Patents by Inventor Stanley R. Kellenberger

Stanley R. Kellenberger 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).

  • Patent number: 8839955
    Abstract: A preferably disposable item protector having a first and second layer, sealed peripheral edges, and an opening to provide access to the interior, formed of material substantially permeable to vapor and substantially impermeable to liquid and microbial contaminants. A method of producing such item protectors comprising the steps of folding a continuous strip of material, bonding the peripheral edges with adhesives, sonic bonding, heat bonding, or other techniques, and cutting the material proximate to the bonded edges to release the item protectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: E4 Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Susan Klinsport, John P. Alber, Stanley R. Kellenberger
  • Patent number: 8690846
    Abstract: A disposable waste containment article is disclosed along with a combination of using two articles simultaneously. The article includes a bodyside layer having a first surface and an outer perimeter, and a garment facing layer having an outer perimeter approximately coincident with the outer perimeter of the bodyside layer. An absorbent layer is positioned between the bodyside layer and the garment facing layer. A seal secures the bodyside layer to the garment facing layer. The seal is located inward of the outer perimeters. An ingress is formed in the bodyside layer and is aligned with one of the waste orifices present in a human body such that waste from the human body can pass through the ingress and be collected in the waste containment article. The waste containment article also includes a body adhesive for securing the first surface to the wearer's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Tisteron, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ron Chen, Moshe D. Goldwasser, Stanley R. Kellenberger
  • Patent number: 8507087
    Abstract: A multipurpose item rest having a bottom sheet with a non-absorbent surface with an absorbent pad fixedly attached thereto, an outwardly extending tab integral to the bottom sheet having an adhesive area such that the rest may be formed into a restraining device by applying the adhesive are to the bottom surface of the bottom sheet, and a supply of such item rests comprising one or more continuous strips of rests joined with perforated attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: E4 Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Alber, Stanley R Kellenberger
  • Patent number: 8129450
    Abstract: Durable and disposable articles are provided which include a thermoplastic polymer composition, which includes a blend of a polymer and a modified polymer. The modified polymer has covalently bonded pendant substituents derived from cyclodextrin. The articles can be a films, coatings, nonwoven webs, or monolithic articles. An article can have the polymer composition as one part of the article, such as in one distinct area of the article, or on the surface of the article, for example as a coating or surface film. The article can be, for example, a multilayer barrier film, a nonwoven sheet or pad, an absorbent article, or a storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Cellresin Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Willard E. Wood, Timothy H. Bohrer, Stanley R. Kellenberger, Neil J. Beaverson
  • Publication number: 20110213324
    Abstract: A disposable waste containment article is disclosed along with a combination of using two articles simultaneously. The article includes a bodyside layer having a first surface and an outer perimeter, and a garment facing layer having an outer perimeter approximately coincident with the outer perimeter of the bodyside layer. An absorbent layer is positioned between the bodyside layer and the garment facing layer. A seal secures the bodyside layer to the garment facing layer. The seal is located inward of the outer perimeters. An ingress is formed in the bodyside layer and is aligned with one of the waste orifices present in a human body such that waste from the human body can pass through the ingress and be collected in the waste containment article. The waste containment article also includes a body adhesive for securing the first surface to the wearer's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Tisteron, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ron Chen, Moshe D. Goldwasser, Stanley R. Kellenberger
  • Patent number: 7927320
    Abstract: A disposable waste containment article is disclosed along with a combination of using two articles simultaneously. The article includes a bodyside layer having a first surface and an outer perimeter, and a garment facing layer having an outer perimeter approximately coincident with the outer perimeter of the bodyside layer. An absorbent layer is positioned between the bodyside layer and the garment facing layer. A seal secures the bodyside layer to the garment facing layer. The seal is located inward of the outer perimeters. An ingress is formed in the bodyside layer and is aligned with one of the waste orifices present in a human body such that waste from the human body can pass through the ingress and be collected in the waste containment article. The waste containment article also includes a body adhesive for securing the first surface to the wearer's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Tisteron, Ltd.
