Patents by Inventor Evan Joseph Durling
Evan Joseph Durling 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).
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Patent number: 11925535Abstract: A tampon including a pledget, a wicking member disposed in direct contact with the pledget, and a withdrawal cord is disclosed. The wicking member is non-coaxially arranged with respect to the withdrawal cord.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Henry A. Brown, Evan Joseph Durling, Ryo Minoguchi, Khalid Qureshi, Lymarie Semidey-Flecha
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Publication number: 20230404817Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for making tampons including primary and secondary absorbent members. During assembly, primary absorbent members, a continuous length of secondary absorbent members, and a continuous cord are advanced in a machine direction. Leading edges of the primary absorbent members are separated from each other in the machine direction by a pitch distance. Discrete secondary absorbent members are cut from the continuous length of secondary absorbent members. Leading edges of the discrete secondary absorbent members are also separated from each other in the machine direction by the pitch distance. The continuous cord is positioned on the secondary absorbent members. And a secondary absorbent member is positioned in contact with a primary absorbent member. A thread is combined with the continuous cord, the secondary absorbent member, and the primary absorbent member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Kevin Charles STRONG, Evan Joseph DURLING, Hinrich KNUTH, Khalid QURESHI
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Patent number: 11779494Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for making tampons including primary and secondary absorbent members. During assembly, primary absorbent members, a continuous length of secondary absorbent members, and a continuous cord are advanced in a machine direction. Leading edges of the primary absorbent members are separated from each other in the machine direction by a pitch distance. Discrete secondary absorbent members are cut from the continuous length of secondary absorbent members. Leading edges of the discrete secondary absorbent members are also separated from each other in the machine direction by the pitch distance. The continuous cord is positioned on a first surface of the secondary absorbent members. And a second surface of a secondary absorbent member is positioned in contact with and in a facing relationship with a primary absorbent member. A thread is sewn through the continuous cord, the secondary absorbent member, and the primary absorbent member.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Evan Joseph Durling, Hinrich Knuth, Khalid Qureshi
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Publication number: 20200188189Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for making tampons including primary and secondary absorbent members. During assembly, primary absorbent members, a continuous length of secondary absorbent members, and a continuous cord are advanced in a machine direction. Leading edges of the primary absorbent members are separated from each other in the machine direction by a pitch distance. Discrete secondary absorbent members are cut from the continuous length of secondary absorbent members. Leading edges of the discrete secondary absorbent members are also separated from each other in the machine direction by the pitch distance. The continuous cord is positioned on a first surface of the secondary absorbent members. And a second surface of a secondary absorbent member is positioned in contact with and in a facing relationship with a primary absorbent member. A thread is sewn through the continuous cord, the secondary absorbent member, and the primary absorbent member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Kevin Charles STRONG, Evan Joseph DURLING, Hinrich KNUTH, Khalid QURESHI
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Publication number: 20200188186Abstract: A tampon including a pledget, a wicking member disposed in direct contact with the pledget, and a withdrawal cord is disclosed. The wicking member is non-coaxially arranged with respect to the withdrawal cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Kevin Charles STRONG, Henry A. BROWN, Evan Joseph DURLING, Ryo MINOGUCHI, Khalid QURESHI, Lymarie SEMIDEY-FLECHA
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Patent number: 10456291Abstract: This application relates to a method of covering a pessary device for relief of female incontinence with an overwrap. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of conforming the overwrap to the pessary device using a sealing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Robert Clark Avery, Jr., Evan Joseph Durling, Christian Giuliani
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Patent number: 10143598Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of assembling a withdrawal cord with an intravaginal member. In some embodiments, the withdrawal cord is affixed to an intravaginal member through the use of an anchor.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Evan Joseph Durling, Hinrich Knuth, Enio Giovanni Cianci
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Patent number: 10098794Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a discrete cord having a supply path comprising a fluid flow, a deployed cord supply, a transfer member having a first surface comprising one or more orifices capable of receiving the deployed cord supply, and a cutting apparatus comprising a cutting implement enabled to sever the deployed cord supply to form a discrete cord. The fluid flow directs the deployed cord supply towards the transfer member first surface. The transfer member first surface abuts the cutting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Evan Joseph Durling, Jason Matthew Orndorff
