven Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Michael Andrew Amante, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Publication number: 20040078869
    Abstract: A face mask is provided. The face mask includes a body portion that is configured to be placed over a mouth and at least part of a nose of a user. A first extension portion is present and is attached to the body potion. The first extension portion is configured to at least partially extend around at least a portion of a head of the user. A second extension portion is attached to the body portion. Also, a hook and loop type fastener is present and has a hook section and a loop section. One of the hook and loop sections is attached to the first extension portion, and the other of the hook and loop sections is attached to the second extension portion. Engagement of the hook section and the loop section causes the body portion, the first extension portion, and the second extension portion to be retained on the user. Disengagement of the hook section and the loop section causes the body portion, the first extension portion, and the second extension portion to be released from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Daryl Steven Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Michael Andrew Amante, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Publication number: 20040078860
    Abstract: A face mask is provided. The face mask includes a body portion that is configured to be placed over a mouth and at least part of a nose of a user in order to at least partially isolate the mouth and nose. The body portion contacts at least a portion of the skin of the user's face. A left extension portion is integrally attached to the body portion. The left extension portion is configured to extend around at least a portion of the left side of the user's head. The left extension portion is made of the same material as the body portion. The left extension portion has a left ear attachment member for engaging the left extension portion to the left ear of the user. Also, a right extension portion is integrally attached to the body portion and is configured to extend around at least a portion of the right side of the user's head. The right extension portion is also made of the same material as the body portion and has a right ear attachment member for engaging the right ear of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Daryl Steven Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Michael Andrew Amante, Jeffrey M. Willis