Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Odorzynski
Thomas W. Odorzynski 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).
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Patent number: 8317767Abstract: An absorbent article includes a liquid intake region, a liquid retention region, a barrier region, and plural strips of microlayer material located adjacent to the liquid retention region.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: John P. Vukos, Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Thomas W. Odorzynski, Palani Raj Ramaswami Wallajapet, Georgia L. Zehner, Duane G. Uitenbroek, Richard W. Tanzer
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Patent number: 8181278Abstract: The invention relates to a waist protection garment. The waist protection garment may include: a length corresponding to the waist circumference of a wearer and the length defining two longitudinal sides; a width in a direction perpendicular to the length and the width defining two lateral sides; an outer cover including a fluid impermeable material; a liner in superposed relation to the outer cover and the liner defining a bodyfacing surface and including a liquid permeable material; and a fastener for attaching one lateral side to the other lateral side.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Odorzynski, MeeWha Lee, Shannon K. Melius
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Patent number: 8172084Abstract: A package containing an article. The article includes a first article texture and a second article texture. The package includes a plastic packaging material having an outer surface. Further the first article texture and the second article texture are non-similar and at least a portion of the outer surface has a packaging texture that is a simulant of the first article texture and at least a portion of the outer surface has a packaging texture that is a simulant of the second article texture.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kellie M. Goodrich, James A. Boldra, Jane L. Clough, Edward J. Foley, Keith R. Haen, Linda K. Lemerande, Thomas W. Odorzynski, Robert E. Vogt
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Publication number: 20090118693Abstract: A disposable secondary article includes a liquid-permeable substrate that has a garment-facing surface and a body-facing surface. A lotion is applied to the body-facing surface of the liquid-permeable substrate. The secondary article optionally includes an attachment means for attaching the secondary absorbent article to a primary absorbent article. Additionally, the secondary article optionally includes a cover to protect the lotion until just prior to use. The secondary article provides a caregiver or wearer an alternative to applying lotions by hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2009Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Thomas W. Odorzynski, Linda K. Lemerande
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Patent number: 7491863Abstract: A disposable secondary article includes a liquid-permeable substrate that has a garment-facing surface and a body-facing surface. A lotion is applied to the body-facing surface of the liquid-permeable substrate. The secondary article optionally includes an attachment means for attaching the secondary absorbent article to a primary absorbent article. Additionally, the secondary article optionally includes a cover to protect the lotion until just prior to use. The secondary article provides a caregiver or wearer an alternative to applying lotions by hand.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Odorzynski, Linda K. Lemerande
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Patent number: 7179952Abstract: An absorbent article for absorbing body liquids, comprising a unitary system of microlayered film constructed and arranged to carry out the multiple functions of liquid intake, liquid uptake and distribution, liquid retention and liquid barrier requisite for such an absorbent article. The unitary system comprises a series of sequentially arranged topside, inside and bottom side regions having different properties needed to perform the functions of the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: John P. Vukos, Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Thomas W. Odorzynski, Palani Raj Ramaswami Wallajapet, Georgia L. Zehner, Duane G. Uitenbroek, Richard W. Tanzer
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Patent number: 6939334Abstract: Disclosed is a film formed from an elastomeric, hot melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive, with at least two different dimensions in the Z axis resulting in areas of differential tension when the film is stretched. The elastomeric and adhesive film further forms a liquid barrier. The elastomeric, hot melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive film with differential tension is particularly suitable for making a disposable absorbent garment.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Odorzynski, Michael Joseph Garvey
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Publication number: 20040127877Abstract: A disposable secondary article includes a liquid-permeable substrate that has a garment-facing surface and a body-facing surface. A lotion is applied to the body-facing surface of the liquid-permeable substrate. The secondary article optionally includes an attachment means for attaching the secondary absorbent article to a primary absorbent article. Additionally, the secondary article optionally includes a cover to protect the lotion until just prior to use. The secondary article provides a caregiver or wearer an alternative to applying lotions by hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Thomas W. Odorzynski, Linda K. Lemerande
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Publication number: 20040126519Abstract: A disposable, solids-entrapping secondary article includes a liquid-permeable pad having a body-facing surface. The body-facing surface of the pad defines an opening providing access to an internal void defined within the pad. The internal void is sized and positioned within the pad to collect and retain solid wastes. Optionally, the secondary article further includes a liquid-permeable body-side liner. The body-side liner defines an opening that aligns with the opening defined in the body-facing surface of the pad to permit passage of solid waste material through the body-side liner and into the internal void of the pad. The solids-entrapping secondary article of the present invention reduces contact between solid wastes and the skin of the wearer, and presents a drier body-facing surface to the skin of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Thomas W. Odorzynski, Linda K. Lemerande
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Publication number: 20040127871Abstract: A secondary absorbent article includes a liquid-permeable liner attached to an absorbent core that includes an absorbent layer. The absorbent layer includes a plurality of channels that extend through the absorbent layer. The secondary absorbent article optionally includes an attachment means for attaching the secondary absorbent article to a primary absorbent article. The geometry of the channels is designed to allow a portion of the insulting body fluids to flow through the absorbent core of the secondary absorbent article, while also retaining some body fluids in the absorbent core of the secondary absorbent article. The secondary absorbent article augments the absorbent capacity of the primary absorbent article while presenting a drier body-facing surface to the skin of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Thomas W. Odorzynski, Connie J. Warshall
