Patents by Inventor Nancy Beck Doak

Nancy Beck Doak 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).

  • Absorbent article having a window with a body-conforming acquisition element positioned therein
    Patent number: 5662633
    Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin is provided. The sanitary napkin of the present invention has at least one component facing the body surface of the sanitary napkin having a window cut out therein. The sanitary napkin is provided with an acquisition/distribution component such as a tow of resilient fibers having intra-fiber capillary channels. The tow of resilient fibers is positioned so that it at least partially lies in the space defined by the window. The acquisition/distribution component has a compressed configuration and an uncompressed configuration. In its uncompressed configuration, the acquisition/distribution component lies relatively flat behind the window. In its compressed configuration, the acquisition/distribution component forms a hump on the body surface that protrudes from the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nancy Beck Doak, Theresa Louise Johnson, Hugh Ansley Thompson, Robb Eric Olsen