Patents by Inventor Ann Marie Sullivan

Ann Marie Sullivan 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).

  • Patent number: 11083646
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Luke R. Magee, George B. Glackin, III, Christopher J. Hosmer, Naomi S. Korn, James D. Wilson, Mark C. Bates, Mattias Schmidt, Eva Susanne Dominique Thurnay, Joerg Mueller, John C. Costello, Ann Marie Sullivan, Gregg Allen Flender, Donald C. Roe, Mark James Kline, Kenneth Edwin Jewell
  • Publication number: 20180200125
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Luke Robinson Magee, George B. Glackin, III, Christopher J. Hosmer, Naomi S. Korn, James D. Wilson, Mark C. Bates, Mattias Schmidt, Eva Susanne Dominique Thurnay, Joerg Mueller, John C. Costello, Ann Marie Sullivan, Gregg Allen Flender, Donald C. Roe, Mark James Kline, Kenneth Edwin Jewell
  • Publication number: 20170027777
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Luke Robinson Magee, George B. Glackin, III, Christopher J. Hosmer, Naomi S. Korn, James D. Wilson, Mark C. Bates, Mattias Schmidt, Eva Susanne Dominique Thurnay, Joerg Mueller, John C. Costello, Ann Marie Sullivan, Gregg Allen Flender, Donald C. Roe, Mark James Kline, Kenneth Edwin Jewell
  • Publication number: 20150080836
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Luke R. MAGEE, George B. GLACKIN, III, Christopher J. HOSMER, Naomi S. KORN, James D. WILSON, Mark C. BATES, Mattias SCHMIDT, Eva Susanne Dominique THURNAY, Joerg MUELLER, John C. COSTELLO, Ann Marie SULLIVAN, Gregg Allen FLENDER, Donald C. ROE, Mark James KLINE, Kenneth Edwin JEWELL
  • Publication number: 20140200542
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Luke Robinson MAGEE, George Bartol GLACKIN, III, Christopher John HOSMER, Naomi Shoshana KORN, James Douglas WILSON, Mark Christopher BATES, Mattias SCHMIDT, Eva Susanne Dominique THURNAY, Joerg MUELLER, John Carl COSTELLO, Ann Marie SULLIVAN, Gregg Allen FLENDER, Donald Carroll ROE, Mark James KLINE, Kenneth Edwin JEWELL
  • Patent number: 7985210
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article comprising a chassis comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined with the topsheet, and an absorbent core interposed between the topsheet and backsheet; at least one sidewall adjacently disposed to the chassis; and at least one handle assisting in the application of the article onto a wearer. Preferred embodiments of the said handle include flaps, tabs, ridges, improved surface characteristics, apertures, loops, and combinations thereof. A toilet training kit comprising the article in the form of a training pant and an instruction to the caregiver for transitioning the infant to proper toilet use. A kit comprising more than one absorbent article wherein the article is positioned within said kit such that the handle is readily accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gregory Ashton, Eiro Fukuda, Ann Marie Sullivan, Nancy Drainville Chomyszak
  • Patent number: 7537586
    Abstract: An active external change aid that comprises elements which act upon an article to be attached to a wearer to perform a useful function. The active external change aid helps the caregiver or wearer obtain the optimum fit and performance of the product by performing steps for the caregiver or wearer during the application or removal of the product. The article optionally includes elements which work in conjunction with elements of the change aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mark James Kline, Donald Carroll Roe, Ann Marie Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20040122384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human waste collection bags for babies, children or adults to be attached to a wearer. More particularly it relates to an applicator for such collection bags, which can be used to place the collection bag in the perianal or uro-genital area of a wearer and allows convenient and accurate placement. Claimed and described is an applicator (40) comprising at least one handling portion (42) and at least one contact area (44); which upon application of force between said at least one handling portion (42) and the at least one contact area (44) expands in at least one direction of expansion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Olindo Evangelista, Ivana Spinelli, Ann Marie Sullivan, Thomas Sutton
  • Publication number: 20020117514
    Abstract: An improved disposable storage and dispensing carafe which allows the easy transport and dispensing of a bulk volume of a hot or cold liquid in a throw-away container. The carafe comprises a rigid frame having a dispensing outlet, a pliable or plastic bag for holding a hot or cold liquid having a rigid spout affixed thereto, means for detachably connecting the rigid spout to the dispensing outlet, and an insulating jacket detachably connected to the frame and enveloping the pliable or plastic bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Gary R. Allanson, Ann Marie Sullivan, Thomas C. Merle, John A. MacNeil, John Gundlach, John Costello
  • Patent number: 6375040
    Abstract: An improved disposable storage and dispensing carafe which allows the easy transport and dispensing of a bulk volume of a hot or cold liquid in a throw-away container. The carafe comprises a rigid frame having a dispensing outlet, a pliable or plastic bag for holding a hot or cold liquid having a rigid spout affixed thereto, means for detachably connecting the rigid spout to the dispensing outlet, and an insulating jacket detachably connected to the frame and enveloping the pliable or plastic bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: International Dispensing Corporation
    Inventors: Gary R. Allanson, Ann Marie Sullivan, Thomas C. Merle, John A. MacNeil, John Gundlach, John Costello
  • Publication number: 20020022820
    Abstract: An active external change aid that comprises elements which act upon an article to be attached to a wearer to perform a useful function. The active external change aid helps the caregiver or wearer obtain the optimum fit and performance of the product by performing steps for the caregiver or wearer during the application or removal of the product. The article optionally includes elements which work in conjunction with elements of the change aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Mark James Kline, Donald Carroll Roe, Ann Marie Sullivan
  • Patent number: D468910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Advance Handle Company, LLC
    Inventors: Edward C. Carman, Jr., Ann Marie Sullivan
  • Patent number: D468911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Advance Handle Company, LLC
    Inventors: Edward C. Carman, Jr., Ann Marie Sullivan
  • Patent number: D469018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: International Dispensing Corp.
    Inventors: Gary R. Allanson, Ann Marie Sullivan, Thomas C. Merle, John A. MacNeil, John Gundlach, John Costello