Patents by Inventor Holger Brunsmann

Holger Brunsmann 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).

  • Vaginal tampon and process for producing the same
    Patent number: 6359191
    Abstract: A vaginal tampon contains living lactic acid bacteria (lacto-bacteria) and/or auxiliary substances for treating or regenerating the vaginal flora. The lacto-bacteria and auxiliary substances are enclosed in an air- and water-tight manner between thin layers, which are at least partially dissolved only when the tampon is used. The vaginal tampon releases the lacto-bacteria and/or auxiliary substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Symbio Herborn Group GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Volker Rusch, Kurt Zimmerman, Holger Brunsmann, Joachim Bruno Solfronk