Patents by Inventor Margaret Henderson Hasse
Margaret Henderson Hasse 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: 8449491Abstract: An applicator for a feminine hygiene device. The applicator includes an insertion member that can have an outer surface, an insertion end, a withdrawal end opposite the insertion end, and a barrel region adapted to house the feminine hygiene device. In addition, the insertion member can have an indentation region extending inwardly from the outer surface and disposed between the barrel region and withdrawal end, and a shoulder region disposed between the barrel region and the indentation region. In certain embodiments, the indentation region can include one or more gripping formations protruding from the indentation region, the one or more gripping formations extending from the indentation region over at least a portion of the shoulder region.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Diana Lynn Gann
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Patent number: 8449492Abstract: An applicator having an enhanced grip portion. The applicator can include a barrel portion having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and a barrel exterior surface, the barrel exterior surface being a barrel color, a grip portion positioned opposite the insertion end having a grip exterior surface, and a plunger having a plunger exterior surface. The applicator can further include gripping indicia disposed substantially on the grip exterior surface. The gripping indicia can include visual indicia and/or tactile indicia.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raymond Albert Sargent, Jr., Devin William Baldridge, David Andrew Dalton, Richard Perez, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Diana Lynn Gann
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Patent number: 8435205Abstract: An applicator having a color gradient. The applicator includes an outer member having a first end, a second end disposed opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis, a length measured along the longitudinal axis, and an exterior surface. The outer member further includes a color gradient extending along at least a portion of the length from a first region to a second region, the color gradient being visible by a user viewing the exterior surface of the outer member.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kelyn Anne Arora, Ryo Minoguchi, Margaret Henderson Hasse, William Hollis Hood, Jeffrey Tupper Roesgen, Colleen Marie Neal, David Andrew Dalton
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Publication number: 20120184936Abstract: A tampon including a compressed pledget of absorbent material. The tampon has a body portion and a longitudinal axis, wherein the tampon includes at least one patterned impression with one or more design elements oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein at least one design element is formed by contact with at least one corresponding pattern including at least one lead in portion. An apparatus for making the tampon is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Daniel Raymond Wiegele, Robert Clark Avery, JR.
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Patent number: 8216202Abstract: Tampons comprising an asymmetric insertion end are provided. The tampon can comprise a substantially symmetrical absorbent mass having an insertion end and a withdrawal end, wherein the insertion end is asymmetric around an X axis of the tampon. A method of improving placement of a tampon in a vagina of a female is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ryo Minoguchi, Ricky Alan Pollard, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Letha Margie Hines, Diana Lynn Gann, Thomas Ward Osborn, III
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Patent number: 8104247Abstract: A disposable roof covering comprising a plastic substrate having a porous top surface, and a superabsorbent polymer located between the top surface and bottom surface of the substrate. The polymer absorbs water contacting the roof covering and allows it to evaporate over time to cool the roof structure and interior of the building. The invention provides a lightweight, low cost roof covering for cooling buildings. A method for cooling a roof structure by applying the disposable roof covering over the roof structure is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventor: Margaret Henderson Hasse
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Publication number: 20120016288Abstract: An applicator having an enhanced grip portion. The applicator can include a barrel portion having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and a barrel exterior surface, the barrel exterior surface being a barrel color, a grip portion positioned opposite the insertion end having a grip exterior surface, and a plunger having a plunger exterior surface. The applicator can further include gripping indicia disposed substantially on the grip exterior surface. The gripping indicia can include visual indicia and/or tactile indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Raymond Albert Sargent, JR., Devin William Baldridge, David Andrew Dalton, Richard Perez, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Diana Lynn Gann
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Patent number: 8075512Abstract: An applicator having an enhanced grip portion. The applicator can include a barrel portion having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and a barrel exterior surface, the barrel exterior surface being a barrel color, a grip portion positioned opposite the insertion end having a grip exterior surface, and a plunger having a plunger exterior surface. The applicator can further include gripping indicia disposed substantially on the grip exterior surface. The gripping indicia can include visual indicia and/or tactile indicia.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raymond Albert Sargent, Jr., Devin William Baldridge, David Andrew Dalton, Richard Perez, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Diana Lynn Gann
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Patent number: 8062245Abstract: An applicator for a feminine hygiene product is provided. The applicator includes a barrel portion, a grip portion, and a plunger. The barrel portion can be rotatably connected to the grip portion, wherein the barrel portion is adapted to rotate relative to the grip portion. Also provided is a method for orienting a feminine hygiene product within a vagina.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Diana Lynn Gann, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Paul Gregory Methven, Kerry Lloyd Weaver, Michael Sean Farrell, Dale Edwin Barker, Dan Raymond Wiegele
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Patent number: 8028385Abstract: A tampon including a compressed pledget of absorbent material. The tampon has a body portion and a longitudinal axis, wherein the tampon includes at least one patterned impression with one or more design elements oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein at least one design element is formed by contact with at least one corresponding pattern including at least one lead in portion. A method and apparatus for making the tampon are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Daniel Raymond Wiegele, Robert Clark Avery, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110190686Abstract: An applicator for a feminine hygiene device is provided. The applicator includes an insertion member than can have an insertion end, a withdrawal end opposite the insertion end and a barrel region having an outer surface and being adapted to house a feminine hygiene device. A zone of micro-apertured film is provided on the outer surface of the barrel region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventor: Margaret Henderson Hasse
