Patents by Inventor James R. Burfiend

James R. Burfiend 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).

  • Pouch with side gussets for use in carrying fluid for personal hygiene device
    Patent number: 8201688
    Abstract: The flexible fluid-carrying pouch for use with a personal hygiene device includes a front panel portion, a rear panel portion and two side edge gussets connecting the front and rear panel portions. The pouch is sealed along a bottom edge. The pouch includes a top edge which has a central portion which is sealed against a spout element, which permits exit of the fluid from the pouch, and further has two sealed side wing portions which extend upwardly alongside the spout element, providing a jogged arrangement for the top edge of the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Proctor and Gamble Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Burfiend, Daniel J. Greene
  • Pouch With Side Gussets For Use in Carrying Fluid for Personal Hygiene Device
    Publication number: 20080137998
    Abstract: The flexible fluid-carrying pouch for use with a personal hygiene device includes a front panel portion, a rear panel portion and two side edge gussets connecting the front and rear panel portions. The pouch is sealed along a bottom edge. The pouch includes a top edge which has a central portion which is sealed against a spout element, which permits exit of the fluid from the pouch, and further has two sealed side wing portions which extend upwardly alongside the spout element, providing a jogged arrangement for the top edge of the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: James R. Burfiend, Daniel J. Greene