Patents by Inventor Ross Thomas Kaufman

Ross Thomas Kaufman 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).

  • Absorbent articles having an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester film
    Patent number: 7776020
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a laminated outer cover is disclosed. The laminated outer cover comprises an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester film including a filler material. The aliphatic-aromatic copolyester films have suitable breathability, vapor transfer and tensile strength properties while being substantially biodegradable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Thomas Kaufman, Vasily Aramovich Topolkaraev, Gregory James Wideman, Richard Warren Tanzer
  • Biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic copolyester films
    Patent number: 7153569
    Abstract: Biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic films are disclosed. The films comprise filler particles and a copolyester. The films have high vapor permeability and tensile strength and are suitable for use in absorbent and non-absorbent products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Thomas Kaufman, Vasily Aramovich Topolkaraev, Gregory James Wideman, Richard Warren Tanzer