Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Hagerty

Andrew J. Hagerty 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).

  • Flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity
    Patent number: 6500140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity. The applicator has an elongate, hollow, structural member suitable for containing the insertable article, and an elongate expulsion member which is slidable within the structural member. The structural member has opposed inside and outside surfaces, and its length dimension is substantially greater than its width and height dimension. In addition, the structural member has a plurality of flex-enhancing elements which are arranged and configured to increase the lateral flexibility of the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Cole, Andrew J. Hagerty
  • Ultrathin fluid management article
    Publication number: 20020165510
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid management article to be worn adjacent a user's perineum for collecting and/or absorbing low volumes of bodily fluids encountered both menstrually and intermenstrually. The article is particularly useful for everyday use, that is, for managing daily perspiration, vaginal discharge, post intercourse drainage, and other bodily fluids due to various conditions, such as infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Maria Luisa Berba, Robert J. Graeme, Andrew J. Hagerty, Barbara A. Ludwig, Stella Yi Zhang
  • Ultrathin fluid management article
    Patent number: 6440111
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid management article to be worn adjacent a user's perineum for collecting and/or absorbing low volumes of bodily fluids encountered both menstrually and intermenstrually. The article is particularly useful for everyday use, that is, for managing daily perspiration, vaginal discharge, post intercourse drainage, and other bodily fluids due to various conditions, such as infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Maria Luisa Berba, Robert J. Graeme, Andrew J. Hagerty, Barbara A. Ludwig, Stella Yi Zhang
  • Method of forming a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity
    Patent number: 6196988
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity. The applicator has an elongate, hollow, structural member suitable for containing the insertable article, and an elongate expulsion member which is slidable within the structural member. The structural member has opposed inside and outside surfaces, and its length dimension is substantially greater than its width and height dimension. In addition, the structural member has a plurality of flex-enhancing elements which are arranged and configured to increase the lateral flexibility of the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Cole, Andrew J. Hagerty
  • Flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalin body cavity
    Patent number: 6019743
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity. The applicator has an elongate, hollow, structural member suitable for containing the insertable article, and an elongate expulsion member which is slidable within the structural member. The structural member has opposed inside and outside surfaces, and its length dimension is substantially greater than its width and height dimension. In addition, the structural member has a plurality of flex-enhancing elements which are arranged and configured to increase the lateral flexibility of the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Cole, Andrew J. Hagerty
  • Tampon applicator tube having apertured finger grip
    Patent number: 5709652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an insertion device formed of a tubular element capable of substantially containing an insertable element. The tubular element has an insertion end and a gripper end. The gripper end has a plurality of finger-accepting apertures. These apertures are dimensioned to accept a portion of a user's finger. This device is particularly useful in a tampon applicator tube which has a high-gloss outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Hagerty