Patents by Inventor Andrew WHARTON
Andrew WHARTON 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).
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Patent number: 11673733Abstract: The present disclosure provides packages that are configured for containing a prophylactic device and a quantity of lubricant material. The package can include a first portion defining a first chamber containing a prophylactic device; and a second portion defining a second chamber containing a quantity of lubricant composition; wherein the first chamber of the first portion and the second chamber of the second portion are arranged to separably engage one another about external surfaces of the first portion and the second portion so as to form a unitary package. The present disclosure further provides methods for providing a lubricated prophylactic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: William D. Platt, Caryn Culleton Oryniak, Richard James Elliott Gilbert, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Gerhart P. Huy, Michael T. Pinchiaroli, Rajesh Ranjan, Velissa Van Scoyoc, David Schweitzer, Jacob Daniel Taylor
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Patent number: 11472620Abstract: The present disclosure provides packages that are configured for containing a prophylactic device and a plurality of lubricant compositions. The package can include a primary storage compartment in which the prophylactic device can be contained and a plurality of secondary storage compartments arranged relative to the primary storage compartment, the plurality of secondary storage compartments containing lubricant composition(s). The present disclosure further provides methods for providing a lubricated prophylactic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: William D. Platt, Caryn Culleton Oryniak, Richard James Elliott Gilbert, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Gerhart P. Huy, Michael T. Pinchiaroli, Rajesh Ranjan, Velissa Van Scoyoc, Luis C. Muniz, David Schweitzer, Jacob Daniel Taylor
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Publication number: 20210405045Abstract: The present disclosure relates to diagnostic test devices that provide improved communication to a user of one or both of proper functioning of the test device and an analog test result that is provided by the test device. The diagnostic test devices particularly can include one or more sensors effective to indicate application of a sufficient volume of a test fluid and/or can include one or more light sources positioned to illuminate an analog test result for improved visibility and understanding of the analog test result.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Timothy Snowden, Sujata Sundara Rajan, Christopher King, Jonathan Andrew Wharton
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Patent number: 11149894Abstract: A vent arrangement for a flexible pipe body. The vent arrangement comprises a vent valve and an annular region flushing valve. The vent valve is arranged to couple to an annular region access port of a flexible pipe end fitting such that the vent valve can vent fluid from the pipe body annular region. The annular region flushing valve is in fluid communication with the vent valve and the annular region access port. The annular region flushing valve is arranged to inject fluid into the vent arrangement for flushing the vent valve, the annular region access port or the pipe body annular region. An end fitting incorporating the vent arrangement, a flexible pipe comprising the end fitting and a flexible pipe body coupled to the end fitting, and a method of manufacturing a flexible pipe are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Baker Hughes Energy Technology UK LimitedInventors: Matthew Carney, Andrew Wharton, Michael Kelly
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Publication number: 20210308437Abstract: The present disclosure provides applicators adapted to or configured to deliver a product therefrom. The applicators can be particularly designed for delivery to certain body parts of the human body, such as to the vaginal area. The applicator can comprise a housing formed of a substantially continuous wall extending along a longitudinal housing axis between a base end and an application end, the substantially continuous wall defining: a base segment extending from the base end toward the applicator end; a delivery segment extending from the applicator end toward the base end; and a compression segment interconnecting the base segment and the delivery segment. The housing can define a substantially hollow interior configured for retaining a product for delivery through the delivery segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Sujata Sundara Rajan, Ming Zeng, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Timothy Snowden, Pamela Dozier, Brian Orme, Meredith Ingrassia
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Publication number: 20210284416Abstract: The present disclosure provides packaged articles that can provide improved ease of access to the articles. More particularly, such packaged articles can comprise a plurality of multilayer films with a product contained therebetween. The multilayer films can be sealingly engaged one to another substantially only at a perimeter band that defines a closed, interior compartment in which the product is contained and which defines a tab section that is exterior to the perimeter band. At least a section of the perimeter band proximate to the tab section can be configured as a peel-apart seal such that the interior compartment containing the product is accessible by at least partially peeling apart the multilayer films. The disclosure further provides methods of packaging a product, such as a condom, and methods for improving ease of access to a packaged article, such as a condom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Pinchiaroli, Richard James Elliott Gilbert, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, James Bernard Oldham, William D. Platt, Caryn Culleton Oryniak, Gerhart P. Huy, Rajesh Ranjan, Velissa Van Scoyoc, David Schweitzer, Jacob Daniel Taylor
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Publication number: 20210009331Abstract: The present disclosure provides packages that are configured for containing a prophylactic device and a plurality of lubricant compositions. The package can include a primary storage compartment in which the prophylactic device can be contained and a plurality of secondary storage compartments arranged relative to the primary storage compartment, the plurality of secondary storage compartments containing lubricant composition(s). The present disclosure further provides methods for providing a lubricated prophylactic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: William D. Platt, Caryn Culleton Oryniak, Richard James Elliott Gilbert, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Gerhart P. Huy, Michael T. Pinchiaroli, Rajesh Ranjan, Velissa Van Scoyoc, Luis C. Muniz, David Schweitzer, Jacob Daniel Taylor
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Publication number: 20210009334Abstract: The present disclosure provides packages that are configured for containing a prophylactic device and a quantity of lubricant material. The package can include a first portion defining a first chamber containing a prophylactic device; and a second portion defining a second chamber containing a quantity of lubricant composition; wherein the first chamber of the first portion and the second chamber of the second portion are arranged to separably engage one another about external surfaces of the first portion and the second portion so as to form a unitary package. The present disclosure further provides methods for providing a lubricated prophylactic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: William D. Platt, Caryn Culleton Oryniak, Richard James Elliott Gilbert, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Gerhart P. Huy, Michael T. Pinchiaroli, Rajesh Ranjan, Velissa Van Scoyoc, David Schweitzer, Jacob Daniel Taylor
