Patents by Inventor Dean Larry DuVal

Dean Larry DuVal 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).

  • Publication number: 20170165395
    Abstract: Systems for managing intimate skin are described. The systems include a cosmetic product that comprises an applicator and a cosmetic composition disposed within the applicator. The cosmetic composition is solid at room temperature, such that some may describe the cosmetic composition as being in a stick form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Alan SCAVONE, Dean Larry DuVAL, Nery Vanesa BRESLIN
  • Publication number: 20170119596
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a caliper expansion, measured at 1 minute of at least 150%. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a ratio of dry caliper to the caliper expansion measured at 1 minute of 3 mm/% or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Philip Bewick-Sonntag, Clint Adam Morrow, Wade Monroe Hubbard, JR., Dean Larry DuVal, Tana Marie Kirkbride
  • Publication number: 20170119597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a ratio of the acquisition rate to the dry peak stiffness is at least 0.5 ml/Ns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Philip Bewick-Sonntag, Clint Adam Morrow, Wade Monroe Hubbard, JR., Dean Larry DuVal, Tana Marie Kirkbride
  • Publication number: 20170119589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a caliper expansion measured at 5 minutes of at least 275%. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a dry caliper of 4.5 mm or less and wherein the absorbent article has a caliper expansion, measured at five minutes of at least 75%. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein a ratio of the caliper expansion measured at 5 minutes to the dry peak stiffness is at least 0.5%/N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Philip Bewick-Sonntag, Clint Adam Morrow, Wade Monroe Hubbard, JR., Dean Larry DuVal, Tana Marie Kirkbride
  • Publication number: 20170119594
    Abstract: An Absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core comprising an absorbent structure, wherein the absorbent structure exhibits a Cross Direction bending rigidity between 0.3 gf*cm?2/cm and 1.6 gf*cm?2/cm and a Machine Direction bending rigidity between 1.5 gf*cm?2/cm and 14 gf*cm?2/cm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Philip Bewick-Sonntag, Clint Adam Morrow, Dean Larry DuVal, Wade Monroe Hubbard, JR., Remo Bellucci
  • Publication number: 20170119587
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a caliper expansion measured at 5 minutes of at least 275%. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a dry caliper of 4.5 mm or less and wherein the absorbent article has a caliper expansion, measured at five minutes of at least 75%. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein a ratio of the caliper expansion measured at 5 minutes to the dry peak stiffness is at least 0.5%/N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Philip Bewick-Sonntag, Clint Adam Morrow, Wade Monroe Hubbard, JR., Dean Larry DuVal, Tana Marie Kirkbride
  • Publication number: 20170020750
    Abstract: The present invention relates to patch comprising a fibrous element comprising a filament-forming material and a microorganism, further comprising a liquid pervious first layer comprising a body facing surface and a garment facing surface opposite to the body facing surface, an attachment means disposed at least partially on the garment facing surface of the first layer, and a removable release liner at least partially covering the attachment means when the attachment means comprises an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Misael Omar AVILES, Justin Angelo CASERTA, Dean Larry DuVAL, Peter Christopher ELLINGSON, Sharon Anne KEEGAN, Robin Lynn MCKIERNAN, Roger Dale YOUNG, Brian Xiaoqing SONG
  • Publication number: 20160354507
    Abstract: An article of commerce comprising at least one absorbent article and a personal care composition is provided. The absorbent article or component thereof comprises a microorganism. The absorbent article and personal care composition are intended to be used together according to a regimen and can optionally be defined in a single sellable article of commerce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Misael Omar AVILES, Justin Angelo CASERTA, Dean Larry DUVAL, Peter Christopher ELLINGSON, Sharon Anne KEEGAN, Robin Lynn MCKIERNAN, Roger Dale YOUNG, Brian Xiaoqing SONG
  • Publication number: 20160296656
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an article selected from an absorbent article, polybag or paper carton, said article comprising malodor reduction compositions and methods of making and using such compositions. Such malodor control technologies do not unduly interfere with the scent of the perfumed or unperfumed article that is treated with the malodor control technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Victor Nicholas Vega, Dean Larry DuVal, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Judith Ann Hollingshead
  • Publication number: 20160194143
    Abstract: An array of toilet tissue products. A first toilet tissue product can exhibit a first lint value and a total dry tensile strength of greater than 600 g/in, and a second toilet tissue product can exhibit a second lint value which is at least 20% greater than the first lint value and a total dry tensile strength of less than 600 g/in. The first toilet tissue product can be housed within a first toilet tissue product package and the second toilet tissue product can be housed within a second toilet tissue product package. The packages can be designed to be sold individually and wherein the first and second toilet tissue product packages each comprise a common brand name.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Thorsten Knobloch, Jennifer Lori Steeves-Kiss, Illya Torrance Thomas, John Paul Brace, Dennis Xavier Legault, Dean Larry Duval, Michael Ricardo Burns
  • Publication number: 20160185512
