Patents by Inventor Michael Remus

Michael Remus 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: 12611343
    Abstract: A package for one or more absorbent articles, a process for forming a package for absorbent articles, and a set comprising a trimmed package for absorbent articles and a trim piece are disclosed. The package includes a package material enclosing the one or more absorbent articles. The package material has natural fibers and forms a front panel, a back panel opposite the front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel opposite the top panel. The panels define an interior compartment, in which the absorbent articles are disposed. The distance between a seal line and a top edge is equal to or larger than 65 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Remus, Silke Basendowski
  • Patent number: 12611342
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package includes a package material enclosing the one or more absorbent articles. The package material has natural fibers and forms a front panel, a back panel opposite the front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel opposite the top panel. The panels define an interior compartment. The package material has a Basis Weight of between about 55 gsm and about 115 gsm, according to the Basis Weight Test Method. The package has a weakened region. The package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed in the interior compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Remus, Naomi Ruth Nelson, Lee Mathew Arent, Edward Daniel Theiss, III, Stephan Spiekers, Victoria Anne Borchert, Peter Kramkowski, Michael Wayne Taylor, Benjamin Jacob Clare, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Nery Vanesa Breslin
  • Publication number: 20260083599
    Abstract: A cuboidal package including one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package encloses one or more absorbent articles. The package includes a plurality of panels formed by at least two separate sheets. The second sheet and the first sheet form the top panel and the second sheet is attached to the first sheet such that a hinge is formed, and the top panel is at least partially reclosable via the second sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: Michael REMUS, Arnaldo Rafael MILLAN MALPICA, Paul Thomas WEISMAN, Silke BASENDOWSKI, Peter KRAMKOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20260084876
    Abstract: A package comprising two or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package encloses two or more absorbent articles. The package comprises a plurality of panels formed by at least one sheet. The package exhibits a Collapse Resistance Force of at least 0.5 N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: Michael REMUS, Paul Thomas WEISMAN, Silke BASENDOWSKI, Arnaldo Rafael MILLAN MALPICA, Peter KRAMKOWSKI, Carolyn Ann SPITZMUELLER
  • Patent number: 12325576
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles, wherein the one or more absorbent articles are sealed within the package is described. The package has a plurality of panels and a top fold line. The plurality of panels includes a consumer-facing panel and a top panel disposed superjacent to the consumer-facing panel. Each of the plurality of panels has an inner surface and an outer surface. The top fold line is disposed between the consumer-facing panel and the top panel, and the top fold line is colinear, at least in part, with a cross-wise crease. And the package material has natural fibers and has a basis weight of between 60 gsm to 120 gsm, more preferably between 65 gsm to 105 gsm, or most preferably between 70 gsm to 90 gsm, as determined via ISO 536 as modified herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Remus, Stephan Spiekers, Peter Kramkowski
  • Publication number: 20250179259
    Abstract: A polyolefin film having between about 10% and about 95%, by weight of the polyolefin film, of recycled polyolefin is described. The polyolefin film has an Average Hole Count between about 0.0 and about 10.0, according to the Gel Count Test Method. The polyolefin film has an Average Gel Count between about 0.0 and about 100.0, according to the Gel Count Test Method. The polyolefin film has an Average Relative Gel Height between about 0.0% and about 150.0%. The polyolefin film has a Total Spot Count between about 0.0 and about 100.0, according to the Gel Count Test Method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2025
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Christian KOHLWEYER, Paul Thomas WEISMAN, Michael REMUS, Peter KRAMKOWSKI
  • Patent number: 12319038
    Abstract: A package containing polyolefin film having between about 10% and about 95%, by weight of the polyolefin film, of recycled polyolefin is described. The polyolefin film has an Average Hole Count between about 0.0 and about 10.0, according to the Gel Count Test Method. The polyolefin film has an Average Gel Count between about 0.0 and about 100.0, according to the Gel Count Test Method. The polyolefin film has an Average Relative Gel Height between about 0.0% and about 150.0%. The polyolefin film has a Total Spot Count between about 0.0 and about 100.0, according to the Gel Count Test Method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christian Kohlweyer, Paul Thomas Weisman, Michael Remus, Peter Kramkowski
