Patents by Inventor Jessica LeMay
Jessica LeMay 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: 11540955Abstract: A tampon assembly having a barrel, a plunger, and a pledget is provided. The plunger is slidably received in the barrel. The pledget is in the barrel between the insertion tip and the plunger so that a force applied on the plunger can expel the pledget from the barrel. The barrel has a plurality of petals defining an insertion tip, which has a first taper ratio of more than about 0.3 to less than 1.0. The pledget has a shaped tip that is disposed in the insertion tip.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS, LLCInventors: Keith Edgett, Patrick Gorham, George Jarmon, Jessica LeMay
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Patent number: 10695230Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS, LLCInventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Publication number: 20190328583Abstract: A tampon assembly having a barrel, a plunger, and a pledget is provided. The plunger is slidably received in the barrel. The pledget is in the barrel between the insertion tip and the plunger so that a force applied on the plunger can expel the pledget from the barrel. The barrel has a plurality of petals defining an insertion tip, which has a first taper ratio of more than about 0.3 to less than 1.0. The pledget has a shaped tip that is disposed in the insertion tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Keith Edgett, Patrick Gorham, George Jarmon, Jessica LeMay
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Patent number: 10383776Abstract: A tampon assembly having a barrel, a plunger, and a pledget is provided. The plunger is slidably received in the barrel. The pledget is in the barrel between the insertion tip and the plunger so that a force applied on the plunger can expel the pledget from the barrel. The barrel has a plurality of petals defining an insertion tip, which has a first taper ratio of more than about 0.3 to less than 1.0. The pledget has a shaped tip that is disposed in the insertion tip.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLCInventors: Keith Edgett, Patrick Gorham, George Jarmon, Jessica LeMay
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Patent number: 10105267Abstract: A tampon assembly having a barrel, a plunger, and a pledget is provided. The plunger is slidably received in the barrel. The pledget is in the barrel between the insertion tip and the plunger so that a force applied on the plunger can expel the pledget from the barrel. The barrel has a plurality of petals defining an insertion tip, which has a first taper ratio of more than about 0.3 to less than 1.0. The pledget has a shaped tip that is disposed in the insertion tip.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC>Inventors: Keith Edgett, Patrick Gorham, George Jarmon, Jessica LeMay
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Patent number: 9737443Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLCInventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Publication number: 20170216103Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Patent number: 9662249Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC.Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Publication number: 20170112679Abstract: A tampon assembly having a barrel, a plunger, and a pledget is provided. The plunger is slidably received in the barrel. The pledget is in the barrel between the insertion tip and the plunger so that a force applied on the plunger can expel the pledget from the barrel. The barrel has a plurality of petals defining an insertion tip, which has a first taper ratio of more than about 0.3 to less than 1.0. The pledget has a shaped tip that is disposed in the insertion tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Keith Edgett, Patrick Gorham, George Jarmon, Jessica LeMay
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Publication number: 20170112680Abstract: A tampon assembly having a barrel, a plunger, and a pledget is provided. The plunger is slidably received in the barrel. The pledget is in the barrel between the insertion tip and the plunger so that a force applied on the plunger can expel the pledget from the barrel. The barrel has a plurality of petals defining an insertion tip, which has a first taper ratio of more than about 0.3 to less than 1.0. The pledget has a shaped tip that is disposed in the insertion tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Keith Edgett, Patrick Gorham, George Jarmon, Jessica LeMay
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Publication number: 20160296381Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLCInventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Publication number: 20150105711Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Publication number: 20100204636Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes a wall forming a tube with a center axis therethrough and with a hollow interior volume. The tube has a first barrel end and a second barrel end opposite the first barrel end to form a length therebetween that corresponds to the length of the center axis. The tube increases in diameter along the length of the tube from a first diameter to a second diameter that forms a main body section, and decreases in diameter along the length of the tube from the second diameter to a third diameter that forms a reverse taper section. The center axis is substantially straight throughout the extant of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Jessica A. Lemay, Kathryn G. Bennett, Keith J. Edgett, Dane R. Jackson, Mario A. Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Publication number: 20090131853Abstract: There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. The reduced cross-section fingergrip provides exceptional grippability to the user. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel component with an absorbent pledget, petals may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip component having petals may be formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Jessica Lemay, Dane Jackson, Michael Miller, Wayne Melvin
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Publication number: 20080004563Abstract: There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. The reduced cross-section fingergrip provides exceptional grippability to the user. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel component with an absorbent pledget, petals may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip component having petals may be formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Jessica Lemay, Dane Jackson, Michael Miller, Wayne Melvin
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Patent number: 7044928Abstract: A plunger having a first end, a second end, and a main body is provided. The first end of the plunger is about 10% to about 15% larger than the main body and the second end is more than about 50% larger than the main body.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Platex Products, Inc.Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Keith J. Edgett, Kathryn G. Bennett, Wayne David Melvin
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Publication number: 20050215940Abstract: There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. The reduced cross-section fingergrip provides exceptional grippability to the user. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel component with an absorbent pledget, petals may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip component having petals may be formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Jessica Lemay, Dane Jackson, Michael Miller, Wayne Melvin
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Publication number: 20050215939Abstract: There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. The reduced cross-section fingergrip provides exceptional grippability to the user. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel component with an absorbent pledget, petals may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip component having petals may be formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Jessica Lemay, Dane Jackson, Michael Miller, Wayne Melvin
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Publication number: 20040199100Abstract: A plunger having a first end, a second end, and a main body is provided. The first end of the plunger is about 10% to about 15% larger than the main body and the second end is more than about 50% larger than the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Keith J. Edgett, Kathryn G. Bennett, Wayne David Melvin
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Patent number: D492033Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: George S. Jarmon, Jessica LeMay, Keith Edgett