Patents by Inventor Wilfried M. Kollner

Wilfried M. Kollner 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).

  • Patent number: 6432096
    Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent devices such as sanitary napkins, pantiliners, interlabial devices, and incontinence devices. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to an improved absorbent device that is insertable into the interlabial space of a female wearer for catamenial purposes (including menses and mid-cycle discharges), incontinence protection (including urine), or both. The absorbent interlabial device has at least on body-contacting surface and a backsheet having an integral protrusion formed therein of sufficient dimensions to aid in insertion into the interlabial space. An apparatus for forming the integral protrusion in the backsheet is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a female forming member having an opening therein, and a compression member having and opening therethough in operative aligned relationship with the opening of the female forming member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ron R. McFall, Wilfried M. Kollner, Thomas W. Osborn, Pamela J. Brown, Lee M. Hines
  • Patent number: D399953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Wilfried M. Kollner