Patents by Inventor Carolyn Jeanne Miller

Carolyn Jeanne Miller 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: 6368113
    Abstract: A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and a product provision step. In the information collection step, information is collected from a consumer regarding her menstrual cycle protection needs. In the system selection step, the information collected is used to select a system of feminine hygiene products from at least two of such available systems. Each of such available systems is comprised of at least two different feminine hygiene products. In the product provision step, a kit is provided to the consumer. The kit contains in a common package the feminine hygiene products which make up the selected system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Unger, Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Holly Marie Zuziak, Carolyn Jeanne Miller
  • Patent number: 6093027
    Abstract: A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and an information provision step. In the information collection step, information is collected from a consumer regarding her body type and menstrual cycle characteristics. In the system selection step, the information collected is used to select a system of feminine hygiene products from at least two of such available systems. Each of such available systems is comprised of at least two different feminine hygiene products. Additionally, each of said available systems is adapted to correspond to a predetermined range of body types and menstrual cycle characteristics. In the information provision step, information identifying the system of products selected is then provided to the consumer allowing her to use the system of feminine hygiene products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Unger, Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Holly Marie Zuziak, Carolyn Jeanne Miller
  • Patent number: 5947302
    Abstract: A method for providing a system of feminine hygiene products for use by individuals. The method includes collecting information from a consumer regarding her menstrual cycle using a computer, selecting a system of feminine hygiene products based upon the information collected where the system contains at least one tampon and one sanitary napkin. The method further includes a step of providing information back to said consumer identifying the products which make up the selected system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Carolyn Jeanne Miller
  • Patent number: 5865322
    Abstract: A method for dispensing absorbent articles for use by individuals, said method comprising a dispensing device containing at least two different types of absorbent articles and a means for allowing an individual to select one or more types of the absorbent articles in the dispensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Carolyn Jeanne Miller
  • Patent number: 5839585
    Abstract: A method for dispensing absorbent articles for use by individuals, said method comprising a dispensing device containing at least two different types of absorbent articles and a means for allowing an individual to select one or more types of the absorbent articles in the dispensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Carolyn Jeanne Miller