Patents by Inventor W. Wilkes
W. Wilkes 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: 10159550Abstract: A method of manufacture for a vaginal insert. The vaginal insert may have a core, a cover, and a removal element. In various embodiments, the cover can be conformed to the vaginal insert.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Chadwick I. Romzek, Claudiu Andrei Bouruc, Todd W. Wilkes, David John Enz, Jesse J. Pasterski, Kurt G. Krupka, Brian Wayne Tomac, Sarah Anne Olson
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Patent number: 10159551Abstract: A method of manufacture for a vaginal insert. The vaginal insert may have a core, a cover, and a removal element. In various embodiments, the cover can be conformed to the vaginal insert.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Chadwick I. Romzek, Claudiu Andrei Bouruc, Todd W. Wilkes, David John Enz, Jesse J. Pasterski, Kurt G. Krupka, Brian Wayne Tomac, Sarah Anne Olson
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Patent number: 10024008Abstract: A vehicle barrier apparatus includes a horizontal barrier component, a vertical barrier component, at least one rigid stabilizer beam having two end surfaces and at least one elongated side surface. One end of the stabilizer beam is affixed to the vertical barrier component. The elongated side surface of the stabilizer beam is affixed to the horizontal barrier component to prevent rotational movement of the vertical barrier component. A lower surface of the horizontal barrier component is a friction-enhanced surface which creates a sliding friction interface upon contact of a moving vehicle with the vertical barrier component.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by The Secretary of The ArmyInventors: Matthew S. Holmer, James C. Ray, Bradford A. Steed, Bradley W. Foust, Micael C. Edwards, Christopher G. Price, Tyler S. Oesch, Daniel W. Wilkes, Jr., Keith A. Flournoy, Gordon W. McMahon, Bartley P. Durst
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Publication number: 20170188762Abstract: An apparatus adapted for the removal of foreign matter from the exterior of windows of a building can include a cleaning unit and a positioning unit. The cleaning unit can extend a depth between a front side confronting the work surface and a back side opposite the front side. The cleaning unit can include a cleaning agency. The positioning unit can be engaged with the cleaning unit to move the cleaning unit among a plurality of different positions relative to the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Jerry W. WILKES
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Publication number: 20170130410Abstract: A vehicle barrier apparatus includes a horizontal barrier component, a vertical barrier component, at least one rigid stabilizer beam having two end surfaces and at least one elongated side surface. One end of the stabilizer beam is affixed to the vertical barrier component. The elongated side surface of the stabilizer beam is affixed to the horizontal barrier component to prevent rotational movement of the vertical barrier component. A lower surface of the horizontal barrier component is a friction-enhanced surface which creates a sliding friction interface upon contact of a moving vehicle with the vertical barrier component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Matthew S. Holmer, James C. Ray, Bradford A. Steed, Bradley W. Foust, Micael C. Edwards, Christopher G. Price, Tyler S. Oesch, Daniel W. Wilkes, JR., Keith A. Flournoy, Gordon W. McMahon, Bartley P. Durst
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Patent number: 9549859Abstract: A pant-like garment having an elastomeric film laminate front panel and back panel. A front leg elastic member disposed adjacent the front panel leg edge. A back leg elastic member disposed adjacent the back panel leg edge. The absorbent garment having a leg elastic covering panel which extends between and interconnects the front panel to the back panel such that the front leg elastic member is sandwiched between the leg elastic covering panel and the front panel and such that the back leg elastic member is sandwiched between the leg elastic covering panel and the back panel. The length of the leg elastic covering panel is less than the garment length. An absorbent composite is attached to the leg elastic covering panel and a pair of side seams connects the front region to the back region to define a waist opening and a pair of leg openings.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Wilkes, Lacey L. Poole, Joseph Andrew Mlinar, Marlene R. Dins, Russell Evan Thorson, Brian K. Rhodes
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Patent number: 9474658Abstract: A method of manufacturing disposable absorbent garments and a garment made thereby. In particular embodiments, the method comprises removing notches or holes of a garment web or webs adjacent to front and back waist edges to define a series of spaced apart front and back waist edge openings. The method includes providing front and back elastic waistband webs, and positioning the respective waistband webs to overlay at least a portion of each opening, and bonding the waistband webs to each other. The garment includes first and second waist edge cutouts, wherein two side seams extend from the waist edge cutouts to respective leg openings. The garment further includes front and back elastic waistbands attached to each other at first and second waistband side seams.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Russell Evan Thorson, Todd W. Wilkes, Jesus S. Banda
