Patents Represented by Attorney Megan C. Hymore
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Patent number: 8042760Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring a web wound about a loaded core. The steps include providing a core shaft axially extending between a core shaft first end and a core shaft second end, providing a web wound about a loaded core, the loaded core coaxially related to the core shaft, axially supporting the core shaft by a first axial support operatively engaged with the core shaft first end and a second axial support operatively engaged with the core shaft second end, axially moving the loaded core from the core shaft to the second axial support, and removing the first axial support and the second axial support.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Claudio Antonio Matos, Stephan Otto Hiltenkamp, Christopher van de Vrande, Rajesh Kumar Singh
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Patent number: 8028385Abstract: A tampon including a compressed pledget of absorbent material. The tampon has a body portion and a longitudinal axis, wherein the tampon includes at least one patterned impression with one or more design elements oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein at least one design element is formed by contact with at least one corresponding pattern including at least one lead in portion. A method and apparatus for making the tampon are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Daniel Raymond Wiegele, Robert Clark Avery, Jr.
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Patent number: 7992612Abstract: A simulation press having a main body and an actuator attached thereto. The actuator is substantially aligned with the main body. A first plate is coupled to the main body and a second plate is coupled to the actuator. Both plates are adapted to engage a workpiece so as to simulate various modes of deformation of an area or areas on the workpiece when the second plate is moved relative to the first plate. The simulation press further includes a drive controller for controlling operation of the actuator. The drive controller additionally responds to feedback from at least one feedback sensor included with the simulation press.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Stuart James Shelley, Richard Allan Roth, II, Allan Michael Burwinkel, Richard William Hamm, Larry Ray Gilliam, Jr.
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Patent number: 7981347Abstract: A carrier mold having prongs that produces shaped tampons is provided. When subjected to pressure by a pushrod the prongs of the carrier mold flex to substantially or partially open one end of the carrier mold. A method of forming a shaped tampon using the carrier mold is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Wade Monroe Hubbard, Jr., Kevin Charles Strong, Michael John Mers-Kelly, Daniel Raymond Wiegele
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Patent number: 7979256Abstract: A method for determining absorbent article effectiveness of a virtual absorbent article. The steps of the method include providing a virtual body model, providing a virtual absorbent article model, providing virtual simulation software, running a virtual simulation of deformation of the virtual absorbent article model in proximity with the virtual body model, running a virtual simulation of the fluid balance of the virtual absorbent article model in proximity with the virtual body model, coupling the virtual simulation of deformation of the virtual absorbent article model and the virtual simulation of the fluid balance of the virtual absorbent article model, and determining absorbent article effectiveness of the virtual absorbent article model in proximity with the virtual body model.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Matthew Joseph Macura, Paul Martin Lipic, Mel Allende-Blanco, James Kenneth Comer, Jr., Douglas Gregory Stevens, Bruce William Lavash
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Patent number: 7959620Abstract: The invention is directed to an absorbent article, which is preferably a sanitary napkin or a pantiliner, comprising: a body contacting layer; a garment contacting layer; and an absorbent core disposed between the body contacting layer and the garment contacting layer. The absorbent core has a core edge. The core edge defines a core region within the core edge and an outer region outside the core region. The body contacting layer and the garment contacting layer extend outward into the outer region and joined together in the outer region. In one aspect of the invention, the garment contacting layer has a graphic printed on the body facing surface at least in a portion of the outer region. In another aspect of the invention, the body contacting layer has a graphic printed on the garment facing surface at least in a portion of the outer region. The body contacting layer has a first light transmittance so that the graphic can be seen through the body contacting layer in the outer region.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tsunetoshi Miura, Kensuke Ito, Akiko Sasaki, Yoshiko Nakao, Shuri Kondo, Koichi Tomi
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Patent number: 7948447Abstract: A mobile, multi-room display environment. The display environment has a first room, the first room having a first set of sensory cues, and a second room, the second room having a second set of sensory cues substantially different from the first set of sensory cues. The first and second rooms are designed for temporary use and can be easily disassembled for transport from one location to another.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Judd Warren Weis, Gilles Bariguian
