David Joseph Caracci

US Patent:

6682513, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Feb 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/361226

Inventors:

Raymond Kusi Agyapong - Cincinnati OH
Roberto Hollander - Caracas, VE
David Joseph Caracci - Evendale OH
Susan Rachelle Hill - Cincinnati OH
Bruce Leslie Hayes - Cincinnati OH
Fiona Marie Taylor - Cincinnati OH
James Arthur Keighley - Wyoming OH
Kevin Charles Strong - Auburn ME

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

60438518, 604904

Abstract:

A tampon showing improved leakage protection through improved expansion characteristics is disclosed. The tampons disclosed demonstrate these improved expansion characteristics particularly in the width dimension without introducing new drawbacks. Preferred tampons are described which are compressed to an initial size comparable to current tampons, but which expand to a width exceeding that achieved by current tampons. Such increased expansion is preferably accomplished without an increase in the total absorbency of the tampon. Tampons of various absorbencies are disclosed having increased total expansion in the width direction compared to current tampons. Additionally, tampons of various absorbencies which expand to a greater degree in the width direction under pressure are also disclosed. Tampons of various absorbencies which expand at a rate exceeding that achieved previously are also disclosed. Microwave conditioning of tampon pledgets following compression is disclosed as part of the tampon formation process.

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:

6837882, Jan 4, 2005

Filed:

Feb 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/361277

Inventors:

Raymond Kusi Agyapong - Cincinnati OH, US
Roberto Hollander - Caracas, VE
David Joseph Caracci - Evendale OH, US
Susan Rachelle Hill - Cincinnati OH, US
Bruce Leslie Hayes - Cincinnati OH, US
Fiona Marie Taylor - Cincinnati OH, US
James Arthur Keighley - Wyoming OH, US
Kevin Charles Strong - Auburn ME, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 544
A61F 1320

US Classification:

604904, 604354, 60438517, 604379

Abstract:

A tampon showing improved leakage protection through improved expansion characteristics is disclosed. The tampons disclosed demonstrate these improved expansion characteristics particularly in the width dimension without introducing new drawbacks. Preferred tampons are described which are compressed to an initial size comparable to current tampons, but which expand to a width exceeding that achieved by current tampons. Such increased expansion is preferably accomplished without an increase in the total absorbency of the tampon. Tampons of various absorbencies are disclosed having increased total expansion in the width direction compared to current tampons. Additionally, tampons of various absorbencies which expand to a greater degree in the width direction under pressure are also disclosed. Tampons of various absorbencies which expand at a rate exceeding that achieved previously are also disclosed. Microwave conditioning of tampon pledgets following compression is disclosed as part of the tampon formation process.

US Patent:

7682348, Mar 23, 2010

Filed:

Jun 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/452489

Inventors:

Raymond Kusi Agyapong - Cincinnati OH, US
Roberto Hollander - Caracas, VE
David Joseph Caracci - Evendale OH, US
Susan Rachelle Hill - Cincinnati OH, US
Bruce Leslie Hayes - Cincinnati OH, US
Fiona Marie Taylor - Cincinnati OH, US
James Arthur Keighley - Wyoming OH, US
Kevin Charles Strong - Auburn ME, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15
A61F 13/20

US Classification:

60438518, 60438517

Abstract:

A tampon showing improved leakage protection through improved expansion characteristics is disclosed. The tampons disclosed demonstrate these improved expansion characteristics particularly in the width dimension without introducing new drawbacks. Preferred tampons are described which are compressed to an initial size comparable to current tampons, but which expand to a width exceeding that achieved by current tampons. Such increased expansion is preferably accomplished without an increase in the total absorbency of the tampon. Tampons of various absorbencies are disclosed having increased total expansion in the width direction compared to current tampons. Additionally, tampons of various absorbencies which expand to a greater degree in the width direction under pressure are also disclosed. Tampons of various absorbencies which expand at a rate exceeding that achieved previously are also disclosed. Microwave conditioning of tampon pledgets following compression is disclosed as part of the tampon formation process.

