Ann R Sullivan

US Patent:

7537586, May 26, 2009

Filed:

Feb 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/778687

Inventors:

Mark James Kline - Okeana OH, US
Donald Carroll Roe - West Chester OH, US
Ann Marie Sullivan - Waltham MA, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

60438512, 223111

Abstract:

An active external change aid that comprises elements which act upon an article to be attached to a wearer to perform a useful function. The active external change aid helps the caregiver or wearer obtain the optimum fit and performance of the product by performing steps for the caregiver or wearer during the application or removal of the product. The article optionally includes elements which work in conjunction with elements of the change aid.

US Patent:

7632257, Dec 15, 2009

Filed:

Apr 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/796506

Inventors:

Luke R. Magee - Cincinnati OH, US
Christopher J. Hosmer - Boston MA, US
Naomi S. Korn - Chicago IL, US
James D. Wilson - Norwood MA, US
Mark C. Bates - Westwood MA, US
Mattias Schmidt - Idstein, DE
Eva Susanne Dominique Thurnay - Frankfurt am Main, DE
Joerg Mueller - Karben, DE
John C. Costello - Wellesley MA, US
Ann M. Sullivan - Waltham MA, US
Gregg A. Flender - Bedford MA, US
Donald C. Roe - West Chester OH, US
Mark J. Kline - Okeana OH, US
Kenneth Edwin Jewell - East Boston MA, US

Assignee:

The Procter and Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

60438501, 604386, 604389, 604390, 604391

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy, intuitive change by aligning the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or relative to a component of the article thereby enhancing the fit and corresponding performance of the article.

US Patent:

7833212, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Dec 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/008731

Inventors:

Luke R. Magee - Cincinnati OH, US
Christopher J. Hosmer - Brighton MA, US
Naomi S. Korn - Chicago IL, US
James D. Wilson - Norwood MA, US
Mark C. Bates - Westwood MA, US
Mattias Schmidt - Idstein, DE
Eva Susanne Dominique Thurnay - Frankfurt am Main, DE
Joerg Mueller - Karben, DE
John C. Costello - Wellesley MA, US
Ann M. Sullivan - Waltham MA, US
Gregg A. Flender - Bedford MA, US
Donald C. Roe - West Chester OH, US
Mark J. Kline - Okeana OH, US
Kenneth Edwin Jewell - East Boston MA, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604391, 604386, 604396, 60438524, 60438501, 604390, 604361

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.

US Patent:

7863497, Jan 4, 2011

Filed:

Oct 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/545187

Inventors:

Luke R. Magee - Cincinnati OH, US
Christopher J. Hosmer - Brighton MA, US
Naomi S. Korn - Chicago IL, US
James D. Wilson - Norwood MA, US
Mark C. Bates - Westwood MA, US
Mattias Schmidt - Idstein, DE
Eva Susanne Dominique Thurnay - Frankfurt am Main, DE
Joerg Mueller - Karben, DE
John C. Costello - Wellesley MA, US
Ann M. Sullivan - Waltham MA, US
Gregg A. Flender - Bedford MA, US
Donald C. Roe - West Chester OH, US
Mark J. Kline - Okeana OH, US
Kenneth Edwin Jewell - East Boston MA, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604361, 604389

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.

US Patent:

7985210, Jul 26, 2011

Filed:

Feb 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/774768

Inventors:

Gregory Ashton - Cincinnati OH, US
Eiro Fukuda - Mason OH, US
Ann Marie Sullivan - West Newton MA, US
Nancy Drainville Chomyszak - West Newton MA, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15
A61F 13/20

US Classification:

60438501, 604317, 604358

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article comprising a chassis comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined with the topsheet, and an absorbent core interposed between the topsheet and backsheet; at least one sidewall adjacently disposed to the chassis; and at least one handle assisting in the application of the article onto a wearer. Preferred embodiments of the said handle include flaps, tabs, ridges, improved surface characteristics, apertures, loops, and combinations thereof. A toilet training kit comprising the article in the form of a training pant and an instruction to the caregiver for transitioning the infant to proper toilet use. A kit comprising more than one absorbent article wherein the article is positioned within said kit such that the handle is readily accessible.

US Patent:

8475427, Jul 2, 2013

Filed:

Oct 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/913101

Inventors:

Luke R. Magee - Cincinnati OH, US
Christopher J. Hosmer - Brighton MA, US
Naomi S. Korn - Chicago IL, US
James D. Wilson - Norwood MA, US
Mark C. Bates - Westwood MA, US
Mattias Schmidt - Idstein, DE
Eva Susanne Dominique Thurnay - Frankfurt am Main, DE
Joerg Mueller - Karben, DE
John C. Costello - Wellesley MA, US
Ann M. Sullivan - Waltham MA, US
Gregg A. Flender - Bedford MA, US
Donald C. Roe - West Chester OH, US
Mark J. Kline - Okeana OH, US
Kenneth Edwin Jewell - East Boston MA, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604391, 604386, 604396, 60438524, 60438501, 604390, 604361

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.

US Patent:

8492608, Jul 23, 2013

Filed:

Jun 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/824425

Inventors:

Luke R. Magee - Cincinnati OH, US
Christopher J. Hosmer - Brighton MA, US
Naomi S. Korn - Chicago IL, US
James D. Wilson - Norwood MA, US
Mark C. Bates - Westwood MA, US
Mattias Schmidt - Idstein, DE
Eva Susanne-Dominique Thurnay - Frankfurt am Main, DE
Joerg Mueller - Karben, DE
John C. Costello - Wellesley MA, US
Ann M. Sullivan - Waltham MA, US
Gregg A. Flender - Bedford MA, US
Donald C. Roe - West Chester OH, US
Mark J. Kline - Okeana OH, US
Kenneth Edwin Jewell - East Boston MA, US

Assignee:

The Procter and Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604361

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy change by providing alignment of the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or by externally highlighting one or more components of the article thereby indicating alignment and fit about the wearer's lower torso.

US Patent:

20030158532, Aug 21, 2003

Filed:

Feb 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/079184

Inventors:

Luke Magee - Cincinnati OH, US
George Glackin - Wyoming OH, US
Christopher Hosmer - Boston MA, US
Naomi Korn - Cambridge MA, US
James Wilson - Brighton MA, US
Mark Bates - Westwood MA, US
Mattias Schmidt - Idstein, DE
Eva Susanne Thurnay - Frankfurt/Main, DE
Joerge Mueller - Karben, DE
John Costello - Wellesley MA, US
Ann Sullivan - Waltham MA, US
Gregg Flender - Bedford MA, US
Donald Roe - West Chester OH, US
Mark Kline - Okeana OH, US

International Classification:

A61F013/15

US Classification:

604/385010, 604/386000

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer that facilitates an easy, intuitive change is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes at least one serviceable indicium that facilitates an easy, intuitive change by aligning the article relative to an anatomical feature of the wearer or relative to a component of the article thereby enhancing the fit and corresponding performance of the article.