Patents by Inventor Suzanne A. Downs

Suzanne A. Downs 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).

  • Antimicrobial compression bandage
    Patent number: 8026407
    Abstract: An antimicrobial material suitable for use in a compressive bandage is provided. Also, a composition that is used to produce this material and the methods for production are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Suzanne A. Downs, Minh Quang Hoang
  • ANTIMICROBIAL COMPRESSION BANDAGE
    Publication number: 20080033329
    Abstract: An antimicrobial material suitable for use in a compressive bandage is provided. Also, a composition that is used to produce this material and the methods for production are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Suzanne A. Downs, Minh Quang Hoang
  • Tampon applicator with taped finger grip
    Patent number: 6830554
    Abstract: The present invention is an applicator barrel with a taped finger grip. The applicator barrel includes a barrel body having an outer surface. A three-dimensional tape is connected to a portion of the outer surface and includes a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface. The first surface has at least one integrally formed gripping structure extending outwardly from the first surface to provide a gripping surface, and the second surface is adhesive to connect the tape to the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dane R. Jackson, Suzanne A. Downs, Robert C. Norquest
  • Tampon applicator with taped finger grip
    Publication number: 20020177801
    Abstract: The present invention is an applicator barrel with a taped finger grip. The applicator barrel includes a barrel body having an outer surface. A three-dimensional tape is connected to a portion of the outer surface and includes a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface. The first surface has at least one integrally formed gripping structure extending outwardly from the first surface to provide a gripping surface, and the second surface is adhesive to connect the tape to the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dane R. Jackson, Suzanne A. Downs, Robert C. Norquest
  • Tampon applicator with taped finger grip
    Publication number: 20020165480
    Abstract: The present invention is an applicator barrel with a taped finger grip. The applicator barrel includes a barrel body having an outer surface. A three-dimensional tape is connected to a portion of the outer surface and includes a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface. The first surface has at least one integrally formed gripping structure extending outwardly from the first surface to provide a gripping surface, and the second surface is adhesive to connect the tape to the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dane R. Jackson, Suzanne A. Downs, Robert C. Norquest
  • Tampon applicator with taped finger grip
    Patent number: 6416488
    Abstract: The present invention is an applicator barrel with a taped finger grip. The applicator barrel includes a barrel body having an outer surface. A three-dimensional tape is connected to a portion of the outer surface and includes a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface. The first surface has at least one integrally formed gripping structure extending outwardly from the first surface to provide a gripping surface, and the second surface is adhesive to connect the tape to the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dane R. Jackson, Suzanne A. Downs, Robert C. Norquest