Patents by Inventor Eric Patton Weinberger
Eric Patton Weinberger 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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Publication number: 20120263924Abstract: A multi-layer film having a first film layer being at least partially formed from a polymer (A) and a polymer (B) and a second film layer being at least partially formed from the polymer (A), the polymer (B), a polymer (C), and optionally an opacifying agent, wherein at least one of the polymer (A), the polymer (B) and the polymer (C) is synthetic and is at least partially derived from a renewable resource such that the multi-layer film has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B. Methods of forming multi-layer films are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Pier-Lorenzo Caruso, Michael Remus
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Publication number: 20120238978Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a fluid permeable structured fibrous web with thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm2/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm3/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
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Publication number: 20120238170Abstract: A fluid permeable structured fibrous web having thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm2/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm3/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
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Publication number: 20120238979Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a structured fibrous web, with thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
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Publication number: 20120238982Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a structured fibrous web, with thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
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Publication number: 20120237718Abstract: A structured fibrous web having thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
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Publication number: 20120238981Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a fluid permeable structured fibrous web with thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm2/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm3/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, Eric Bryan Bond, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Patti Jean Kellett
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Publication number: 20120152794Abstract: A wipes product includes a wipes container filled with at least one wipe substrate. The wipes container is formed at least partially from a first polymer and the first polymer is synthetic and at least partially derived from a renewable resource via a first intermediate monomeric compound. The wipes container includes a lid and a base such that at least one of the lid and the base comprises a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B. Methods of forming a wipes product are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Eric Patton Weinberger, John Moncrief Layman, Bryn Hird, Richard Shane Mays
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Patent number: 6840927Abstract: An improved absorbent catamenial tampon having increased leakage protection and ability to readily absorb fluid while not aggressively adhering to tissue. This is accomplished with a tampon comprising a compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. The compressed absorbent member of the tampon has an inner region and an exterior surface. The fluid wicking overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member, substantially permeates the inner region of the compressed absorbent member and extends beyond the withdrawal end to form a skirt portion. A method of making a tampon of the present invention is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Steven Ray Gilbert, Eric Patton Weinberger, Sharon Darlene Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 6740070Abstract: Catamenial tampons having particularly desired expansion force characteristics are shown. The tampons comprise a mass of absorbent material which is fluid expanding. The tampons exert an X Dimension Force of at least about 400 grams, and a Z Dimension Force of less than about 200 grams. Alternatively, the ratio of the X Dimension Force to the Z Dimension Force is from about 10 to about 50.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raymond Kusi Agyapong, Lisa Ann Mackay, Dannette ReNee Adams, David Joseph Caracci, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Eric Patton Weinberger, Kenyata JeMauld Martin
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Publication number: 20030097108Abstract: An improved absorbent catamenial tampon having increased leakage protection and ability to readily absorb fluid while not aggressively adhering to tissue. This is accomplished with a tampon comprising a compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. The compressed absorbent member of the tampon has an inner region and an exterior surface. The fluid wicking overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member, substantially permeates the inner region of the compressed absorbent member and extends beyond the withdrawal end to form a skirt portion. A method of making a tampon of the present invention is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Steven Ray Gilbert, Eric Patton Weinberger, Sharon Darlene Kirkpatrick
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Publication number: 20020133133Abstract: Catamenial tampons having particularly desired expansion force characteristics are shown. The tampons comprise a mass of absorbent material which is fluid expanding. The tampons exert an X Dimension Force of at least about 400 grams, and a Z Dimension Force of less than about 200 grams. Alternatively, the ratio of the X Dimension Force to the Z Dimension Force is from about 10 to about 50.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raymond Kusi Agyapong, Lisa Ann MacKay, Dannette ReNee Adams, David Joseph Caracci, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Eric Patton Weinberger, Kenyata JeMauld Martin
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Patent number: 6358223Abstract: A tampon applicator for at least partially separating a tampon and inserting the tampon into a body cavity is provided. The tampon applicator has a tampon holder tube having interior and exterior surfaces, a longitudinal axis, a hollow portion and an expulsion end dimensioned for insertion into the body cavity. The tampon holder tube has a feature for separating and spreading a tampon apart during expulsion of the tampon. A plunger may also be telescopically and slidably mounted in the tampon holder tube distal to the expulsion end and adapted to directionally expel the tampon from the tampon holder tube when a user expels the tampon from the tampon holder tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1999Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lisa Ann Mackay, William Patton Peace, Chrissie Melinda Smits, Richard Tweddell, III, Eric Patton Weinberger
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Patent number: 6270470Abstract: A method for providing side-to-side coverage of a tampon within a female user's vaginal cavity is provided. By use of a tampon applicator designed to provide directional expulsion and suitable tampons for use in the tampon applicator, a female user may achieve side-to-side coverage of a tampon within her vaginal cavity. Such directional expulsion causes a suitable tampon to expand against the sides and/or walls of a female user's vaginal cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kimberly Ann Buck, Lisa Ann MacKay, William Patton Peace, Chrissie Melinda Smits, Richard Tweddell, III, Eric Patton Weinberger
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Patent number: 6254566Abstract: A suitable tampon with a tampon applicator for expelling the tampon to provide side-to-side coverage and inserting the tampon into a body cavity is provided. The tampon applicator has a tampon holder tube having interior and exterior surfaces, a longitudinal axis, a hollow portion and an expulsion end dimensioned for insertion into the body cavity. The tampon holder tube has a feature for separating and spreading a tampon apart during expulsion of the tampon. A plunger may also be telescopically and slidably mounted in the tampon holder tube distal to the expulsion end and adapted to directionally expel the tampon from the tampon holder tube when a user expels the tampon from the tampon holder tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kimberly Ann Buck, Lisa Ann MacKay, William Patton Peace, Chrissie Melinda Smits, Richard Tweddell, III, Eric Patton Weinberger
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Patent number: 5972806Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, that have undergarment covering components (or "side wrapping elements") that automatically wrap the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements have at least one zone of extensibility and at a region therein that is stiffer than the zone of extensibility.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eric Patton Weinberger, Bruce William Lavash, Robb Eric Olsen, James William Cree
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Patent number: 5891121Abstract: Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads are disclosed that have undergarment covering components (or "side wrapping elements") that extend from the main body portion of the absorbent article and automatically fold along the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements have at least one zone of extensibility and a region therein that is stiffer and less extensible than the zone of extensibility. The absorbent article preferably comprises at least three regions with different bending moduli to control the location of the absorbent article about which the side wrapping elements will bend.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1995Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nona Jane Redwine, Robb Eric Olsen, Letha Margie Hines, Eric Patton Weinberger, Bruce William Lavash
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Patent number: 5650223Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, that have undergarment covering components (or "side wrapping elements") that automatically wrap the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements have at least one zone of extensibility and at a region therein that is stiffer than the zone of extensibility.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1996Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Inventors: Eric Patton Weinberger, Bruce William Lavash, Robb Eric Olsen, James William Cree
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Patent number: D430297Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kimberly Ann Buck, Lisa Ann MacKay, William Patton Peace, Chrissie Melinda Smits, Richard Tweddell, III, Eric Patton Weinberger
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Patent number: D430669Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kimberly Ann Buck, Lisa Ann Mackay, William Patton Peace, Chrissie Melinda Smits, Richard Tweddell, III, Eric Patton Weinberger