    Inventors: Moshe D. Goldwasser, Stanley R. Kellenberger, Ron Chen
  • Publication number: 20110052653
    Abstract: A multipurpose item rest having a bottom sheet with a non-absorbent surface with an absorbent pad fixedly attached thereto, an outwardly extending tab integral to the bottom sheet having an adhesive area such that the rest may be formed into a restraining device by applying the adhesive are to the bottom surface of the bottom sheet, and a supply of such item rests comprising one or more continuous strips of rests joined with perforated attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: E4 Technologies, Incorporated
    Inventors: John Alber, Stanley R. Kellenberger
  • Patent number: 7799967
    Abstract: An absorbent structure expands to a greater extent along one surface than along an opposite surface when in the presence of a liquid. The absorbent structure may include a single layer, or two or more layers intimately bonded to one another. When in the presence of a liquid, the more expandable surface causes an increase in concavity in the X-Y plane of the structure, with the concavity being in the direction of the less expandable surface. One or both surfaces can be treated to adjust the respective level of expandability. By inducing a formed shape upon hydration swelling, a trough shape can be generated to facilitate absorbent properties, containment, and fit. The invention includes absorbent articles having such an absorbent structure incorporated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Sridhar Ranganathan, Fred R. Radwanski, Jenny L. Day, Jeffrey J. Krueger, Gregory M. Lefkowitz, Stanley R. Kellenberger, Hoa La Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 7629043
    Abstract: A cleaning wipe and cleaning product are provided. The cleaning wipe includes a foam layer such as phenolic or melamine based foam that is configured for contacting and cleaning a surface. A reinforcing web is attached to the foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dean Lindsay, Fung Jou-Chen, Julie Marie Bednarz, Stanley R. Kellenberger, James Tanner
  • Publication number: 20090076472
    Abstract: An absorbent layer is disclosed which is capable of absorbing a fluid and which maintains the superabsorbent particles, powder or fibers in a predetermined position. The absorbent layer is constructed of a bulky, three-dimensional fabric which has a liquid adhesive applied thereto in a non-continuous fashion. A superabsorbent is then positioned on the liquid adhesive. The absorbent layer can be secured to a liquid-impermeable outer cover to form a disposable absorbent article. A method of forming the absorbent layer is also disclosed. Furthermore, a method of forming a disposable absorbent article using the absorbent layer is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Tisteron, Ltd.
    Inventors: Moshe D. Goldwasser, Stanley R. Kellenberger
  • Patent number: 7355091
    Abstract: Absorbent, elastomeric materials and methods of making absorbent, elastomeric materials. The absorbent, elastomeric materials include an elastomeric substrate and a superabsorbent polymer non-adhesively attached to the substrate. The elastomeric substrate includes at least one nonwoven, and may include, for example, elastic strands, elastic film, and/or elastic foam between layers of nonwoven. The superabsorbent polymer includes particles that either encase fibers of the nonwoven or bond themselves to fibers of the nonwoven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley R. Kellenberger, Vincent B. Newbill, Daniel T. Quillin, Wendy L. Van Dyke, James Hongxue Wang, Jennifer L. Marvin
  • Publication number: 20080071237
    Abstract: A disposable waste containment article is disclosed along with a combination of using two articles simultaneously. The article includes a bodyside layer having a first surface and an outer perimeter, and a garment facing layer having an outer perimeter approximately coincident with the outer perimeter of the bodyside layer. An absorbent layer is positioned between the bodyside layer and the garment facing layer. A seal secures the bodyside layer to the garment facing layer. The seal is located inward of the outer perimeters. An ingress is formed in the bodyside layer and is aligned with one of the waste orifices present in a human body such that waste from the human body can pass through the ingress and be collected in the waste containment article. The waste containment article also includes a body adhesive for securing the first surface to the wearer's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Tisteron, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ron Chen, Moshe D. Goldwasser, Stanley R. Kellenberger
  • Patent number: 7338625
