Patents by Inventor Harry L. Pine

Harry L. Pine 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).

  • Vaginal moisture balanced tampon and process
    Patent number: 6353147
    Abstract: Vaginal epithelium drying is substantially reduced or prevented by reducing the capillary suction pressure of a tampon in early use. This is accomplished by modifying the capillary suction pressure of the surface of the tampon by using hydrophobic components in the tampon, such as hydrophobic fibers and/or hydrophobic cover material. Other means of obtaining a lower capillary suction pressure include increasing the denier of the fibers in the tampon's absorbent core and/or decreasing the density of the tampon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore A. Foley, Linda M. Pierson, Harry L. Pine, Ronald P. Schreck, Richard A. Schroeder
  • Vaginal moisure balance tampon and process
    Patent number: 5817077
    Abstract: Vaginal epithelium drying is substantially reduced or prevented by reducing the capillary suction pressure of a tampon in early use. This is accomplished by modifying the capillary suction pressure of the surface of the tampon by using hydrophobic components in the tampon, such as hydrophobic fibers and/or hydrophobic cover material. Other means of obtaining a lower capillary suction pressure include increasing the denier of the fibers in the tampon's absorbent core and/or decreasing the density of the tampon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore A. Foley, Linda M. Pierson, Harry L. Pine, Ronald P. Schreck