Patents by Inventor Fiona M. Taylor

Fiona M. Taylor 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).

  • Tampon with enhanced leakage protection
    Publication number: 20030191443
    Abstract: This invention relates to absorbent tampons. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved absorbent tampon having improved leakage performance. Tampons, having a primary absorbent member and a mass of secondary absorbent material are disclosed. The mass of secondary absorbent material is preferably located generally proximate the withdrawal end of the primary absorbent member. The primary absorbent member is preferably compressed to a degree greater than the secondary absorbent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fiona M. Taylor, Thomas W. Osborn, Karen A. Kreutz, George A. M. Butterworth
  • Tampon with enhanced leakage protection
    Patent number: 6599279
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved absorbent tampon having improved leakage performance. Tampons, having a primary absorbent member which is constructed from an absorbent material compressed to a self-sustaining form and a mass of secondary absorbent material are disclosed. The mass of secondary absorbent material may be a multiple pieces or one piece. The secondary absorbent material may be attached to the primary absorbent member, the withdrawal cord, or both, or may be integral with one or both of these members. The withdrawal cord of the tampon may have absorbent and non-absorbent zones, especially when the mass of secondary absorbent material is attached to the withdrawal cord. The mass of secondary absorbent material preferably has a lower total absorbency than the primary absorbent member. Preferably, the mass of secondary absorbent material is provided with a driving force to direct fluid toward the primary absorbent member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fiona M. Taylor, Thomas W. Osborn, III, Karen A. Kreutz, George A. M. Butterworth
  • Tampon with enhanced leakage protection
    Publication number: 20010011169
    Abstract: This invention relates to absorbent tampons. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved absorbent tampon having improved leakage performance. Tampons, having a primary absorbent member which is constructed from an absorbent material compressed to a self-sustaining form and a mass of secondary absorbent material are disclosed. The mass of secondary absorbent material is preferably located generally proximate the withdrawal end of the primary absorbent member, and is preferably substantially non-compress, and preferably of a smaller diameter than the primary absorbent member. The mass of secondary absorbent material may be a multiple pieces or one piece. The secondary absorbent material may be attached to the primary absorbent member, the withdrawal cord, or both, or may be integral with one or both of these members. The withdrawal cord of the tampon may have absorbent and non-absorbent zones, especially when the mass of secondary absorbent material is attached to the withdrawal cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: August 2, 2001
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fiona M. Taylor, Thomas W. Osborn, Kevin C. Strong, Gavin J. Broad, Karen A. Kreutz, George A.M. Butterworth
  • Tampon with enhanced leakage protection
    Patent number: 6258075
    Abstract: This invention relates to absorbent tampons. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved absorbent tampon having improved leakage performance. Tampons, having a primary absorbent member which is constructed from an absorbent material compressed to a self-sustaining form and a mass of secondary absorbent material are disclosed. The mass of secondary absorbent material is preferably located generally proximate the withdrawal end of the primary absorbent member, and is preferably substantially non-compress, and preferably of a smaller diameter than the primary absorbent member. The mass of secondary absorbent material may be a multiple pieces or one piece. The secondary absorbent material may be attached to the primary absorbent member, the withdrawal cord, or both, or may be integral with one or both of these members. The withdrawal cord of the tampon may have absorbent and non-absorbent zones, especially when the mass of secondary absorbent material is attached to the withdrawal cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fiona M. Taylor, Thomas W. Osborn, III, Karen A. Kreutz, George A. M. Butterworth