Patents by Inventor Donald Carroll Roe

Donald Carroll Roe 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).

  • CONFIGURABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING IMPROVED BODILY EXUDATE SEPARATION AND SAMPLING
    Publication number: 20180368817
    Abstract: Configurable absorbent articles with improved bodily exudate separation and sampling are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Amy Lynn TALLY, Susan Joy LUDWIG, Donald Carroll ROE, Jacob Alan BARNHORST, Jennifer Joan GUSTIN, Kristian R. SANTA HORNEDO
  • DIAPER PRODUCT ADAPTED FOR COLLECTION OF EXUDATE SAMPLE FROM AN INFANT
    Publication number: 20180369029
    Abstract: Diapers adapted for use in the collection of stool samples from infants are disclosed. Such diapers may include a backsheet comprising an effectively liquid impermeable material, a transverse perineal barrier comprising an effectively liquid impermeable material and sealingly connected to another component of the diaper, and a liquid control structure disposed over the backsheet and forward of the transverse perineal barrier. The diaper may include other features adapted to contain exudates, isolate urine from fecal material following discharge, avoid absorption of liquid components of fecal material and enhance likelihood of collecting a fecal sample that is sufficiently representative of its composition immediately following discharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob Alan Barnhorst, Jennifer Joan Gustin, Donald Carroll Roe, Kristian R. Santa Hornedo, Amy Lynn Tally
  • Disposable diapers
    Patent number: 10149788
    Abstract: Disposable absorbent diapers are provided with improved comfort, fit and liquid transportation. The absorbent core of the disposable absorbent diapers includes at least one absorbent structure comprising a substrate layer and an absorbent layer with channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Rodrigo Rosati, Blanca Arizti, Hans Adolf Jackels, Ernesto G. Bianchi, Donald Carroll Roe
  • Absorbent structure for absorbent articles
    Patent number: 10130525
    Abstract: Absorbent structures for diapers are provided, comprising, immobilized onto a supporting sheet, an absorbent layer with absorbent material containing superabsorbent polymer particles and therein, in the front region, a first and a second substantially longitudinal channel, each being free of said superabsorbent polymeric particles, for improved fit and/or performance throughout the use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rosati, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Hans Adolf Jackels, Blanca Arizti, Ernesto G Bianchi, Donald Carroll Roe
  • MOIRÉ EFFECT LAMINATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180318144
    Abstract: A laminate comprises a first layer comprising a plurality of lower opacity zones positioned within a higher opacity zone is provided. The plurality of lower opacity zones form a first pattern. The laminate comprises a second layer comprising a second pattern. The laminate comprises a non-joined span of the first and second layers having a dimension of at least about 20 mm. A first portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a first position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span. A second portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a second position relative to the first layer, within the non-joined span.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Sara Lyn GIOVANNI, Donald Carroll ROE, John Lee HAMMONS, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Timothy Ian MULLANE, Matthew Steven RITTER, Jill Marlene ORR, Jennifer SCHUTTE, John Brian STRUBE, Ann Cecilia TAPP, Rachael Eden WALTHER, Amanda Margaret BICKING, Jennifer Lynn DUSOLD, Margaret Elizabeth PORTER
  • MoirĂ© effect laminates and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 10076451
    Abstract: A laminate comprises a first layer comprising a plurality of lower opacity zones positioned within a higher opacity zone is provided. The plurality of lower opacity zones form a first pattern. The laminate comprises a second layer comprising a second pattern. The laminate comprises a non-joined span of the first and second layers having a dimension of at least about 20 mm. A first portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a first position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span. A second portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a second position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sara Lyn Giovanni, Donald Carroll Roe, John Lee Hammons, Kelyn Anne Arora, Timothy Ian Mullane, Matthew Steven Ritter, Jill Marlene Orr, Jennifer Schutte, John Brian Strube, Ann Cecilia Tapp, Rachael Eden Walther, Amanda Margaret Bicking, Jennifer Lynn Dusold, Margaret Elizabeth Porter
  • Disposable article including a nanostructure forming material
    Patent number: 10071003
    Abstract: A disposable treatment article or disposable cleaning article that includes a hydrophobic nanoporous material. The disposable treatment or cleaning article is configured to contact and apply the nanoporous material to a surface. The nanoporous material is configured to form hydrophobic nanostructures on a surface upon the application of an activation stimulus. The nanostructures provide an anti-contamination benefit to the surface upon which the nanostructures are disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, David S Salloum, Brandon Ellis Wise, Vladimir Gartstein, Faiz Fiesal Sherman
  • PRE-STRAINED LAMINATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180235817
    Abstract: A laminate comprises a first layer comprising a plurality of lower opacity zones positioned within a higher opacity zone is provided. The plurality of lower opacity zones form a first pattern. The laminate comprises a second layer comprising a second pattern. The laminate comprises a non-joined span of the first and second layers having a dimension of at least about 20 mm. A first portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a first position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span. A second portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a second position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy Ian MULLANE, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Jill Marlene ORR, Donald Carroll ROE, Jennifer SCHUTTE, John Brian STRUBE, Ann Cecilia TAPP, Rachael Eden WALTHER, Amanda Margaret BICKING, Jennifer Lynn DUSOLD, Margaret Elizabeth PORTER
  • PRE-STRAINED LAMINATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180228660
    Abstract: A laminate comprises a first layer comprising a plurality of lower opacity zones positioned within a higher opacity zone is provided. The plurality of lower opacity zones form a first pattern. The laminate comprises a second layer comprising a second pattern. The laminate comprises a non-joined span of the first and second layers having a dimension of at least about 20 mm. A first portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a first position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span. A second portion of the second pattern is visible through at least some of the plurality of lower opacity zones when the first layer, within the non-joined span, is in a second position relative to the second layer, within the non-joined span.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy Ian MULLANE, Kelyn Anne ARORA, Jill Marlene ORR, Donald Carroll ROE, Jennifer SCHUTTE, John Brian STRUBE, Ann Cecilia TAPP, Rachael Eden WALTHER, Amanda Margaret BICKING, Jennifer Lynn DUSOLD, Margaret Elizabeth PORTER
