Patents by Inventor Yukio Heki
Yukio Heki 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).
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Publication number: 20210161735Abstract: A system of absorbent articles is described. The system includes a first absorbent article having a first pad length, a first pad width, and a first core width; a second absorbent article having a second pad length, a second pad width, and a second core width; a third absorbent article having a third pad length, a third pad width, and a third core width; and a product selection guide identifying the first, second, and the third absorbent articles. Each of the first, second, and the third absorbent articles has a caliper of 3-6 mm The percent difference in pad attributes between the first, second, and the third absorbent articles is at least one of: (i) about 8 to about 29 in pad length; (ii) about 7 to about 25 in pad width; and (iii) about 8 to about 30 in core width.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: John Peter Lankhof, Yukio Heki, Masahiro KONDO, Niels Hollenberg, Steven Stuart Bullock, Toshiyuki Iwata
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Patent number: 10123920Abstract: An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is disposed in fluid communication with the second layer. The first layer has a first shape and the second layer has a second shape. The first shape is different from the second shape. Each of the first layer and second layer comprise less than about 20 percent airfelt.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Peter Lankhof, Yukio Heki, Masahiro Kondo, Niels Hollenberg, Steven Stuart Bullock, Toshiyuki Iwata
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Publication number: 20160030260Abstract: An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is disposed in fluid communication with the second layer. The first layer has a first shape and the second layer has a second shape. The first shape is different from the second shape. Each of the first layer and second layer comprise less than about 20 percent airfelt.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: John Peter Lankhof, Yukio Heki, Masahiro KONDO, Niels Hollenberg, Steven Stuart Bullock, Toshiyuki Iwata
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Publication number: 20150105743Abstract: An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is disposed in fluid communication with the second layer. The first layer has a first shape and the second layer has a second shape. The first shape is different from the second shape. Each of the first layer and second layer comprise less than about 20 percent airfelt.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: John Peter Lankhof, Yukio Heki, Masahiro Kondo, Niels Hollenberg, Steven Stuart Bullock, Toshiyuki Iwata
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Publication number: 20150100035Abstract: An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is disposed in fluid communication with the second layer. The first layer has a first shape and the second layer has a second shape. The first shape is different from the second shape. Each of the first layer and second layer comprise less than about 20 percent airfelt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: John Peter Lankhof, Yukio Heki, Masahiro KONDO, Niels Hollenberg, Steven Stuart Bullock, Toshiyuki Iwata
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Publication number: 20150094677Abstract: An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is disposed in fluid communication with the second layer. The first layer has a first shape and the second layer has a second shape. The first shape is different from the second shape. Each of the first layer and second layer comprise less than about 20 percent airfelt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: John Peter Lankhof, Yukio Heki, Masahiro Kondo, Niels Hollenberg, Steven Stuart Bullock, Toshiyuki Iwata
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Patent number: 8558051Abstract: A disposable absorbent article comprises a topsheet; a backsheet combined with the topsheet; a fluid storage layer disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet and adjacent to the backsheet; an intermediate layer disposed between the fluid storage layer and the topsheet. The intermediate layer has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The disposable absorbent article comprises an odor control system. The odor control system comprises an antimicrobial material disposed between the topsheet and the body-facing surface of the intermediate layer; an odor masking material disposed between the backsheet and the garment-facing surface of the intermediate layer; and an odor absorbing and/or adsorbing material disposed in the fluid storage layer. The antimicrobial material and the odor masking material are separated by the intermediate layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Hiroshi Toshishige, Tomoko Okuda, Yukio Heki
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Patent number: 8175893Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for recommending a disposable incontinence device to be used by an incontinent person. The method comprises the steps of: (a) receiving information, from a user, about incontinence devices which are currently used by the incontinent person; (b) receiving information about the situation which is experienced by the user; and (c) selecting at least one device, based on the information received, among predetermined disposable incontinence devices. By this method, an appropriate disposable incontinence device(s) to be used are recommended depending on the user's situation. The present invention is also directed a method for evaluating the quality of life of a caregiver who takes care of an incontinent person.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Yukio Heki, Tsutomu Kato
