Patents by Inventor Glenn Garbolino

Glenn Garbolino 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).

  • Tampon having improved early expansion characteristics
    Patent number: 6748634
    Abstract: A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon exposure to a humid environment. The radius increases by at least about 10% after 15 minutes to 90% relative humidity at 40° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Nicolas Martens, Glenn Garbolino
  • Tampon having improved early expansion characteristics
    Publication number: 20030055391
    Abstract: A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon exposure to a humid environment. The radius increases by at least about 10% after 15 minutes to 90% relative humidity at 40° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Nicolas Martens, Glenn Garbolino
  • Tampon having improved early expansion characteristics
    Patent number: 6433246
    Abstract: A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon exposure to a humid environment. The radius increases by at least about 10% after 15 minutes to 90% relative humidity at 40° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Nicolas Martens, Glenn Garbolino
  • Absorbent body
    Patent number: 5750446
    Abstract: An absorbent body formed of an absorbent web having a blend of multi-limbed regenerated cellulosic fibers and non-limbed cellulosic fibers has surprisingly improved specific absorption capacity. This absorbent body may be in the form of sanitary napkins, tampons, diapers, and adult incontinence devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Nicolas Martens, Glenn Garbolino