Patents by Inventor Michael S. Brunner
Michael S. Brunner 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).
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Patent number: 7950864Abstract: A stretchable device is provided including a base layer; a wipe layer attached to the base layer at a seam and defining an interior space between the wipe and base layers, the interior space having an internal surface; and a pouch positioned within the interior space and attached to one of the seam and the internal surface, the pouch having a top layer, a bottom layer attached to the top layer to form a cavity therebetween, an opening in one of the top and bottom layers, and a pull tab coupled to the pouch and to one of the seam and the internal surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Walter G. Bauer, Marci E. Sojka, Sarah L. Christoffel, Cecelia Mary Berger Sharp, Michael S. Brunner, Michael Amante, Ann Marie Przepasniak
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Patent number: 7914891Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: John David Amundson, Alan Edward Wright, Frank P. Abuto, Michael S. Brunner, Wael R. Joseph, Larry E. Brown, David Charles Musil, Michael Allen Daley, Jeffrey David Shelley, Brian Patrick Argo, David J. Drath, William A. Hendrickson, Hal Arthur LaFleur, III, Duane G. Krzysik
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Patent number: 7674058Abstract: A wipe includes a substrate with a pouch configured on an application side thereof. An access opening is provided into an internal space of the pouch. A composition delivered by the wipe upon use of the product is stored in a container that is inserted into the pouch through the access opening. Upon use of the wipe, the container within the pouch releases the composition, which is delivered through the pouch for application by the wipe.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Cecelia M. Berger Sharp, Michael S. Brunner
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Publication number: 20090321431Abstract: A disposable cover for use in a microwave for covering food with or without food vessels. The cover is flexible and may be folded flat for storage. When unfolded, the cover forms a three-dimensional structure that is self-supporting. The cover may include an optional window.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Rasha Wafikzaki Farag, Jeffrey E. Fish, Michael S. Brunner, Tamara L. Mace
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Patent number: 7604623Abstract: A fluid applicator device includes a cover layer and a pouch positioned adjacent a back side of said cover layer. A fluid composition is contained within the pouch. Exit structure is configured at a location on the pouch and is adjacent to the cover layer. The exit structure is in isolated fluid communication with a defined portion of the cover layer that is permeable to the fluid composition within the defined portion such that the fluid composition released from the pouch migrates through the cover layer only within the defined portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Brunner, Cecelia M. Berger Sharp, Tamara L. Mace
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Patent number: 7549188Abstract: An oral cleaning device that can fit onto a human finger is provided. The oral cleaning device, or dental wipe, is at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the wipe can more aptly fit onto a finger. Furthermore, the wipe, in some instances, can possess a barrier that is liquid-impervious, but vapor-permeable so that the finger of a user is more comfortable during cleaning. Various additives can be applied to the wipe to aid in the cleaning process.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Inventors: Jason P. McDevitt, Michael S. Brunner, Jark C. Lau, Jaeho Kim, Kaiyuan Yang
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Publication number: 20090101163Abstract: A disposable device that includes a fabric substrate on which a lip care formulation is included is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventor: Michael S. Brunner
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Patent number: 7476047Abstract: A cleaning product having a reservoir and a cleaning pad. The reservoir contains a first reactant that is released upon the application of a certain force that ruptures the reservoir. A second reactant is applied to the cleaning pad that is placed into contact with the first reactant when the reservoir is ruptured.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Brunner, Jason Lye, Teri Taylor Kish, Jeffrey E. Fish
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Publication number: 20080047967Abstract: An insulating sleeve for a beverage container includes a flexible shell member that is collapsible into a flat panel configuration when not in use. The shell member includes a foam layer, and a liquid permeable skin layer applied to the foam layer at an inner circumferential surface thereof. The shell member is relatively thin yet provides the thermal insulating efficiency of heaver and thicker beverage container sleeves.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Michael S. Brunner, Tamara L. Mace, Paul W. Estey
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Patent number: 7243788Abstract: The present invention relates to a package that includes an enclosure having a first substance and a second substance within the enclosure. The package further includes a plastic zipper which segregates the first substance from the second substance within the enclosure such that opening the plastic zipper allows the first substance and the second substance to be mixed together inside the enclosure. In another aspect, the package includes a gas-permeable enclosure and first and second solid substances stored within the enclosure. A mechanism, such as a plastic zipper, segregates the first and second solid substances. Opening the mechanism allows a user to mix the first and second solid substances inside the enclosure to produce a gas. The package permits the gas that is produced to permeate through the gas-permeable enclosure for distribution throughout an area.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Schmidt, Nefetari B. Murph, Michael S. Brunner, Jack Lindon