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Patent number: 6679869Abstract: A laminate including an elastic nonwoven layer and a barrier film layer can stretch freely and provide a high level of breathability. The elastic layer and the film layer can be minimally bonded to one another, such as around a periphery of one or both layers. The laminate is particularly suitable for making absorbent articles.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Robert Schlinz, Duane Girard Uitenbroek, Thomas W. Odorzynski, Jody D. Suprise
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Publication number: 20040006323Abstract: Garments have elastomeric composites and elastomeric composite laminates including reinforcement strands incorporated into an elastomeric adhesive film. The strands may vary in terms of levels of tension. Facing layers, such as nonwoven webs, can be laminated to both surfaces of the elastomeric composite to form laminates. The facing layer laminates can then be incorporated to provide expandable areas such as elastomeric cuff areas or containment flaps for garments to improve the elastic characteristics of such areas thereby providing good aesthetics and performance for such garments. Alternatively, the elastomeric composite of reinforcement strands incorporated into an elastomeric adhesive film can be utilized directly between two primary layers of a garment, e.g., the liner and the outer cover, to produce a laminate which is an integral part of the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventors: Gregory K. Hall, Tim J. Janssen, Michael J. Garvey, Thomas W. Odorzynski
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Publication number: 20030114824Abstract: Disclosed is a film formed from an elastomeric, hot melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive, with at least two different dimensions in the Z axis resulting in areas of differential tension when the film is stretched. The elastomeric and adhesive film further forms a liquid barrier. The elastomeric, hot melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive film with differential tension is particularly suitable for making a disposable absorbent garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Thomas W. Odorzynski, Michael Joseph Garvey
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Patent number: 5558658Abstract: An absorbent article which delimits a front waistband section, a rear waistband section and an intermediate section which interconnects the front and rear waistband sections. The article includes a substantially fluid-impermeable backsheet layer, a liquid-permeable topsheet layer positioned in facing relation with the backsheet layer, and an absorbent body located between the backsheet layer and topsheet layer. The article further defines a humidity transfer area in at least one of the waistband sections. A humidity transfer material overlays the humidity transfer area.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1994Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Karen M. Menard, Thomas W. Odorzynski, Joel S. Sherman
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Patent number: 5549775Abstract: A method for producing an absorbent article in which a backsheet layer is provided. A hinged cutout section is formed in the backsheet and defines a hinged line. The hinged cutout section is folded along the hinge line to define a vapor-permeable panel. An absorbent body is positioned on the backsheet layer, and a liquid-permeable topsheet layer is positioned in facing relation with the backsheet layer. The absorbent body and the folded, hinged cutout section are located between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1994Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventor: Thomas W. Odorzynski
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Patent number: 5489282Abstract: A growth adjustable diaper for newborn babies is adjustable in length by use of a foldable absorbent panel at the front edge of the diaper and is adjustable about the waist of the baby by means of ear members that can overlap and attach to each other or not overlap and attach to the front section of the diaper. Cushion barriers are provided at the crotch section and back waist edge to protect the newborn's sensitive, tender skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1993Date of Patent: February 6, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Georgia L. Zehner, Paulette M. Rosch, Thomas W. Odorzynski, Bruce M. Siebers, Timothy J. Blenke
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Patent number: 5366453Abstract: A growth adjustable diaper for newborn babies is adjustable in length by use of a foldable absorbent panel at the front edge of the diaper and comprises an elastic member positioned between the foldable panel and a topsheet.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1993Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Georgia L. Zehner, Paulette M. Rosch, Thomas W. Odorzynski, Bruce M. Siebers, Timothy J. Blenke
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Patent number: 5318555Abstract: An absorbent or other article including a tensioning system for joining portions of the article together. The system includes a plurality of hook members attached on one portion of the article, and a plurality of loop members attached to a loop panel wherein the loop panel may be intermittently attached to the article.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1992Date of Patent: June 7, 1994Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Bruce M. Siebers, Gary L. Travis, Thomas W. Odorzynski
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Patent number: 5295986Abstract: A growth adjustable diaper for newborn babies is adjustable in length by use of a foldable absorbent panel at the front edge of the diaper, and is adjustable about the waist of the baby by means of ear members that can overlap and attach to each other or not overlap and attach to the front section of the diaper. Cushion barriers are provided at the crotch section and back waist edge to protect the newborn's sensitive, tender skin.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1992Date of Patent: March 22, 1994Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Georgia L. Zehner, Paulette M. Rosch, Thomas W. Odorzynski, Bruce M. Siebers, Timothy J. Blenke
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Patent number: 4834742Abstract: A disposable absorbent garment (10) of the type having opposed waistband portions (14 ) separated by an intermediate portion (16), comprises a breathable elastomeric nonwoven fabric outer cover (12) having an absorbent structure (32) integral therewith, including a liquid-impervious baffle (36), a liquid-pervious bodyside liner (34), and an absorbent core (38) therebetween. The absorbent structure (32) preferably forms an insert attached to the outer cover (12) without restricting the stretchability thereof. The garment (10) has a generally asymmetrical hourglass profile with leg cut-out openings (18) converging together to define a narrow crotch with front (28) and rear (30) panels on either side thereof, having pairs of front (20, 22) and rear (24, 26) ear portions, respectively. Laterally-opposed pairs of rear fastener members (42, 44) and front (46, 48) fastener members extend across the rear ear portions (20, 22) and front ear portions (24, 26), respectively.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1987Date of Patent: May 30, 1989Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: John C. Wilson, Robert A. Stevens, Thomas W. Odorzynski, Bruce M. Siebers, Gregory J. Rajala