Patents by Inventor Alan Lawrence Maingot

Alan Lawrence Maingot has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6740070
    Abstract: Catamenial tampons having particularly desired expansion force characteristics are shown. The tampons comprise a mass of absorbent material which is fluid expanding. The tampons exert an X Dimension Force of at least about 400 grams, and a Z Dimension Force of less than about 200 grams. Alternatively, the ratio of the X Dimension Force to the Z Dimension Force is from about 10 to about 50.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Raymond Kusi Agyapong, Lisa Ann Mackay, Dannette ReNee Adams, David Joseph Caracci, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Eric Patton Weinberger, Kenyata JeMauld Martin
  • Publication number: 20020133133
    Abstract: Catamenial tampons having particularly desired expansion force characteristics are shown. The tampons comprise a mass of absorbent material which is fluid expanding. The tampons exert an X Dimension Force of at least about 400 grams, and a Z Dimension Force of less than about 200 grams. Alternatively, the ratio of the X Dimension Force to the Z Dimension Force is from about 10 to about 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Raymond Kusi Agyapong, Lisa Ann MacKay, Dannette ReNee Adams, David Joseph Caracci, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Eric Patton Weinberger, Kenyata JeMauld Martin
  • Patent number: 6368113
    Abstract: A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and a product provision step. In the information collection step, information is collected from a consumer regarding her menstrual cycle protection needs. In the system selection step, the information collected is used to select a system of feminine hygiene products from at least two of such available systems. Each of such available systems is comprised of at least two different feminine hygiene products. In the product provision step, a kit is provided to the consumer. The kit contains in a common package the feminine hygiene products which make up the selected system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Unger, Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Holly Marie Zuziak, Carolyn Jeanne Miller
  • Patent number: 6093027
    Abstract: A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and an information provision step. In the information collection step, information is collected from a consumer regarding her body type and menstrual cycle characteristics. In the system selection step, the information collected is used to select a system of feminine hygiene products from at least two of such available systems. Each of such available systems is comprised of at least two different feminine hygiene products. Additionally, each of said available systems is adapted to correspond to a predetermined range of body types and menstrual cycle characteristics. In the information provision step, information identifying the system of products selected is then provided to the consumer allowing her to use the system of feminine hygiene products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Unger, Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Holly Marie Zuziak, Carolyn Jeanne Miller