Patents by Inventor Teresa M. Zander

Teresa M. Zander 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).

  • Nonlinear, undulating perimeter embossing in an absorbent article
    Patent number: 7686790
    Abstract: An absorbent feminine care article (20) having a longitudinal direction (22), a lateral direction (24), first and second longitudinally opposed end portions (72, 72a), and an intermediate portion (76) located between the end portions. The article (20) comprises an absorbent body structure (30) sandwiched between a cover (26) and a baffle (28). In a particular aspect, the absorbent structure (30) can include one or more distinctively configured embossment regions (34), and the embossment regions can be distributed along the intermediate portion (76) of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelley R. Rasmussen, Marcus D. Weiher, Teresa M. Zander, Laura J. Walker
  • Perimeter embossing in an absorbent article
    Publication number: 20040176734
    Abstract: An absorbent feminine care article (20) having a longitudinal direction (22), a lateral direction (24), first and second longitudinally opposed end portions (72, 72a), and an intermediate portion (76) located between the end portions. The article (20) comprises an absorbent body structure (30) sandwiched between a cover (26) and a baffle (28). In a particular aspect, the absorbent structure (30) can include one or more distinctively configured embossment regions (34), and the embossment regions can be distributed along the intermediate portion (76) of the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Shelley R. Rasmussen, Marcus D. Weiher, Teresa M. Zander, Laura J. Walker
  • Thin curved elasticized absorbent article with absorbent concentration profile
    Publication number: 20040127870
    Abstract: An absorbent article with increased body-fit and leakage protection has a concentrated center region. This central region is concentrated in the center of the article allowing the surrounding regions to remain thin for increased wearer comfort. The concentrated central region also provides support for elastic side members that form the article to the wearer's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph DiPalma, Teresa M. Zander
  • Wet wipes having improved dispensability
    Patent number: 5540332
    Abstract: A wet wipe having an improved dispensability and a method of producing the same are described. The wet wipe defines a pair of opposite end edges. At least a portion of one of the end edges is configured in a non-linear pattern which is adapted to facilitate a dispensing of the wet wipe. The end edge of the wet wipe which is configured in the non-linear pattern is further configured to provide a peel force of no more than 50 grams and a peel force ratio of at least 1.1. The wet wipe is also configured to provide an average dispensing force of no more than 10 grams and a dispensing force ratio of at least 1.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kopacz, Teresa M. Zander, Mark G. Everson, Annamaria Cesco-Cancian, Yvette L. Hammonds
  • Embossed wipe
    Patent number: D358035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Teresa M. Zander, Thomas J. Kopacz