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Publication number: 20110307352Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for recommending a disposable incontinence device to be used by an incontinent person. The method comprises the steps of: (a) receiving information, from a user, about incontinence devices which are currently used by the incontinent person; (b) receiving information about the situation which is experienced by the user; and (c) selecting at least one device, based on the information received, among predetermined disposable incontinence devices. By this method, an appropriate disposable incontinence device(s) to be used are recommended depending on the user's situation. The present invention is also directed a method for evaluating the quality of life of a caregiver who takes care of an incontinent person.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Yukio Heki, Tsutomu Kato
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Patent number: 8015027Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for recommending a disposable absorbent incontinence article to be used by an incontinent person. The method comprises the steps of: (a) receiving information, from a user, about incontinence devices which are currently used by the incontinent person; (b) receiving information about the situation which is experienced by the user; and (c) selecting at least one article, based on the information received, among predetermined disposable absorbent incontinence articles. By this method, an appropriate disposable absorbent incontinence article(s) to be used are recommended depending on the user's situation. The present invention is also directed a method for evaluating the quality of life of a caregiver who takes care of an incontinent person.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Yukio Heki, Tsutomu Kato
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Publication number: 20090024101Abstract: A disposable absorbent article comprises a topsheet; a backsheet combined with the topsheet; a fluid storage layer disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet and adjacent to the backsheet; an intermediate layer disposed between the fluid storage layer and the topsheet. The intermediate layer has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The disposable absorbent article comprises an odor control system. The odor control system comprises an antimicrobial material disposed between the topsheet and the body-facing surface of the intermediate layer; an odor masking material disposed between the backsheet and the garment-facing surface of the intermediate layer; and an odor absorbing and/or adsorbing material disposed in the fluid storage layer. The antimicrobial material and the odor masking material are separated by the intermediate layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Hiroshi Toshishige, Tomoko Okuda, Yukio Heki
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Publication number: 20080222007Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for recommending a disposable absorbent incontinence article to be used by an incontinent person. The method comprises the steps of: (a) receiving information, from a user, about incontinence devices which are currently used by the incontinent person; (b) receiving information about the situation which is experienced by the user; and (c) selecting at least one article, based on the information received, among predetermined disposable absorbent incontinence articles. By this method, an appropriate disposable absorbent incontinence article(s) to be used are recommended depending on the user's situation. The present invention is also directed a method for evaluating the quality of life of a caregiver who takes care of an incontinent person.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Yukio Heki, Tsutomu Kato
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Patent number: 7392200Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for recommending a disposable absorbent incontinence article to be used by an incontinent person. The method includes the steps of: (a) receiving information, from a user, about incontinence devices which are currently used by the incontinent person; (b) receiving information about the situation which is experienced by the user; and (c) selecting at least one article, based on the information received, among predetermined disposable absorbent incontinence articles. By this method, an appropriate disposable absorbent incontinence article(s) to be used are recommended depending on the user's situation. The present invention is also directed a method for evaluating the quality of life of a caregiver who takes care of an incontinent person.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Yukio Heki, Tsutomu Kato
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Waist belt for supporting disposable absorbent assemblies and absorbent articles comprising the same
Patent number: 7211072Abstract: A waist belt used for supporting a disposable absorbent assembly is disclosed. The belt includes a central segment positioned along the longitudinal centerline of the belt, at least two intermediate segments transversely outwardly extending from the central segment, and at least two distal segments transversely outwardly extending from an intermediate segment. Each intermediate segment covers a side hip of the wearer when the belt is worn. The longitudinal length of each intermediate segment is greater than that of the central segment, and greater than that of each distal segment. The belt further includes a fastener element positioned on at least one of the distal segments for releasably securing the belt around the waist of the wearer, and an attachment surface formed at least on each intermediate segment for releasably attaching the disposable assembly to the belt. An absorbent article comprising such a belt is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Noriko Nawata, Yukio Heki, Hiroyuki Ueno -
