Michael G Daley

US Patent:

6627789, Sep 30, 2003

Filed:

Sep 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/654442

Inventors:

Thomas William VanDenBogart - Slinger WI
Amy Michele Achter - Alpharetta GA
Bruce Wilfuhr Achter - Alpharetta GA
Barbara Jean Burns - Appleton WI
Michael Allen Daley - Alpharetta GA
Peter Robert Elliker - Appleton WI
David Martin Jackson - Roswell GA
Nancy Donaldson Kollin - Roswell GA
Gregory Marc Lefkowitz - Atlanta GA
Sylvia Bandy Little - Marietta GA
Tamara Lee Mace - Doraville GA
David Michael Matela - Alpharetta GA
Cynthia Marie Phillips - Neenah WI
David Charles Potts - Dunwoody GA
Lawrence Howell Sawyer - Neenah WI
Michael William Veith - Oshkosh WI
Kevin Wilson Wood - Neenah WI
Dmitry Yavich - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604378

Abstract:

There is provided an intake/retention/transfer material for personal care products like feminine hygiene products, which is a heterogeneous composite containing between 5 and 25 weight percent of a superabsorbent or gelling material and having a density less than 0. 17 g/cc. A more particular embodiment contains less than 20 weight percent and a still more particular embodiment contains 15 weight percent or less of a superabsorbent or gelling material. Also provided are absorbent articles which contain the class of intake/transfer materials mentioned above along with additional absorbent layers such that the absorption of a menses simulant provides fluid partitioning of less than 72% of fluid in the intake/transfer/retention composite. Additionally said composite should have retention capacity values greater than 2. 7 g/g.

US Patent:

20110016673, Jan 27, 2011

Filed:

Jul 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/841606

Inventors:

Rene Leist - Denver CO, US
Bai Kiet Tran - Denver CO, US
Douglas J. Ingalls - Bailey CO, US
Daniel J. Nelson - Denver CO, US
Michael C. Daley - Lakewood CO, US
Elizabeth Glore - Centennial CO, US

Assignee:

Band-It-IDEX, Inc. - Denver CO

International Classification:

B65D 63/00
A44B 11/04

US Classification:

24 16 R, 24163 R

Abstract:

A seal having wings provided that are adapted to engage a portion of a wrapped band. The wings have an enlarged distal end for engagement with an individual's thumb or finger to facilitate deflection of the same.

US Patent:

20120066871, Mar 22, 2012

Filed:

Sep 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/237338

Inventors:

Michael Collins Daley - Lakewood CO, US
Brian Minter - Aurora CO, US
Christopher Newth - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

BAND-IT-IDEX, INC. - Denver CO

International Classification:

B65D 63/00
G09F 3/02

US Classification:

24 16 R, 4029901

Abstract:

A band clamp having a buckle for receiving a free end for binding various objects is provided wherein the band includes a mechanism for indicating an excess portion of the band needed for engagement with a tensioning tool. The mechanism may also facilitate temporary interconnection between the band and the buckle before tensioning.