Patents by Inventor Jennifer Ann Kraynak Orriss

Jennifer Ann Kraynak Orriss 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 applicator with petals
    Patent number: 6652477
    Abstract: This invention relates to a tampon applicator, having a specific insertion tip structure with overlapping petals, connected to a tube. The petals are preferably curved such that one edge of a petal has an angle with the top edge of the tube of 40° to 60°. The petals are at least partially closed over the tampon and easily openable in use, which provides an improved, safer and more hygienic insertion of the tampon into the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nancy Karapasha, Clare Jessamyn Dibble, Jennifer Ann Kraynak Orriss, Michael Sean Farrell
  • Tampon applicator with petals
    Publication number: 20030028138
    Abstract: This invention relates to a tampon applicator, having a specific insertion tip structure with overlapping petals, connected to a tube. The petals are preferably curved such that one edge of a petal has an angle with the top edge of the tube of 40° to 60°. The petals are at least partially closed over the tampon and easily openable in use, which provides an improved, safer and more hygienic insertion of the tampon into the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nancy Karapasha, Clare Jessamyn Dibble, Jennifer Ann Kraynak Orriss, Michael Sean Farrell