Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Van Den Bogart

Thomas W. Van Den Bogart 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).

  • Tampons including moisture-activated compositions
    Patent number: 8708947
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to alleviating the uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations that may accompany insertion and removal of personal care devices. Specifically, the present disclosure is directed to a personal care device that includes a moisture-activated composition that becomes lubricious only upon contact with moisture, such as from mucosal surfaces in the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy David Paulsen, Scott W. Wenzel, Thomas W. Van Den Bogart, Jeffery Richard Seidling
  • Personal care devices including moisture-activated compositions
    Patent number: 8663151
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to alleviating the uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations that may accompany insertion and removal of personal care devices. Specifically, the present disclosure is directed to a personal care device that includes a moisture-activated composition that becomes lubricious only upon contact with moisture, such as from mucosal surfaces in the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy David Paulsen, Scott W. Wenzel, Thomas W. Van Den Bogart, Jeffery Richard Seidling
  • TAMPONS INCLUDING MOSITURE-ACTIVATED COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120220970
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to alleviating the uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations that may accompany insertion and removal of personal care devices. Specifically, the present disclosure is directed to a personal care device that includes a moisture-activated composition that becomes lubricious only upon contact with moisture, such as from mucosal surfaces in the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy David Paulsen, Scott W. Wenzel, Thomas W. Van Den Bogart, Jeffery Richard Seidling
  • PERSONAL CARE DEVICES INCLUDING MOISTURE-ACTIVATED COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120220919
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to alleviating the uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations that may accompany insertion and removal of personal care devices. Specifically, the present disclosure is directed to a personal care device that includes a moisture-activated composition that becomes lubricious only upon contact with moisture, such as from mucosal surfaces in the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy David Paulsen, Scott W. Wenzel, Thomas W. Van Den Bogart, Jeffery Richard Seidling
  • Multi-layer absorbent composite
    Patent number: 5466513
    Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent structure comprising first and second surge management layers and an absorbent layer located between said first and second surge management layers. The first surge management layer comprises synthetic polymeric fibers and the second surge management layer comprises hydrophilic fibers. The density of the absorbent layer is greater than the density of the first and second surge management layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: M. Chris Wanek, Thomas W. Van Den Bogart, William A. Georger, Brendon F. Ribble, Billie J. Matthews, Lawrence H. Sawyer, Frank P. Abuto, Edward E. Werner
  • Multi-layer absorbent composite
    Patent number: 5294478
    Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent structure comprising first and second surge management layers and an absorbent layer located between said first and second surge management layers. The first surge management layer comprises synthetic polymeric fibers and the second surge management layer comprises hydrophilic fibers. The density of the absorbent layer is greater than the density of the first and second surge management layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Mary C. Wanek, Billie J. Matthews, Lawrence H. Sawyer, Frank P. Abuto, Edward E. Werner, Thomas W. Van Den Bogart, William A. Georger, Brendon F. Ribble
  • Thin sanitary napkin having a central absorbent zone and a method of forming the napkin
    Patent number: 5248309
    Abstract: A thin sanitary napkin is disclosed along with its method of manufacture. The napkin has a liquid-impermeable baffle and an absorbent retained on the baffle. The absorbent has a longitudinally-extending central absorbent zone with a width of less than about 2 inches. The central zone is capable of absorbing at least 20 grams of body fluid which is discharged from the vaginal cavity and deposited onto the napkin. The central zone also has a greater stiffness than adjacent portions of the napkin so as to resist twisting and bunching during use. The sanitary napkin further has a caliper of less than about 5 millimeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Serbiak, David R. King, Patricia A. Mitchler, Alice Y. Romans-Hess, Thomas W. Van Den Bogart, Robert J. Peerenboom, Valerie V. Finch, James J. Hlaban