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Patent number: 10495437Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining a bending radius of a flexible pipe. The apparatus includes at least one bend sensor element comprising an elongate flexible substrate and at least one bend sensitive element on the substrate that has at least one electrical characteristic that is responsive to angular displacement of the substrate. The apparatus also comprises a flexible crush resistant elongate housing that supports and surrounds the bend sensor element.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: GE Oil & Gas UK LimitedInventors: John McNab, Philip Michael Nott, Geoffrey Stephen Graham, Andrew Wharton
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Publication number: 20190226614Abstract: A vent arrangement for a flexible pipe body. The vent arrangement comprises a vent valve and an annular region flushing valve. The vent valve is arranged to couple to an annular region access port of a flexible pipe end fitting such that the vent valve can vent fluid from the pipe body annular region. The annular region flushing valve is in fluid communication with the vent valve and the annular region access port. The annular region flushing valve is arranged to inject fluid into the vent arrangement for flushing the vent valve, the annular region access port or the pipe body annular region. An end fitting incorporating the vent arrangement, a flexible pipe comprising the end fitting and a flexible pipe body coupled to the end fitting, and a method of manufacturing a flexible pipe are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: GE Oil & Gas UK LimitedInventors: Matthew Carney, Andrew Wharton, Michael Kelly
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Publication number: 20190210777Abstract: A container system (20) comprises: a container body (22) having a sidewall (26), a shoulder (32), and an externally threaded neck (34) extending from the shoulder; and a closure (24) having an internally threaded inner sidewall (50) extending from a rim, an outer sidewall (60), and an installed condition with the inner sidewall in threaded engagement with the neck. The outer sidewall has a radially inwardly protruding barb (80) having a ramping surface (82) and a stop surface (84). The container body shoulder has a lug (90) having a ramping surface (92) and a stop surface (94). A first projection (120) protrudes radially outward from the outer sidewall to a first circumferential side of the barb and a second projection (122) protrudes radially outward from the outer sidewall to a second circumferential side of the barb.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicants: Plastek Industries, Inc., Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Richard Paul McNabb, Albert H. Lund, Frank Edward Lindsay, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Peter A. Piscopo, Alex S. Szekely, Timothy C. Dzurik
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Publication number: 20170299369Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining a bending radius of a flexible pipe. The apparatus includes at least one bend sensor element comprising an elongate flexible substrate and at least one bend sensitive element on the substrate that has at least one electrical characteristic that is responsive to angular displacement of the substrate. The apparatus also comprises a flexible crush resistant elongate housing that supports and surrounds the bend sensor element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: John McNAB, Philip Michael NOTT, Geoffrey Stephen GRAHAM, Andrew WHARTON
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Patent number: 9120316Abstract: A wiper for a maintenance station of an imaging device includes a foundational body and a flexible blade. The body rigidly attaches to the maintenance station. The blade attaches to the body. The blade scrapes fluid and debris from a printhead during use. The blade comprises a flexible material having terminal sections intervened by a central section. Each terminal section connects to the body with a thicker expanse of flexible material, whereas the central section connects to the body with a thinner expanse. The connection provides the terminal sections with a higher wiping force and a shorter effective beam length for wiping an encapsulant of the printhead and gives while the central section a lower wiping force and a longer effective beam length for wiping a nozzle plate of the printhead. The embodiments note curved surfaces with variable radiuses where the expanses of flexible material connect to the body.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Randal S Williamson, Gregory Leon Hutchison, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Brian Michael Langness, Lane Thomas Butler
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Publication number: 20130222474Abstract: A wiper for a maintenance station of an imaging device includes a foundational body and a flexible blade. The body rigidly attaches to the maintenance station. The blade attaches to the body. The blade scrapes fluid and debris from a printhead during use. The blade comprises a flexible material having terminal sections intervened by a central section. Each terminal section connects to the body with a thicker expanse of flexible material, whereas the central section connects to the body with a thinner expanse. The connection provides the terminal sections with a higher wiping force and a shorter effective beam length for wiping an encapsulant of the printhead and gives while the central section a lower wiping force and a longer effective beam length for wiping a nozzle plate of the printhead. The embodiments note curved surfaces with variable radiuses where the expanses of flexible material connect to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Randal S. Williamson, Gregory Leon Hutchison, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Brian Michael Langness, Lane Thomas Butler
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Patent number: D941161Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: William D. Platt, Caryn Culleton Oryniak, Richard James Elliott Gilbert, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Gerhart P. Huy, Michael T. Pinchiaroli, Rajesh Ranjan, Velissa Van Scoyoc, Luis C. Muniz, David Schweitzer, Jacob Daniel Taylor
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Patent number: D949708Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: William D. Platt, Caryn Culleton Oryniak, Richard James Elliott Gilbert, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Gerhart P. Huy, Michael T. Pinchiaroli, Rajesh Ranjan, Velissa Van Scoyoc, David Schweitzer, Jacob Daniel Taylor
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Patent number: D960713Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Sujata Sundara Rajan, Ming Zeng, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, Timothy Snowden, Pamela Dozier, Brian Orme, Meredith Ingrassia
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Patent number: D999067Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Pinchiaroli, Richard James Elliott Gilbert, Jonathan Andrew Wharton, James Bernard Oldham