Patents by Inventor Thomas James Klofta

Thomas James Klofta 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: 11534373
    Abstract: A wet wipe that exhibits a novel combination of properties and methods for making such wet wipes are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Steven Lee Barnholtz, Christopher Scott Cameron, Mario Castillo, Randall Glenn Marsh, Pamela Marie Morison, Wendy Qin, Jeffrey David Turner
  • Patent number: 10953129
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wetness indicator compositions that comprise at least one leuco dye and one color developer in a hot-melt adhesive matrix. Upon contact with water or with water-containing fluids, said wetness indicator compositions are apt to change their color from a colorless state to a colorful state or from a first colored state to a second colored state having a color different from the first one; in particular, from a first colorless, white, or translucent state to a second state having a visible color, or vice versa. The disclosed wetness indicator compositions can be used as wetness/fluid indicators in various applications, e.g. in packaging articles and in absorbent articles; in an absorbent mat or sheet or operatory cloth for medical use; in a wound dressing product; in an absorbent mat or sheet for food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: SAVARÈ I.C. S.R.L.
    Inventors: Italo Corzani, Thomas James Klofta, Laveeta Joseph, Johannson Jimmy Tee, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200352795
    Abstract: A wetness indicator composition comprising at least one pH-indicator colorant, from about 0.001% to about 75% by weight of at least one color-stabilizer, and from 0.1% to 70% by weight of at least one hardening agent, and wherein the wetness indicator has a defined and properly selected hot to cold solidification rate, hardness and melt point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Italo Corzani, Thomas James Klofta
  • Publication number: 20200085994
    Abstract: An absorbent article, intended to be worn by a wearer, wherein at least a part of a body facing surface of that article has a lotion composition. The lotion composition includes at least one first compound which is liquid at 25° C. and at least one second compound which is solid at 25° C. The first compound may be wax ester, and the second compound is a solid fatty compound selected from the group consisting of solid fatty acids, solid fatty alcohol and solid fatty soaps. When the solid fatty compound is a solid fatty acid, then the total amount of liquids is higher than the total amount of solids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Victor Nicholas Vega, Rodrigo Rosati, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Randall Alan Watson, Brandon Ellis Wise, Thomas James Klofta, Donald Carroll Roe, Randall Glenn Marsh
  • Patent number: 10568779
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the article further comprises at least two volume indicators, and wherein at least one volume indicator comprises a masking layer comprising a water-soluble colorant and a stationary color layer comprising a permanent colorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Laveeta Joseph, Thomas James Klofta
  • Patent number: 10517982
    Abstract: An absorbent article, intended to be worn by a wearer, wherein at least a part of a body facing surface of that article has a lotion composition. The lotion composition includes at least one first compound which is liquid at 25° C. and at least one second compound which is solid at 25° C. The first compound is a liquid polyethylene glycol, and the second compound is a solid fatty compound selected from the group consisting of solid fatty acids, solid fatty alcohol and solid fatty soaps. When the solid fatty compound is a solid fatty acid, then the total amount of liquids is higher than the total amount of solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Victor Nicholas Vega, Rodrigo Rosati, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Randall Alan Watson, Brandon Ellis Wise, Thomas James Klofta, Donald Carroll Roe, Randall Glenn Marsh
  • Publication number: 20190224051
    Abstract: An article for baby care or feminine care comprising a wetness indicator comprising at least one colorant, at least one stabilizer, and from 0.1% to 70% by weight of a hardening agent and a crystallizing agent, and wherein the wetness indicator has at least three of five parameters ranges for hot to cold solidification rate, cold to hot melting rate, set point, melt point, and infinite shear rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin John KUTAY, Thomas James KLOFTA, Italo CORZANI
  • Patent number: 10285928
    Abstract: A composition comprising a metathesized polyol ester that may be combined with a fibrous structure, including a wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Randall Glenn Marsh, Thomas James Klofta, Victor Nicholas Vega, Philip Andrew Sawin, Beth Ann Schubert, Luke Andrew Zannoni, Joseph Jay Kemper, Robert John Strife, Jeffrey John Scheibel
  • Patent number: 10265249
    Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceride copolymer that may be combined with a fibrous structure, including a wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Randall Glenn Marsh, Thomas James Klofta, Victor Nicholas Vega, Philip Andrew Sawin, Beth Ann Schubert, Luke Andrew Zannoni, Joseph Jay Kemper, Robert John Strife, Jeffrey John Scheibel
  • Patent number: 10265434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles comprising species of glyceride copolymers that provide unexpectedly improved softening performance and formulability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Randall Glenn Marsh, Victor Nicholas Vega, Philip Andrew Sawin, Beth Ann Schubert, Luke Andrew Zannoni, Joseph Jay Kemper, Robert John Strife, Jeffrey John Scheibel
  • Patent number: 10219956
