Patents by Inventor Suzanne Pauley

Suzanne Pauley 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).

  • Methods of lubricating a tampon and a tampon lubricated thereby
    Patent number: 7982089
    Abstract: There is provided a tampon pledget or tampon applicator that is covered by a wrapper having microcapsules thereon. Alternatively, the microcapsules may simply be disposed on the tampon pledget or tampon applicator. The microcapsules may contain a lubricant or a fragrance or a combination of both. The microcapsules may be ruptured prior to inserting the tampon pledget or tampon applicator and the resultant free-flowing lubricant and/or fragrance is spread on the tampon pledget, tampon applicator, or a combination thereof. The lubricant increases the ease and comfort of inserting and positioning the tampon pledget or tampon applicator. The amount of lubricant desired may be controlled by varying the pressure applied to the microcapsules. Thus, the number of microcapsules ruptured can be controlled by varying the pressure applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Suzanne Pauley, Jacqueline Davis, Dane R. Jackson
  • Pre-expanded tampon pledget
    Publication number: 20100160886
    Abstract: A pre-expanded tampon pledget is formed from cellulosic absorbent fibers. The fibers are not tightly compressed, thus, the pledget has a reduced fiber density. As a result, a softer, more pliable pledget is formed that not only increases user comfort during use, but also affords a user with comparable and/or increased leakage protection over conventional tampons or tampon pledgets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Dane R. Jackson, Karla E. Williams, Suzanne Pauley, Jefffrey Brown
  • Pre-expanded tampon pledget
    Patent number: 7678095
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pre-expanded tampon pledget formed from cellulosic absorbent fibers. The fibers are not tightly compressed, thus, the pledget has a reduced fiber density. As a result, a softer, more pliable pledget is formed that not only increases user comfort during use, but also affords a user with comparable and/or increased leakage protection over conventional tampons or tampon pledgets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dane R. Jackson, Karla E. Williams, Suzanne Pauley, Jeffrey Brown
  • Rapid expansion tampon pledget
    Publication number: 20070112320
    Abstract: A tampon pledget that has an inverted coverstock includes an insertion end and a removal end. At least one of the insertion end and the removal end has one or more pleats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Suzanne Pauley, Jeffrey Brown, Irwin Butensky, Dane Jackson, Van Pham, Fran Butensky
  • Pre-expanded tampon pledget
    Publication number: 20050059944
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pre-expanded tampon pledget formed from cellulosic absorbent fibers. The fibers are not tightly compressed, thus, the pledget has a reduced fiber density. As a result, a softer, more pliable pledget is formed that not only increases user comfort during use, but also affords a user with comparable and/or increased leakage protection over conventional tampons or tampon pledgets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Dane Jackson, Karla Williams, Suzanne Pauley, Jeffrey Brown
  • Pre-expanded tampon pledget
    Patent number: 6814722
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pre-expanded tampon pledget formed from cellulosic absorbent fibers. The fibers are not tightly compressed, thus, the pledget has a reduced fiber density. As a result, a softer, more pliable pledget is formed that not only increases user comfort during use, but also affords a user with comparable and/or increased leakage protection over conventional tampons or tampon pledgets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dane R. Jackson, Karla E. Williams, Suzanne Pauley, Jeffrey Brown
  • Methods of lubricating a tampon and a tampon lubricated thereby
    Publication number: 20040153024
    Abstract: There is provided a tampon pledget or tampon applicator that is covered by a wrapper having microcapsules thereon. Alternatively, the microcapsules may simply be disposed on the tampon pledget or tampon applicator. The microcapsules may contain a lubricant or a fragrance or a combination of both. The microcapsules may be ruptured prior to inserting the tampon pledget or tampon applicator and the resultant free-flowing lubricant and/or fragrance is spread on the tampon pledget, tampon applicator, or a combination thereof. The lubricant increases the ease and comfort of inserting and positioning the tampon pledget or tampon applicator. The amount of lubricant desired may be controlled by varying the pressure applied to the microcapsules. Thus, the number of microcapsules ruptured can be controlled by varying the pressure applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Suzanne Pauley, Jacqueline Davis, Dane R. Jackson
  • Methods of lubricating a tampon and a tampon lubricated thereby
    Patent number: 6746418
    Abstract: There is provided a tampon pledget or tampon applicator that is covered by a wrapper having microcapsules thereon. Alternatively, the microcapsules may simply be disposed on the tampon pledget or tampon applicator. The microcapsules may contain a lubricant or a fragrance or a combination of both. The microcapsules may be ruptured prior to inserting the tampon pledget or tampon applicator and the resultant free-flowing lubricant and/or fragrance is spread on the tampon pledget, tampon applicator, or a combination thereof. The lubricant increases the ease and comfort of inserting and positioning the tampon pledget or tampon applicator. The amount of lubricant desired may be controlled by varying the pressure applied to the microcapsules. Thus, the number of microcapsules ruptured can be controlled by varying the pressure applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Suzanne Pauley, Jacqueline Davis, Dane R. Jackson
  • Pre-expanded tampon pledget
    Publication number: 20020128620
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pre-expanded tampon pledget formed from cellulosic absorbent fibers. The fibers are not tightly compressed, thus, the pledget has a reduced fiber density. As a result, a softer, more pliable pledget is formed that not only increases user comfort during use, but also affords a user with comparable and/or increased leakage protection over conventional tampons or tampon pledgets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dane R. Jackson, Karla E. Williams, Suzanne Pauley, Jeffrey Brown