Patents by Inventor Jim A. Pierron

Jim A. Pierron 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).

  • Ellipitcal applicator system
    Patent number: 6939289
    Abstract: An applicator for placing an insert within a vagina. The insert can be a catamenial tampon, incontinence device, medicament, dressing, and the like. The applicator has orientation indicators to allow the user to properly orientate the insert within the vagina. The applicator also has an inwardly curved radius on the leading edge to reduce any resistance during insertion and withdrawal of the applicator. The applicator may also have at least one vent to facilitate expulsion of the insert or to deliver medicaments or lubricants inside the body cavity. The insert applicator has a rounded cross-section to maximize the available space for the insert, while also facilitating insertion of the applicator into the vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Ann Zunker, Herb F. Velazquez, Donald J. Sanders, Jim A. Pierron, Angela R. Heck
  • Lubricated incontinence device applicator
    Publication number: 20040078013
    Abstract: An applicator containing a lubricant and used for placing an insert within a vagina. The insert can be a catamenial tampon, incontinence device, medicament, dressing, and the like. The applicator has orientation indicators to allow the user to properly orientate the insert within the vagina. The applicator also has an inwardly curved radius on the leading edge to reduce any resistance during insertion and withdrawal of the applicator. The applicator may also have at least one vent to facilitate expulsion of the insert inside the body cavity. The insert applicator contains lubricant within the applicator to facilitate insertion of the applicator and expulsion of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: MaryAnn Zunker, Herb F. Velazquez, Konald J. Sanders, Jim A. Pierron, Angela R. Heck
  • Ellipitcal applicator system
    Publication number: 20040077924
    Abstract: An applicator for placing an insert within a vagina. The insert can be a catamenial tampon, incontinence device, medicament, dressing, and the like. The applicator has orientation indicators to allow the user to properly orientate the insert within the vagina. The applicator also has an inwardly curved radius on the leading edge to reduce any resistance during insertion and withdrawal of the applicator. The applicator may also have at least one vent to facilitate expulsion of the insert or to deliver medicaments or lubricants inside the body cavity. The insert applicator has a rounded cross-section to maximize the available space for the insert, while also facilitating insertion of the applicator into the vagina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Mary Ann Zunker, Herb F. Velazquez, Donald J. Sanders, Jim A. Pierron, Angela R. Heck