Patents Examined by Paula Craig
  • Patent number: 8029485
    Abstract: A tampon for feminine hygiene that has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a central portion between the insertion end and the withdrawal end, a length, a longitudinal axis, a radial axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the insertion end has a plurality of longitudinal grooves which are offset from the plurality of longitudinal grooves located in the withdrawal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Tim Jensen
  • Patent number: 8016801
    Abstract: A unitary device for exfoliating and applying emollient balm to lips of a user. The device is in the form of a hollow body having a longitudinal axis and extending from a first end thereof, a brush having bristles emanating from a support and an applicator extending from a second end of the hollow body together with the supply of emollient balm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Jennifer Clarke
  • Patent number: 7988655
    Abstract: A catheter pump includes a catheter channel communicating with a distal end portion of the catheter for alternatingly leading fluid in proximal and distal directions. At least one outlet passage is distally spaced from the inlet passage or passages. The catheter pump further includes a displacement structure communicating with the proximal end portion of the catheter for alternatingly applying suction and pressure for driving the fluid displacement. At least in operating condition, the inlet passage or passages are continuously open. A catheter and fittings for such a catheter pump and method of using a catheter pump are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Pulsecath B.V.
    Inventors: Gerhard Rakhorst, Jan-Paul Van Loon, Martijn John Van Der Bom