Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Helmestetter

Thomas J. Helmestetter 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: 5514104
    Abstract: The present invention provides improvements in absorbent products, but is particularly useful with urinary incontinence pads. An embossed pattern on the bottom layer of the double layer absorbent core construction improves the removal of urine or other fluids from the discharge zone to be ready for next void. One or more V-shaped notches cut at both ends of the pad provides the ergonomic fit of the pad to reduce the inevitable stiffness. The sides are designed as a flap which curves during the sealing process and provide natural curved flaps which form a soft gasket cushion and yields extra leak protection in the crotch area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Cole, Daniel Formosa, Thomas J. Helmestetter, Rory Holmes, Stephen Russak, Robert Salome, Beth Stern, Robert L. Sun, Tucker Viemeister, Stacy A. Walsh, Jennifer R. Worringer