Patents by Inventor Sonia Rahman

Sonia Rahman 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: 20070020433
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least two removable sheets arranged in a stacked configuration. The removable sheets comprise an upper surface and a lower surface, and the kinetic coefficient of friction between the lower surface of a first removable sheet, and the upper surface of a second removable sheet positioned directly underneath said first removable sheet is from about 0.4 to 4. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dana Gruenbacher, Elizabeth Rohrbaugh, Douglas Matthews, Barry Prather, Sonia Rahman
  • Publication number: 20070020432
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least two removable layers in a stacked configuration and a support sheet, said at least two removable layers being attached to said support sheet adjacent to at least a portion of the perimeter edge of said support sheet, said support sheet providing stiffness, non-slip and cushioning to said at least two removable layers, characterized in that said support sheet comprises a foam having a density of from 0.005 g/cm3 to 0.5 g/cm3. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dana Gruenbacher, Elizabeth Rohrbaugh, Douglas Matthews, Barry Prather, Sonia Rahman
  • Publication number: 20070020424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least one removable sheet and a support sheet, wherein said at least one removable sheet and said support sheet are bonded together via thermal bonding, ultrasonic bonding, pressure bonding or embossing. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat, and to a process of manufacturing a disposable mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dana Gruenbacher, Elizabeth Rohrbaugh, Douglas Matthews, Barry Prather, Sonia Rahman
  • Publication number: 20070017838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat comprising at least 2 removable sheets in a stacked configuration, comprising the step of displaying a container comprising at least one disposable mat, said disposable mat being rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a shelve displaying said container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dana Gruenbacher, Douglas Matthews, Barry Prather, Sonia Rahman
  • Patent number: 6355607
    Abstract: A tablet comprising a combination of a means for providing effervescency upon contact with water, as well as a soluble salt selected from the group consisting of acetate, urea, and mixtures thereof is disclosed. The means for providing effervescence upon contact with water preferably comprises citric acid and a carbonate salt, such as a bicarbonate salt. Also disclosed is a process for making tablets according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sonia Rahman, Paul Irma Albertus Van Dijk