MR. MICHAEL F. MILLER, LPCMH
Social Work at Loockerman St, Dover, DE
License number
Delaware PC0000556
Category
Mental Health
Type
Mental Health
License number
Delaware PC0000556
Category
Social Work
Type
Professional
Address
Address
9 E Loockerman St SUITE 213, Dover, DE 19901
Phone
(302) 677-1758
Professional information
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Tampon Applicator With Improved Fingergrip
Tampon Applicator With Improved Fingergrip
US Patent:
6511452, Jan 28, 2003
Filed:
Sep 21, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/957921
Inventors:
Jamshid Rejai - Dover DE
Robert Norquest - Dover DE
Michael L. Miller - Dover DE
Robert Norquest - Dover DE
Michael L. Miller - Dover DE
Assignee:
Playtex Products, Inc. - Westport CT
International Classification:
A61F 1320
US Classification:
604 15
Abstract:
A tampon applicator is provided that comprises a tubular barrel adapted to house a pledget and a telescoping plunger adapted to expel the pledget out of the barrel. A portion of the applicator has a fingergrip area with at least one multi-directional gripping structure to enhance the gripping characteristics of the applicator. The multi-directional gripping structure allows the user to securely hold the applicator during insertion of the applicator into the vagina, expulsion of the pledget from the barrel of the applicator, and removal of the applicator from the vagina.
Michael F Miller, Dover DE
Michael F Miller, Dover DE
Specialties:
Psychotherapist
Address:
9 E Loockerman St, Dover, DE 19901
Michael F Miller, Dover DE - LPCMH
Michael F Miller, Dover DE - LPCMH
Specialties:
Counseling
Address:
9 E Loockerman St SUITE 213, Dover 19901
(302) 677-1758 (Phone)
(302) 677-1758 (Phone)
Languages:
English
Multiple-Component Tampon Applicator
Multiple-Component Tampon Applicator
US Patent:
2005021, Sep 29, 2005
Filed:
May 25, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/137809
Inventors:
Jessica Lemay - Paramus NJ, US
Dane Jackson - Bloomingdale NJ, US
Michael Miller - Dover DE, US
Wayne Melvin - Camden DE, US
Dane Jackson - Bloomingdale NJ, US
Michael Miller - Dover DE, US
Wayne Melvin - Camden DE, US
International Classification:
A61F013/20
US Classification:
604015000, 604018000
Abstract:
There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. The reduced cross-section fingergrip provides exceptional grippability to the user. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel component with an absorbent pledget, petals may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip component having petals may be formed. This separate component may then be connected to the barrel component either before or after an absorbent pledget is loaded into the barrel component.
Multiple-Component Tampon Applicator
Multiple-Component Tampon Applicator
US Patent:
8556845, Oct 15, 2013
Filed:
May 25, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/137808
Inventors:
Jessica E. Lemay - Paramus NJ, US
Dane R. Jackson - Bloomingdale NJ, US
Michael L. Miller - Dover DE, US
Wayne D. Melvin - Camden DE, US
Dane R. Jackson - Bloomingdale NJ, US
Michael L. Miller - Dover DE, US
Wayne D. Melvin - Camden DE, US
Assignee:
Playtex Products, LLC - Shelton CT
International Classification:
A61F 13/20
US Classification:
604 15, 604 11, 604 12, 604 13, 604 14, 604 16, 604 17, 604 18
Abstract:
There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. The reduced cross-section fingergrip provides exceptional grippability to the user. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel component with an absorbent pledget, petals may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip component having petals may be formed. This separate component may then be connected to the barrel component either before or after an absorbent pledget is loaded into the barrel component.
Multiple-Component Tampon Applicator
Multiple-Component Tampon Applicator
US Patent:
2008000, Jan 3, 2008
Filed:
Jun 5, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/810233
Inventors:
Jessica Lemay - Paramus NJ, US
Dane Jackson - Bloomingdale NJ, US
Michael Miller - Dover DE, US
Wayne Melvin - Camden DE, US
Dane Jackson - Bloomingdale NJ, US
Michael Miller - Dover DE, US
Wayne Melvin - Camden DE, US
International Classification:
A61F 13/30, A61M 5/00
US Classification:
604018000, 604385170
Abstract:
There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. The reduced cross-section fingergrip provides exceptional grippability to the user. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel component with an absorbent pledget, petals may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip component having petals may be formed. This separate component may then be connected to the barrel component either before or after an absorbent pledget is loaded into the barrel component.