Publication number: 20070043330Abstract: An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is disposed in fluid communication with the second layer. The first layer has a first shape and the second layer has a second shape. The first shape is different from the second shape. Each of the first layer and second layer comprise less than about 20 percent airfelt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: John Lankhof, Yukio Heki, Masahiro Kondo, Niels Hollenberg, Steven Bullock, Toshiyuki Iwata
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Publication number: 20060224138Abstract: A disposable garment used with an insert pad. The disposable garment has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a crotch region, a front region and a back region. The disposable garment comprises an outer cover and an absorbent assembly joined inside the outer cover. The absorbent assembly has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, longitudinal sides and transverse ends. The absorbent assembly comprises a backsheet, an absorbent material disposed inside the backsheet and an elastic member extending in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent assembly to longitudinally elasticize a portion of the absorbent assembly. The absorbent assembly has a center crotch portion and a periphery portion, each portion having an absorbent capacity per unit area. The absorbent capacity per unit area of the center crotch portion is less than that of the periphery portion. The absorbent assembly is treated to increase stiffness.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2006Publication date: October 5, 2006Inventors: Yukio Heki, Hideaki Sasaki, Hiroyuki Ueno
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Patent number: 6840930Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article having a longitudinal centerline and a lateral centerline, comprising; (a) a containment assembly having a rear waist region, a crotch region, a front waist region, a pair of longitudinal edges, a body facing surface and a garment facing surface opposite to the body facing surface, the containment assembly comprising a topsheet, a backsheet joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a pair of barrier leg cuffs having a proximal edge and a distal edge and being positioned adjacent to the longitudinal edges of the containment assembly; (b) a pair of rear ear panels extending laterally outwardly from the proximal edges of the barrier leg cuff in the rear waist region; (c) a pair of front ear panels extending laterally outwardly from the proximal edges of the barrier leg cuff in the front waist region; and (d) a reinforcement nonwoven joined to at least one of either the rear ear panels or the front ear panels, the reinforcemeType: GrantFiled: April 23, 1998Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kouichi Miyamoto, Yukio Heki, Masataka Sugita
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Waist belt for supporting disposable absorbent assemblies and absorbent articles comprising the same
Publication number: 20040186456Abstract: A waist belt used for supporting a disposable absorbent assembly is disclosed. The belt comprises a central segment positioned along the longitudinal centerline of the belt, at least two intermediate segments transversely outwardly extending from the central segment, and at least two distal segments transversely outwardly extending from an intermediate segment. Each intermediate segment covers a side hip of the wearer when the belt is worn. The longitudinal length of each intermediate segment is greater than that of the central segment, and greater than that of each distal segment. The belt further comprises a fastener element positioned on at least one of the distal segments for releasably securing the belt around the waist of the wearer, and an attachment surface formed at least on each intermediate segment for releasably attaching the disposable assembly to the belt. An absorbent article comprising such a belt is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Noriko Nawata, Yukio Heki, Hiroyuki Ueno -
Publication number: 20040122744Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for recommending a disposable absorbent incontinence article to be used by an incontinent person. The method comprises the steps of: (a) receiving information, from a user, about incontinence devices which are currently used by the incontinent person; (b) receiving information about the situation which is experienced by the user; and (c) selecting at least one article, based on the information received, among predetermined disposable absorbent incontinence articles. By this method, an appropriate disposable absorbent incontinence article(s) to be used are recommended depending on the user's situation. The present invention is also directed a method for evaluating the quality of life of a caregiver who takes care of an incontinent person.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Yukio Heki, Tsutomu Kato
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Publication number: 20030120178Abstract: The supplemental interlabial device to collect body fluids by disposing the device underneath or around an excretory orifice of a wearer is disclosed. The supplemental interlabial device has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a wearer facing surface and an opposing surface. The device comprises a flange and an insertion protuberance. The flange is disposed opposite to the wearer's labia when the device is worn. The insertion protuberance is disposed inside the wearer's labia when the device is worn. The insertion protuberance is formed by a tube-like portion raised from the flange and has an opening at the top of the tube-like portion such that discharged body fluids pass through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Yukio Heki