    Abstract: An absorbent article including features facilitating toilet training of a wearer is provided. The article includes at least a first appearing graphic that changes from an initial, less visible state to a subsequent, more visible state in the absence of wetness, thereby to provide positive encouragement to a child during toilet training. The appearing graphic becomes less visible if subjected to liquid. A wetness sensation member may also be provided to give tactile, negative sensation to the child, thereby giving feedback received by at least two different senses. Additionally or alternatively, a second appearing graphic, different from the first appearing graphic, may be provided to increase a child's interest in the toilet training process. The first and second appearing graphics may become visible at different times, thereby providing a sequential or spaced reveal of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Thomas James Klofta, Mark John Ciesko, Barry Robert Feist, Kathleen Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Mathilde Clarisse Delhoume
  • Publication number: 20180161474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles comprising species of glyceride copolymers that provide unexpectedly improved softening performance and formulability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas James KLOFTA, Randall Glenn MARSH, Victor Nicholas VEGA, Philip Andrew SAWIN, Beth Ann SCHUBERT, Luke Andrew ZANNONI, Joseph Jay KEMPER, Robert John STRIFE, Jeffrey John SCHEIBEL
  • Patent number: 9956312
    Abstract: An absorbent article that includes a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition having good stability, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition includes a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The colorant has first and second color states associated with first and second wetness indicator states. The wetness indicator exhibits no color change after 10 days when measured according to the CTH Stability Test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Ryan Louis Malsch
  • Publication number: 20180110896
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wetness indicator compositions that comprise at least one leuco dye and one color developer in a hot-melt adhesive matrix. Upon contact with water or with water-containing fluids, said wetness indicator compositions are apt to change their color from a colorless state to a colorful state or from a first colored state to a second colored state having a color different from the first one; in particular, from a first colorless, white, or translucent state to a second state having a visible color, or vice versa. The disclosed wetness indicator compositions can be used as wetness/fluid indicators in various applications, e.g. in packaging articles and in absorbent articles; in an absorbent mat or sheet or operatory cloth for medical use; in a wound dressing product; in an absorbent mat or sheet for food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Italo Corzani, Thomas James Klofta, Laveeta Joseph, Johannson Jimmy Tee
  • Publication number: 20180085288
    Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceride copolymer that may be combined with a fibrous structure, including a wipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Randall Glenn Marsh, Thomas James Klofta, Victor Nicholas Vega, Philip Andrew Sawin, Beth Ann Schubert, Luke Andrew Zannoni, Joseph Jay Kemper, Robert John Strife, Jeffrey John Scheibel
  • Publication number: 20180008528
    Abstract: A composition comprising a metathesized polyol ester that may be combined with a fibrous structure, including a wipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Randall Glenn MARSH, Thomas James KLOFTA, Victor Nicholas VEGA, Philip Andrew SAWIN, Beth Ann SCHUBERT, Luke Andrew ZANNONI, Joseph Jay KEMPER, Robert John STRIFE, Jeffrey John SCHEIBEL
  • Publication number: 20180008484
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a composition, said composition comprising a metathesized unsaturated polyol ester, said metathesized unsaturated polyol ester having one or more of the following properties: (i) a weight average molecular weight of from about 5,000 Daltons to about 50,000 Daltons; (ii) an oligomer index from greater than 0 to 1; (iii) an iodine value of from about 30 to about 200.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas James KLOFTA, Randall Glenn MARSH, Victor Nicholas VEGA, Philip Andrew SAWIN, Beth Ann SCHUBERT, Luke Andrew ZANNONI, Joseph Jay KEMPER, Robert John STRIFE, Jeffrey John SCHEIBEL
  • Publication number: 20170143558
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the article further comprises at least two volume indicators, and wherein at least one volume indicator comprises a masking layer comprising a water-soluble colorant and a stationary color layer comprising a permanent colorant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Laveeta JOSEPH, Thomas James KLOFTA
  • Patent number: 9597238
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the article further comprises at least two volume indicators, and wherein at least one volume indicator comprises a masking layer comprising a water-soluble colorant and a stationary color layer comprising a permanent colorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Laveeta Joseph, Thomas James Klofta
  • Patent number: 9585796
    Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The absorbent core may comprise a nonwoven layer and an absorbent polymer material, and optionally, a thermoplastic adhesive material. The wetness indicator composition may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the backsheet and an outer surface of the nonwoven layer. And, the absorbent polymer material, and optionally, the thermoplastic adhesive material, may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the nonwoven. Further, the absorbent core may be substantially cellulose free and may be oriented in at least one row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Thomas James Klofta