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: 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: 6581915
    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. In such an embodiment, the dispensing device can include a housing and a removable, reusable/replayable, closed, multiple scent-containing article of manufacture which is removably inserted into or onto said housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    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 Laudemiel-Pellet, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, Toan Trinh, Kevin George Goodall, Carl-Eric Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20030028138
    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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nancy Karapasha, Clare Jessamyn Dibble, Jennifer Ann Kraynak Orriss, Michael Sean Farrell
  • Patent number: 6497345
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing paper. The apparatus allows for the use of an existing wall-mounted dispenser without requiring any modification to the existing wall-mounted unit. The apparatus can also be free-standing or portable. The apparatus will accommodate rolled paper or sheets of paper. The apparatus also comprises an automated system for moistening and/or cleansing which enables the user to optionally moisten the paper and/or apply a cleansing agent to the paper if so desired. The degree (i.e.; the amount) of moistening or cleansing agent applied may be controlled by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Wilker, Stephan Gary Bush, Michael Sean Farrell, Robert Drennan Lewis, Mark John Steinhardt
  • Publication number: 20020066967
    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: December 5, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Eric Richard Bartsch, Stephan Gary Bush, Brice Daniel Westring, Grover David Owens, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Michael Sean Farrell, Christophe Laudemiel, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, Toan Trinh, Kevin George Goodall, Carl Eric Kaiser
  • Patent number: D450053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephan Gary Bush, Michael Sean Farrell, John Edward Sheppard
  • Patent number: D459950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephan Gary Bush, Michael Sean Farrell, Brice Daniel Westring, Eric Richard Bartsch
  • Patent number: D463437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephan Gary Bush, Michael Sean Farrell, John Edward Sheppard
  • 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