Patents by Inventor Clark Mason

Clark Mason 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: 11529269
    Abstract: A package containing a stack of folded disposable absorbent articles, the package being formed of flexible polymeric film, and having a path of perforations or scoring defining a hood opening structure, is disclosed. The hood opening structure may be configured to open proximate the fold noses of the articles for easy tactile identification, grasping and withdrawal of individual ones thereof, and may be configured so as to serve as an effective package reclosure device whereby the package may be used to store the unused supply of articles following opening. The package, and printed commercial artwork and product information on the package surfaces, may be configured such that the fold noses are disposed at the apparent bottom of the package, for improved standing stability when the package is shelved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Astrid Annette Sheehan, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Publication number: 20220304868
    Abstract: A package containing a stack of folded disposable absorbent articles, the package being formed of flexible polymeric film, and having a path of perforations or scoring defining a hood opening structure, is disclosed. The hood opening structure may be configured to open proximate the fold noses of the articles for easy tactile identification, grasping and withdrawal of individual ones thereof, and may be configured so as to serve as an effective package reclosure device whereby the package may be used to store the unused supply of articles following opening. The package, and printed commercial artwork and product information on the package surfaces, may be configured such that the fold noses are disposed at the apparent bottom of the package, for improved standing stability when the package is shelved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Astrid Annette SHEEHAN, Oliver Edwin Clarke MASON
  • Patent number: 11408812
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for producing high density cellular arrays. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: providing a sample comprising a plurality of cells; and introducing the plurality of cells in the sample into microwells of a microwell array to produce a cellular array, wherein the microwell array comprises 500 or more microwells per inch2, and wherein 25% or more of the microwells of the cellular array comprise a single cell. The disclosed methods can be used for producing a high density synthetic particle array and a high density reagent array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Clark Mason, Timothy W. Petersen, Vladimir Azersky, Christopher J. Wolf
  • Patent number: 11364160
    Abstract: A package containing a stack of folded disposable absorbent articles, the package being formed of flexible polymeric film, and having a path of perforations or scoring defining a hood opening structure, is disclosed. The hood opening structure may be configured to open proximate the fold noses of the articles for easy tactile identification, grasping and withdrawal of individual ones thereof, and may be configured so as to serve as an effective package reclosure device whereby the package may be used to store the unused supply of articles following opening. The package, and printed commercial artwork and product information on the package surfaces, may be configured such that the fold noses are disposed at the apparent bottom of the package, for improved standing stability when the package is shelved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Astrid Annette Sheehan, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Publication number: 20210395817
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for single-cell sequencing. In some examples, the methods include enriching a sample comprising a plurality of cells for cells of interest to produce an enriched cell sample; isolating one or more cells of interest in the enriched cell sample; and obtaining sequence information of one or more polynucleotides from each of the one or more isolated cells. Obtaining sequence information may include generating a molecularly indexed polynucleotide library from the one or more isolated cells. Enriching the sample may include focusing cells of interest in the sample using acoustic focusing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Clark Mason, Liping Yu
  • Patent number: 11098358
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for single-cell sequencing. In some examples, the methods include enriching a sample comprising a plurality of cells for cells of interest to produce an enriched cell sample; isolating one or more cells of interest in the enriched cell sample; and obtaining sequence information of one or more polynucleotides from each of the one or more isolated cells. Obtaining sequence information may include generating a molecularly indexed polynucleotide library from the one or more isolated cells. Enriching the sample may include focusing cells of interest in the sample using acoustic focusing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Clark Mason, Liping Yu
  • Publication number: 20200308642
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for single-cell sequencing. In some examples, the methods include enriching a sample comprising a plurality of cells for cells of interest to produce an enriched cell sample; isolating one or more cells of interest in the enriched cell sample; and obtaining sequence information of one or more polynucleotides from each of the one or more isolated cells. Obtaining sequence information may include generating a molecularly indexed polynucleotide library from the one or more isolated cells. Enriching the sample may include focusing cells of interest in the sample using acoustic focusing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Clark Mason, Liping Yu
  • Patent number: 10697010
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for single-cell sequencing. In some examples, the methods include enriching a sample comprising a plurality of cells for cells of interest to produce an enriched cell sample; isolating one or more cells of interest in the enriched cell sample; and obtaining sequence information of one or more polynucleotides from each of the one or more isolated cells. Obtaining sequence information may include generating a molecularly indexed polynucleotide library from the one or more isolated cells. Enriching the sample may include focusing cells of interest in the sample using acoustic focusing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Clark Mason, Liping Yu
  • Publication number: 20200163813
    Abstract: A package containing a stack of folded disposable absorbent articles, the package being formed of flexible polymeric film, and having a path of perforations or scoring defining a hood opening structure, is disclosed. The hood opening structure may be configured to open proximate the fold noses of the articles for easy tactile identification, grasping and withdrawal of individual ones thereof, and may be configured so as to serve as an effective package reclosure device whereby the package may be used to store the unused supply of articles following opening. The package, and printed commercial artwork and product information on the package surfaces, may be configured such that the fold noses are disposed at the apparent bottom of the package, for improved standing stability when the package is shelved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Astrid Annette Sheehan, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Patent number: 10653587
    Abstract: An array of at least two commonly-branded absorbent articles, such as wipes products. The array includes a first wipes product and a second wipes product. Each wipes product may appeal to a different type of consumer, such as a light experience seeking consumer and a heavy experience seeking consumer. The first wipes product may include a first supply of wipes formed from a first substrate. The first supply of wipes is moistened with a first functional lotion composition including a first fragrance accord and a first lotion formula. The second wipes product may include a second supply of wipes formed from a second substrate. The second supply of wipes is moistened with a second functional lotion composition including a second fragrance accord and a second lotion formula. The second fragrance accord is different from the first fragrance accord, and the second lotion formula is different from the first lotion formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alizha V. Smith, Randall Glenn Marsh, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Publication number: 20190000724
