Patents by Inventor Sara Stephan

Sara Stephan 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).

  • Collapse resistant respirator
    Patent number: 8439038
    Abstract: A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, inc.
    Inventors: Eric Steindorf, Debra Nell Welchel, Craig Miles, Sara Stephan
  • Collapse resistant respirator
    Patent number: 8267088
    Abstract: A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Steindorf, Debra Nell Welchel, Craig Miles, Sara Stephan
  • Collapse Resistant Respirator
    Publication number: 20120125345
    Abstract: A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Steindorf, Debra Nell Welchel, Craig Miles, Sara Stephan
  • Collapse Resistant Respirator
    Publication number: 20120125344
    Abstract: A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Steindorf, Debra Nell Welchel, Craig Miles, Sara Stephan
  • Collapse resistant respirator
    Patent number: 8113201
    Abstract: A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Steindorf, Debra Nell Welchel, Craig Miles, Sara Stephan
  • Collapse Resistant Respirator
    Publication number: 20090320848
    Abstract: A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Eric Steindorf, Debra Nell Welchel, Craig Miles, Sara Stephan