Eric P Weinberger

US Patent:

6358223, Mar 19, 2002

Filed:

Jun 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/336399

Inventors:

Lisa Ann Mackay - Cincinnati OH
William Patton Peace - Lawrenceburg IN
Chrissie Melinda Smits - Cincinnati OH
Richard Tweddell, III - Cincinnati OH
Eric Patton Weinberger - Fairfield OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 1320

US Classification:

604 15

Abstract:

A tampon applicator for at least partially separating a tampon and inserting the tampon into a body cavity is provided. The tampon applicator has a tampon holder tube having interior and exterior surfaces, a longitudinal axis, a hollow portion and an expulsion end dimensioned for insertion into the body cavity. The tampon holder tube has a feature for separating and spreading a tampon apart during expulsion of the tampon. A plunger may also be telescopically and slidably mounted in the tampon holder tube distal to the expulsion end and adapted to directionally expel the tampon from the tampon holder tube when a user expels the tampon from the tampon holder tube.

US Patent:

6740070, May 25, 2004

Filed:

Oct 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/039979

Inventors:

Raymond Kusi Agyapong - Cincinnati OH
Lisa Ann Mackay - Cincinnati OH
Dannette ReNee Adams - Independence KY
David Joseph Caracci - Evendale OH
Alan Lawrence Maingot - Cincinnati OH
Eric Patton Weinberger - Fairfield OH
Kenyata JeMauld Martin - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 1320

US Classification:

60438518, 60438517, 604 11

Abstract:

Catamenial tampons having particularly desired expansion force characteristics are shown. The tampons comprise a mass of absorbent material which is fluid expanding. The tampons exert an X Dimension Force of at least about 400 grams, and a Z Dimension Force of less than about 200 grams. Alternatively, the ratio of the X Dimension Force to the Z Dimension Force is from about 10 to about 50.

US Patent:

6840927, Jan 11, 2005

Filed:

Nov 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/993988

Inventors:

Margaret Henderson Hasse - Wyoming OH, US
Steven Ray Gilbert - Fairfield OH, US
Eric Patton Weinberger - Fairfield OH, US
Sharon Darlene Kirkpatrick - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Proctor & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 1320

US Classification:

60438518, 60438517, 604904

Abstract:

An improved absorbent catamenial tampon having increased leakage protection and ability to readily absorb fluid while not aggressively adhering to tissue. This is accomplished with a tampon comprising a compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. The compressed absorbent member of the tampon has an inner region and an exterior surface. The fluid wicking overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member, substantially permeates the inner region of the compressed absorbent member and extends beyond the withdrawal end to form a skirt portion. A method of making a tampon of the present invention is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20060047260, Mar 2, 2006

Filed:

Sep 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/932892

Inventors:

Gregory Ashton - Cincinnati OH, US
Eiro Fukuda - Mason OH, US
Eric Weinberger - Fairfield OH, US
Daniel Buchner - Boston MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604396000

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article comprising a chassis which includes a front region having two opposing longitudinal edges; a back region having two opposing longitudinal edges; a crotch region having two longitudinal edges wherein said crotch region is disposed between said front and back regions; and at least two side panels extending outwardly from the two opposing longitudinal edges of one or both of the front or back regions and interconnecting said front and the back regions to form a waist opening and a pair of leg openings; wherein the article exhibits a pre-application side panel length, L, and a post-application side panel length, L, such that Lis less than L.

US Patent:

20070112322, May 17, 2007

Filed:

Jan 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/650155

Inventors:

Gregory Ashton - Cincinnati OH, US
Eiro Fukuda - Mason OH, US
Eric Weinberger - Fairfield OH, US
Daniel Buchner - Boston MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604396000

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article comprising a chassis which includes a front region having two opposing longitudinal edges; a back region having two opposing longitudinal edges; a crotch region having two longitudinal edges wherein said crotch region is disposed between said front and back regions; and at least two side panels extending outwardly from the two opposing longitudinal edges of one or both of the front or back regions and interconnecting said front and the back regions to form a waist opening and a pair of leg openings; wherein the article exhibits a pre-application side panel length, L, and a post-application side panel length, L, such that Lis less than L.

US Patent:

20120152794, Jun 21, 2012

Filed:

Dec 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/971844

Inventors:

Paul Thomas Weisman - Cincinnati OH, US
Eric Patton Weinberger - Fairfield OH, US
John Moncrief Layman - Liberty Township OH, US
Bryn Hird - Cincinnati OH, US
Richard Shane Mays - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/00

US Classification:

2065246

Abstract:

A wipes product includes a wipes container filled with at least one wipe substrate. The wipes container is formed at least partially from a first polymer and the first polymer is synthetic and at least partially derived from a renewable resource via a first intermediate monomeric compound. The wipes container includes a lid and a base such that at least one of the lid and the base comprises a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B. Methods of forming a wipes product are also provided.

US Patent:

20120237718, Sep 20, 2012

Filed:

Mar 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/048106

Inventors:

Paul Thomas Weisman - Cincinnati OH, US
Eric Patton Weinberger - Fairfield OH, US
Eric Bryan Bond - Maineville OH, US
Dimitris Ioannis Collias - Mason OH, US
Patti Jean Kellett - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

B32B 5/02

US Classification:

428 89

Abstract:

A structured fibrous web having thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.

US Patent:

20120238170, Sep 20, 2012

Filed:

Mar 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/047996

Inventors:

Paul Thomas Weisman - Cincinnati OH, US
Eric Patton Weinberger - Fairfield OH, US
Eric Bryan Bond - Maineville OH, US
Dimitris Ioannis Collias - Mason OH, US
Patti Jean Kellett - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

D04H 13/00

US Classification:

442327

Abstract:

A fluid permeable structured fibrous web having thermally stable, fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat provides a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment producing a structured fibrous web having an aged caliper of less than 1.5 mm, a vertical wicking height of at least 5 mm, a permeability of at least 10,000 cm/(Pa·s) and a specific volume of at least 5 cm/g. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications. The structured fibrous web has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B.