Patents by Inventor John Norman Simmons

John Norman Simmons 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).

  • Patent number: 10791887
    Abstract: A disposable wipes package and a package for disposable wipes comprising improved fitments to aid removal of wipes from within a package is disclosed herein. The dispensing fitment is formed of a single material and comprises a frame for securing to a package of disposable wipes. The frame has an oval, rectangular, diamond or ring shaped rim with an internal wall defining an opening through which wipes may be dispensed. A first petal is provided having a free end extending into an opening from a first side of the frame. A second petal has a free end extending into an opening from a second side of the frame towards the first petal to define a gap between the free ends of the first and second petals. The opening includes the gap and one or more orifices and occupies between 40% and 90% of the area within the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Norman Simmons, Lawrence Andrew Schumacher
  • Patent number: 10766687
    Abstract: Disposable wipes packages containing improved opening and closing arrangements are disclosed. The packages are targeted for usage by adult caregivers and can provide reduced waste in comparison to some currently marketed wipe packages. Different forms of the packages disclosed herein include ratios of characteristics of the package closure fitments and those of the package body of wipes contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Norman Simmons, Lawrence Andrew Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20200046177
    Abstract: A disposable wipes package and a package for disposable wipes comprising improved fitments to aid removal of wipes from within a package is disclosed herein. The dispensing fitment is formed of a single material and comprises a frame for securing to a package of disposable wipes. The frame has an oval, rectangular, diamond or ring shaped rim with an internal wall defining an opening through which wipes may be dispensed. A first petal is provided having a free end extending into an opening from a first side of the frame. A second petal has a free end extending into an opening from a second side of the frame towards the first petal to define a gap between the free ends of the first and second petals. The opening includes the gap and one or more orifices and occupies between 40% and 90% of the area within the rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: John Norman SIMMONS, Lawrence Andrew SCHUMACHER
  • Publication number: 20190039813
    Abstract: Disposable wipes packages containing improved opening and closing arrangements are disclosed. The packages are targeted for usage by adult caregivers and can provide reduced waste in comparison to some currently marketed wipe packages. Different forms of the packages disclosed herein include ratios of characteristics of the package closure fitments and those of the package body of wipes contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: John Norman Simmons, Lawrence Andrew Schumacher
  • Patent number: 9259059
    Abstract: A loop member for a mechanical fastener comprises a nonwoven web, the nonwoven web having a pattern of intersecting bond lines. The pattern is characterized in that at least a portion comprises a first plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines and a second plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines, each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the first plurality intersecting each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the second plurality. The intersecting bond lines define unbonded pattern elements, each of the pattern elements being at least partially bounded by non-linear segments of the bond lines. The bond pattern for a nonwoven web is suitable for use as a loop member of a mechanical fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
  • Patent number: 7805818
    Abstract: A loop member for a mechanical fastener comprises a nonwoven web, the nonwoven web having a pattern of intersecting bond lines. The pattern is characterized in that at least a portion comprises a first plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines and a second plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines, each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the first plurality intersecting each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the second plurality. The intersecting bond lines define unbonded pattern elements, each of the pattern elements being at least partially bounded by non-linear segments of the bond lines. The bond pattern for a nonwoven web is suitable for use as a loop member of a mechanical fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
  • Publication number: 20100040827
    Abstract: A loop member for a mechanical fastener comprises a nonwoven web, the nonwoven web having a pattern of intersecting bond lines. The pattern is characterized in that at least a portion comprises a first plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines and a second plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines, each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the first plurality intersecting each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the second plurality. The intersecting bond lines define unbonded pattern elements, each of the pattern elements being at least partially bounded by non-linear segments of the bond lines. The bond pattern for a nonwoven web is suitable for use as a loop member of a mechanical fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
  • Publication number: 20040158957
    Abstract: A loop member for a mechanical fastener comprises a nonwoven web, the nonwoven web having a pattern of intersecting bond lines. The pattern is characterized in that at least a portion comprises a first plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines and a second plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines, each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the first plurality intersecting each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the second plurality. The intersecting bond lines define unbonded pattern elements, each of the pattern elements being at least partially bounded by non-linear segments of the bond lines. The bond pattern for a nonwoven web is suitable for use as a loop member of a mechanical fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
  • Patent number: D640064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
  • Patent number: D642809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons