Patents by Inventor Phillip Ebert

Phillip Ebert 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: 11564850
    Abstract: Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene P Dougherty, Phillip Ebert, Keith Edgett
  • Publication number: 20200155363
    Abstract: Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Eugene P. Dougherty, Phillip Ebert, Keith Edgett
  • Patent number: 10575994
    Abstract: Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene P Dougherty, Phillip Ebert, Keith Edgett
  • Patent number: 9820890
    Abstract: Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC.
    Inventors: Eugene P Dougherty, Phillip Ebert, Keith Edgett
  • Publication number: 20170172812
    Abstract: Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Eugene P. Dougherty, Phillip Ebert, Keith Edgett
  • Publication number: 20140180193
    Abstract: Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY INC.
    Inventors: Eugene P. Dougherty, Phillip Ebert, Keith Edgett
  • Publication number: 20120175803
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing of medical products such as a feminine hygiene product, is presented. The apparatus includes a body, a pump and a vaginal canal assembly. The body includes an internal chamber and a bottom surface having a bore open to the internal chamber. The pump provides a fluid to the body. In one embodiment, the fluid is a menses simulant. The vaginal canal assembly includes an interior canal accepting the product. The vaginal canal assembly includes a passage providing the fluid to the interior canal. The apparatus includes a pressure regulator controlling pressure exerted on the vaginal canal assembly from a volume of air within the internal chamber. The apparatus includes a stand. The stand includes a retaining device and a locking device. The locking device cooperates with the retaining device to selectively secure the body in at least one of a rotational position and an angular position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: PLAYTEX PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene Dougherty, JR., Keith Edgett, Scott Salmon, Mario Turchi, Phillip Ebert, Robert Jorgensen, Steven O. Bordley
  • Patent number: 8166834
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing of medical products such as a feminine hygiene product, is presented. The apparatus includes a body, a pump and a vaginal canal assembly. The body includes an internal chamber and a bottom surface having a bore open to the internal chamber. The pump provides a fluid to the body. In one embodiment, the fluid is a menses simulant. The vaginal canal assembly includes an interior canal accepting the product. The vaginal canal assembly includes a passage providing the fluid to the interior canal. The apparatus includes a pressure regulator controlling pressure exerted on the vaginal canal assembly from a volume of air within the internal chamber. The apparatus includes a stand. The stand includes a retaining device and a locking device. The locking device cooperates with the retaining device to selectively secure the body in at least one of a rotational position and an angular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Playtex Products, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene Dougherty, Jr., Keith Edgett, Scott Salmon, Mario Turchi, Phillip Ebert, Robert Jorgensen, Steven O. Bordley
  • Publication number: 20110009803
    Abstract: Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Eugene P. Dougherty, JR., Phillip Ebert, Keith Edgett
  • Patent number: 7815594
    Abstract: Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene P. Dougherty, Jr., Phillip Ebert, Keith Edgett
  • Publication number: 20080319273
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing of medical products such as a feminine hygiene product, is presented. The apparatus includes a body, a pump and a vaginal canal assembly. The body includes an internal chamber and a bottom surface having a bore open to the internal chamber. The pump provides a fluid to the body. In one embodiment, the fluid is a menses simulant. The vaginal canal assembly includes an interior canal accepting the product. The vaginal canal assembly includes a passage providing the fluid to the interior canal. The apparatus includes a pressure regulator controlling pressure exerted on the vaginal canal assembly from a volume of air within the internal chamber. The apparatus includes a stand. The stand includes a retaining device and a locking device. The locking device cooperates with the retaining device to selectively secure the body in at least one of a rotational position and an angular position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Dougherty, JR., Keith Edgett, Scott Salmon, Mario Turchi, Phillip Ebert, Robert Jorgensen, Steven O. Bordley
  • Publication number: 20080033337
    Abstract: Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Eugene Dougherty, Phillip Ebert, Keith Edgett