Patents by Inventor Suzanne E. Assenheimer Downs

Suzanne E. Assenheimer 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).

  • Process of improving the whitening of a polymeric tampon applicator
    Patent number: 6545283
    Abstract: A process treats the surface of a polymeric tampon applicator so as to improve its whitening. The process applies electron beam energy to the applicator in sufficient magnitude and time duration to achieve the desired whitening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Karla E Williams, Suzanne E Assenheimer Downs
  • Infrared treated tampon applicators
    Patent number: 6203515
    Abstract: A tampon applicator has a barrel and a plunger telescopically mounted within the barrel. In a preferred embodiment, one or both of the barrel and plunger is made of a water dispersible material, and is exposed to a source of infrared radiation to minimize surface stickiness on initial contact with moisture. In an alternative embodiment, the barrel or plunger can be coated with a water dispersible material prior to exposure to infrared radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Clinton Norquest, Suzanne E. Assenheimer Downs
  • Infrared treated tampon applicators
    Patent number: 5782794
    Abstract: A tampon applicator having a barrel and a plunger telescopically mounted within the barrel. In a preferred embodiment, one or both of the barrel and plunger is made of a water dispersible material, preferably polyvinyl alcohol resin, and is exposed to infrared radiation to minimize surface stickiness on initial contact with moisture. In an alternative embodiment, the barrel or plunger can be coated with a polyvinyl alcohol coating prior to exposure to infrared radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Suzanne E. Assenheimer Downs