Patents by Inventor Geneva Gail Otten
Geneva Gail Otten 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: 6468646Abstract: A multi-purpose sheet material comprising an absorbent layer and a cut-resistant material in contact with the absorbent layer. The cut-resistant material can comprise a cut-resistant support system, such as cut-resistant support element formed in the absorbent layer for example. The cut-resistant material may alternatively comprise cut-resistant particles, such as polymer particles having an average size of at least about 100 micrometers for example. Preferably, the sheet material exhibits an absorbent efficiency of at least about 0.2 and a slice resistance of at least about 30 kgf/cm, and more preferably an absorbent efficiency of at least about 1.0 and a slice resistance of at least about 40 kgf/cm. It is also preferred that sheet material exhibit a cut-resistance of at least about 30 kgf/cm, an absorbent efficiency of at least about 0.2, and a wet abrasion loss of less than about 400 mg per 100 revolutions.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Kit Carson, John David Norcom, Richard Tweddell, III, Geneva Gail Otten, Steven Michael Schennum, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Emil Hildebrand, IV, Kenneth Stephen McGuire
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Patent number: 6451410Abstract: The present invention provides a sheet of crystallizable material, having opposed first and second surfaces, the sheet comprising: (a) a plurality of crystalline regions located in the first surface; and (b) an amorphous matrix surrounding and separating the crystalline regions from one another. The present invention also provides a method of making a flexible, cut resistant, and abrasion resistant sheet material, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a sheet of crystallizable amorphous material having opposed first and second surfaces; (b) crystallizing discrete regions of the first surface of the sheet of material, the discrete regions being separated from one another by a continuous amorphous matrix.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1999Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kenneth Stephen McGuire, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Tweddell, III, Richard Emil Hildebrand, IV, Geneva Gail Otten
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Publication number: 20020061386Abstract: A multi-purpose sheet material comprising an absorbent layer and a cut-resistant material in contact with the absorbent layer. The cut-resistant material can comprise a cut-resistant support system, such as cut-resistant support element formed in the absorbent layer for example. The cut-resistant material may alternatively comprise cut-resistant particles, such as polymer particles having an average size of at least about 100 micrometers for example. Preferably, the sheet material exhibits an absorbent efficiency of at least about 0.2 and a slice resistance of at least about 30 kgf/cm, and more preferably an absorbent efficiency of at least about 1.0 and a slice resistance of at least about 40 kgf/cm. It is also preferred that sheet material exhibit a cut-resistance of at least about 30 kgf/cm, an absorbent efficiency of at least about 0.2, and a wet abrasion loss of less than about 400 mg per 100 revolutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2001Publication date: May 23, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Kit Carson, John David Norcom, Richard Tweddell, Geneva Gail Otten, Steven Michael Schennum, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Emil Hildebrand, Kenneth Stephen McGuire
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Publication number: 20020061693Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid absorbent fibrous substrate having a plurality of discontinuous cells in which a second material is disposed. This second material is selected from a broad variety of organic or inorganic solids which may provide a reinforcing effect such that a sharp instrument is prevented from passing through the new composite structure. The reinforcing materials are disposed in a discontinuous array, in a cellular form in the fibrous substrate thus providing a path for liquids to be absorbed into said fibrous substrate, while said reinforcing materials provide resistance to penetration by sharp edged instruments. When disposed in this manner, flexibility is maintained since the reinforcing materials are not disposed in a continuous pattern. Preferably, the pattern disposed is free of linear regions that provide a continuous line of penetration for sharp edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 1999Publication date: May 23, 2002Inventors: JOHN KIT CARSON, RICHARD EMIL HILDEBRAND, JAMES CAMERON HORNEY, JOHN DAVID NORCOM, GENEVA GAIL OTTEN
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Patent number: 6391806Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid absorbent fibrous substrate having a plurality of discontinuous cells in which a second material is disposed. This second material is selected from a broad variety of organic or inorganic solids which may provide a reinforcing effect such that a sharp instrument is prevented from passing through the new composite structure. The reinforcing materials are disposed in a discontinuous array, in a cellular form in the fibrous substrate thus providing a path for liquids to be absorbed into said fibrous substrate, while said reinforcing materials provide resistance to penetration by sharp edged instruments. When disposed in this manner, flexibility is maintained since the reinforcing materials are not disposed in a continuous pattern. Preferably, the pattern disposed is free of linear regions that provide a continuous line of penetration for sharp edges.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Kit Carson, Richard Emil Hildebrand, IV, James Cameron Horney, John David Norcom, Geneva Gail Otten
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Patent number: 6383615Abstract: An absorbent and cut-resistant sheet having a cut-resistant material with a plurality of openings, and an absorbent material attached to the cut-resistant material. Preferably, the apertured cut-resistant material is in the form of sheet having a thickness of between about 0.005 inches and about 0.020 inches, and has an open area of less than about 50 percent. It is also preferred that the cut-resistant sheet have fold lines formed on a non-cutting surface, so as to make the material easily foldable and/or tearable. In addition, a stainable absorbent cover layer can be attached to a cutting surface of the cut-resistant sheet to provide an indication of where cutting has occurred, and to give the material a desirable appearance. A liquid impervious backing layer is also preferably attached to the absorbent material to resist the escape of fluid from the absorbent material. It is preferred that the cut-resistant sheet comprises a polymeric material.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Geneva Gail Otten, Albert Sylvester Crawford, II, Daniel James Rhoads, John David Norcom, Richard Tweddell, III, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Emil Hildebrand, IV, Kenneth Stephen McGuire
