Patents by Inventor Brian John Tighe

Brian John Tighe 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: 6896903
    Abstract: A bioadhesive composition formed by polymerizing a homogeneous aqueous reaction mixture comprising from about 5% to about 50%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one ionic water soluble monomer, from about 10% to about 50%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one plasticizer (other than water), up to about 50%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one non ionic water soluble monomer, up to about 40%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of water, optionally as well as up to about 10%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one surfactant and from about 1% to about 30%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one hydrophobic monomer and/or polymer. An electrolyte may be present, to enhance electrical conductivity, e.g. for use in biomedical electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: First Water Limited
    Inventors: Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Patent number: 6878756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable human waste management devices such as faecal and urine management devices (10) which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the device to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives (20) that provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to skin attachment means which provide secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fabio Cinelli, Antonello Colaianni, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Patent number: 6710099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the article to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives which provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to an adhesive which provide secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fabio Cinelli, Antonello Colaianni, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Patent number: 6607516
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable human waste management devices such as fecal and urine management devices (10) which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the device to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives (20) which provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives which provide secure attachment to oily and greasy skins. Preferably the adhesive also provides secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fabio Cinelli, Antonello Colaianni, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Patent number: 6544642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the article to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives which provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to an adhesive which provide secure attachment to oily and greasy skin. Preferably the adhesive also provides secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fabio Cinelli, Antonello Colaianni, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Publication number: 20020128614
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable human waste management devices such as faecal and urine management devices (10) which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the device to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives (20) which provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives which provide secure attachment to oily and greasy skins. Preferably the adhesive also provides secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fabio Cinelli, Antonello Colaianni, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Publication number: 20020015689
    Abstract: A bioadhesive composition formed by polymerising a homogeneous aqueous reaction mixture comprising from about 5% to about 50%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one ionic water soluble monomer, from about 10% to about 50%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one plasticiser (other than water), up to about 50%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one non ionic water soluble monomer, up to about 40%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of water, optionally as well as up to about 10%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one surfactant and from about 1% to about 30%, by weight of the reaction mixture, of at least one hydrophobic monomer and/or polymer. An electrolyte may be present, to enhance electrical conductivity, e.g. for use in biomedical electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Publication number: 20020012792
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the article to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives which provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to an adhesive which provide secure attachment to oily and greasy skin. Preferably the adhesive also provides secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fabio Cinelli, Antonello Colaianni, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Publication number: 20020013565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the article to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives which provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to an adhesive which provide secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fabio Cinelli, Antonello Colaianni, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Publication number: 20020013568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable human waste management devices such as faecal and urine management devices (10) which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the device to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives (20) that provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to skin attachment means which provide secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fabio Cinelli, Antonello Colaianni, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe