Patents by Inventor Wayne David Melvin

Wayne David Melvin 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).

  • Barrel for a tampon application assembly and methods of forming
    Patent number: 8221375
    Abstract: A method of forming a barrel for a tampon applicator assembly including molding a barrel then forming a rearward taper region in an area of the barrel is provided. The method includes molding a first portion of the barrel in a first mold part and a second portion of the barrel in a second mold part, the first and second mold parts meeting at a maximum outer dimension of the first portion, ejecting the barrel from the first and second mold parts, and forming a flared region in an area of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth LeMay, Keith Edgett, Wayne David Melvin, Kathryn Bennett
  • Tampon applicator with improved fingergrip and method of making same
    Patent number: 7780892
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tampon applicator barrel having a fingergrip with one or more gripping structures that have an acute edge for improved gripping. Preferably, the one or more gripping structures are one or more embossed ring-like structures. The present invention also provides a method for forming the one or more gripping structures on the applicator barrel. The method preferably includes forming at least one embossed ring-like gripping structure on the barrel such that the radial compressive strength of the applicator barrel is not compromised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Miller, Wayne David Melvin
  • Barrel for a tampon application assembly and methods of forming
    Publication number: 20100164139
    Abstract: A method of forming a barrel for a tampon applicator assembly including molding a barrel then forming a rearward taper region in an area of the barrel is provided. The method includes molding a first portion of the barrel in a first mold part and a second portion of the barrel in a second mold part, the first and second mold parts meeting at a maximum outer dimension of the first portion, ejecting the barrel from the first and second mold parts, and forming a flared region in an area of the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth LeMay, Keith Edgett, Wayne David Melvin, Kathryn Bennett
  • Barrel for a tampon applicator assembly and methods of forming
    Patent number: 7704242
    Abstract: A method of forming a barrel for a tampon applicator assembly including molding a barrel then forming a rearward taper region in an area of the barrel is provided. The method includes molding a first portion of the barrel in a first mold part and a second portion of the barrel in a second mold part, the first and second mold parts meeting at a maximum outer dimension of the first portion, ejecting the barrel from the first and second mold parts, and forming a flared region in an area of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth LeMay, Keith Edgett, Wayne David Melvin, Kathryn Bennett
  • Tampon applicator assembly having an improved plunger and methods of making
    Patent number: 7044928
    Abstract: A plunger having a first end, a second end, and a main body is provided. The first end of the plunger is about 10% to about 15% larger than the main body and the second end is more than about 50% larger than the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Platex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Keith J. Edgett, Kathryn G. Bennett, Wayne David Melvin
  • Tampon applicator assembly having an improved plunger and methods of making
    Publication number: 20040199100
    Abstract: A plunger having a first end, a second end, and a main body is provided. The first end of the plunger is about 10% to about 15% larger than the main body and the second end is more than about 50% larger than the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Keith J. Edgett, Kathryn G. Bennett, Wayne David Melvin
  • Barrel for a tampon applicator assembly and methods of forming
    Publication number: 20040199101
    Abstract: A method of forming a barrel for a tampon applicator assembly including molding a barrel then forming a rearward taper region in an area of the barrel is provided. The method includes molding a first portion of the barrel in a first mold part and a second portion of the barrel in a second mold part, the first and second mold parts meeting at a maximum outer dimension of the first portion, ejecting the barrel from the first and second mold parts, and forming a flared region in an area of the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth LeMay, Keith Edgett, Wayne David Melvin, Kathryn Bennett
  • Tampon applicator with improved fingergrip and method of making same
    Publication number: 20040010220
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tampon applicator barrel having a fingergrip with one or more gripping structures that have an acute edge for improved gripping. Preferably, the one or more gripping structures are one or more embossed ring-like structures. The present invention also provides a method for forming the one or more gripping structures on the applicator barrel. The method preferably includes forming at least one embossed ring-like gripping structure on the barrel such that the radial compressive strength of the applicator barrel is not compromised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Miller, Wayne David Melvin