Patents by Inventor Sheila S. Rodriguez
Sheila S. Rodriguez 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: 6132411Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinence briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique side panel improves the overall fit of the absorbent article as well as reducing the red marking of the wearer's skin. Such absorbent articles include a chassis assembly preferably having a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of side panels joined to the chassis assembly; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The side panels have a low extension force leg zone and a high extension force waist zone.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1997Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael T. Huber, Sheila S. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 5904673Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique waist feature that improves the dynamic fit as well as the containment characteristics of the absorbent article. Such absorbent articles comprise a chassis assembly preferably comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; an extensible waist belt; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The extensible waist belt provides an extensible feature that provides a more comfortable and contouring fit by initially conformably fitting the diaper to the wearer and by sustaining this fit. While each extensible waist belt may be constructed from a number of extensible materials, the extensible waist belt preferably comprises a structural elastic-like film web.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1996Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald C. Roe, David J. K. Goulait, Sheila S. Rodriguez, David W. Cabell
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Patent number: 5876391Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique waist feature that improves the dynamic fit as well as the containment characteristics of the absorbent article. Such absorbent articles comprise a chassis assembly preferably comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; an extensible waist belt; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The extensible waist belt provides an extensible feature that provides a more comfortable and contorting fit by initially conformably fitting the diaper to the wearer and by sustaining this fit. While each extensible waist belt may be constructed from a number of extensible materials, the extensible waist belt preferably comprises a structural elastic-like film web.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1996Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald C. Roe, David J. K. Goulait, Sheila S. Rodriguez, David W. Cabell
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Patent number: 5650214Abstract: A soft web material which exhibits an elastic-like behavior along at least one axis when subjected to an applied and subsequently released elongation. The web material includes a strainable network having a plurality of first regions and a plurality of second regions of the same material composition. A portion of the first regions extend in a first direction while the remainder extend in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to intersect one another. The first regions form a boundary completely surrounding the second regions. The second regions include a plurality of raised rib-like elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1996Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Barry J. Anderson, David J. K. Goulait, Sheila S. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 5569232Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique waist feature that improves the dynamic fit as well as the containment characteristics of the absorbent article. Such absorbent articles comprise a chassis assembly preferably comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; an extensible back waist future; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The extensible back waist feature provides an extensible future that provides a more comfortable and contouring fit by initially conformably fitting the diaper to the wearer and by sustaining this fit. The extensible back waist feature has a hip panel, a central waistband panel, and a pair of side panels. The force/extension characteristics of each panel is designed to provide such improved fit and containment.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1995Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald C. Roe, David J. K. Goulait, Sheila S. Rodriguez, Edward P. Carlin, Kimberly A. Dreier, Carolyn M. Jasper, Dean J. Daniels
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Patent number: 5556394Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique waist feature that improves the dynamic fit as well as the containment characteristics of the absorbent article. Such absorbent articles comprise a chassis assembly preferably comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; an extensible back waist feature; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The extensible back waist feature provides an extensible feature that provides a more comfortable and contouring fit by initially conformably fitting the diaper to the wearer and by sustaining this fit. The extensible back waist feature has a hip panel, a central waistband panel, and a pair of side panels. The force/extension characteristics of each panel is designed to provide such improved fit and containment.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1995Date of Patent: September 17, 1996Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald C. Roe, David J. K. Goulait, Sheila S. Rodriguez, Edward P. Carlin, Kimberly A. Dreier, Carolyn M. Jasper, Dean J. Daniels
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Patent number: 5554145Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique waist feature that improves the dynamic fit as well as the containment characteristics of the absorbent article. Such absorbent articles comprise a chassis assembly preferably comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; an extensible back waist feature; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The extensible back waist feature provides an extensible feature that provides a more comfortable and contouring fit by initially conformably fitting the diaper to the wearer and by sustaining this fit. The extensible back waist feature has a hip panel, a central waistband panel, and a pair of side panels. The force/extension characteristics of each panel is designed to provide such improved fit and containment.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1994Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald C. Roe, David J. K. Goulait, Sheila S. Rodriguez, Edward P. Carlin, Kimberly A. Dreier, Carolyn M. Jasper, Dean J. Daniels
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Patent number: 5554143Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique waist feature that improves the dynamic fit as well as the containment characteristics of the absorbent article. Such absorbent articles comprise a chassis assembly preferably comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; an extensible back waist feature; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The extensible back waist feature provides an extensible feature that provides a more comfortable and contouring fit by initially conformably fitting the diaper to the wearer and by sustaining this fit. The extensible back waist feature has a hip panel, a central waistband panel, and a pair of side panels. The force/extension characteristics of each panel is designed to provide such improved fit and containment.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1995Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald C. Roe, David J. K. Goulait, Sheila S. Rodriguez, Edward P. Carlin, Kimberly A. Dreier, Carolyn M. Jasper, Dean J. Daniels
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Patent number: 5527305Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having an improved internal reinforcement strip comprising a paper (i.e., cellulosic) material. The disposable absorbent article has an adhesive tape fastening system preferably comprising tape tabs disposed adjacent each longitudinal edge and a landing member for refastenably adhering to the tape tabs. The landing member consists of a portion of the external surface of the backsheet. An internal reinforcement strip comprising a paper material is positioned so as to correspond with at least the landing zone. The reinforcement strip is joined to the internal surface of the backsheet. The use of paper for the material of the reinforcement strip provides a low cost yet effective reinforcement of the landing zone and an excellent substrate for printing of indicia that will aid in proper positioning of the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1995Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: David J. K. Goulait, Sheila S. Rodriguez, David W. Cabell
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Patent number: 4517919Abstract: Solid absorbent materials, having adsorbed thereto from about 1000 ppm to about 10,000 ppm of a undecylenic acid, when used as animal litter products, effectively prevent the development of urine odors. Absorbent pads having absorbed thereto from about 5000 ppm to about 100,000 ppm of the undecylenic acid when used as liners in litter boxes likewise effectively control odor development.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1983Date of Patent: May 21, 1985Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lawrence Benjamin, Sheila S. Rodriguez, Nancy A. Meinberg
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Patent number: 4465810Abstract: A class of polymer precursor materials, which, under appropriate conditions, react to form cross-linked polymers, is disclosed. These materials contain a backbone segment, preferably a polyacrylate, and have pendant therefrom (1) reactive mono- or disubstituted olefinic groups, such as vinyl or allyl itaconate, and (2) water-solubilizing groups, such as the half ester of maleic acid. This class of materials, especially when combined with specifically-defined oxygen-activated catalyst systems, provides water-based paint compositions which exhibit film formation, strength and durability characteristics comparable to those of the best solvent-based paint formulations.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1982Date of Patent: August 14, 1984Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Dennis C. Toepker, Sheila S. Rodriguez, Joel I. Shulman
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Patent number: 4461782Abstract: Baked products comprising from about 12% to about 60% of a non-absorbable, non-digestible liquid polyol polyester and from about 25% to about 85% microcrystalline cellulose or a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and flour in a weight ratio cellulose:flour of at least 1:1 have good texture, good mouthfeel, are highly palatable and have a low caloric content.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1982Date of Patent: July 24, 1984Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Medford D. Robbins, Sheila S. Rodriguez