  • Absorbent Articles With Channels
    Publication number: 20180221221
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material positioned within a core wrap. The absorbent core defines a first channel therein. A material is positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the core wrap. The material defines a second channel therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Donald Carroll ROE, Aniruddha CHATTERJEE, Nelson Edward GREENING, II, Sharon Irene GRENBERG, Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Cornelia Beate MARTYNUS, Marie Brigid O'REILLY, Rodrigo ROSATI, Sandra SAUTTER, Beate SIMON, Lutz STELZIG, Rachael Eden WALTHER
  • DISPOSABLE DIAPERS
    Publication number: 20180207039
    Abstract: Disposable absorbent diapers are provided with improved comfort, fit and liquid transportation. The absorbent core of the disposable absorbent diapers includes at least one absorbent structure having a substrate layer and an absorbent layer with channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Rodrigo ROSATI, Blanca ARIZTI, Hans Adolf JACKELS, Ernesto Gabriel BIANCHI, Donald Carroll ROE
  • ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH CHANNELS
    Publication number: 20180161217
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Kathy Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Blanca Arizti, Julia Boesel, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Nelson Edward Greening, II, Sharon Irene Grenberg, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Marie Brigid O'Reilly, Rodrigo Rosati, Saundra Sautter, Beate Simon, Lutz Stelzig, Rachel Eden Walther
  • ABSORBENT STRUCTURE FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20180153954
    Abstract: Absorbent structures for absorbent articles are provided, comprising an absorbent layer with absorbent material containing superabsorbent polymer particles supported by a supporting sheet, and having first and a second substantially longitudinal channel that are free of said superabsorbent polymeric particles, and that comprises one or more adhesive material to immobilize said absorbent material. The channels can provide improved fit and/or liquid acquisition/transportation, and/or improved performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Rodrigo ROSATI, Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Hans Adolf JACKELS, Blanca ARIZTI, Ernesto G. BIANCHI, Donald Carroll ROE
  • Absorbent articles with channels
    Patent number: 9987176
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Nelson Edward Greening, II, Sharon Irene Grenberg, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Marie Brigid O'Reilly, Rodrigo Rosati, Sandra Sautter, Beate Simon, Lutz Stelzig, Rachael Eden Walther
  • Absorbent article with improved garment-like character
    Patent number: 9980858
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article may include a chassis comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and an ear joined to the rear waist region of the chassis such that at least a portion of said ear extends laterally outward from the longitudinal edge of the chassis in the rear waist region. The article further comprises a fastening system including an engaging member disposed proximate to distal edge of the ear and a receiving member disposed on the chassis in the front waist region, wherein the ear interconnects the front waist region and the rear waist region upon engagement of the engaging member with the receiving member. The ear has a Front Edge Displacement and a Rear Edge Displacement such that a sum of the Front Edge Displacement and the Rear Edge Displacement is no greater than about 12 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Donald Carroll Roe
  • Laminate cleaning implement
    Patent number: 9974424
    Abstract: A laminate cleaning implement with a facing sheet, a substrate, and optionally a backing sheet. The facing sheet, the substrate, and the optional backing sheet are mechanically intermeshed. The mechanically intermeshing can provide one or more discrete tufts protruding outwardly from the laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Jill Marlene Orr, John Joseph Curro
  • Absorbent core for disposable absorbent articles
    Patent number: 9974699
    Abstract: Absorbent cores for disposable absorbent articles are provided. The absorbent cores each comprise at least two absorbent structures comprising a substrate layer and an absorbent layer, of which one absorbent structure comprises channels and one is free of channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Rodrigo Rosati, Blanca Arizti, Hans Adolf Jackels, Ernesto G. Bianchi, Donald Carroll Roe
  • Absorbent articles with primary and secondary indicating
    Patent number: 9943449
    Abstract: An absorbent article with a primary visual fullness indicator and a secondary visual wetness indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mattias Schmidt, Miguel Alvaro Robles, Donald Carroll Roe, Michael Divo
  • Method of constructing absorbent articles comprising graphics
    Patent number: 9913761
    Abstract: An absorbent article may be constructed by printing on an unstretched web that forms a portion of the side panels. Seams may be formed by attaching the side panels to a chassis. The side panels and the chassis may have different elastic properties. The absorbent article may also comprise first and second waistbands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Dale Trennepohl, Andrew James Sauer, Donald Carroll Roe
  • Pull-On Wearable Article with Informational Image
    Publication number: 20180055700
    Abstract: A pull-on wearable article includes a main portion including an outer cover, the main portion defining a front waist region, a rear waist region, and a crotch region extending between and connecting the front and rear waist regions. First and second extendable side regions extend between and connect the main portion front waist region and the main portion rear waist region to form the article in a closed waist configuration, at least a portion of each side regions being extendable between a relaxed state and an extended state. An informational image is disposed in at least the first side region. The article may further include a texture feature formed in an outer surface of the article and positioned proximate to the informational image to form a composite image. Alternatively or additionally, the image includes a cognitively functional graphic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Melanie D Allen, Kathleen Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Mark John Ciesko, Barry Robert Fiest, Eiro Fukkuda, George Bartol Glackin