Patents by Inventor Priscilla M. Tramontana

Priscilla M. Tramontana 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).

  • Absorbent article having odor control properties
    Publication number: 20040266302
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a member that contains an encapsulated essential oil. The encapsulated essential oil can be in many forms, such as, a film, fiber, filament, particle, coating or mixtures thereof. Regardless of the composition, upon mechanical cracking or breaking of the encapsulation or upon exposure to liquid, fragrance and the related antimicrobial properties contained therein are released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony L. DiSalvo, Mary Anne Magee, Timothy E. Tracy, Priscilla M. Tramontana
  • Disposable absorbent article containing an essential oil
    Publication number: 20020006431
    Abstract: The invention relates to disposable absorbent articles containing an additive to control odors associated with bodily fluids. The invention is particularly useful in articles used to manage urine and menstrual fluids. The single additive provides both a pleasant aroma and antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventor: Priscilla M. Tramontana
  • Disposable absorbent article containing an essential oil
    Patent number: 6284261
    Abstract: The invention relates to disposable absorbent articles containing an additive to control odors associated with bodily fluids. The invention is particularly useful in articles used to manage urine and menstrual fluids. The single additive provides both a pleasant aroma and antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventor: Priscilla M. Tramontana