Martha L Tate

US Patent:

6756520, Jun 29, 2004

Filed:

Oct 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/694048

Inventors:

Duane Gerard Krzysik - Appleton WI
David Roland Otts - Appleton WI
Beth Anne Lange - Appleton WI
Brenda Marie Nelson - Appleton WI
Earl David Brock - Kimberly WI
Martha Lillian Tate - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604360, 604359, 604367

Abstract:

The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing 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 hydrophilic solvents, high molecular weight polyethylene glycols, fatty alcohols, surfactants, natural fats, natural oils, sterols or sterol derivatives and emollients.

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:

20030130635, Jul 10, 2003

Filed:

Dec 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/028027

Inventors:

Martha Tate - Atlanta GA, US
Duane Krzysik - Appleton WI, US
Hristo Hristov - Roswell GA, US
Samuel Lin - Paramus NJ, US

International Classification:

A61F013/15

US Classification:

604/367000, 604/385010

Abstract:

The present invention relates to absorbent articles including compositions having improved rheological properties. The compositions of the invention exhibit improved spreading characteristics and would provide a more even distribution of skin care compounds on the skin of the wearer of the absorbent articles. The improved spreading characteristics are quantified by a Tangent Delta measurement. The present invention also relates to absorbent articles including compositions that contain silicone elastomers.

US Patent:

6503526, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Oct 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/694052

Inventors:

Duane Gerard Krzysik - Appleton WI
David Roland Otts - Appleton WI
Beth Anne Lange - Appleton WI
Brenda Marie Nelson - Appleton WI
Earl David Brock - Kimberly WI
Martha Lillian Tate - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A01N 2534

US Classification:

424402, 424443, 515865, 515847, 604304, 604358

Abstract:

The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing 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 natural fats, natural oils, sterols or sterol derivatives, emollients, solidifying agents and viscosity enhancers.

US Patent:

20170326351, Nov 16, 2017

Filed:

Oct 28, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/523128

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Nicole Y. Dumas - Woodstock GA, US
Martha L. Tate - Sandy Springs GA, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/04
A61N 1/36
A61N 1/04

Abstract:

Various systems and methods for non-invasively monitoring and treating a medical condition of interest via transcutaneous stimulation of a target nerve are described. For instance, a subject can be monitored for improvement of a medical condition, where such improvement corresponds with a decrease in the threshold level at which a sensory or motor response is elicited in a subject upon stimulation as compared to a baseline level. Further, transcutaneous stimulation of the nerve can also treat the condition. Both monitoring and treatment can be carried out in a non-invasive manner substantially free of a painful response via electrical nerve stimulation of a target nerve, where the stimulation is delivered from an electrode placed on a non-glabrous skin surface. The electrode placement sufficiently immobilizes the target nerve such that the stimulation is effective and can be delivered in a controlled manner.