    Abstract: An array of toilet tissue products. A first toilet tissue product can exhibit a first lint value and a second toilet tissue product can exhibit a second lint value which is greater than the first lint value. The first toilet tissue product can be housed within a first toilet tissue product package and the second toilet tissue product can be housed within a second toilet tissue product package, where the first and second toilet tissue product packages are separate from each other such that the first toilet tissue product package is displayed on a store shelf separate from the second toilet tissue product package in a way that the first and second toilet tissue product packages are visible to a consumer during the consumer's purchasing decision process. The packages can be designed to be sold individually and wherein the first and second toilet tissue product packages each comprise a common brand name.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Thorsten Knobloch, Jennifer Lori Steeves-Kiss, Illya Torrance Thomas, John Paul Brace, Dennis Xavier Legault, Dean Larry Duval, Michael Ricardo Burns
  • Publication number: 20160185513
    Abstract: An array of toilet tissue products. In an example, a first toilet tissue product can exhibit a first lint value and a second toilet tissue product can exhibit a second lint value which is greater than the first lint value and wherein the first toilet tissue product has a total dry tensile strength greater than the total dry tensile strength of the second toilet tissue product. The first toilet tissue product can be housed within a first toilet tissue product package and the second toilet tissue product can be housed within a second toilet tissue product package. The packages can be designed to be sold individually and wherein the first and second toilet tissue product packages each comprise a common brand name.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Thorsten Knobloch, Jennifer Lori Steeves-Kiss, Illya Torrance Thomas, John Paul Brace, Dennis Xavier Legault, Dean Larry Duval, Michael Ricardo Burns (Deceased)
  • Publication number: 20160175214
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous cosmetic composition for topical application to skin in the intimate area. The compositions can be used following shaving or trimming hair in the intimate area. The compositions can also be used in the intimate skin area for consumers that wear absorbent articles against the intimate skin area for long periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Misael Omar Aviles, Dean Larry DuVal, Peter Christopher Ellingson, Brian Francis Gray, Nancy Karapasha, Keith Joseph Stone, Raphael Warren, Nery Vanessa Breslin
  • Publication number: 20160135722
    Abstract: An array of methods for assessing vaginal atrophy are disclosed. The methods may be used alone or in combination with a treatment or as part of a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Raphael Warren, Dean Larry DuVal, Miranda Aref Farage, Charles Carson Bascom, Gina Marie Fadayel, Kenneth Robert Wehmeyer, Jay Patrick Tiesman, David Burton Moore, Murray A. Friedman
  • Patent number: 9327888
    Abstract: Sanitary tissue products, for example toilet tissue products, and arrays thereof associated with non-textual indicia, such as character representations exhibiting active poses, that are psychologically matched to intensive properties of the sanitary tissue products; processes for making such an array of sanitary tissue products are provided, and marketing articles associated with displaying and/or advertising an array of sanitary tissue products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thorsten Knobloch, Jennifer Lori Steeves-Kiss, Michael Ricardo Burns, Mary Windes Burns, Illya Torrance Thomas, John Paul Brase, Dennis Xavier Legault, Dean Larry DuVal
  • Publication number: 20160067119
    Abstract: A package comprising an interior space and an exterior surface may have a plurality of disposable absorbent articles disposed within the interior space of the package. Each of the disposable absorbent articles may have a topsheet; a backsheet; a substantially cellulose free absorbent core located between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent products may exhibit an In-Bag Stack Height of less about 80 mm as measured according to an In-Bag Stack Height Test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Thomas WEISMAN, Dean Larry DuVAL, Holger BERUDA, Peter DZIEZOK, Axel KRAUSE, Mattias SCHMIDT, Lutz STELZIG
  • Publication number: 20160067118
    Abstract: Nonwoven webs for use in absorbent articles are disclosed. A nonwoven web can have a first nonwoven layer and a second nonwoven layer. The first nonwoven layer has a first plurality of fibers, a first side and a second side opposed to the first side, and a first plurality of apertures extending through the first nonwoven layer from the first side to the second side. The first nonwoven layer also has an additive which is disposed, at least in part, on at least a portion of the first plurality of fibers. The second nonwoven layer has a second plurality of fibers, a first side and a second side opposed to the first side. The second nonwoven layer is attached to the first nonwoven layer such that at least a portion of the second plurality of fibers is in liquid communication with the first plurality of apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: John Lee Hammons, Kelyn Anne Arora, Dean Larry DuVal, Stephanie Michelle Niezgoda, Rajeev Chhabra
  • Patent number: 9242775
    Abstract: An array of sanitary tissue products, for example an array of toilet tissue products, wherein one of the sanitary tissue products exhibits a total dry tensile strength that is greater than another sanitary tissue product within the array, and a process for making such an array, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thorsten Knobloch, Jennifer Lori Steeves-Kiss, Michael Ricardo Burns, Illya Torrance Thomas, John Paul Brase, Dennis Xavier Legault, Dean Larry DuVal, Mary Windes Burns
  • Publication number: 20160007906
    Abstract: An array of methods for assessing vaginal atrophy are disclosed. The methods may be used alone or in combination with a treatment or as part of a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Raphael Warren, Dean Larry DuVal, Miranda Aref Farage, Charles Carson Bascom, Gina Marie Fadayel, Kenneth Robert Wehmeyer, Jay Patrick Tiesman, David Burton Moore, Murray A. Freedman
  • Patent number: D745394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lisa June Hood, Sarah Patricia Kunce, Christopher Michael Keith, Timothy Alan Burkett, Dean Larry Duval, John Ferrer