Patents by Inventor William Francis Search

William Francis Search 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).

  • Tampon wrapper with improved opening means
    Patent number: 6955665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrapper for individually packaging absorbent articles for personal hygiene, especially tampons. The wrapper of the present invention is provided with an opening means, which prevents the wrapper from becoming separated into more than one piece of wrapper material upon being opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Wolfgang Werner Hans Domeier, Charles John Berg, Jr., James Henry Barton, Francis Michael Nicholas, Ricky Alan Pollard, William Francis Search, Jr.
  • Tampon wrapper with improved opening means
    Publication number: 20030220624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrapper for individually packaging absorbent articles for personal hygiene, especially tampons. The wrapper of the present invention is provided with an opening means, which prevents the wrapper from becoming separated into more than one piece of wrapper material upon being opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Wolfgang Werner Hans Domeier, Charles John Berg, James Henry Barton, Francis Michael Nicholas, Rick Alan Pollard, William Francis Search