Patents by Inventor Norman Simmons
Norman Simmons 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: 10791887Abstract: A disposable wipes package and a package for disposable wipes comprising improved fitments to aid removal of wipes from within a package is disclosed herein. The dispensing fitment is formed of a single material and comprises a frame for securing to a package of disposable wipes. The frame has an oval, rectangular, diamond or ring shaped rim with an internal wall defining an opening through which wipes may be dispensed. A first petal is provided having a free end extending into an opening from a first side of the frame. A second petal has a free end extending into an opening from a second side of the frame towards the first petal to define a gap between the free ends of the first and second petals. The opening includes the gap and one or more orifices and occupies between 40% and 90% of the area within the rim.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Norman Simmons, Lawrence Andrew Schumacher
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Patent number: 10766687Abstract: Disposable wipes packages containing improved opening and closing arrangements are disclosed. The packages are targeted for usage by adult caregivers and can provide reduced waste in comparison to some currently marketed wipe packages. Different forms of the packages disclosed herein include ratios of characteristics of the package closure fitments and those of the package body of wipes contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Norman Simmons, Lawrence Andrew Schumacher
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Publication number: 20200046177Abstract: A disposable wipes package and a package for disposable wipes comprising improved fitments to aid removal of wipes from within a package is disclosed herein. The dispensing fitment is formed of a single material and comprises a frame for securing to a package of disposable wipes. The frame has an oval, rectangular, diamond or ring shaped rim with an internal wall defining an opening through which wipes may be dispensed. A first petal is provided having a free end extending into an opening from a first side of the frame. A second petal has a free end extending into an opening from a second side of the frame towards the first petal to define a gap between the free ends of the first and second petals. The opening includes the gap and one or more orifices and occupies between 40% and 90% of the area within the rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: John Norman SIMMONS, Lawrence Andrew SCHUMACHER
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Publication number: 20190039813Abstract: Disposable wipes packages containing improved opening and closing arrangements are disclosed. The packages are targeted for usage by adult caregivers and can provide reduced waste in comparison to some currently marketed wipe packages. Different forms of the packages disclosed herein include ratios of characteristics of the package closure fitments and those of the package body of wipes contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: John Norman Simmons, Lawrence Andrew Schumacher
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Publication number: 20160205893Abstract: A heated water vessel for providing drinking water for animals is provided which has a single wall container, or a dual wall container both exteriors have polymer plastic/metals/rubber with light reactive materials on the container on each and on the second dual wall polymer plastic with light reactive materials exterior container wherein the second walled container is nested within the first, forming an enclosed air pocket between the first, second container. The second dual two containers are sealed together with a breakable waterproof adhesive in order to allow the separation of the containers if necessary. An electric heating printed coil is printed or sprayed around the outer surface of the second container either side or bottom or both and in contact therewith in order to prevent the water within the inner container from freezing over during subfreezing temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: WILLIAM NORMAN SIMMONS
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Patent number: 9259059Abstract: A loop member for a mechanical fastener comprises a nonwoven web, the nonwoven web having a pattern of intersecting bond lines. The pattern is characterized in that at least a portion comprises a first plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines and a second plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines, each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the first plurality intersecting each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the second plurality. The intersecting bond lines define unbonded pattern elements, each of the pattern elements being at least partially bounded by non-linear segments of the bond lines. The bond pattern for a nonwoven web is suitable for use as a loop member of a mechanical fastener.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
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Patent number: 7805818Abstract: A loop member for a mechanical fastener comprises a nonwoven web, the nonwoven web having a pattern of intersecting bond lines. The pattern is characterized in that at least a portion comprises a first plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines and a second plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines, each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the first plurality intersecting each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the second plurality. The intersecting bond lines define unbonded pattern elements, each of the pattern elements being at least partially bounded by non-linear segments of the bond lines. The bond pattern for a nonwoven web is suitable for use as a loop member of a mechanical fastener.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
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Publication number: 20100040827Abstract: A loop member for a mechanical fastener comprises a nonwoven web, the nonwoven web having a pattern of intersecting bond lines. The pattern is characterized in that at least a portion comprises a first plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines and a second plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines, each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the first plurality intersecting each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the second plurality. The intersecting bond lines define unbonded pattern elements, each of the pattern elements being at least partially bounded by non-linear segments of the bond lines. The bond pattern for a nonwoven web is suitable for use as a loop member of a mechanical fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
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Publication number: 20040158957Abstract: A loop member for a mechanical fastener comprises a nonwoven web, the nonwoven web having a pattern of intersecting bond lines. The pattern is characterized in that at least a portion comprises a first plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines and a second plurality of non-intersecting continuous bond lines, each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the first plurality intersecting each non-intersecting continuous bond line of the second plurality. The intersecting bond lines define unbonded pattern elements, each of the pattern elements being at least partially bounded by non-linear segments of the bond lines. The bond pattern for a nonwoven web is suitable for use as a loop member of a mechanical fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
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Patent number: 4955572Abstract: The present invention is a supporting device for sports bottles having a liquid container with an integral neck and a cap which fits on the neck to hold the sports bottle in a vertical position. The supporting device is an integrally formed manufacture having a retaining section with a hole to fit over the neck of the container and is secured against vertical movement when the sports bottle cap is screwed down. Integral with the supporting device is a mounting tab which extends downward toward the container's base at or near the side of the sports bottle container when the supporting device is secured on the sports bottle. The bottle can now be hung by placing the mounting tab over one's belt to free his hands while he is walking. Additionally, by adhering a receiving block, having a hole which accepts the mounting tab, in a convenient location within a car a sports bottle can be hung within a car within easy reach of the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1989Date of Patent: September 11, 1990Inventor: Norman Simmons
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Patent number: D327221Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1990Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Inventor: Norman Simmons
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Patent number: D640064Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons
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Patent number: D642809Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Alexander Horn, John Norman Simmons