Patents by Inventor James R. Schermerhorn

James R. Schermerhorn 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).

  • Publication number: 20100108554
    Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles product designs tailored to the differing needs and preferences of males and females are disclosed. In particular embodiments, an array of gender-specific, disposable, absorbent articles comprises a package of first disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by females, and a package of second disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by males. The first disposable absorbent articles differ from the corresponding second disposable absorbent articles in any of a variety of aspects to customize the products for each gender. In certain embodiments, the array includes one product adapted for use by one gender, and a unisex product adapted for use by either gender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Shannon Kathleen Melius, Amanda Jean Simon, Marie Elizabeth Luna, James R. Schermerhorn, Marcille Faye Ruman, Wayne David Beyer, Todd William Wilkes, Katherine C. Wheeler, Patsy A. Krautkramer
  • Publication number: 20090062765
    Abstract: A hygiene discretion system includes at least two articles where at least one is an absorbent garment including a shell with an absorbent member attached to the shell and at least one non-absorbent garment. The shell of the disposable absorbent garment substantially matches the non-absorbent garment. In some aspects, a secondary garment is also provided which coordinates with one of the other garments. In some aspects, replacement garments are provided. Any number of the garments may be placed in the same container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: James R. Schermerhorn, Heather S. Mortell