Patents by Inventor TaraLea Bastian

TaraLea Bastian 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).

  • Publication number: 20040254555
    Abstract: A heterogeneous absorbent core for use in absorbent articles includes a first zone optimized for absorbency of urine and a second zone optimized for absorbency of fecal fluids. The first zone is closer to the front of the core in the article, and includes a first superabsorbent material having a saline absorbency under load of at least about 20 grams/gram. The second zone is closer to the back of the core in the absorbent article, and includes a second superabsorbent material having a fecal fluid absorbency under load of at least about 15 grams/gram. A diaper, training pant, swim wear article and adult incontinence garment which incorporates the heterogeneous core are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: James Hongxue Wang, Russell Paul George, Debra Jean McDowall, Kusum Gosain, Sharon Rymer, TaraLea Bastian