Patents by Inventor Francis Michael Nicholas

Francis Michael Nicholas 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 wrapper with opening means comprising stopper
    Patent number: 7101358
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrapper for individually packaging absorbent articles for personal hygiene, especially tampons. The wrapper of the present invention is provided with an opening means comprising a tear tape and a stopper, the tear tape is used for opening the wrapper and the stopper prevents the wrapper from becoming separated into more than two segments of wrapper material upon being opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Wolfgang Werner Hans Domeier, Charles John Berg, Jr., Ricky Alan Pollard, Francis Michael Nicholas, Paul Lee Styles, Conrad Eckhardt
  • Method of wrapping digital tampons
    Patent number: 7065939
    Abstract: A method of individually wrapping digital tampons having a withdrawal string attached thereto is disclosed. The method includes a multiplicity of transporting devices for transporting digital tampons in a machine direction and for holding withdrawal strings attached to the tampons such that the withdrawal strings do not interfere with the subsequent wrapping operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Howard Wasson, Holger Wendt, Francis Michael Nicholas
  • Method of producing a shaped tampon
    Patent number: 7047608
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for producing a shaped tampon. The method includes the following steps: providing a mold having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and an opening located in said second end; providing a tampon pledget; transferring said tampon pledget through said opening into said second end of said mold using a transfer member resulting in a tampon mold; self-sustaining said shaped tampon wherein said shaped tampon has an undercut; and removing said shaped tampon from said tampon mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Mark Sageser, Francis Michael Nicholas, Charles John Berg, Jr., James Henry Barton
  • Tampon wrapper with improved opening means
    Patent number: 6955665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrapper for individually packaging absorbent articles for personal hygiene, especially tampons. The wrapper of the present invention is provided with an opening means, which prevents the wrapper from becoming separated into more than one piece of wrapper material upon being opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Wolfgang Werner Hans Domeier, Charles John Berg, Jr., James Henry Barton, Francis Michael Nicholas, Ricky Alan Pollard, William Francis Search, Jr.
  • Tampon wrapper with opening means comprising stopper
    Publication number: 20030220625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrapper for individually packaging absorbent articles for personal hygiene, especially tampons. The wrapper of the present invention is provided with an opening means comprising a tear tape and a stopper, the tear tape is used for opening the wrapper and the stopper prevents the wrapper from becoming separated into more than two segments of wrapper material upon being opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Wolfgang Werner Hans Domeier, Charles John Berg, Rick Alan Pollard, Francis Michael Nicholas, Paul Lee Styles, Conrad Eckhardt
  • Tampon wrapper with improved opening means
    Publication number: 20030220624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrapper for individually packaging absorbent articles for personal hygiene, especially tampons. The wrapper of the present invention is provided with an opening means, which prevents the wrapper from becoming separated into more than one piece of wrapper material upon being opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Wolfgang Werner Hans Domeier, Charles John Berg, James Henry Barton, Francis Michael Nicholas, Rick Alan Pollard, William Francis Search
  • Method of producing a shaped tampon
    Publication number: 20030172504
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for producing a shaped tampon. The method includes the following steps: providing a mold having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and an opening located in said second end; providing a tampon pledget; transferring said tampon pledget through said opening into said second end of said mold using a transfer member resulting in a tampon mold; self-sustaining said shaped tampon wherein said shaped tampon has an undercut; and removing said shaped tampon from said tampon mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Mark Sageser, Francis Michael Nicholas, Charles John Berg, James Henry Barton