    Abstract: An array of at least two commonly-branded absorbent articles, such as wipes products. The array includes a first wipes product and a second wipes product. Each wipes product may appeal to a different type of consumer, such as a light experience seeking consumer and a heavy experience seeking consumer. The first wipes product may include a first supply of wipes formed from a first substrate. The first supply of wipes is moistened with a first functional lotion composition including a first fragrance accord and a first lotion formula. The second wipes product may include a second supply of wipes formed from a second substrate. The second supply of wipes is moistened with a second functional lotion composition including a second fragrance accord and a second lotion formula. The second fragrance accord is different from the first fragrance accord, and the second lotion formula is different from the first lotion formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Alizha V. SMITH, Randall Glenn MARSH, Oliver Edwin Clarke MASON
  • Patent number: 10092483
    Abstract: An array of at least two commonly-branded absorbent articles, such as wipes products. The array includes a first wipes product and a second wipes product. Each wipes product may appeal to a different type of consumer, such as a light experience seeking consumer and a heavy experience seeking consumer. The first wipes product may include a first supply of wipes formed from a first substrate. The first supply of wipes is moistened with a first functional lotion composition including a first fragrance accord and a first lotion formula. The second wipes product may include a second supply of wipes formed from a second substrate. The second supply of wipes is moistened with a second functional lotion composition including a second fragrance accord and a second lotion formula. The second fragrance accord is different from the first fragrance accord, and the second lotion formula is different from the first lotion formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alizha V. Smith, Randall Glenn Marsh, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Publication number: 20170307502
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for producing high density cellular arrays. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: providing a sample comprising a plurality of cells; and introducing the plurality of cells in the sample into microwells of a microwell array to produce a cellular array, wherein the microwell array comprises 500 or more microwells per inch2, and wherein 25% or more of the microwells of the cellular array comprise a single cell. The disclosed methods can be used for producing a high density synthetic particle array and a high density reagent array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Clark Mason, Timothy W. Petersen, Vladimir Azersky, Christopher J. Wolf
  • Publication number: 20170202753
    Abstract: An array of at least two commonly-branded absorbent articles, such as wipes products. The array includes a first wipes product and a second wipes product. Each wipes product may appeal to a different type of consumer, such as a light experience seeking consumer and a heavy experience seeking consumer. The first wipes product may include a first supply of wipes formed from a first substrate. The first supply of wipes is moistened with a first functional lotion composition including a first fragrance accord and a first lotion formula. The second wipes product may include a second supply of wipes formed from a second substrate. The second supply of wipes is moistened with a second functional lotion composition including a second fragrance accord and a second lotion formula. The second fragrance accord is different from the first fragrance accord, and the second lotion formula is different from the first lotion formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Alizha V. Smith, Randall Glenn Marsh, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Publication number: 20160244828
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for single-cell sequencing. In some examples, the methods include enriching a sample comprising a plurality of cells for cells of interest to produce an enriched cell sample; isolating one or more cells of interest in the enriched cell sample; and obtaining sequence information of one or more polynucleotides from each of the one or more isolated cells. Obtaining sequence information may include generating a molecularly indexed polynucleotide library from the one or more isolated cells. Enriching the sample may include focusing cells of interest in the sample using acoustic focusing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Clark Mason
  • Patent number: 9068912
    Abstract: A wearable article with an extensible fastening member having a fastener proximate its end is disclosed. The fastening member may be highly extensible, and may have construction features and shape characteristics that affect distribution of force components when the fastener is in use, and reduce the chances of buckling or flipping of the fastening member along its edges, and the chances that the edges of the fastener will be lifted away from a surface to which it is attached. The fastener and material forming an accompanying landing zone on the article may be selected to form a fastening combination having performance attributes that provide further resistance to unintended pop-off under wearing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mark James Kline, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Publication number: 20110092946
    Abstract: A method for measuring the force necessary to separate a sample of a hooks fastener component from engagement with a loops component is disclosed. The method includes the steps of engaging respective samples of the hooks material and loops material along a plane of engagement, displacing them in a shear direction parallel with the plane of engagement, pulling them apart on a tensile tester in a direction orthogonal to the plane of engagement, until disengaged, and measuring the pulling force exerted during the pulling step. A wearable article having a combination of hooks fastener and loops material landing zone is also disclosed, wherein the hooks fastener and loops material are selected using the disclosed method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Mark James Kline, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Publication number: 20110092947
    Abstract: A wearable article with an extensible fastening member having a fastener proximate its end is disclosed. The fastening member may be highly extensible, and may have construction features and shape characteristics that affect distribution of force components when the fastener is in use, and reduce the chances of buckling or flipping of the fastening member along its edges, and the chances that the edges of the fastener will be lifted away from a surface to which it is attached. The fastener and material forming an accompanying landing zone on the article may be selected to form a fastening combination having performance attributes that provide further resistance to unintended pop-off under wearing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Mark James Kline, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Patent number: 7002054
    Abstract: A wearable article including a fever indicator disposed on at least a portion of the article for indicating the body temperature of a wearer. The fever indicator may be used in conjunction with a disposable absorbent article and provides a signal indicating qualitative or quantitative information about the body temperature of the wearer based on the temperature of the wearer's urine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patrick Jay Allen, Donald Carroll Roe, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason
  • Publication number: 20040097894
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article adapted to receive feces comprising an effective concentration of a chitin-based feces modifying agent disposed in the article such that the chitin-based feces modifying agent is available to contact at least a portion of the feces deposited in the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Giovanni Carlucci, Oliver Edwin Clarke Mason, Donald Carroll Roe, Mattias Schmidt