Patents by Inventor Thomas Klofta

Thomas 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).

  • Publication number: 20170014278
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas KLOFTA
  • Publication number: 20070286876
    Abstract: Skin care compositions may comprise from about 0.001% to about 0.1% by weight of hexamidine and either or both of (i) from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of zinc oxide, and/or (ii) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of niacinamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Raphael Warren, John Blevins, Thomas Klofta, Ryo Minoguchi, Regina Pennington, James Staudigel, Paul Tanner, Michael Vatter
  • Publication number: 20070185467
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article suitable for receiving and containing bodily exudates of a wearer where the article includes a front waist region, a back waist region and a crotch region disposed between the front and back waist regions, each region having both an interior surface and an exterior surface and wherein the article further includes a sensor comprising a material selected from the group consisting of thermochromic inks, thermochromic dyes, thermochromic liquid crystalline materials, and combinations thereof such that the sensor is fastened to an interior surface of any one of the regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas Klofta, Robin McKiernan, Edward Schmidt, Darrell Brown
  • Publication number: 20070116748
    Abstract: A treated substrate with improved availability of a beneficial component for transfer to a target surface and methods for making the same are described. The substrate has a contacting surface with a beneficial component that is transferred from the contacting surface to a target surface during use of the article. The beneficial component is applied to the article in such a way as to “Top-Bias” the component on or near the contacting surface of the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Olaf Isele, Joseph Gatto, Thomas Klofta, Matthew McNally, Julie Rule, James Staudigel, Kirsten Stone, Sherman Taylor
  • Publication number: 20060241554
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for maintaining and/or improving skin health in the area of a wearer covered by an absorbent article. The absorbent article includes a vapor permeable backsheet, a liquid pervious topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet, an absorbent core located between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent article also includes skin care compositions thereon for maintaining and/or improving skin health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Gretchen Elder, Donald Roe, Thomas Klofta
  • Publication number: 20060229577
    Abstract: A wetness event counter, which can be utilized in a disposable absorbent article, has at least one indicating member. The indicating member can provide a first indication to a caregiver for a first wetness event and a second indication, which is different from the first indication, to a caregiver upon a second wetness event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Donald Roe, Michael Hayden, Thomas Klofta
  • Publication number: 20060224132
    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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Donald Roe, Thomas Klofta, Mark Ciesko, Barry Feist, Kathleen Ames-Ooten, Mathilde Delhoume
  • Publication number: 20060195357
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating a synergy between at least one absorbent articles product and at least one wipes product. Said method and system capable of directing a consumer to select a particular combination of absorbent articles product and wipes product. Said method and system including at least one absorbent articles product and at least one wipes product, wherein said at least one wipes product having a synergistic effect with said at least one absorbent articles product. Said method and system also including a communication for directing a consumer to select a particular combination of said at least one absorbent articles product and said at least one wipes product so as to benefit from said synergistic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Klofta, Philip Sawin, Paul Weisman, John Dyer, Mark Kline
  • Publication number: 20060064068
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a film-forming barrier composition useful for protecting the skin from body fluids, such as urine, feces, menses. The composition comprises a skin conditioning agent, a viscosity enhancing agent and an oleophilic film-forming agent. Optionally, the lotion may comprise skin care ingredients for treating or maintaining skin health. The composition may be applied to the skin by suitable delivery vehicles, such as absorbent articles or components thereof, sheet materials, pads, bandages, sponges, foam pads, pumps, sprays, depending on the viscosity of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Klofta, James Staudigel, George Deckner
  • Publication number: 20050199177
    Abstract: Wetness indicating compositions having improved colorant retention and durability and to wearable articles comprising this wetness indicating composition are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Klofta, Brandon Wise, Donald Roe
  • Publication number: 20050148962
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sanitary napkin for wearing adjacent the pudendal region, the sanitary napkin having a skin care composition applied thereon, wherein the sanitary napkin has a caliper less than about 5.0 mm. The skin care composition can have from about 0.001% to about 0.1% by weight of hexamidine, from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of zinc oxide, from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of niacinamide, and a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Raphael Warren, John Hammons, John Blevins, Thomas Klofta, Ryo Minoguchi, Regina Pennington, James Staudigel, Paul Tanner, Michael Vatter