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Patent number: 7937253Abstract: A computer method for simulating motion of at least a portion of a virtual body is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: providing a surfaced body model; capturing or computing motion data for an external surface of the surfaced body; dividing the body model into at least two volumes, one of the volumes comprising at least a portion of the external surface of the surfaced body and being a deformable volume, and one of the volumes being a prescribed motion volume, the two volumes defining an interfacial surface; moving the external surface of the surfaced body according to the motion data while computing motion of the interfacial surface; and, simulating motion of the portion of a body by driving motion of the interfacial surface through the computed motion to provide an accurately positioned moving deformable surface that can be used in garment design.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Matthew Anast, Douglass Scott Henry, Bruce William Lavash, Matthew Joseph Macura, Noble Lester Rye, II, Michael Lewis Rubin
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Patent number: 7937249Abstract: A computational model of the internal human pelvic environment. The model comprises meshed finite element regions corresponding to internal tissues or organs selected from the group consisting of pelvic muscles, vagina, vaginal walls, intestinal tissues, bowel tissues, bladder, bladder walls, cervix, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Ryo Minoguchi, Hyundae Hong, Steven J Owens, Balakrishna Haridas
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Patent number: 7871633Abstract: The anhydrous cosmetic composition of the present invention provides a durable film after application that resists degradation over time. The anhydrous cosmetic composition includes an aminosilicone, an organosiloxane resin, a diorganopolysiloxane polymer and a volatile carrier. The anhydrous cosmetic composition can also be packaged with a topcoat product.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Haimanot Bekele, Claire Davison, Qadira Tayyiba Wagstaff, Catherine Joyce Noell
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Patent number: 7867505Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided comprising (a) metal oxide particles; and (b) greater than 1.7% by weight of the cosmetic composition of cross-linked organopolysiloxane elastomer, wherein organo-functionalised silicone fibrils are bonded to and extend away from the surface of the metal oxide particles.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Russell Phillip Elliott, Raj Kumar Gabbi, Neil John Jones, Jennifer Clare Cantor
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Patent number: 7862507Abstract: Use of Confocal Raman Spectroscopy (CRS) for dermatological studies, including a method for determining the thickness of the Stratum Corneum (SC) on a test area of the skin, and to a method for quantifying the effectiveness of a skin care composition. The methods of the invention can be carried in vitro (either artificial skin or a sample of skin) or in vivo (directly on the human skin of a person).Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jonathan Mark Crowther, Peter Blenkiron, Paul Jonathan Matts, Anke Sieg
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Patent number: 7856118Abstract: A method of product recommendation includes receiving an image taken of a tool, disposed against a target substrate and including a frame with an aperture in which the substrate is visible and a color correction scale disposed proximate to the aperture, the scale having at least a first color correction region and a second color correction region, the color of the first region being different than the color of the second region. The method also includes locating a color correction scale region of the image corresponding to the scale and a target substrate region of the image corresponding to the substrate visible in the aperture, analyzing the scale region to determine a color correction, correcting the image according to the color correction, extracting a set of substrate region values from the substrate region of the image, and generating a product recommendation according to the set of substrate region values.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Karen Kalla, Patricia Alison LaFleur, Joseph Miller, Grover Owens
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Patent number: 7837742Abstract: A cosmetic composition suitable for use on mammalian skin, hair, and nails. These compositions contain a polymer and a colorant. The polymer of the composition mitigates staining caused by the colorant, and the polymer and colorant are opposite in charge. The present invention is also directed to methods of mitigating skin staining through using the cosmetic compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Christopher Todd Morrissey, David Michael Piatt, Curtis Bobby Motley
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Patent number: D627228Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gina Marie Kruetzkamp, Graham Clive Hufton, Ian Andrew Carnduff
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Patent number: D627663Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gina Marie Kruetzkamp, Graham Clive Hufton, Ian Andrew Carnduff
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Patent number: D632842Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Toshiya Taniguchi
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Patent number: D634211Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gina Marie Kruetzkamp, Graham Clive Hufton, Ian Andrew Carnduff
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Patent number: D634212Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gina Marie Kruetzkamp, Graham Clive Hufton, Ian Andrew Carnduff
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Patent number: D634478Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robyn Beth Nathanson Kolas, Erin Leigh-Syth McMillan