Patents by Inventor Diana Lynne Gann
Diana Lynne Gann 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: 9165094Abstract: Included are embodiments for dynamically modeling a human internal pelvic environment for product interactions. Some embodiments include creating a computational simulation of biomechanical interactions between feminine product and a pelvic region for a predetermined body type and simulating dynamic contraction of pelvic floor muscles and movement of surrounding parts of the pelvic region as would be experienced in normal use of the feminine product. Similarly, some embodiments are configured to determine, from the simulation, positional changes and effectiveness of the feminine product, determine whether the feminine product is acceptable, and in response to determining that the feminine product is not acceptable, alter a feature of the feminine product. In some embodiments, in response to determining that the feminine product is acceptable, data related to the feminine product being acceptable may be output.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alexzandra Joan Ramachandran, Ryo Nmn Minoguchi, Diana Lynne Gann, Dean Larry Duval
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Publication number: 20150006121Abstract: Included are embodiments for dynamically modeling a human internal pelvic environment for product interactions. Some embodiments include creating a computational simulation of biomechanical interactions between feminine product and a pelvic region for a predetermined body type and simulating dynamic contraction of pelvic floor muscles and movement of surrounding parts of the pelvic region as would be experienced in normal use of the feminine product. Similarly, some embodiments are configured to determine, from the simulation, positional changes and effectiveness of the feminine product, determine whether the feminine product is acceptable, and in response to determining that the feminine product is not acceptable, alter a feature of the feminine product. In some embodiments, in response to determining that the feminine product is acceptable, data related to the feminine product being acceptable may be output.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Alexzandra Joan RAMACHANDRAN, Ryo MINOGUCHI, Diana Lynne GANN, Dean Larry DUVAL
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Publication number: 20140323912Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are configured for identifying a condition of pelvic floor muscles. In one embodiment, a kit is provided that includes a wetness detection device with a backsheet, where the backsheet is substantially impervious to liquid. The wetness detection device may additionally include an insert that is coupled to the backsheet via a securing mechanism, where the insert is constructed with a predetermined absorbency. The wetness detection device may include an indicator that is coupled to the insert that reacts when in contact with liquid, such that because of the predetermined absorbency of the insert. The indicator may identify progress on pelvic floor muscles of a wearer of the wetness detection device. Additionally, the kit may include instructions for exercising the pelvic floor muscles to perform while wearing the wetness detection device, where the instructions describe application of the wetness detection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ryo MINOGUCHI, Diana Lynne GANN, Alexzandra Joan SPATHOLT
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Patent number: 8708989Abstract: A tampon that has a body including a first end, a second end, a center portion, a longitudinal axis and a radial axis. The body includes a plurality of cords or strips joined at the first end, the second end, the center portion or both the first and second ends. The plurality of strips and cords being selected from the group being selected from the group consisting of, films, woven materials, absorbent foams, superabsorbent polymers, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ryo Minoguchi, John Lawrence Foley, Ricky Alan Pollard, David Joseph Caracci, Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Diana Lynne Gann
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Publication number: 20120109089Abstract: A tampon that has a body including a first end, a second end, a center portion, a longitudinal axis and a radial axis. The body includes a plurality of cords or strips joined at the first end, the second end, the center portion or both the first and second ends. The plurality of strips and cords being selected from the group being selected from the group consisting of, films, woven materials, absorbent foams, superabsorbent polymers, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Ryo Minoguchi, John Lawrence Foley, Ricky Alan Pollard, David Joseph Caracci, Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Diana Lynne Gann
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Publication number: 20080167598Abstract: An applicator for inserting an object into a cavity. The applicator can have a hollow insertion member. The applicator can further have an indicator member circumscribing or partially circumscribing the periphery of the insertion member. The indicator member can have a first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Diana Lynne Gann, Thomas Ward Osborn, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Devin William Baldridge
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Publication number: 20080167599Abstract: An applicator for inserting an object into a cavity. The applicator can have a hollow insertion member. The applicator can further have an indicator member circumscribing or partially circumscribing the periphery of the insertion member. The indicator member can have a first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Thomas Ward Osborn, Diana Lynne Gann, Devin William Baldridge, Margaret Henderson Hasse
