Jason C Cohen

US Patent:

6826973, Dec 7, 2004

Filed:

Dec 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/324834

Inventors:

Nancy H. Puckett - Roswell GA
Audra S. Wright - Woodstock GA
Martha L. Tate - Atlanta GA
Jason C. Cohen - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G01M 1900

US Classification:

738664, 73 73

Abstract:

An evaluation apparatus is provided for pre-screening a material for use in an absorbent article. The evaluation apparatus includes a simulated body part having a simulated skin substrate. The material is placed on or near the simulated skin substrate, and a predetermined amount of simulated physiological fluid is insulted into the material at a pre-measured location. After a predetermined time, the simulated skin substrate is removed from the body part and fluid loss measurements are taken.

US Patent:

6904820, Jun 14, 2005

Filed:

Dec 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/324605

Inventors:

Martha L. Tate - Atlanta GA, US
Audra S. Wright - Woodstock GA, US
Nancy H. Puckett - Roswell GA, US
Andrea S. Wulz - Roswell GA, US
Susan C. Paul - Alpharetta GA, US
Jason Cohen - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G01N033/00

US Classification:

73866

Abstract:

Methods of using an evaluation apparatus for pre-screening a material for use in an absorbent article are provided. The evaluation apparatus includes a simulated body part having a simulated skin substrate. The material is placed proximate the simulated skin substrate, and a predetermined amount of simulated physiological fluid is insulted into the material at a pre-measured location. After a predetermined time, the simulated skin substrate is removed from the body part and fluid loss measurements are taken.

US Patent:

6931951, Aug 23, 2005

Filed:

Dec 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/324884

Inventors:

Audra S. Wright - Woodstock GA, US
Martha L. Tate - Atlanta GA, US
Nancy H. Puckett - Roswell GA, US
Andrea S. Wulz - Roswell GA, US
Susan C. Paul - Alpharetta GA, US
Jason C. Cohen - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G01N015/08

US Classification:

738664, 73 38, 73 73, 73159

Abstract:

An apparatus for evaluating a material is provided. In one aspect, the apparatus is an adjustable artificial arm for transmitting fluid into the material. An artificial skin, for example, is removably attached to the artificial arm, and the material is placed over the artificial skin. The fluid is insulted into the material proximate the artificial skin. The artificial skin is evaluated for wetness or dryness to prescreen the material. In another aspect, an artificial torso is provided through which fluid is transmitted and insulted into the material for evaluation.

US Patent:

7037112, May 2, 2006

Filed:

Dec 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/324365

Inventors:

Patrick R. Lord - Appleton WI, US
Timothy Schmitz - Menasha WI, US
Arvinder Singh - Neenah WI, US
Frank F. Kromenaker - Appleton WI, US
Rick Beal - Oshkosh WI, US
Jason Cohen - Appleton WI, US
Martha L. Tate - Atlanta GA, US
Audra S. Wright - Woodstock GA, US
Nancy Puckett - Roswell GA, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G09B 23/28

US Classification:

434262, 434268, 434272

Abstract:

A device is provided for simulating a human skin microclimate and for measuring conditions such as temperature and humidity in the simulated microclimate. The microclimate is formed, for example, with fluids, gases and/or heat in a chamber of the device or between a surface of the device and a material disposed about the surface. In one aspect, a sensor is placed in the chamber to sense the microclimate. Methods of using the device and measuring microclimate conditions are also provided.

US Patent:

7066006, Jun 27, 2006

Filed:

Jul 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/188416

Inventors:

Elizabeth J. Buettner - Appleton WI, US
Benjamin J. Kruchoski - Appleton WI, US
Jason C. Cohen - Appleton WI, US
Barry T. Reece - DeSoto TX, US
Kimberly M. Geiser - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G01N 33/34
G01N 33/36

US Classification:

73 7, 738657, 73866, 600306, 600557

Abstract:

Novel methods for measuring the soothing attributes of personal care compositions are disclosed. The methods disclosed are particularly suitable for measuring and comparing the soothing attributes of facial tissue to determine which facial tissue is most soothing to damaged skin. The methods include damaging the skin of a test subject to a predetermined amount, contacting a test facial tissue with the damaged skin, and rating the soothing attributes of the facial tissue. In a preferred embodiment, the amount of skin damage on the skin is determined by the test subject.

US Patent:

7148396, Dec 12, 2006

Filed:

Sep 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/941367

Inventors:

Jason C. Cohen - Appleton WI, US
Thomas Odorzynski - Green Bay WI, US
Earl David Brock - Appleton WI, US
Stephen E. Baldwin - Boise ID, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 13/15
A61F 13/84

US Classification:

604367, 604360, 60438501

Abstract:

A disposable garment generally has a liner, an outer cover, and a system for removing water vapor from an environment adjacent the wearer of the garment. A vapor permeable first container of the system contains a humidity reducing agent whereby the presence of humid air and the humidity reducing agent in the first container results in a liquid solution being formed therein. A second container of the system is in fluid communication with the first container for receiving liquid solution formed in the first container. The second container is at least in part liquid impermeable to retain therein liquid solution received from the first container.

US Patent:

7155991, Jan 2, 2007

Filed:

Aug 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/195136

Inventors:

Elizabeth J. Buettner - Appleton WI, US
Benjamin J. Kruchoski - Appleton WI, US
Jason C. Cohen - Appleton WI, US
Barry T. Reece - DeSoto TX, US
Kimberly M. Geiser - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G01N 33/34
G01N 33/36

US Classification:

738657, 73 7, 73866, 600557

Abstract:

Novel methods for measuring the soothing attributes of personal care compositions are disclosed. The methods disclosed are particularly suitable for measuring and comparing the soothing attributes of facial tissue to determine which facial tissue is most soothing to damaged skin. The methods include damaging the skin of a test subject to a predetermined amount, contacting a test facial tissue with the damage skin, and rating the soothing attributes of the facial tissue. In a preferred embodiment, the amount of skin damage on the skin is determined by the test subject.

US Patent:

7265257, Sep 4, 2007

Filed:

Aug 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/915721

Inventors:

Stephen Baldwin - Boise ID, US
Corey Cunningham - Larsen WI, US
Jason C. Cohen - Appleton WI, US
David W. Koenig - Menasha WI, US
Earl David Brock - Appleton WI, US
Stephen A. Baratian - Roswell GA, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 13/15
A61F 13/42

US Classification:

604364, 604360, 604361, 60438506

Abstract:

Absorbent articles having enhanced absorption of bodily exudates are disclosed. The absorbent articles comprise a bodily exudate modifying agent and a skin care formulation. The bodily exudate modifying agent is capable of reducing the viscosity of bodily exudates such as feces and menses. The skin care formulation comprises a film forming agent that, upon transfer to the skin, can form a continuous film layer on the skin to retard harmful agents.