Patents by Inventor Donatella Talone

Donatella Talone 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).

  • Articles with spores exhibiting antagonistic properties against pathogens and/or spores forming micro-organisms
    Patent number: 6967025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise spore-forming micro-organisms and/or spores which have the ability to germinate into microorganisms which exhibit antagonistic properties against undesirable strains of microorganisms when the articles are in use. The invention provides storage-stable disposable absorbent articles which can be worn for long periods of time with reduced generation of undesirable odors and enhanced fluid (e.g., bodily fluid) control within the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Achille Di Cintio, Antonella Pesce, Giovanni Carlucci, Donatella Talone
  • Articles comprising lactic acid producing microorganisms
    Publication number: 20030012810
    Abstract: The present invention relates to breathable absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, pantiliners, nursing pads and baby diapers having a breathable backsheet, and comprising lactic acid producing micro-organisms. Absorbent articles are provided that deliver high performing breathability and high protection level while delivering also effective odor control performance. The present invention also relates to articles suitable for controlling odours, especially odours associated with bodily fluids, which comprise lactic acid producing micro-organisms together with an odour absorbing agent, preferably silica and/or zeolite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Achille Di Cintio, Antonella Pesce, Giovanni Carlucci, Donatella Talone
  • Articles with spores exhibiting antagonistic properties against pathogens and/or spores forming micro-organisms
    Publication number: 20030003138
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise spore-forming micro-organisms and/or spores which have the ability to germinate into microorganisms which exhibit antagonistic properties against undesirable strains of microorganisms when the articles are in use. The invention provides storage-stable disposable absorbent articles which can be worn for long periods of time with reduced generation of undesirable odors and enhanced fluid (e.g., bodily fluid) control within the articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Achille Di Cintio, Antonella Pesce, Giovanni Carlucci, Donatella Talone