US Patent:

7799005, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Nov 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/606830

Inventors:

Marie Brigid O'Reilly - Cincinnati OH, US
Jacqueline Ann Daniels - Hamilton OH, US
John David Norcom - Middletown OH, US
Mary Alison Jett - Lawrenceburg IN, US
David Joseph Caracci - Evendale OH, US
John Richard Noel - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15
A61F 13/20

US Classification:

60438518, 604904

Abstract:

A method is provided for measuring the insertion distance of an intravaginal article within a human vaginal cavity. The method uses a measuring device, which can be slidably attached to a withdrawal means of a vaginally inserted intravaginal article. The measuring device may be moved along the withdrawal means to a predetermined position, and then fixedly secured to the withdrawal means. The intravaginal article is then removed from the vaginal cavity and the insertion distance determined.

US Patent:

8137331, Mar 20, 2012

Filed:

Jun 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/452490

Inventors:

Raymond Kusi Agyapong - Cincinnati OH, US
Roberto Hollander - Caracas, VE
David Joseph Caracci - Evendale OH, US
Susan Rachelle Hill - Cincinnati OH, US
Bruce Leslie Hayes - Cincinnati OH, US
Fiona Marie Taylor - Cincinnati OH, US
James Arthur Keighley - Wyoming OH, US
Kevin Charles Strong - Auburn ME, US

Assignee:

The Procter and Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 13/15
A61F 13/20

US Classification:

60438518, 60438517

Abstract:

A tampon showing improved leakage protection through improved expansion characteristics is disclosed. The tampons disclosed demonstrate these improved expansion characteristics particularly in the width dimension without introducing new drawbacks. Preferred tampons are described which are compressed to an initial size comparable to current tampons, but which expand to a width exceeding that achieved by current tampons. Such increased expansion is preferably accomplished without an increase in the total absorbency of the tampon. Tampons of various absorbencies are disclosed having increased total expansion in the width direction compared to current tampons. Additionally, tampons of various absorbencies which expand to a greater degree in the width direction under pressure are also disclosed. Tampons of various absorbencies which expand at a rate exceeding that achieved previously are also disclosed. Microwave conditioning of tampon pledgets following compression is disclosed as part of the tampon formation process.

US Patent:

20030153893, Aug 14, 2003

Filed:

Feb 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/361385

Inventors:

Raymond Agyapong - Cincinnati OH, US
Roberto Hollander - Caracas, VE
David Caracci - Evendale OH, US
Susan Hill - Cincinnati OH, US
Bruce Hayes - Cincinnati OH, US
Fiona Taylor - Cincinnati OH, US
James Keighley - Wyoming OH, US
Kevin Strong - Auburn ME, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company

International Classification:

A61F013/20

US Classification:

604/385170, 604/904000

Abstract:

A tampon showing improved leakage protection through improved expansion characteristics is disclosed. The tampons disclosed demonstrate these improved expansion characteristics particularly in the width dimension without introducing new drawbacks. Preferred tampons are described which are compressed to an initial size comparable to current tampons, but which expand to a width exceeding that achieved by current tampons. Such increased expansion is preferably accomplished without an increase in the total absorbency of the tampon. Tampons of various absorbencies are disclosed having increased total expansion in the width direction compared to current tampons. Additionally, tampons of various absorbencies which expand to a greater degree in the width direction under pressure are also disclosed. Tampons of various absorbencies which expand at a rate exceeding that achieved previously are also disclosed. Microwave conditioning of tampon pledgets following compression is disclosed as part of the tampon formation process.

US Patent:

20050256482, Nov 17, 2005

Filed:

Apr 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/836892

Inventors:

Ryo Minoguchi - Blue Ash OH, US
John Foley - Liberty Twp OH, US
Ricky Pollard - Moscow OH, US
David Caracci - Evendale OH, US
Thomas Osborn - Clifton OH, US
Diana Gann - Lebanon OH, US

International Classification:

A61F013/15
A61F013/20

US Classification:

604385170, 604365000, 604367000

Abstract:

A tampon that has a body including a first end, a second end, a center portion, a longitudinal axis and a radial axis. The body includes a plurality of cords or strips joined at the first end, the second end, the center portion or both the first and second ends. The plurality of strips and cords being selected from the group being selected from the group consisting of, films, woven materials, absorbent foams, superabsorbent polymers, and mixtures thereof.