Patents by Inventor James L. Swanson

James L. Swanson 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).

  • Individually packaged disposable absorbent article
    Patent number: 4556146
    Abstract: An article of manufacture is disclosed for absorbing liquids, particularly body fluids such as menses. The disclosed article is disposable and has a wrapper associated therewith. The wrapper overlays one major surface of the article and by folding the article and sealing the wrapper, an individually packaged disposable absorbent article is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James L. Swanson, Raymond L. Bendure