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Patent number: 10064761Abstract: A method of delivering a discrete cord to a transfer member, wherein the method includes providing a supply path fluidly connected to a metered cord supply. The supply path comprises a fluid flow, a transfer member, and a cutting apparatus. The transfer member comprises a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of orifices on the first surface. The method also comprises moving a deployed cord supply towards the transfer member through the supply path by the fluid flow. The method further comprises moving a portion of the deployed cord supply into an orifice of the transfer member and cutting the deployed cord supply to create a discrete cord comprising a first end and a second end; wherein a portion of the discrete cord is in the orifice to the transfer member.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Evan Joseph Durling, Jason Matthew Orndorff, David Zong Pan
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Patent number: 9925093Abstract: A method of delivering a withdrawal cord to a transfer member, wherein the method includes providing a supply path fluidly connected to a metered cord supply. The supply path comprises a pressure source, a transfer member, and a cutting apparatus. The transfer member comprises a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of orifices on the first surface. The method also comprises moving a deployed cord supply towards the transfer member through the supply path by a fluid flow generated by the pressure source. The method further comprises moving a portion of the deployed cord supply into an orifice of the transfer member, moving the deployed cord supply to an attachment system, connecting the deployed cord supply to a substrate, and cutting the deployed cord supply to create a withdrawal cord comprising a first end and a second end; wherein a portion of the withdrawal cord is in the orifice to the transfer member.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Evan Joseph Durling
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Publication number: 20170348161Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a discrete cord having a supply path comprising a fluid flow, a deployed cord supply, a transfer member having a first surface comprising one or more orifices capable of receiving the deployed cord supply, and a cutting apparatus comprising a cutting implement enabled to sever the deployed cord supply to form a discrete cord. The fluid flow directs the deployed cord supply towards the transfer member first surface. The transfer member first surface abuts the cutting apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Evan Joseph Durling, Jason Matthew Orndorff
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Patent number: 9782908Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a discrete cord having a fluid flow, a deployed cord supply, a transfer member having a first surface having one or more apertures, and a cutting apparatus having a cutting implement enabled to sever the deployed cord supply to form a discrete cord. The transfer houses a carrier that is aligned with the aperture and enabled to cross the aperture path. The fluid flow directs the deployed cord supply towards the transfer member first surface. The transfer member first surface abuts the cutting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Evan Joseph Durling, Kevin Charles Strong
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Patent number: 9770372Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a discrete cord having a supply path comprising a fluid flow, a deployed cord supply, a transfer member having a first surface comprising one or more orifices capable of receiving the deployed cord supply, and a cutting apparatus comprising a cutting implement enabled to sever the deployed cord supply to form a discrete cord. The fluid flow directs the deployed cord supply towards the transfer member first surface. The transfer member first surface abuts the cutting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Evan Joseph Durling, Jason Matthew Orndorff
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Patent number: 9744630Abstract: This application relates to a method of covering a pessary device for relief of female incontinence with an overwrap. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of conforming the overwrap to the pessary device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Clark Avery, Jr., Evan Joseph Durling, Hinrich Knuth, Connie Lee Schultes
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Publication number: 20170224457Abstract: This application relates to a method of covering a pessary device for relief of female incontinence with an overwrap. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of conforming the overwrap to the pessary device using a sealing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Robert Clark Avery, Jr., Evan Joseph Durling, Cristian Giuliani
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Patent number: 9649219Abstract: This application relates to a method of covering a pessary device for relief of female incontinence with an overwrap. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of conforming the overwrap to the pessary device using a profile seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Robert Clark Avery, Jr., Evan Joseph Durling, Cristian Giuliani
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Patent number: 9597222Abstract: An intravaginal device having an aperture and a withdrawal assembly. The withdrawal assembly has a withdrawal member and an obstruction.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Evan Joseph Durling, Kevin Charles Strong, Robert Clark Avery, Jr., Hinrich Knuth, Daniel Christy Jones
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Patent number: 9439748Abstract: A pessary device having a top, a base, a length, a longitudinal axis, and a hollow interior. The pessary device has a hollow interior containing a protuberance.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Evan Joseph Durling, Robert Clark Avery, Jr., Kevin Charles Strong, Hinrich Knuth, Daniel Raymond Wiegele
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Patent number: 9433523Abstract: This application relates to a method of covering a pessary device for relief of female incontinence with an overwrap. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of overwrapping the pessary device.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Clark Avery, Jr., Evan Joseph Durling, Kevin Charles Strong, Gavin John Broad, Hinrich Knuth, Daniel Raymond Wiegele
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Patent number: D803070Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Robert Clark Avery, Jr., Evan Joseph Durling, Cristian Giuliani