  • Publication number: 20250099305
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles, wherein the one or more absorbent articles are sealed within the package is disclosed. The package having a cuboid form includes a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, a left side panel and a right side panel. The top or the bottom panel includes an end seal. The end seal includes adhesive disposed in a seal area and an adhesive area which is greater than the seal area. The end seal comprises a ratio of the adhesive area width to the seal area width of from about 2:1 to about 20:1. The package material has natural fibers and a basis weight of between 50 gsm to 120 gsm. And, the package material is recyclable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Michael REMUS, Edward Daniel THEISS, III, Michael Wayne TAYLOR, Michaela Monika CZUPIK, Emily Charlotte BOSWELL, Benjamin Jacob CLARE, Patti Jean KELLETT, Peter KRAMKOWSKI, Ilana Jessica KRAUSE, Lee Matthew ARENT
  • Patent number: 12252320
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package has a package material including natural fibers. The package has a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel, and wherein the package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are completely enclosed therein. The package material has a basis weight of between 50 gsm to 120 gsm, between 60 gsm to 105 gsm or between 70 gsm to 90 gsm, as determined via ISO 536 as modified herein. The package material is recyclable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Remus, Edward Daniel Theiss, III, Michael Wayne Taylor, Jr., Michaela Monika Czupik, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Benjamin Jacob Clare, Patti Jean Kellett, Peter Kramkowski, Ilana Jessica Krause, Lee Mathew Arent
  • Patent number: 12252599
    Abstract: A polyolefin film having between about 10% and about 95%, by weight of the polyolefin film, of recycled polyolefin is described. The polyolefin film has an Average Hole Count between about 0.0 and about 10.0, according to the Gel Count Test Method. The polyolefin film has an Average Gel Count between about 0.0 and about 100.0, according to the Gel Count Test Method. The polyolefin film has an Average Relative Gel Height between about 0.0% and about 150.0%. The polyolefin film has a Total Spot Count between about 0.0 and about 100.0, according to the Gel Count Test Method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christian Kohlweyer, Paul Thomas Weisman, Michael Remus, Peter Kramkowski
  • Publication number: 20250064652
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package includes a package material enclosing the one or more absorbent articles. The package material has natural fibers and forms a front panel, a back panel opposite the front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel opposite the top panel. The panels define an interior compartment. The package material has a Basis Weight of between about 55 gsm and about 115 gsm, according to the Basis Weight Test Method. The package has a weakened region. The package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed in the interior compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Michael REMUS, Naomi Ruth NELSON, Lee Mathew ARENT, Edward Daniel THEISS, III, Stephan SPIEKERS, Victoria Anne BORCHERT, Peter KRAMKOWSKI, Michael Wayne TAYLOR, Benjamin Jacob CLARE, Emily Charlotte BOSWELL, Nery Vanesa BRESLIN
  • Publication number: 20250058961
    Abstract: A package of one or more compressed absorbent articles with a tactile indicium is disclosed. The package encloses one or more compressed absorbent articles. The package comprises a plurality of panels forming an outer surface. The outer surface comprises a tactile indicium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Paul Thomas WEISMAN, Michael REMUS, Michael Scott PRODOEHL, Silke BASENDOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20250041134
    Abstract: A package comprising one or more absorbent articles with a tactile indicium is disclosed. The package encloses one or more absorbent articles. The package comprises a plurality of panels forming an outer surface. The outer surface comprises a tactile indicium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventor: Michael REMUS
  • Patent number: 12193924
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles, wherein the one or more absorbent articles are sealed within the package is disclosed. The package includes a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel; a plurality of seals included by at least a portion of the plurality of panels. Each of the plurality of seals has adhesive disposed in a seal area. One or more of the plurality of seals has an adhesive area which is greater than its corresponding seal area. The package material has natural fibers and a basis weight of between 50 gsm to 120 gsm, as determined via ISO 536 as modified herein. And, the package material is recyclable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Remus, Edward Daniel Theiss, III, Michael Wayne Taylor, Michaela Monika Czupik, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Benjamin Jacob Clare, Patti Jean Kellett, Peter Kramkowski, Ilana Jessica Krause, Lee Matthew Arent