Tampon Applicator Barrels Having Gripping Structures And Methods Of Forming
Tampon Applicator Barrels Having Gripping Structures And Methods Of Forming
US Patent:
2005002, Jan 27, 2005
Filed:
Jun 17, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/870276
Inventors:
Wayne Melvin - Felton DE, US
Michael Miller - Dover DE, US
Jamshid Rejai - Dover DE, US
Van Pham - Dover DE, US
Joseph Konrad - Dover DE, US
Michael Miller - Dover DE, US
Jamshid Rejai - Dover DE, US
Van Pham - Dover DE, US
Joseph Konrad - Dover DE, US
International Classification:
A61F013/20
US Classification:
604011000
Abstract:
A tampon applicator barrel including a cardboard tube having a first end and a second end and at least one gripping structure defined from the cardboard tube proximate the second end is provided. The cardboard tube has a wall thickness of between about 0.015 and about 0.020 inches, while the gripping structure has a height of upto about 0.035 inches.
Tampon Applicator Barrels Having Gripping Structures And Methods Of Forming
Tampon Applicator Barrels Having Gripping Structures And Methods Of Forming
US Patent:
8539660, Sep 24, 2013
Filed:
Feb 25, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/034897
Inventors:
Wayne D. Melvin - Felton DE, US
Michael L. Miller - Dover DE, US
Jamshid Rejai - Dover DE, US
Van T. Pham - Dover DE, US
Joseph S. Konrad - Dover DE, US
Wojtek S. Drewnowski - Richmond VA, US
Michael L. Miller - Dover DE, US
Jamshid Rejai - Dover DE, US
Van T. Pham - Dover DE, US
Joseph S. Konrad - Dover DE, US
Wojtek S. Drewnowski - Richmond VA, US
Assignee:
Playtex Products, Inc. - Shelton CT
International Classification:
B23P 17/00
US Classification:
294191, 604 14, 264310, 493463
Abstract:
A tampon applicator barrel including a cardboard tube having a first end and a second end and at least one gripping structure defined from the cardboard tube proximate the second end is provided. The cardboard tube has a wall thickness of between about 0. 015 and about 0. 020 inches, while the gripping structure has a height of up to about 0. 035 inches.
Tampon Applicator Barrels Having Gripping Structures And Methods Of Forming
Tampon Applicator Barrels Having Gripping Structures And Methods Of Forming
US Patent:
7918004, Apr 5, 2011
Filed:
Sep 29, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/541127
Inventors:
Wayne D. Melvin - Felton DE, US
Michael L. Miller - Dover DE, US
Jamshid Rejai - Dover DE, US
Van T. Pham - Dover DE, US
Joseph S. Konrad - Dover DE, US
Wojtek S. Drewnowski - Richmond VA, US
Michael L. Miller - Dover DE, US
Jamshid Rejai - Dover DE, US
Van T. Pham - Dover DE, US
Joseph S. Konrad - Dover DE, US
Wojtek S. Drewnowski - Richmond VA, US
Assignee:
Playtex Products, Inc. - Westport CT
International Classification:
B23P 17/00
US Classification:
294191, 29457, 604 15, 264312
Abstract:
A tampon applicator barrel including a cardboard tube having a first end and a second end and at least one gripping structure defined from the cardboard tube proximate the second end is provided. The cardboard tube has a wall thickness of between about 0. 015 and about 0. 020 inches, while the gripping structure has a height of up to about 0. 035 inches.
Tampon Applicator With Improved Fingergrip And Method Of Making Same
Tampon Applicator With Improved Fingergrip And Method Of Making Same
US Patent:
2006013, Jun 22, 2006
Filed:
Feb 15, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/355289
Inventors:
Michael Miller - Dover DE, US
Wayne Melvin - Felton DE, US
Wayne Melvin - Felton DE, US
International Classification:
A61F 13/20
US Classification:
604015000
Abstract:
The present invention provides a tampon applicator barrel having a fingergrip with one or more gripping structures that have an acute edge for improved gripping. Preferably, the one or more gripping structures are one or more embossed ring-like structures. The present invention also provides a method for forming the one or more gripping structures on the applicator barrel. The method preferably includes forming at least one embossed ring-like gripping structure on the barrel such that the radial compressive strength of the applicator barrel is not compromised.