Patents by Inventor Suzanne K. Sullivan

Suzanne K. Sullivan 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: 8911418
    Abstract: The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent articles which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas William Van Den Bogart, Adrienne Rae Loyd, David John Enz, Carmen Lira-Núñez, Suzanne K. Sullivan Conrad, Roxanne Belinda Hallock, Deborah Snell Hannah, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Mary L. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20120289919
    Abstract: The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent articles which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas William Van Den Bogart, Adrienne Rae Loyd, David John Enz, Carmen Lira-Núñez, Suzanne K. Sullivan Conrad, Roxanne Belinda Hallock, Deborah Snell Hannah, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Mary L. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 8251969
    Abstract: The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent articles which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas William Van Den Bogart, Adrienne Rae Loyd, David-John Enz, Carmen Lira-Núñez, Suzanne K. Sullivan Conrad, Roxanne Belinda Hallock, Deborah Snell Hannah, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Mary L. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20110028929
    Abstract: A system for visually identifying the performance level of feminine care pads comprises a first feminine care pad and a second feminine care pad, each having a body-facing surface, a garment-facing surface, and a printed pattern that is visible to a user on at least one of the body-facing surface or the garment-facing surface. The first feminine care pad and the second feminine care pad are related. The second feminine care pad has a higher absorbent capacity level than the first feminine care pad. In addition, the total printed surface area of the printed pattern of the second feminine care pad is greater than the total printed surface area of the printed pattern of the first feminine care pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Heidi Bauerlein Hopkins, Adrienne Rae Loyd, Suzanne K. Sullivan, Katie Ann Boland
  • Publication number: 20090157021
    Abstract: A plurality of graphical elements form optical illusions associated with consumer products to aid in conveying visual perception of desired features. The optical illusions may provide perceptions of motion and/or elevation deviation into or out of a surface. Further, graphical elements sharing a single common color tone may create one or more of the illusions that may otherwise be enhanced by incorporating multiple color tones to the graphical elements creating the illusions. Exemplary consumer products include disposable diapers, feminine sanitary napkins, printed or electronic advertising media, and removable packaging enclosing articles prior to their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan, Katie A. Boland, Garry Roland Woltman
  • Publication number: 20090036858
    Abstract: The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent articles which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas William Van Den Bogart, Adrienne Rae Loyd, David-John Enz, Carmen Lira-Nunez, Suzanne K. Sullivan Conrad, Roxanne Belinda Hallock, Deborah Snell Hannah, Candace Dyan Krautkramer, Mary L. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20080163054
    Abstract: Virtual reality tools for product development including collections of avatars and virtual reality business models for avatar use. A method of designing a product to be worn by an individual includes selecting a population of avatars, where each avatar provides a representation of at least a portion a human body, and the population of avatars may be representative of a population of individuals. The method also includes obtaining a set of data describing a product to be worn by the individuals in the population of individuals, for each avatar, in the population avatars, generating a virtual reality simulation that simulates an avatar interacting with the product, and analyzing the interaction between the avatar and the selected product to evaluate at least one performance characteristic of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher M. Pieper, Mark D. Perkins, Jeffrey P. Drake, Daniel P. Gara, Suzanne K. Sullivan, John E. Kerins, William M. Lynch
  • Patent number: D612491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan Conrad, Jane B. Kelly, Mary L. McDaniel, MaryAnn Zunker
  • Patent number: D623076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Lea Westemeyer, Suzanne K. Sullivan
  • Patent number: D731756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D731757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D731758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D744722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan, John Her