Abstract: A combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser, and method, are adapted for use by a child. The dispenser provides an easily actuatable activator that, when operated, discharges a predetermined amount of toothpaste from an orifice. The toothbrush is adapted to automatically lift the toothbrush head off of a support surface to a height near that of the dispenser orifice. As a result, a child may focus on manipulating one item at a time when loading a toothbrush with toothpaste.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 1, 2005
Date of Patent:
May 5, 2009
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Alyce Johnson Papa, Jeffrey James Stechschulte, Philip Andrew Sawin
Abstract: A motorized cleaning implement is provided for cleaning surfaces with a cleaning substrate. The motorized cleaning implement includes a bumper pad that is connected to a motor capable of providing a reciprocating motion to the bumper pad. A cleaning substrate which includes a pocket is attached to the bumper pad.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 2, 2005
Date of Patent:
April 14, 2009
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
A. Bryon Stackpole, Jr., Thomas George Crowe, Matthew Lloyd Newman, Ramona Zenkich, Tracey Ann Wurzelbacher, Eric Young Park, Ildefonso Mendoza Resuello, Jr., David John Sayler
Abstract: Cleaning pads for cleaning a hard surface with a cleaning implement are provided. A cleaning pad can have distinct high friction region(s) and low friction(s). A cleaning pad can also have distinct hydrophilic region(s) and hydrophobic region(s). A method of cleaning a floor surface with a cleaning implement and a cleaning pad by applying a cleaning solution on the floor surface while the implement and the pad are not in contact with the floor surface and then wipe the floor surface with the pad, is also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2004
Date of Patent:
January 27, 2009
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Nicola John Policicchio, Mary Vjayarani Barnabas
Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing an elastomeric nonwoven laminate including a plurality of elastic strands joined to a nonwoven web in a controlled distribution is provided. The apparatus includes an extruder for extruding a plurality of elastic strands onto a cooled surface of a rotating drum, which transports the strands in parallel alignment to a nip formed between two rollers rotating about parallel axis. The drum transfers the plurality of strands to the nip in a controlled distribution where it is bonded with the nonwoven.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 17, 2006
Date of Patent:
January 13, 2009
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Uwe Schneider, Christoph Johann Schmitz, Martin Geoffrey Scaife
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a barrier leg cuff and an elasticized outer leg cuff is disclosed. The disposable absorbent article comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core disposed therebetween, an elasticized outer leg cuff, and a barrier leg cuff. The elasticized outer leg cuff is disposed adjacent to a longitudinal side edge of the absorbent article. The elasticized outer leg cuff has a base and a gasket cuff supported by the base at a joint of the base to the gasket cuff. The gasket cuff is provided with elasticity and has an inner cuff extending laterally inwardly from the joint and an outer cuff extending laterally outwardly from the joint. The barrier leg cuff is disposed inboard of the gasketing cuff and forms a pocket by a combination of the inner cuff, the base and the barrier leg cuff.
Abstract: An article having a surface fastening system and a primary direction of load bearing. The surface fastening system includes at least one first fastening element and at least on second fastening element. The first fastening element further includes an attached portion, partially joined to the article, at least one liftable portion extending from the attached portion, and at least one hinge line disposed at an angle less than 90 degrees relative to the primary direction of load bearing, the hinge line is positioned between the attached portion and the liftable portion. At least one second fastening element is affixed at a second position to the article and configured to be engageable with the liftable portion of the first fastening element. Articles such as disposable diapers, bibs, clothing, etc. are disclosed.
Abstract: A wearable article comprising a dehydration indicator adapted to measure a urine ionic strength correlated to a specific gravity of the wearer's urine and provide a visible signal when the urine ionic strength reaches a value corresponding to a predetermined threshold of the specific gravity. The wearable article may be a disposable absorbent article. The dehydration indicator may also be comprised in an insert for use with a wearable article. The dehydration indicator may provide qualitative or quantitative information about the ionic strength of the wearer's urine.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 19, 2002
Date of Patent:
April 29, 2008
Assignee:
The Procter and Gamble Company
Inventors:
Joseph Raymond Diehl, Donald Carroll Roe, Patrick Jay Allen
Abstract: Cleaning implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces by delivering a spray of cleaning composition onto a surface to be cleaned in an area generally definable by a trapezoid relative to the leading edge of said implement. Implements such as those used to clean floors can be provided with disposable scrubbing pads which absorb the composition during the cleaning operation. A separate rinse step is not required.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 17, 2005
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2007
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Nicola John Policicchio, Preston James Rhamy, Michael William Dusing, Kenneth William Willman, Rhonda Jean Jackson
Abstract: The present invention provides a semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator has a first side, a second side, and an internal cavity between the first and second sides. The applicator further includes at least one opening, such that the internal cavity is externally accessible, and the applicator further comprises: (a) a material comprising absorbent and substantially non-absorbent fibers on one of the first and second sides; (b) an absorbent core on the other of the first and second sides; and (c) a substantially fluid-impervious barrier layer within the internal cavity adjacent the absorbent core. The applicator includes at least one opening, such that the internal cavity is externally accessible, and the applicator further comprises: (a) a substantially fluid-impervious barrier layer within the internal cavity adjacent one of the sides; and (b) a rupturable fluid-containing reservoir located between the barrier layer and the side.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 19, 2002
Date of Patent:
February 20, 2007
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Arthur Wong, David John Pung, Alejandro Cedeno, William Paul Dirksing, Thomas James Manske, Jr., Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Alan Edward Sherry, Kirk Wallace Lake, Jan Hendrik Maria Verbiest
Inventors:
Richard Michael Harper, Leah Mallory Wood, James Edward Poland, Douglas Michael McGahan, Karl Edward Thuemmler, John Philip Stoddard, Caroline Marie Flagiello, Margrethe Elizabeth Koshland, Anthony Piazza, Pontus Kaj Björn Wahlgren, Gregory Clegg Spooner