Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Kevin C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5334176
    Abstract: Curled, twisted cellulosic fibers are reduced in size by mechanical means, i.e., by refining. The refined fibers are formed into sheets which are used as an absorbent layer in diapers, bandages and, especially, in sanitary napkins. In one mode, the refined fibers can be used to provide shaped sanitary devices. In an optional mode, fibers having intra-fiber capillary channels can be used to direct fluids into absorbent sheets comprising the refined, curled cellulosic fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Daniel E. Buenger, James C. Horney, John L. Hammons
  • Patent number: 5328282
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combined package comprising a container and a mascara applicator. The applicator includes a hollow shaft having a longitudinal axis extending from the handle. A rod having a brush affixed at one end reciprocates within the hollow shaft. The rod has a first position and a second position such that when the handle of the applicator is secured to the container the rod reciprocates to the first position extending the hinge beyond the hollow shaft such that the brush is substantially non-aligned with the longitudinal axis of the hollow shaft. Upon removal of the applicator from the container the rod reciprocates to the second position causing the hinge to retract within the hollow shaft, thereby substantially aligning the brush with the longitudinal axis of the hollow shaft. This combined package allows the user to stir the product within the container when both attaching and removing the applicator to and from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jacqueline W. Charrier, Mark P. McNally
  • Patent number: 5316054
    Abstract: A self-contained package for housing, dispensing and diluting concentrated liquid with a predetermined quantity of dilution liquid prior to use. The package comprises a container for housing the concentrated liquid, a spout having a discharge orifice, and a closure. The spout aids the user in controlling the flow of liquid from the container during the dispensing cycle. The closure includes a concentrate reservoir for receiving concentrated liquid from the container and a main body portion for receiving dilution liquid after the concentrate reservoir has been filled with the concentrated liquid. The main body portion of the closure has a cross-section which is larger than the cross-section of the concentrate reservoir to facilitate easy visual sighting when the concentrate reservoir is filled. The concentrate reservoir further includes a centrally located sealing post which penetrates the discharge orifice in the spout to form a liquid tight seal whenever the closure is fully assembled onto the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: William G. Hall, Robert S. Dirksing
  • Patent number: 5303867
    Abstract: A trigger operated dispensing device for the discharge of fluids, particularly in a spray. The device comprises a housing including a trigger, which actuates a flexible pump. The flexible pump has an inlet accepting the fluid and an outlet end through which the fluid passes going to the discharge. The flexible pump, preferably of bellows type, is situated in line with and just adjacent to the discharge wherein rotational motion of the trigger results in rotational compression of the pump chamber. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the flexible pump further includes mechanical structure for imparting a radial momentum to the fluid prior to discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Peterson
  • Patent number: 5295988
    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. An elastic material is secured to the backsheet and is maintained in a substantially tensioned state until separation of the wrapper from the backsheet. Upon separation of the wrapper from the backsheet the tension in the elastic member is released causing the disposable absorbent article to form an upwardly cupped configuration to conform more closely to the wearer's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Delmar R. Muckenfuhs, Kim M. Roy
  • Patent number: 5281208
    Abstract: Fibers having intra-fiber capillary channels are used in conjunction with topsheet materials in absorbent articles such as diapers, bandages and, especially, sanitary napkins. In-use, the capillary channel fibers draw fluid away from the topsheet to provide a clean, dry appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hugh A. Thompson, Gerald A. Young
  • Patent number: 5269997
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for stamping a blank of plastic material, such as a soap blank, into a shaped article, such as a soap bar. The apparatus and method uses a pair of mating die halves spaced apart from one another in order to receive the blank of plastic material. Thereafter, the blank of plastic material is stamped and shaped by closing the die halves so they are mating. The die halves are then opened so as to discharge the shaped article and receive a new blank of plastic material. The present invention contemplates placing an elastomeric septum across each die half between the blank and the die half so as to prevent plastic material from sticking to the die halves after stamping. It has been found that a septum made from latex works well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Thomas F. Leslie
  • Patent number: 5261899
    Abstract: A polymeric multilayer film having a high percentage of fillers to increase the opacity of the film is disclosed. The fillers are concentrated in a separate filler containing layer having about 20 to about 60 weight percent fillers uniformly dispersed therein and about 30 to about 70 percent of the thickness of the total multilayer film. The filler containing layer is coextruded with the outer layers comprising the balance of the thickness of the multilayer film. The multilayer film has at least 15 weight percent fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald B. Visscher, Bruce F. Perry
  • Patent number: 5261565
    Abstract: A thin film beam spring valve is provided for use in a squeeze pump package. The squeeze pump package includes a resilient outer bottle and an inner flexible bag with a rigid fitment. An apertured diptube is utilized to enable substantially all of the product within the bag to be dispensed. The outer bottle of the package has a substantially cylindrical finish which includes an aperture therethrough and an internally extending ledge at its lower end. The thin film beam spring is located above the ledge in a cavity created between the bottle finish and the rigid fitment of the inner bag. The central portion of the beam spring is located adjacent to the aperture of the finish such that the beam spring will seal the aperture upon exposure to a positive dispensing pressure within the bottle. The beam spring will allow air to enter the bottle upon the application of negative pressure within the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James L. Drobish, H. Norman Reiboldt, Ronald W. Kock
  • Patent number: 5259902
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for continuously attaching discrete lengths of a tensioned elastic material to predetermined, isolated portions of moving absorbent articles, said absorbent articles having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core. A continuous web of backsheet material is fed to an assembly station. An absorbent core is secured to said continuous web of backsheet material. Intermittent portions of a continuous ribbon of elastic material are secured to said backsheet at predetermined discrete locations. A ribbon of elastic material is cut at predetermined locations. The backsheet and the stretched elastic are maintained in a substantially tensioned state. A continuous web of topsheet material is fed to said assembly station. The topsheet web is secured to said backsheet web. The absorbent articles is maintained in a substantially tensioned state. Discrete portions of stiffening material are adhered to said continuous web of wrapper material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Delmar R. Muckenfuhs
  • Patent number: D340190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John E. Skidmore, James L. Bono, Thomas E. Dierking, Robert C. Best, Louis Y. Gutting
  • Patent number: D340584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Shelley E. Handel, Thomas J. Hall, Emily M. Kokenge, George Markus
  • Patent number: D341778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen W. D'Amico, Lawrence J. Aubert, Paul D. Fuchs, Terry E. Shotwell
  • Patent number: D341782
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Emily M. L. Kokenge, Gerard L. Buisson, Thomas E. Dierking
  • Patent number: D342679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kilian O'Neill, Paul Baker
  • Patent number: D343794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen W. D'Amico, Jim F. Warner, Samuel Ross, Jr.
  • Patent number: D344820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Henri Cornette, Jacky P. Duquet
  • Patent number: D345921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patricia C. Frank, Edward H. Meisner, Roland Charriez
  • Patent number: D346115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Edward H. Meisner, Roland Charriez, Jeffrey J. Miller
  • Patent number: D347792
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Stephen W. D'Amico