Patents by Inventor Joella M Bernard

Joella M Bernard 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).

  • Designer tampon applicator plunger and withdrawal string
    Patent number: 6676625
    Abstract: A designer tampon applicator, plunger and withdrawal string is disclosed. The disclosed invention decreases the embarrassment and removes the stigma of menstruation by converting a feminine hygiene product requiring maximum discretion into a high-fashion accessory suitable for public display and personal or intimate adornment. The disclosed invention also allows use of a larger tampon pledget providing greater absorption of and a more effective barrier to menstrual flow. Furthermore, the designer withdrawal string provides a highly visible reminder a tampon is in place and very effective means of removing the tampon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Joella M Bernard
  • Designer tampon applicator plunger and withdrawal string
    Publication number: 20030181844
    Abstract: A designer tampon applicator, plunger and withdrawal string is disclosed. The disclosed invention decreases the embarrassment and removes the stigma of menstruation by converting a feminine hygiene product requiring maximum discretion into a high-fashion accessory suitable for public display and personal or intimate adornment. The disclosed invention also allows use of a larger tampon pledget providing greater absorption of and a more effective barrier to menstrual flow. Furthermore, the designer withdrawal string provides a highly visible reminder a tampon is in place and very effective means of removing the tampon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Joella M. Bernard
  • Designer tampon applicator plunger and withdrawal string
    Publication number: 20020183681
    Abstract: A designer tampon applicator, plunger and withdrawal string is disclosed. The disclosed invention decreases the embarrassment and removes the stigma of menstruation by converting a feminine hygiene product requiring maximum discretion into a high-fashion accessory suitable for public display and personal or intimate adornment. The disclosed invention also allows use of a larger tampon pledget providing greater absorption of and a more effective barrier to menstrual flow. Furthermore, the designer withdrawal string provides a highly visible reminder a tampon is in place and very effective means of removing the tampon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Joella M. Bernard
  • Tampon
    Patent number: D448845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Inventor: Joella M Bernard
  • Tampon with a tassel
    Patent number: D457624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Joella M Bernard
  • Tampon
    Patent number: D464430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventor: Joella M Bernard