Patents by Inventor Linda McMeekin

Linda McMeekin 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: 6957924
    Abstract: A textured film device formed from at least one layer of gathered textured film. These devices are capable of producing excellent lather when used with a cleanser and are soft to the touch. Other textured film devices include mitts, gloves, washcloths, and the like formed from at least one layer of textured film. Also provided are systems comprised of the textured film devices and at least one active material selected from cleansers; moisturizers, conditioners; sunscreens; shaving foams; tanning agents; anti-acne agents; anti-aging agents; anti-irritant agents; perfumes/fragrances; and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda McMeekin, Shmuel Dabi
  • Patent number: 6783294
    Abstract: A solid cleanser holder comprising at least one textured film having texture variations including at least one aperture and a solid cleanser, wherein the at least one textured film surrounds the solid cleanser. The solid cleanser holders are not only gentle to the skin but also capable of reducing slip and creating superior lather. Methods of ameliorating the formation of mush on a solid cleanser are also disclosed. The method comprises enclosing a solid cleanser within a textured film having texture variations. Another embodiment relates to methods for making a solid cleanser holder. This method comprises enclosing a solid cleanser within a textured film such that the textured film surrounds the solid cleanser. Methods of cleansing and/or exfoliating the skin comprising the use of the solid cleansers described above are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Carol Duden, Linda McMeekin
  • Publication number: 20020025215
    Abstract: A solid cleanser holder comprising at least one textured film having texture variations including at least one aperture and a solid cleanser, wherein the at least one textured film surrounds the solid cleanser. The solid cleanser holders of this invention are not only gentle to the skin but also capable of reducing slip and creating superior lather. The invention also relates to methods of ameliorating the formation of mush on a solid cleanser. The method comprises enclosing a solid cleanser within a textured film having texture variations. Another embodiment of the invention relates to methods for making a solid cleanser holder. This method comprises enclosing a solid cleanser within a textured film such that the textured film surrounds the solid cleanser. The invention also relates to methods of cleansing and/or exfoliating the skin comprising the use of the solid cleansers of the claimed invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Carol Duden, Linda McMeekin