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Publication number: 20150173875Abstract: A method of manufacture for a vaginal insert. The vaginal insert may have a core, a cover, and a removal element. In various embodiments, the cover can be conformed to the vaginal insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLWIDE, INC.Inventors: Chadwick I. Romzek, Claudiu Andrei Bouruc, Todd W. Wilkes, David John Enz, Jesse J. Pasterski, Kurt G. Krupka, Brian Wayne Tomac, Sarah Anne Olson
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Publication number: 20150173876Abstract: A method of manufacture for a vaginal insert. The vaginal insert may have a core, a cover, and a removal element. In various embodiments, the cover can be conformed to the vaginal insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Chadwick I. Romzek, Claudiu Andrei Bouruc, Todd W. Wilkes, David John Enz, Jesse J. Pasterski, Kurt G. Krupka, Brian Wayne Tomac, Sarah Anne Olson
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Publication number: 20140135727Abstract: A method of manufacturing disposable absorbent garments and a garment made thereby. In particular embodiments, the method comprises removing notches or holes of a garment web or webs adjacent to front and back waist edges to define a series of spaced apart front and back waist edge openings. The method includes providing front and back elastic waistband webs, and positioning the respective waistband webs to overlay at least a portion of each opening, and bonding the waistband webs to each other. The garment includes first and second waist edge cutouts, wherein two side seams extend from the waist edge cutouts to respective leg openings. The garment further includes front and back elastic waistbands attached to each other at first and second waistband side seams.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Russell Evan Thorson, Todd W. Wilkes, Jesus S. Banda
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Publication number: 20140088542Abstract: A pant-like garment having an elastomeric film laminate front panel and back panel. A front leg elastic member disposed adjacent the front panel leg edge. A back leg elastic member disposed adjacent the back panel leg edge. The absorbent garment having a leg elastic covering panel which extends between and interconnects the front panel to the back panel such that the front leg elastic member is sandwiched between the leg elastic covering panel and the front panel and such that the back leg elastic member is sandwiched between the leg elastic covering panel and the back panel. The length of the leg elastic covering panel is less than the garment length. An absorbent composite is attached to the leg elastic covering panel and a pair of side seams connects the front region to the back region to define a waist opening and a pair of leg openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Wilkes, Lacey L. Poole, Joseph Andrew Mlinar, Marlene R. Dins, Russell Evan Thorson, Brian K. Rhodes
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Patent number: 8663415Abstract: A method of manufacturing disposable absorbent garments and a garment made thereby. In particular embodiments, the method comprises removing notches or holes of a garment web or webs adjacent to front and back waist edges to define a series of spaced apart front and back waist edge openings. The method includes providing front and back elastic waistband webs, and positioning the respective waistband webs to overlay at least a portion of each opening, and bonding the waistband webs to each other. The garment includes first and second waist edge cutouts, wherein two side seams extend from the waist edge cutouts to respective leg openings. The garment further includes front and back elastic waistbands attached to each other at first and second waistband side seams.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Russell E. Thorson, Todd W. Wilkes, Jesus S. Banda
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Patent number: 8622983Abstract: A method to incorporate leg elastic members into pant-like disposable absorbent garments, and garments made thereby. In particular embodiments, the method includes supplying elastomeric film laminate first and second body panel webs spaced apart from each other. A continuous first leg elastic member is attached to the first body panel web, and a continuous second leg elastic member is attached to the second body panel web. A continuous leg elastic covering web is attached to both the first body panel web and the second body panel web so as to sandwich the first and second leg elastic members between the leg elastic covering web and the respective body panel web, thereby creating a composite web. In particular embodiments, the present invention can provide an efficient and process friendly technique to cover and hold in place leg elastic members in a pant-style disposable garment that employs elastomeric film laminates.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Wilkes, Lacey L. Poole, Joseph A. Mlinar, Marlene R. Dins, Russell E. Thorson, Brian K. