Patents by Inventor Patricia E. Becker

Patricia E. Becker 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).

  • Panty liner with flow retarding layer
    Patent number: 4657538
    Abstract: A product for absorbing body fluids intended to be worn in the crotch portion of the undergarment is provided. The product includes a first absorbent layer at the side nearest the body and a second absorbent at the side facing the garment. The layers have therebetween liquid flow retarding means to retard liquid from passing from one absorbent layer to the other. The liquid retarding means comprise one or more plies of a web of hydrophobic fiber which web has a rising column strike through value of at least 10 inches of water and an air permeability of at least 20 cubic feet per foot squared per minute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Assignee: Personal Products Company
    Inventors: Patricia E. Becker, Kenneth J. Molee
  • Breathable panty liner
    Patent number: 4648876
    Abstract: A panty liner is provided which will prevent the strike through of absorbed liquid body fluids while allowing evaporated body fluids to pass therethrough. The liner includes one or more plies of a fibrous layer which is liquid repellent and air permeable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Personal Products Company
    Inventors: Patricia E. Becker, Kenneth J. Molee
  • Sanitary napkin with adhesive attachment pattern
    Patent number: D288851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Assignee: Personal Products Company
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Molee, Patricia E. Becker