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Publication number: 20110190685Abstract: An applicator having a color gradient. The applicator includes an outer member having a first end, a second end disposed opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis, a length measured along the longitudinal axis, and an exterior surface. The outer member further includes a color gradient extending along at least a portion of the length from a first region to a second region, the color gradient being visible by a user viewing the exterior surface of the outer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Kelyn Anne Arora, Ryo Minoguchi, Margaret Henderson Hasse, William Hollis Hood, Jeffrey Tupper Roesgen, Colleen Marie Neal, David Andrew Dalton
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Patent number: 7977532Abstract: A catamenial tampon comprises a compressed absorbent member having an inner region and an exterior surface, the compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. An overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The overwrap comprises an apertured fluid pervious material that is hydrophobic or rendered hydrophobic relative to the compressed absorbent member. The fluid pervious overwrap therefore tends to remain free of fluid as the fluid is preferentially partitioned into the absorbent member.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Steven Ray Gilbert, James Earl Trout, Jared John Schaefer
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Publication number: 20100324468Abstract: A tampon applicator comprising a barrel having a generally tubular main body disposed intermediate an insertion end and a gripping end where the barrel is configured to contain a tampon capable of being expelled through the insertion end. A plunger having a generally tubular main body is partially disposed within the barrel for sliding movement and has a tampon engaging end within the barrel and a finger engaging end outside of the barrel. The gripping end of the barrel is formed with a reduced diameter region relative to the generally tubular main body located at the gripping end of the barrel and terminates in an outwardly and rearwardly graduated end through which the plunger extends. The finger engaging end of the plunger also has an outwardly and rearwardly graduated end which is configured to make contact with the outwardly flared end of the gripping end of the barrel to thereby limit sliding movement of the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Diana Lynn Gann, Margaret Henderson Hasse
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Publication number: 20100324467Abstract: An applicator for a feminine hygiene device. The applicator includes an insertion member that can have an outer surface, an insertion end, a withdrawal end opposite the insertion end, and a barrel region adapted to house the feminine hygiene device. In addition, the insertion member can have an indentation region extending inwardly from the outer surface and disposed between the barrel region and withdrawal end, and a shoulder region disposed between the barrel region and the indentation region. In certain embodiments, the indentation region can include one or more gripping formations protruding from the indentation region, the one or more gripping formations extending from the indentation region over at least a portion of the shoulder region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Diana Lynn Gann
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Publication number: 20100000897Abstract: A feminine hygiene package. The feminine hygiene package may include a feminine hygiene product and a package enclosing the feminine hygiene product. The feminine hygiene product and/or package may include a pseudomotive thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Linda Marie Bumpass, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Peter Michael Searles, Steven Ray Gilbert
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Publication number: 20090082712Abstract: A tampon including a compressed pledget of absorbent material. The tampon has a body portion and a longitudinal axis, wherein the tampon includes at least one patterned impression with one or more design elements oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein at least one design element is formed by contact with at least one corresponding pattern including at least one lead in portion. A method and apparatus for making the tampon are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Daniel Raymond Wiegele, Robert Clark Avery, JR.
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Patent number: 7472463Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing compressed, gas-stabilized tampons are disclosed. The gas-stabilized tampons include tampons having preferably multiple folds for improved leakage protection and comfort through improved expansion characteristics. The number of folds can vary from 3 to 20 and greater. The process includes the step of forcing a gas through the compressed tampon. The gas can include steam.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Steven Ray Gilbert, Matthew Howard Wasson, Edward Paul Carlin, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Dale Francis Bittner, Douglas Toms
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Publication number: 20080262464Abstract: A tampon compressed with a compression having a major component in a widthwise direction may have a plurality of creases extending along its length from its surface and penetrating no deeper than about 20% of the width of the tampon. A method for making a tampon may comprise compressing an uncompressed pledget in a compression machine and feeding the compressed pledget with a compression member into a tampon mold having a mold cavity for receiving the compressed pledget, the compressed pledget thickness being no more that about 20% different than the uncompressed pledget thickness and the tampon mold having a mold cavity thickness no more than about 10% different than the thickness of the compressed pledget. An apparatus for making a tampon is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Margaret Henderson Hasse, Michael Henry Morris, Lloyd Keith Stephenson, Daniel Raymond Wiegele
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Publication number: 20080255496Abstract: An applicator having an enhanced grip portion. The applicator can include a barrel portion having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and a barrel exterior surface, the barrel exterior surface being a barrel color, a grip portion positioned opposite the insertion end having a grip exterior surface, and a plunger having a plunger exterior surface. The applicator can further include gripping indicia disposed substantially on the grip exterior surface. The gripping indicia can include visual indicia and/or tactile indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Raymond Albert Sargent, Devin William Baldridge, David Adrew Dalton, Richard Perez, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Diana Lynn Gann