  • Patent number: 12178692
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package includes a package material enclosing the one or more absorbent articles. The package material has natural fibers and forms a front panel, a back panel opposite the front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel opposite the top panel. The panels define an interior compartment. The package material has a Basis Weight of between about 55 gsm and about 115 gsm, according to the Basis Weight Test Method. The package has a weakened region. The package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed in the interior compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Remus, Naomi Ruth Nelson, Lee Mathew Arent, Edward Daniel Theiss, III, Stephan Spiekers, Victoria Anne Borchert, Peter Kramkowski, Michael Wayne Taylor, Benjamin Jacob Clare, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Nery Vanesa Breslin
  • Publication number: 20240383660
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package has a package material including natural fibers. The package has a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel, and wherein the package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are completely enclosed therein. The package material has a basis weight of between 50 gsm to 120 gsm, between 60 gsm to 105 gsm or between 70 gsm to 90 gsm, as determined via ISO 536 as modified herein. The package material is recyclable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Michael REMUS, Edward Daniel THEISS, III, Michael Wayne TAYLOR, JR., Michaela Monika CZUPIK, Emily Charlotte BOSWELL, Benjamin Jacob CLARE, Patti Jean KELLETT, Peter KRAMKOWSKI, Ilana Jessica KRAUSE, Lee Mathew ARENT
  • Publication number: 20240366438
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is described. The package includes a package material having natural fibers and a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel. The package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed therein. The package material exhibits a water vapor transmission rate under stress conditions “SCWVTR” in accordance with ASTM F1249, as modified herein, which is about 300 g/(m2*day) or less. The package material is recyclable, and wherein each of the one or more absorbent articles includes super absorbent polymer (SAP) in an amount of greater than about 5 grams per article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Remus, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Andreas Peter Motsch
  • Publication number: 20240358560
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package includes a package material comprising natural fibers. The package material forms a front panel, an opposing back panel, a first side panel, an opposing second side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel opposite the top panel, wherein the panels define an interior compartment, and wherein the one or more absorbent articles are disposed in the interior compartment of the package in a tri-fold configuration. The one or more absorbent articles comprise a first fold nose and a second fold nose, wherein the first and second fold noses are disposed proximate the front and back panels or the first and second side panels of the package respectively. At least three of the panels are free of seams. The package material has a Basis Weight between about 50 gsm and about 120 gsm. The package is recyclable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Michael REMUS, Edward Daniel THEISS, III, Ilana Jessica KRAUSE, Stephan SPIEKERS, Lee Mathew ARENT, Benjamin Jacob CLARE, Emily Charlotte BOSWELL, Nery Vanesa BRESLIN
  • Patent number: 12110163
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package has a package material including natural fibers. The package has a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel, and wherein the package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are completely enclosed therein. The package material has a basis weight of between 50 gsm to 120 gsm, between 60 gsm to 105 gsm or between 70 gsm to 90 gsm, as determined via ISO 536 as modified herein. The package material is recyclable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Remus, Edward Daniel Theiss, III, Michael Wayne Taylor, Michaela Monika Czupik, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Benjamin Jacob Clare, Patti Jean Kellett, Peter Kramkowski, Ilana Jessica Krause, Lee Matthew Arent
  • Patent number: 12090034
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is described. The package includes a package material having natural fibers and a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel. The package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed therein. The package material exhibits a water vapor transmission rate under stress conditions “SCWVTR” in accordance with ASTM F1249, as modified herein, which is about 300 g/(m2*day) or less. The package material is recyclable, and wherein each of the one or more absorbent articles includes super absorbent polymer (SAP) in an amount of greater than about 5 grams per article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Remus, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Andreas Peter Motsch