Patents by Inventor Marion Scocca

Marion Scocca 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).

  • Method of making a multi-layer absorbent article
    Patent number: 6177606
    Abstract: An absorbent article for absorption of bodily fluids is provided, including a layer of non-absorbent material defining a tunnel shaped loop and a central portion enclosed by the loop, and an absorbent material retained within the tunnel-shaped loop. The non-absorbent material includes a plurality of apertures through which fluid can flow to reach the absorbent material, and an overwrap material overlies the non-absorbent material to transport fluid over the surface of the non-absorbent material. Preferably the absorbent article is a tampon and the loop is ring shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Tambrands, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Etheredge, Marion Scocca
  • Multi-layer absorbent article
    Patent number: 5928184
    Abstract: An absorbent article for absorption of bodily fluids is provided, including a layer of non-absorbent material defining a tunnel shaped loop and a central portion enclosed by the loop, and an absorbent material retained within the tunnel-shaped loop. The non-absorbent material includes a plurality of apertures through which fluid can flow to reach the absorbent material, and an overwrap material overlies the non-absorbent material to transport fluid over the surface of the non-absorbent material. Preferably the absorbent article is a tampon and the loop is ring shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Tampax Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Etheredge, Marion Scocca