| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D437686 |
Container |
February 20, 2001 |
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| 7381299 |
Apertured tissue products |
June 3, 2008 |
| The fluid intake rate of a tissue product having at least one hydrophobic exterior layer can be increased significantly by the addition of apertures through the hydrophobic exterior layer to the tissue product's hydrophilic interior layer. The apertures allow for fluid to be absorbed |
| 7325699 |
Lint-reducing container |
February 5, 2008 |
| An electrostatically charged polymeric material, such as a polyolefin non-woven web, can be used in conjunction with a container, such as a tissue carton, for example, to attract lint and reduce the amount of lint that is deposited on the surface area surrounding the carton when the |
| 7293738 |
Freestanding dispenser for dispensing two different substrates |
November 13, 2007 |
| A freestanding dispenser for dual dispensing of a wet substrate and a dry substrate includes: a base for supporting the freestanding dispenser on a substantially horizontal surface; a support member connected to the base, the support member holding a roll of a dry substrate in a substant |
| 7273156 |
Adjustable sheet dispenser |
September 25, 2007 |
| A dispenser for sheet materials includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a restraining member preventing the top and bottom portion from separating. The top portion and the bottom portion can telescope to vary the dispenser's overall height. In one embodiment, by designing a dis |
| 6689036 |
Coating method |
February 10, 2004 |
| An applicator article and method are disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator article and method are especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator article includes a tubular member formed from at least one laye |
| 6458064 |
Coating Method |
October 1, 2002 |
| An applicator article and method are disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator article and method are especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator article includes a tubular member formed from at least one laye |
| 6419777 |
Method of forming a tampon having a resilient member |
July 16, 2002 |
| A method of forming a catamenial tampon is disclosed wherein the tampon is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina and in providing better utilization of the absorbent during use. The method includes the steps of assembling a resilient member and an |
| 6401968 |
Wet wipes container having an improved opening mechanism |
June 11, 2002 |
| A wet wipe container having improved opening and improved tear resistance between the lid and the base among other features. The container includes a container base and a container lid that is connected to the container base. In one embodiment, the container lid has a guide ridge that ex |
| 6383161 |
Applicator and compostable coating |
May 7, 2002 |
| An applicator article and method are disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator article and method are especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator article includes a tubular member formed from at least one laye |
| 6293932 |
Individually wrapped absorbent article which uses a minimum amount of wrapper material |
September 25, 2001 |
| An individually wrapped absorbent article, such as a catamenial device, is disclosed. The absorbent article has first and second ends, first and second longitudinal sides and first and second major surfaces. The second major surface has a garment attachment adhesive secured thereto. The |
| 6269969 |
Wet wipes container with improved closure |
August 7, 2001 |
| A wet wipe container having improved opening and improved tear resistance between the lid and the base among other features. The container includes a container base and a container lid that is connected to the container base. In one embodiment, the container lid has a guide ridge that ex |
| 6039828 |
Method of forming a tampon having a resilient member |
March 21, 2000 |
| A method of forming a catamenial tampon is disclosed wherein the tampon is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina and in providing better utilization of the absorbent during use. The method includes the steps of assembling a resilient member and an |
| 6036679 |
Individually wrapped absorbent article |
March 14, 2000 |
| This invention relates to an individually wrapped absorbent article. The absorbent article has first and second ends, first and second sides, and first and second major surfaces. The second major surface of the absorbent article has a garment attachment adhesive secured thereto. A releas |
| 5984888 |
Applicator and coating |
November 16, 1999 |
| An applicator article and method are disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator article and method are especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator article includes a tubular member formed from at least one laye |
| 5954201 |
Individually packaged absorbent article |
September 21, 1999 |
| An individually packaged absorbent article, such as a catamenial device, is disclosed. The absorbent article has an outer periphery with first and second ends and first and second longitudinal sides. The absorbent article further has first and second major surfaces, with the second major |
| 5891123 |
Tampon having a protective finger sheath and a method of forming |
April 6, 1999 |
| A tampon having a protective finger sheath is disclosed along with a method of forming the tampon. The tampon is constructed from an absorbent having a first end and a second end. An L-shaped cover having a leg, a foot and a central longitudinal axis is aligned with the absorbent such th |
| 5873971 |
Method of forming a tampon which can be comfortably withdrawn from a body cavity |
February 23, 1999 |
| A method is disclosed of forming a tampon is which can be comfortably withdrawn from a body cavity. The method includes the steps of cutting an individual absorbent member from an absorbent strip. Each absorbent member is then shaped to form an elongated absorbent having an outer periphe |
| 5827256 |
Tampon having a protective finger sheath and a method of forming |
October 27, 1998 |
| A tampon having a protective finger sheath is disclosed along with a method of forming the tampon. The tampon is constructed from an absorbent having a first end and a second end. An L-shaped cover having a leg, a foot and a central longitudinal axis is aligned with the absorbent such th |
| 5807372 |
Tampon capable of being comfortably withdrawn from a body cavity |
September 15, 1998 |
| A tampon is disclosed which provides for a comfortable withdrawal from a body cavity by allowing a portion of the tampon to collapse upon itself during withdrawal. The tampon includes an absorbent and a liquid-permeable cover. The cover at least partially surrounding the absorbent and to |
| 5795346 |
Tampon having a resilient member |
August 18, 1998 |
| A tampon is disclosed which is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina especially during her menstrual period. The tampon includes an absorbent and a resilient member. The resilient member is positioned on or within the absorbent and both members are |
| 5795320 |
Paper applicator containing a compostable coating |
August 18, 1998 |
| An applicator is disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator is especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator includes a tubular member formed from at least one layer of paper which has an exterior surface. The tubula |
| 5755906 |
Method of forming a tampon having a resilient member |
May 26, 1998 |
| A method of forming a catamenial tampon is disclosed wherein the tampon is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina and in providing better utilization of the absorbent during use. The method includes the steps of assembling a resilient member and an |