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Patent number: 7163625Abstract: The present invention provides a filtration device. The invention employs filter media wrapped into spirals about an apertured core. Fluid may flow radially inward or radially outward during filtration. Embodiments using multiple filter media and embodiments achieving a low pressure drop are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Bruce S. Williamson, Michael S. Brunner
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Patent number: 7127771Abstract: An oral cleaning device that can fit onto a human finger is provided. The oral cleaning device, or dental wipe, is at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the wipe can more aptly fit onto a finger. Furthermore, the wipe, in some instances, can possess a barrier that is liquid-impervious, but vapor-permeable so that the finger of a user is more comfortable during cleaning. Various additives can be applied to the wipe to aid in the cleaning process.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jason P. McDevitt, Michael S. Brunner, Jark C. Lau, Jaeho Kim
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Patent number: 7083839Abstract: A laminate structure (e.g., hot or cold wrap) formed from outer substrates that are bonded together to form at least one pocket is provided. The pocket is separated by an inner substrate such that the pocket defines an upper pocket region and a lower pocket region, each of which contains a reactant. Due to the presence of the inner substrate, the reactants do not intermix prior to activation of the laminate structure. To activate the laminate structure, a tension force is exerted so that the inner substrate ruptures, thereby allowing the reactants to freely intermix and produce the desired result. For example, in some instances, the reactants undergo and exothermic or endothermic reaction so that the laminate structure may be utilized as a hot or cold wrap.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey E. Fish, Michael S. Brunner, Naveen Agarwal, Laura Folkenberg
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Patent number: 7012169Abstract: A device that can be used to treat appendage ailments is provided. The device, or appendage sleeve, can be used for wounds, cuts, and blisters, as well as joint related ailments, such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. In some instances, the appendage sleeve can at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the sleeve can more aptly fit onto a finger or toe. Furthermore, the sleeve can also possess a barrier that is liquid impermeable, but vapor permeable so that the finger or toe of a user is more comfortable. Various additives can be applied to the sleeve to aid for therapeutic purposes.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jason P. McDevitt, Michael S. Brunner, Kaiyuan Yang, Jark Lau, John Metz
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Patent number: 6818130Abstract: The present invention provides a multistage liquid filtering apparatus and a multistage process for filtering microorganisms and other unwanted impurities from the liquid. The invention employs a microorganism-removing filter stage prior to an activated carbon filter stage and especially adaptable for use with home water supplies.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Monica G. Varriale, Robert J. Lyng, Michael S. Brunner
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Patent number: 6721987Abstract: An oral cleaning device that can fit onto a human finger is provided. The oral cleaning device, or dental wipe, is at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the wipe can more aptly fit onto a finger. Furthermore, the wipe, in some instances, can possess a barrier that is liquid-impervious, but vapor-permeable so that the finger of a user is more comfortable during cleaning. Various additives can be applied to the wipe to aid in the cleaning process.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jason P. McDevitt, Michael S. Brunner, Jark C. Lau, Jaeho Kim
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Patent number: 6647549Abstract: A finger glove that can fit onto a human finger is provided. The finger glove can be used as a substitute for cotton balls, swabs, and/or gauzes, or as an oral cleaning device. The finger glove is at least partially made from an elastomeric material such that the glove can more aptly fit onto a finger. Moreover, the glove can also be partially made from a texturized material having an abrasive surface useful for cleaning surfaces. Furthermore, the glove, in some instances, can possess a barrier that is liquid-impermeable, but vapor-permeable so that the finger of a user is more comfortable during use. Various additives can be applied to the glove.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jason P. McDevitt, Michael S. Brunner
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Patent number: D494369Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jason P. McDevitt, Michael S. Brunner
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Patent number: D729367Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Barry P. Markwick, Teuta Elshani, Michael S. Brunner, Hoon A. Lee, Aram Kwon
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Patent number: D729368Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, IncInventors: Barry P. Markwick, Teuta Elshani, Michael S. Brunner, Hoon A. Lee, Aram Kwon