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20110160692Abstract: A method to incorporate leg elastic members into pant-like disposable absorbent garments, and garments made thereby. In particular embodiments, the method includes supplying elastomeric film laminate first and second body panel webs spaced apart from each other. A continuous first leg elastic member is attached to the first body panel web, and a continuous second leg elastic member is attached to the second body panel web. A continuous leg elastic covering web is attached to both the first body panel web and the second body panel web so as to sandwich the first and second leg elastic members between the leg elastic covering web and the respective body panel web, thereby creating a composite web. In particular embodiments, the present invention can provide an efficient and process friendly technique to cover and hold in place leg elastic members in a pant-style disposable garment that employs elastomeric film laminates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Todd W. Wilkes, Lacey L. Poole, Joseph A. Mlinar, Marlene R. Dins, Russell E. Thorson, Brian K. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20110125122Abstract: A method of manufacturing disposable absorbent garments and a garment made thereby. In particular embodiments, the method comprises removing notches or holes of a garment web or webs adjacent to front and back waist edges to define a series of spaced apart front and back waist edge openings. The method includes providing front and back elastic waistband webs, and positioning the respective waistband webs to overlay at least a portion of each opening, and bonding the waistband webs to each other. The garment includes first and second waist edge cutouts, wherein two side seams extend from the waist edge cutouts to respective leg openings. The garment further includes front and back elastic waistbands attached to each other at first and second waistband side seams.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Russell E. Thorson, Todd W. Wilkes, Jesus S. Banda
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Publication number: 20090252598Abstract: A method is provided for augmenting power output in a gas turbine electrical power-generating plant including a multistage compressor, a combustor and a multistage turbine component, during events when grid frequency drops below a predetermined target frequency. The method is carried out by a) providing a supply of liquified air arranged to permit selective addition of liquified air to an ambient air inlet to the compressor; and b) flowing controlled amounts of the liquified air into the ambient air inlet during such events.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: David A. snider, Randy S. Rosson, Scott V. Hannula, Kevin W. Wilkes
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Publication number: 20090249794Abstract: Systems and methods for augmenting power output of a turbine during a transient event are provided. A cooling substance may be provided and at least a portion of the cooling substance may be directed to a compressor inlet of the turbine for a predefined time in order to augment power output of the turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Kevin W. Wilkes, David August Snider, Scott Victor Hannula, Randy Scott Rosson
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Publication number: 20050097015Abstract: Methods of conducting an electronic financial transaction using ambiguous transaction devices. A merchant conducts a transaction with a payer using an ambiguous transaction device, such as a cellular phone. The ambiguous device transmits a transaction request, which includes transaction data and merchant identifying information, over a network to an acquiring bank. The ambiguous device generates the transaction request by accessing merchant identifying information that is stored separately from the ambiguous device in, for example, a stripe of a financial card or a SIM card. The merchant account of the merchant is portable in the sense that the merchant can use multiple ambiguous transaction devices to initiate transactions by causing the selected transaction device to have access to the separately stored merchant identifying information. The acquiring bank, upon receiving the transaction request, initiates authorization of the requested transaction and execution thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: W. Wilkes, Dan Roper
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Patent number: 5069781Abstract: A combined floor sink and strainer for removing solid particles contained in the fluid passing through it. The combined floor sink and strainer has a hollow substantially rectangular housing, a strainer basket for holding the solid particles or sediment removed from the fluid passing through the combined floor sink and strainer and a locating and support structure for locating and supporting the strainer basket within the housing. The support structure and strainer basket have perforations to permit the passage of liquid but prevent the passage of solid particles over a particular particle size. The housing has a removable lid with three inlets and an outlet in its lower portion and a locating and support flange surrounds the upper portion of the housing the permit the housing to be removably located in the floor.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1990Date of Patent: December 3, 1991Inventor: Gene W. Wilkes
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Patent number: D328329Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1989Date of Patent: July 28, 1992Inventor: Gene W. Wilkes