Patents by Inventor Dale Bittner

Dale Bittner 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).

  • Process for producing a stabilized compressed tampon
    Publication number: 20070234532
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing compressed, gas-stabilized tampons are disclosed. The gas-stabilized tampons include tampons having preferably multiple folds for improved leakage protection and comfort through improved expansion characteristics. The number of folds can vary from 3 to 20 and greater. The process includes the step of forcing a gas through the compressed tampon. The gas can include steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Gilbert, Matthew Wasson, Edward Carlin, Margaret Hasse, Dale Bittner, Douglas Toms
  • Absorbent tampon comprising a secondary absorbent member attached to the outer surface
    Publication number: 20050055003
    Abstract: A catamenial tampon comprising a primary absorbent member and a secondary absorbent member. The primary absorbent member is constructed from an absorbent material compressed to a self-sustaining form. The primary absorbent member has an insertion end, a withdrawal end and outer surface. The secondary absorbent member is fixedly attached to the outer surface of the primary absorbent proximate to the withdrawal end of said primary absorbent member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Dale Bittner, Steven Gilbert
  • Compressed, gas-stabilized tampon having multiple folds
    Publication number: 20050027275
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing compressed, gas-stabilized tampons are disclosed. The gas-stabilized tampons include tampons having preferably multiple folds for improved leakage protection and comfort through improved expansion characteristics. The number of folds can vary from 3 to 20 and greater. The process includes the step of forcing a gas through the compressed tampon. The gas can include steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Matthew Wasson, Edward Carlin, Margaret Hasse, Dale Bittner, Douglas Toms