Patents by Inventor Neal Alan Rollins

Neal Alan Rollins 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).

  • Garment incorporating an adhesive-wrapped elastic strand
    Patent number: 6509089
    Abstract: A threadlike or ribbonlike elastic strand is provided with a substantially continuous filament of adhesive helically wrapped around the elastic strand. The elastic strand is suitable for use in disposable absorbent products such as diapers and adult incontinent products. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for making such adhesive-wrapped elastic strands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal Alan Rollins, John Anthony Rooyakkers