Patents by Inventor Robert T. Cole
Robert T. Cole 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: 11960683Abstract: A display system for sensing a finger of a user applied to the display system includes a display panel; a sensor for sensing the finger; a sensing light source configured to emit a first light having a first wavelength W1; and a reflective polarizer disposed between the display panel and the sensor. For a substantially normally incident light, an optical transmittance of the reflective polarizer versus wavelength for a first polarization state has a band edge such that for a first wavelength range extending from a smaller wavelength L1 to a greater wavelength L2 and including W1, where 30 nm?L2?L1?50 nm and L1 is greater than and within about 20 nm of a wavelength L3 corresponding to an optical transmittance of about 50% along the band edge, the optical transmittance has an average of greater than about 75%.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Bharat R. Acharya, Robert D. Taylor, Joseph P. Attard, Benjamin J. Forsythe, David T. Yust, Matthew E. Sousa, Jason S. Petaja, Anthony M. Renstrom, William Blake Kolb, Matthew S. Cole, Matthew S. Stay, Matthew R. D. Smith, Jeremy O. Swanson, Tri D. Pham, David A. Rosen, Qunyi Chen, Lisa A. DeNicola, Quinn D. Sanford, Carl A. Stover, Lin Zhao, Gilles J. Benoit
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Publication number: 20040176733Abstract: A method of making, e.g., mass-producing, disposable absorbent articles, e.g., diapers, exhibiting consistent fluid absorption characteristics and the articles produced thereby. The method comprises providing a top-sheet and a fluid absorbent core, e.g., pulp with SAP and a binder. A composite fluid acquisition system is provided between the top sheet and the core and comprises a first fluid acquisition layer, e.g., a three-dimensional apertured film, and a fluid absorbency enhancing layer of an air-laid substrate. The first fluid acquisition layer is located under the top-sheet and over the fluid absorbency enhancing layer at the fluid intake zone. A second fluid acquisition layer comprises a fibrous, fluid pervious material may be provided located under the first fluid acquisition layer at the fluid intake zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Retail Services AGInventors: Frank S. Glaug, Robert T. Cole
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Patent number: 6607515Abstract: A disposable absorbent brief. The brief includes a back section having a pair of ears, each having a single fastening tape mounted thereon, and a front section having a pair of ears for releasable securement by the fastening tapes of the front section. The portions of the brief located between the ears are in the form of an opposed pair of central edges. The central edges are ergonomically contoured so that when the brief's ears are secured to each other the central edges and contiguous ears form respective high-cut leg openings for the wearer, with portions of the brief providing enhanced coverage of the wearer's buttocks.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Retail Services AGInventors: Frank S. Glaug, Robert T. Cole, Pamela S. Peters
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Publication number: 20030088225Abstract: A disposable absorbent brief. The brief includes a back section having a pair of ears, each having a single fastening tape mounted thereon, and a front section having a pair of ears for releasable securement by the fastening tapes of the front section. The portions of the brief located between the ears are in the form of an opposed pair of central edges. The central edges are ergonomically contoured so that when the brief's ears are secured to each other the central edges and contiguous ears form respective high-cut leg openings for the wearer, with portions of the brief providing enhanced coverage of the wearer's buttocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Retail Services AGInventors: Frank S. Glaug, Robert T. Cole, Pamela S. Peters
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Patent number: 6525239Abstract: A disposable absorbent thong-shaped pantiliner. The pantiliner is in the form of a generally planar pad having a longitudinal central axis and a generally wedge-shaped periphery including first and second generally concave longitudinal extending sides interconnecting a top end and a bottom end. The pad includes a fluid-pervious top sheet an absorbent core and a fluid impervious back sheet that are bonded together along a first set of non-linear, parallel lines and second set of linear parallel lines. The first set of lines have portions extending generally along each side and the top and bottom end of the pad. The first set of lines also has a fourth portion extending generally along the bottom end of the pad. The second set of lines are located adjacent the bottom end of the pad and extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first set of parallel lines merge with the second set of parallel lines adjacent the bottom end of the pad.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Retail Services AGInventor: Robert T. Cole
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Patent number: 6500140Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity. The applicator has an elongate, hollow, structural member suitable for containing the insertable article, and an elongate expulsion member which is slidable within the structural member. The structural member has opposed inside and outside surfaces, and its length dimension is substantially greater than its width and height dimension. In addition, the structural member has a plurality of flex-enhancing elements which are arranged and configured to increase the lateral flexibility of the structural member.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1999Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Cole, Andrew J. Hagerty
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Publication number: 20020115978Abstract: A disposable absorbent thong-shaped pantiliner. The pantiliner is in the form of a generally planar pad having a longitudinal central axis and a generally wedge-shaped periphery including first and second generally concave longitudinal extending sides interconnecting a top end and a bottom end. The pad includes a fluid-pervious top sheet an absorbent core and a fluid impervious back sheet that are bonded together along a first set of non-linear, parallel lines and second set of linear parallel lines. The first set of lines have portions extending generally along each side and the top and bottom end of the pad. The first set of lines also has a fourth portion extending generally along the bottom end of the pad. The second set of lines are located adjacent the bottom end of the pad and extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first set of parallel lines merge with the second set of parallel lines adjacent the bottom end of the pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Applicant: Confab Services, AGInventor: Robert T. Cole
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Patent number: 6196988Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity. The applicator has an elongate, hollow, structural member suitable for containing the insertable article, and an elongate expulsion member which is slidable within the structural member. The structural member has opposed inside and outside surfaces, and its length dimension is substantially greater than its width and height dimension. In addition, the structural member has a plurality of flex-enhancing elements which are arranged and configured to increase the lateral flexibility of the structural member.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Cole, Andrew J. Hagerty
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Patent number: 6019743Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity. The applicator has an elongate, hollow, structural member suitable for containing the insertable article, and an elongate expulsion member which is slidable within the structural member. The structural member has opposed inside and outside surfaces, and its length dimension is substantially greater than its width and height dimension. In addition, the structural member has a plurality of flex-enhancing elements which are arranged and configured to increase the lateral flexibility of the structural member.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1997Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Cole, Andrew J. Hagerty
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Patent number: D456899Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Confab Services AGInventors: Ruth L. Levy, Robert T. Cole, John M. Harriz, Elizabeth C. Miller
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Patent number: D457238Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Confab Services AGInventors: Ruth L. Levy, Robert T. Cole, John M. Harriz, Elizabeth C. Miller
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Patent number: D460818Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Confab Services AGInventors: Ruth L. Levy, Robert T. Cole, John M. Harriz, Elizabeth C. Miller
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Patent number: D554254Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Retail Services AGInventor: Robert T. Cole
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Patent number: D478661Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Confab Services AGInventors: Ruth L. Levy, Robert T. Cole, John M. Harriz, Elizabeth C. Miller