ROBERT W BROWN
Engineering in Hampton, MA
License number
Massachusetts 13078
Issued Date
Oct 29, 1990
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
Hampton, MA 01036
Professional information
Spirally Wound Tampon With Overwrap
US Patent:
5185010, Feb 9, 1993
Filed:
Jan 31, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/828756
Inventors:
Robert W. Brown - Hampden MA
Assignee:
Tambrands Inc. - White Plains NY
International Classification:
A61F 1322, A61F 1348
US Classification:
604379
Abstract:
A tampon is provided which includes an absorbent material (12) wound in a spiral configuration, the outermost winding (18) of the spiral having a liquid permeable overwrap material (10) disposed thereon, a portion of said overwrap being folded over the edge (18) of the spiral which corresponds to the withdrawal end of the tampon and adhered (seal 16) to the inside surface (13) of the outermost winding.
Method Of Attaching A Tampon Withdrawal Cord With An Overhand Hitch Knot
US Patent:
5566435, Oct 22, 1996
Filed:
Sep 28, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/535620
Inventors:
Robert W. Brown - Hampden MA
Assignee:
Tambrands Inc. - White Plains NY
International Classification:
A61F 1334
US Classification:
28120
Abstract:
An improved knot for attachment of withdrawal cords to tampons is provided. The knot comprises at least two closed loops around a portion of a length of absorbent material. The standing parts of the cord cross at least twice, to form a crossed portion at the base of the loops; a loop portion overlies the crossed portion when the knot is in place around the absorbent material, applying pressure to the crossed portion when the knot is tightened. The invention also features a process for forming the knot.