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Patent number: 6383614Abstract: A multi-purpose sheet material comprising an absorbent layer and a cut-resistant material in contact with the absorbent layer. The cut-resistant material can comprise a cut-resistant support system, such as cut-resistant support element formed in the absorbent layer for example. The cut-resistant material may alternatively comprise cut-resistant particles, such as polymer particles having an average size of at least about 100 micrometers for example. Preferably, the sheet material exhibits an absorbent efficiency of at least about 0.2 and a slice resistance of at least about 30 kgf/cm, and more preferably an absorbent efficiency of at least about 1.0 and a slice resistance of at least about 40 kgf/cm. It is also preferred that sheet material exhibit a cut-resistance of at least about 30 kgf/cm, an absorbent efficiency of at least about 0.2, and a wet abrasion loss of less than about 400 mg per 100 revolutions.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Kit Carson, John David Norcom, Richard Tweddell, III, Geneva Gail Otten, Steven Michael Schennum, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Emil Hildebrand, IV, Kenneth Stephen McGuire
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Publication number: 20010024715Abstract: An absorbent and cut-resistant sheet having a cut-resistant material with a plurality of openings, and an absorbent material attached to the cut-resistant material. Preferably, the apertured cut-resistant material is in the form of sheet having a thickness of between about 0.005 inches and about 0.020 inches, and has an open area of less than about 50 percent. It is also preferred that the cut-resistant sheet have fold lines formed on a non-cutting surface, so as to make the material easily foldable and/or tearable. In addition, a stainable absorbent cover layer can be attached to a cutting surface of the cut-resistant sheet to provide an indication of where cutting has occurred, and to give the material a desirable appearance. A liquid impervious backing layer is also preferably attached to the absorbent material to resist the escape of fluid from the absorbent material. It is preferred that the cut-resistant sheet comprises a polymeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2001Publication date: September 27, 2001Inventors: Geneva Gail Otten, Albert Sylvester Crawford, Daniel James Rhoads, John David Norcom, Richard Tweddell, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Emil Hildebrand, Kenneth Stephen McGuire
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Patent number: 6274232Abstract: An absorbent and cut-resistant sheet having a cut-resistant material with a plurality of openings, and an absorbent material attached to the cut-resistant material. Preferably, the apertured cut-resistant material is in the form of sheet having a thickness of between about 0.005 inches and about 0.020 inches, and has an open area of less than about 50 percent. It is also preferred that the cut-resistant sheet have fold lines formed on a non-cutting surface, so as to make the material easily foldable and/or tearable. In addition, a stainable absorbent cover layer can be attached to a cutting surface of the cut-resistant sheet to provide an indication of where cutting has occurred, and to give the material a desirable appearance. A liquid impervious backing layer is also preferably attached to the absorbent material to resist the escape of fluid from the absorbent material. It is preferred that the cut-resistant sheet comprises a polymeric material.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Geneva Gail Otten, Albert Sylvester Crawford, II, Daniel James Rhoads, John David Norcom, Richard Tweddell, III, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Emil Hildebrand, IV, Kenneth Stephen McGuire
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Patent number: 6139185Abstract: A flexible bag comprising at least one sheet of flexible sheet material assembled to form a semi-enclosed container having an interior surface, an exterior surface, an opening having a peripheral edge, and a support-engagement feature located on the exterior surface at least partially surrounding the peripheral edge. The support-engagement feature comprises a strip of material having a first side facing outwardly from the exterior surface and a second side facing inwardly toward the interior surface. The first side exhibits an adhesion peel force after activation by a user which is greater than an adhesion peel force exhibited prior to activation by a user. The support-engagement feature preferably at least partially, and more preferably fully, circumferentially surrounds the peripheral edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1997Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter Worthington Hamilton, Geneva Gail Otten
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Patent number: 5968633Abstract: The present invention provides a selectively-activatible sheet material for dispensing and dispersing a substance onto a target surface. The sheet material comprises a three-dimensional sheet of material having a first side and a second side. The said first side has a plurality of hollow protrusions extending outwardly therefrom and separated from one another by valleys, while the second side has a plurality of depressions corresponding with the hollow protrusions. A substance adheres to and partially fills a location protected from external contact comprising the valleys and/or the depressions. The sheet material may be selectively activated by deforming the hollow protrusions to deliver the substance to a target surface, the substance having an effective viscosity upon activation which permits the substance to be liberated from its protected location and dispensed onto the target surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter Worthington Hamilton, Kenneth Stephen McGuire, Richard Tweddell, III, Geneva Gail Otten
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Patent number: 4120688Abstract: Sucrose yield of sugarcane is increased by treatment prior to harvest with aminomethylphosphonic acid.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1977Date of Patent: October 17, 1978Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventor: Geneva Gail Otten
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Patent number: 4086079Abstract: Fruit abscission is induced by application to a fruit bearing plant of particular sulfides and sulfide derivatives optionally in combination with non-phytotoxic surfactant different from said sulfides and derivatives. The sulfides and derivatives have the structural formula RXR' wherein R' is methyl or ethyl, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of sulfide, sulfoxide and sulfone, and R is akyl or alkenyl having 10-12 carbon atoms when X is sulfide or sulfoxide and 8-14 carbon atoms when X is sulfone.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1976Date of Patent: April 25, 1978Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Geneva Gail Otten, Tom Conrad Rheinecker, Ted Joe Logan
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Patent number: 4063927Abstract: A method of inducing fruit abscission by application to a fruit bearing plant of an effective amount of a disulfoxide abscission agent of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen and lower alkyl.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1975Date of Patent: December 20, 1977Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Geneva Gail Otten, Tom Conrad Rheinecker