Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Robertson

Anthony J. Robertson 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: 6736804
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article with a mechanical fastening system having disposal mechanism so as to provide convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The mechanical fastening system preferably comprises a tape tab having a first fastening element, a landing member comprising a second fastening element engageable with the first fastening element, and disposal mechanism for allowing the absorbent article to be secured in a configuration that provides convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The disposal mechanism preferably comprises a second fastening element affixed to the backing surface of at least one of the tape tab, so that the first fastening element of the opposite tape tab will engage the second fastening element of the disposal mechanism so as to secure the absorbent article in its disposal configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. Robertson, Charles Locke Scripps
  • Publication number: 20030131654
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method and apparatus for monitoring the air quality, whereby removable filter cartridges or modules containing a monitoring filter can be safely removed and inspected to determine whether or not unsafe pollutants have been introduced to the air within a confined structure such as a building. Another embodiment relates to a valve member for self-actuating when the module is removed to examine the monitoring filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: Healthy Buildings International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gray J. Robertson, John C. Madaris, Anthony J. Robertson, Guy S. M. Turner, Brian Roseworne
  • Patent number: 5279604
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article with a mechanical fastening system having an additional fastening element so as to provide convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The mechanical fastening system preferably comprises a tape tab having a first fastening element, a landing member comprising a second fastening element engageable with the first fastening element, and an additional fastening element for allowing the absorbent article to be secured in a configuration that provides convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The additional fastening element preferably comprises a second fastening element affixed to the backing surface of at least one of the tape tabs so that the first fastening element of the opposite tape tab will engage the second fastening element comprising the additional fastening element so as to secure the absorbent article in its disposal configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. Robertson, Charles L. Scripps
  • Patent number: 5026364
    Abstract: An integral disposable absorbent article such as a diaper is provided with an absorbent core; a liquid impervious backsheet; a liquid pervious topsheet; an elasticized waistband to enhance the fit of the diaper about the wearer; and a waistcap which presents a barrier to prevent the leakage of body exudates from the diaper. A single piece of elastomeric material serves as both the waistband and the waistcap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Anthony J. Robertson
  • Patent number: 4963140
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article with a mechanical fastening system having disposal members so as to provide convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The mechanical fastening system preferably comprises a tape tab having a first fastening element, a landing member comprising a second fastening element mechanically engageable with the first fastening element, and a disposal member for allowing the absorbent article to be secured in a configuration that provides convenient disposal of the absorbent article. The disposal member preferably comprises a second fastening element affixed to the backing surface of at least one of the tape tabs so that the first fastening element of the opposite tape tab will mechanically engage the second fastening element of the disposal member so as to secure the absorbent article in its disposal configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. Robertson, Charles L. Scripps
  • Patent number: 4662875
    Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper or an incontinent brief having indicia means provided for aiding an individual fitting the article to a wearer to obtain optimal waist fit and leg opening fit. Indicia means are provided in an area at least coextensive with a part of an area to which fastening means are affixed to the article when the article is fitted to a wearer. Indicia, as used herein are any type of lines, patterns, ornamental designs, symbols, script, color codes, or other markings which have the capability, either inherently or with additional denotation, to aid an individual fitting the article to promptly locate a desired affixation point for a particular fastening means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dennis O. Hirotsu, Anthony J. Robertson