Patents by Inventor Uma Santhanan

Uma Santhanan 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).

  • Absorbent articles with non-aqueous compositions containing botanicals
    Patent number: 6749860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include emollients, viscosity enhancers and extracted botanical actives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow, Beth Anne Lange, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Earl David Brock, James Louis Cahall, Samuel Qcheng Lin, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf, Uma Santhanan
  • Absorbent articles with non-aqueous compositions containing botanicals
    Publication number: 20020136755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include emollients, viscosity enhancers and extracted botanical actives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow, Beth Anne Lange, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Earl David Brock, James Louis Cahall, Samuel Qcheng Lin, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf, Uma Santhanan
  • Absorbent articles with hydrophilic compositions containing botanicals
    Publication number: 20020120242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting the skin barrier. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include hydrophilic solvents, high molecular weight polyethylene glycols, fatty alcohols, fatty acids and extracted botanical actives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow, Beth Anne Lange, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Earl David Brock, James Louis Cahall, Samuel Qcheng Lin, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf, Uma Santhanan