Patents by Inventor Nicolas Martens

Nicolas Martens 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).

  • Publication number: 20230298711
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for logging incontinence information. The method can include detecting, by one or more computing devices, a user input describing incontinence information; updating, by the one or more computing devices and in response to detecting the user input, a private log based at least in part on the incontinence information; determining, by the one or more computing devices and after updating the private log, a performance metric based at least in part on comparing the private log with a current plan; and providing, by the one or more computing devices, a progress notification based at least in part on the performance metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Boulos, Sweta Kannan, Sara G. Leonard, Nicolas Martens, Marcille Faye Ruman
  • Publication number: 20090041712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a retinoid and/or peptide complexed with a copper ion wherein the composition is a water-in-silicone emulsion, and the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Laura Singleton, Sylvia Barkovic, Aldo O. Fernandez, Nicolas Martens
  • Publication number: 20060216258
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a retinoid and/or peptide complexed with a copper ion wherein the composition is a water-in-silicone emulsion, and the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Laura Singleton, Sylvia Barkovic, Aldo Fernandez, Nicolas Martens
  • Publication number: 20050048856
    Abstract: This invention concerns products for cleansing and other applications, which products comprise a sheet of absorbent material, in particular of a non-woven material, such as a wipe, to which a lipid and aqueous phase have been applied and which products have been dried afterwards. The invention further concerns the manufacture and use of such products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Matthias Hauser, Nicolas Martens, Achim Ansmann, Ulrich Issberner, Bettina Jackwerth, Mark Leonard
  • Publication number: 20040131660
    Abstract: This invention relates to products comprising a porous or absorbent sheet, in particular a wipe, and a liquid, in particular an oil-in-water emulsion, wherein the liquid contains C12-30 carboxylic acid mono- or diglyceride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Rainer Lange, Nicolas Martens, Otto Von Stetten
  • Patent number: 6748634
    Abstract: A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon exposure to a humid environment. The radius increases by at least about 10% after 15 minutes to 90% relative humidity at 40° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Nicolas Martens, Glenn Garbolino
  • Publication number: 20030055391
    Abstract: A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon exposure to a humid environment. The radius increases by at least about 10% after 15 minutes to 90% relative humidity at 40° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Nicolas Martens, Glenn Garbolino
  • Patent number: 6433246
    Abstract: A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon exposure to a humid environment. The radius increases by at least about 10% after 15 minutes to 90% relative humidity at 40° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Nicolas Martens, Glenn Garbolino
  • Patent number: 5750446
    Abstract: An absorbent body formed of an absorbent web having a blend of multi-limbed regenerated cellulosic fibers and non-limbed cellulosic fibers has surprisingly improved specific absorption capacity. This absorbent body may be in the form of sanitary napkins, tampons, diapers, and adult incontinence devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Nicolas Martens, Glenn Garbolino