Patents by Inventor Sean Farrell

Sean Farrell 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: 20120261506
    Abstract: A dispenser for a paper product and another item is configured to be engaged with a paper product roll holder. The dispenser comprises an arcuate body comprising a front side, a back side, a first end, a second end configured to engage a wall, a first side comprising a first paper product bar receiving member, and a second side comprising a second paper product bar receiving member. The dispenser comprises a paper product bar extending at least between the first side and the second side and engaged with the first paper product bar receiving member and the second paper product bar receiving member and a retention assembly slidably engaged with the back side of the body and movable between a first position and a second position. The retention assembly is configured to engage the paper product roll holder. A cavity configured to receive the item is defined in the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Sara Ann Buelow, Nicholas August Vitucci, Michael Sean Farrell
  • Publication number: 20120230844
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical fluid delivery sets and related systems and methods. In some aspects of the invention, a medical fluid cassette includes a plunger slidably disposed within a recess of a base of the cassette such that a substantially liquid-tight seal is maintained between the plunger and the base as the plunger slides axially within the recess. The plunger and the base cooperate to at least partially define a fluid pump chamber. When the plunger is displaced in a first direction, fluid is forced out of the fluid pump chamber, and when the plunger is displaced in a second direction, fluid is drawn into the fluid pump chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Farrell, Joseph Michael Fallon
  • Publication number: 20110309097
    Abstract: A container having a base and a single-hinged lid. The base has one or more walls that define an interior volume and an opening that permits access to the interior volume. The single-hinged lid is movably attached to the base and the lid at least partially covers the opening in a closed state and permits a user access to the opening in an open state. The lid is transitionable from the closed state to an open state upon the user applying a net downward force to the lid that covers the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Laura Lynn Heilman, Michael Sean Farrell, Gerald Boyd Zinnbauer
  • Patent number: 8062245
    Abstract: An applicator for a feminine hygiene product is provided. The applicator includes a barrel portion, a grip portion, and a plunger. The barrel portion can be rotatably connected to the grip portion, wherein the barrel portion is adapted to rotate relative to the grip portion. Also provided is a method for orienting a feminine hygiene product within a vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Diana Lynn Gann, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Paul Gregory Methven, Kerry Lloyd Weaver, Michael Sean Farrell, Dale Edwin Barker, Dan Raymond Wiegele
  • Patent number: 7722807
    Abstract: The invention is directed to devices and containers for emitting volatile compositions. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a device that includes a holding mechanism for substantially concurrently and releasably retaining two containers. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a first container having a first volatile composition and a second container having a second volatile composition where the first and the second containers are operably connected to each other to form a cartridge. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of emitting a first and a second volatile composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr., Michael Sean Farrell, Gary Jay Groznik, Dean Robert McCoy
  • Patent number: 7481380
    Abstract: A method for emitting or releasing volatile materials to the atmosphere is provided. More specifically, a method for delivering one or more volatile materials using a non-aerosol, non-energized volatile material delivery system via an evaporative surface device, without a source of heat, gas, or electrical current, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Andrej Kvietok, Elizabeth Ann Rohrbaugh, Michael Sean Farrell
  • Publication number: 20080195030
    Abstract: An applicator for a feminine hygiene product is provided. The applicator includes a barrel portion, a grip portion, and a plunger. The barrel portion can be rotatably connected to the grip portion, wherein the barrel portion is adapted to rotate relative to the grip portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Diana Lynn Gann, Margaret Henderson Hasse, Paul Gregory Methven, Kerry Lloyd Weaver, Michael Sean Farrell, Dale Edwin Barker, Dan Raymond Wiegele
  • Publication number: 20070176015
    Abstract: A flippable/tiltable non-energised volatile material delivery system for delivery in a continuous manner and boost on demand, the system comprising: A) a delivery engine comprising: i) a liquid comprising at least one volatile material; ii) at least two liquid reservoirs; iii) a liquid flow retardant situated in the liquid flow path between the at least two liquid reservoirs and wherein the flow retardant has at least one evaporative surface; and iv) a protective membrane adjacent to the retardant; and B) optionally a housing encasing the delivery engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Sean Farrell, Gerard Bernard Meyer, Hirotaka Uchiyama, Kim Lynn Webb, Scott Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 6834847
    Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing scents into the environment is disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispensing device is used in conjunction with an article of manufacture which contains one or more scents or aromatic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eric Richard Bartsch, Stephan Gary Bush, Brice Daniel Westring, Grover David Owens, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Michael Sean Farrell, Christophe Laudamiel-Pellet, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, Toan Trinh, Kevin George Goodall, Carl Eric Kaiser
  • Patent number: 6652477
    Abstract: This invention relates to a tampon applicator, having a specific insertion tip structure with overlapping petals, connected to a tube. The petals are preferably curved such that one edge of a petal has an angle with the top edge of the tube of 40° to 60°. The petals are at least partially closed over the tampon and easily openable in use, which provides an improved, safer and more hygienic insertion of the tampon into the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nancy Karapasha, Clare Jessamyn Dibble, Jennifer Ann Kraynak Orriss, Michael Sean Farrell
  • Publication number: 20030168751
    Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing scents into the environment is disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispensing device is used in conjunction with an article of manufacture which contains one or more scents or aromatic materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eric Richard Bartsch, Stephan Gary Bush, Brice Daniel Westring, Grover David Owens, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Michael Sean Farrell, Christophe Laudamiel-Pellet, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, Toan Trinh, Kevin George Goodall, Carl Eric Kaiser
  • Patent number: D533930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr., Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Michael Sean Farrell
  • Patent number: D560788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Sean Farrell, Matthew Davis Bantly, Griet Daelemans, Sebastian Karl David A'court Bergne
  • Patent number: D598757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Sean Farrell, Gustavo Jose Camargo-Parodi
  • Patent number: D604616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Sean Farrell, John William Koenig, Robert Howard Roth, Michael Thomas Roller
  • Patent number: D607336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Sean Farrell, Gustavo Jose Camargo-Parodi
  • Patent number: D607753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Sean Farrell, Gustavo Jose Camargo-Parodi
  • Patent number: D611586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ada Ho Yau Ko, Michael Sean Farrell, Norio Fujikawa
  • Patent number: D612244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Sean Farrell, John William Koenig, Robert Howard Roth, Michael Thomas Roller
  • Patent number: D616751
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ada Ho Yau Ko, Michael Sean Farrell, Norio Fujikawa