Patents by Inventor John Mikhail

John Mikhail 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).

  • Biodegradable water soluble tampon applicator and process and apparatus to manufacture same
    Patent number: 10617572
    Abstract: A substantially biodegradable and water soluble tampon applicator comprising: a plunger and a barrel, said plunger being of a predetermined length, and having a first end and a second end, said second end being a predetermined distance from said first end, said plunger being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a first diameter at said first end and a second diameter at said second end, wherein said first diameter tapers downwards to said second diameter, proximate said first end, said plunger further comprises a first mating portion, said barrel having a first end and a second end, said second end being a predetermined distance from said first end, said barrel being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a diameter greater than the first diameter of said plunger, proximate said first end of said barrel, there is provided a second mating portion to matingly engage said first mating portion of said plunger to maintain said plunger in relation to said barrel in a first position, proximate said f
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventor: John Mikhail
  • BIODEGRADABLE WATER SOLUBLE TAMPON APPLICATOR AND PROCESS AND APPARATUS TO MANUFACTURE SAME
    Publication number: 20160136006
    Abstract: A substantially biodegradable and water soluble tampon applicator comprising: a plunger and a barrel, said plunger being of a predetermined length, and having a first end and a second end, said second end being a predetermined distance from said first end, said plunger being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a first diameter at said first end and a second diameter at said second end, wherein said first diameter tapers downwards to said second diameter, proximate said first end, said plunger further comprises a first mating portion, said barrel having a first end and a second end, said second end being a predetermined distance from said first end, said barrel being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a diameter greater than the first diameter of said plunger, proximate said first end of said barrel, there is provided a second mating portion to matingly engage said first mating portion of said plunger to maintain said plunger in relation to said barrel in a first position, proximate said f
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: John Mikhail
  • Biodegradable water soluble tampon applicator and process and apparatus to manufacture same
    Patent number: 9265667
    Abstract: A substantially biodegradable and water soluble tampon applicator comprising: a plunger and a barrel, said plunger being of a predetermined length, and having a first end and a second end, said second end being a predetermined distance from said first end, said plunger being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a first diameter at said first end and a second diameter at said second end, wherein said first diameter tapers downwards to said second diameter, proximate said first end, said plunger further comprises a first mating portion, said barrel having a first end and a second end, said second end being a predetermined distance from said first end, said barrel being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a diameter greater than the first diameter of said plunger, proximate said first end of said barrel, there is provided a second mating portion to matingly engage said first mating portion of said plunger to maintain said plunger in relation to said barrel in a first position, proximate said f
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventor: John Mikhail
  • BIODEGRADABLE WATER SOLUBLE TAMPON APPLICATOR AND PROCESS AND APPARATUS TO MANUFACTURE SAME
    Publication number: 20130281912
    Abstract: A substantially biodegradable and water soluble tampon applicator comprising: a plunger and a barrel, said plunger being of a predetermined length, and having a first end and a second end, said second end being a predetermined distance from said first end, said plunger being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a first diameter at said first end and a second diameter at said second end, wherein said first diameter tapers downwards to said second diameter, proximate said first end, said plunger further comprises a first mating portion, said barrel having a first end and a second end, said second end being a predetermined distance from said first end, said barrel being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a diameter greater than the first diameter of said plunger, proximate said first end of said barrel, there is provided a second mating portion to matingly engage said first mating portion of said plunger to maintain said plunger in relation to said barrel in a first position, proximate said f
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: John Mikhail
  • BIODEGRADABLE TAMPON APPLICATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20070161942
    Abstract: A non-cellulose, non-polymerized biodegradable tampon applicator and method of manufacture are provided. The tampon applicator includes a cap and a base that are formed on pins by dipping. The cap and base are dissolvable within minutes of exposure to water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: PHARMAPHIL INC.
    Inventors: Vancho Cirovski, David Kirby, John Mikhail