    Abstract: Methods for restoring elasticity to a stiffened elastic material include prestretching, compressing and/or notching the stiffened elastic material. These methods can be used alone, or in combination for a compounding effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley R. Kellenberger, Vincent B. Newbill, Anthony John Wisneski, Wendy L. VanDyke
  • Patent number: 6918981
    Abstract: A process for making an absorbent fibrous web composite including a stable, controllable dispersion of superabsorbent polymer is provided. A pre-formed web, desirably including cellulose fibers and, optionally, thermoplastic fibers is provided. First and second superabsorbent polymer precursor compositions are added to the fibrous web using separate streams. The first and second superabsorbent polymer precursor compositions combine with each other and chemically react on or in the fibrous web, to form a superabsorbent polymer which sticks to the surface of the fibrous web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Young C. Ko, Stanley R. Kellenberger, David Martin Jackson, Dave A. Soerens, Jason M. Laumer, Sridhar Ranganathan, Richard Harry Thiessen, Varunesh Sharma
  • Patent number: 6872275
    Abstract: A process for forming an absorbent fibrous web composite includes the initial step of forming a fibrous web from hydrophilic fibers and, optionally, thermoplastic fibers. Then, a superabsorbent polymer is completely formed in situ on or in the fibrous web by adding one or more superabsorbent polymer precursor compositions to the fibrous web using a non-contact process, and performing the polymerization reaction(s) completely on or in the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Young C. Ko, Stanley R. Kellenberger, David Martin Jackson, Dave A. Soerens, Jason M. Laumer, Sridhar Ranganathan
  • Publication number: 20040203308
    Abstract: A process for making an absorbent material involves flash-drying a superabsorbent polymer precursor composition. The process may be used to make a superabsorbent-fiber material without the necessity of mixing conventional superabsorbent solid particles with pulp fluff is provided. The synthesis (i.e., polymerization) of the superabsorbent is completely integrated into the process for forming the absorbent material. One or more streams of superabsorbent polymer precursor composition are provided, to which a plurality of individual fibers may be added. The resulting in-situ polymerized superabsorbent-fiber material is then flash-dried and can subsequently be formed into a superabsorbent-fiber composite. The flash-drying is relatively inexpensive and requires little drying time compared to conventional drying methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Young Chan Ko, Stanley R. Kellenberger, Kambiz Bayat Makoui
  • Publication number: 20040204554
    Abstract: A process for making a multifunctional superabsorbent polymer, and for making an absorbent structure containing superabsorbent polymer. The synthesis (i.e., polymerization) of the superabsorbent is completely integrated into the process for forming the multifunctional superabsorbent polymer and/or absorbent structure. More particularly, a monomer solution containing an oxidizing agent, a monomer solution containing a reducing agent, and at least one functional additive are combined to form the multifunctional superabsorbent polymer. A valve can be used to control the liquid drop sizes of the monomer solutions as well as of the oxidizing agent, reducing agent, and functional additive(s). The droplets can be collected on a substrate, resulting in the formation of an absorbent structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Young Chan Ko, Stanley R. Kellenberger, Lee Kirby Jameson, Varunesh Sharma
  • Publication number: 20040172002
    Abstract: A package enclosing a single disposable absorbent article. The single disposable absorbent article is in a compact configuration and situated within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Denise J. Nelson, Stanley R. Kellenberger, Duane L. McDonald, Fred R. Radwanski, Thomas H. Roessler, Roman A. Weyenberg, Paula C. Winkel
  • Publication number: 20040167489
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article which is compactly packaged is provided, which has a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. A ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.09.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Stanley R. Kellenberger, Fred R. Radwanski, Thomas Harold Roessler, Roman A. Weyenberg, Herb F. Velazquez, Duane L. McDonald, Denise J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20040051199
    Abstract: Methods for restoring elasticity to a stiffened elastic material include prestretching, compressing and/or notching the stiffened elastic material. These methods can be used alone, or in combination for a compounding effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Stanley R. Kellenberger, Vincent B. Newbill, Anthony John Wisneski, Wendy L. Van Dyke