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Patent number: 7338462Abstract: A tampon and a tampon applicator in combination for expulsion of a tampon. The tampon applicator has a tampon holder tube. The tampon holder tube has a hollow interior portion, a first end dimensioned for insertion into a vaginal cavity, a second end positioned oppositely to the first end, a force controller, and at least one side expulsion member. The side expulsion member has a weakened region located at its base. The tampon has a body having a first end, center, and a second end; body has a joined portion; the body has a plurality of absorbent strips joined at the joined portion. The strips are selected from the group consisting of nonwoven materials, films, woven materials, absorbent foams, superabsorbent polymers, and mixtures thereof. The tampon is housed within the hollow interior portion of the tampon holder tube in a pre-expelled position.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ryo Minoguchi, Diana Lynne Gann, Thomas Ward Osborn, III, James Douglas Still, Letha Margory Hines, Ricky Alan Pollard
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Patent number: 7320673Abstract: A feminine hygiene product which has a tampon and a tampon applicator. The tampon applicator has a rupturable membranous cap permanently associated with a tampon holder tube. The tampon holder tube has a hollow interior portion, an interior surface, an exterior surface, an outer perimeter, a longitudinal axis, a first end dimensioned for insertion into a vaginal cavity, and a second end positioned oppositely to the first end. The tampon is housed in the tampon holder tube within the hollow interior portion of the tampon holder tube and is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the tampon holder tube in a pre-expelled position. The rupturable membranous cap covers at least a portion of the tampon. During expulsion of the tampon from the tampon holder tube, the rupturable membranous cap reorients the tampon into a direction substantially non-aligned to the longitudinal axis of the tampon holder tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2004Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Diana Lynne Gann, Thomas Ward Osborn, III
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Patent number: 7213466Abstract: A method and an apparatus for in vitro testing of catamenial tampon-and-applicator systems are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an in vitro receptacle for accepting tampons deployed during the testing procedure. The in vitro receptacle comprises a sleeve with a tampon-deflecting zone, representing an in vivo vaginal channel with a frontal area of a cervix.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Diana Lynne Gann, Jeanne Marie Hughes
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Patent number: 7166085Abstract: A method and an apparatus for in vitro testing of catamenial tampon-and-applicator systems are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an in vitro receptacle for accepting tampons deployed during the testing procedure. The in vitro receptacle comprises a sleeve with a tampon-deflecting zone, representing an in vivo vaginal channel with a frontal area of a cervix.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Diana Lynne Gann, Thomas Ward Osborn, III
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Publication number: 20050273039Abstract: A tampon applicator for positioning a tampon inside a vaginal cavity. The tampon applicator includes an outer member, an inner member, a tampon, and a tampon positioning member. The outer member is disposed co-axially with the inner member for insertion of the tampon into the vaginal cavity. The inner member includes a first end, a second end, and an interior surface. The inner member is slidable within the outer member. The tampon is at least partially housed within the inner member. The tampon positioning member is positioned within the inner member. The tampon positioning member includes a tampon pushing surface positioned between the first end and the second end of the inner member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2004Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Diana Lynne Gann, Thomas Ward Osborn
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Publication number: 20050273038Abstract: A tampon applicator for positioning a tampon inside a vaginal cavity. The tampon applicator includes an outer member, an inner member which is slidable within the outer member, and a tampon which is housed within the tampon applicator. The inner member has an effective length of less than about 58 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2004Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Thomas Ward Osborn, Diana Lynne Gann, Charles John Berg, Jacqueline Daniels
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Patent number: 6475199Abstract: A sanitary napkin that has a three dimensionally-shaped tube of absorbent material and method of making the same is disclosed. The sanitary napkin comprises: a base pad having a body-facing side, a garment-facing side, and a longitudinal centerline. A tube of absorbent material extends outward from the body-facing side of the base pad and is aligned along the longitudinal centerline of the base pad. In one embodiment, the tube of absorbent material comprises an absorbent material and a cover at least partially wrapping the absorbent material. In this embodiment, the absorbent material is penetrated by autogenous bonds that join one portion of the cover to an opposing portion of the cover. The bonds are selectively placed to provide the tube of absorbent material with a distinct three-dimensional shape.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Diana Lynne Gann, John Lee Hammons
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Patent number: 6316688Abstract: A sanitary napkin that has a three dimensionally-shaped tube of absorbent material and method of making the same is disclosed. The sanitary napkin comprises: a base pad having a body-facing side, a garment-facing side, and a longitudinal centerline. A tube of absorbent material extends outward from the body-facing side of the base pad and is aligned along the longitudinal centerline of the base pad. In one embodiment, the tube of absorbent material comprises an absorbent material and a cover at least partially wrapping the absorbent material. In this embodiment, the absorbent material is penetrated by autogenous bonds that join one portion of the cover to an opposing portion of the cover. The bonds are selectively placed to provide the tube of absorbent material with a distinct three-dimensional shape.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Lee Hammons, Ronald Ray McFall, John Richard Noel, Diana Lynne Gann, Letha Margie Hines, Kevin Eugene Grandison, Thomas Ward Osborn, III