Patrick B Healey

US Patent:

6648641, Nov 18, 2003

Filed:

Nov 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/721431

Inventors:

Louis John Viltro - Hamilton OH
Scott Matthew Wright - Cincinnati OH
Patrick John Healey - West Chester OH
Giovanni Battista de Amicis - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A43D 4418

US Classification:

433 80, 132308, 433216

Abstract:

A brushing system including a multiple cartridge dispensing system which dispenses the treatment material either directly onto brush bristles, or through the brush to the bristles. A multiplicity of materials may be provided to the cartridges for use in brushing. In addition to use in dental care, the system finds utility in hair coloring, spot laundry cleaning, skin and nail care, and polishing, as well as numerous others.

US Patent:

6890182, May 10, 2005

Filed:

Jul 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/205232

Inventors:

Patrick John Healey - West Chester OH, US
Scott Matthew Wright - Cincinnati OH, US
Louis John Viltro - Hamilton OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

G09B025/00

US Classification:

434365, 434367

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for the selection of oral care chemistries by a consumer from a plurality of available options. An oral care selection advisor first requests information from a consumer regarding their oral care preferences. The oral care selection advisor then selects a classification of chemistries from among at least two available classifications corresponding to those oral care preferences. The information is then displayed from the oral care selection advisor identifying at least one chemistry within the selected classification, allowing the consumer to identify the chemistries corresponding to the consumer's oral care preferences.

US Patent:

7963899, Jun 21, 2011

Filed:

Jul 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/905274

Inventors:

Clifford Theodore Papsdorf - West Chester OH, US
Patrick John Healey - West Chester OH, US

Assignee:

The Proctor & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

B31F 1/20

US Classification:

493463, 493373, 493471

Abstract:

A web pleating apparatus comprising a first series of converging elongate spaced protuberances and a second series of elongate spaced protuberances converging in the machine direction. The first series of protuberances and said second series of protuberances interleave in the Z-direction. The interleaved protuberances are capable of folding a pleatable web into a generally pleated pattern of machine direction pleats upon contact with said first and second series of protuberances.

US Patent:

8245384, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Aug 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/544302

Inventors:

Patrick John Healey - West Chester OH, US
Stoyan Lokar - Mason OH, US
Daniel Jon Amundson - Cincinnati OH, US
James Jay Benner - Morrow OH, US
Jose Mauricio Berrizbeitia - Deerfield Township OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

B23P 19/00
B65G 65/00

US Classification:

29650, 294261, 414800

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to converting lines for manufacturing absorbent articles. The converting lines include a plurality of process equipment converting modules connected with each other along a machine direction (MD). Adjacent converting modules may be releasably connectable to each other with converting module couplers. The converting modules may also have substantially identical dimensions, wherein each converting module defines the same or substantially the same MD length, CD width, and height. The converting modules may also be sized to be received within a standard shipping container. The converting lines may includes a plurality of accessory service modules supported by respective converting modules and connected with each other along the machine directions. The accessory service modules may also be adapted to be received within standard shipping containers. Adjacent accessory service modules may be releasably connected to each other with accessory module couplers, which may include quick-disconnect couplers.

US Patent:

8321049, Nov 27, 2012

Filed:

Aug 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/544291

Inventors:

Patrick John Healey - West Chester OH, US
James Jay Benner - Morrow OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G06F 7/66
B65B 19/04
B31B 1/14

US Classification:

700127, 700117, 158176, 53444, 493346

Abstract:

A converting line comprises a first unit at a first region of the converting line and a second unit at a second region of the converting line. The first unit is positioned in series with the second unit. The converting line further comprises a third unit at a third region of the converting line and a fourth unit at a fourth region of the converting line. The first, second, third, and fourth units are configured to each perform at least one function. The third unit is positioned in parallel with the first unit, the second unit, or the fourth unit. The converting line further comprises a controller configured to activate at least one of the units based a received product order. The converting line is configured to produce a first product different from a second product during a single run of the converting line.

US Patent:

8607836, Dec 17, 2013

Filed:

Aug 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/544363

Inventors:

Patrick John Healey - West Chester OH, US
Stoyan Lokar - Mason OH, US
Daniel Jon Amundson - Cincinnati OH, US
James Jay Benner - Boston MA, US
Jose Mauricio Berrizbeitia - Deerfield Township OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

B29C 65/00
B32B 37/00
B32B 37/02
B32B 38/00
B32B 38/04
B32B 38/10

US Classification:

156516, 156250, 156252, 156253, 156256, 156349, 156367, 156381, 156443, 156510

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to converting lines for manufacturing absorbent articles, and more particularly, to converting lines having modular process equipment modules and converting mechanisms reconfigurable for making different absorbent articles.

US Patent:

20030194678, Oct 16, 2003

Filed:

Apr 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/424648

Inventors:

Louis Viltro - Hamilton OH, US
Scott Wright - Cincinnati OH, US
Patrick Healey - West Chester OH, US
Giovanni de Amicis - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company

International Classification:

A61C017/02

US Classification:

433/080000

Abstract:

A brushing system including a multiple cartridge dispensing system which dispenses the treatment material either directly onto brush bristles, or through the brush to the bristles. A multiplicity of materials may be provided to the cartridges for use in brushing. In addition to use in dental care, the system finds utility in hair coloring, spot laundry cleaning, skin and nail care, and polishing, as well as numerous others.

US Patent:

20050102164, May 12, 2005

Filed:

Dec 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/013166

Inventors:

Patrick Healey - West Chester OH, US
Scott Wright - Cincinnati OH, US
Louis Viltro - Hamilton OH, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
A61K007/16

US Classification:

705002000, 424049000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for the selection of oral care chemistries by a consumer from a plurality of available options. An oral care selection advisor first requests information from a consumer regarding their oral care preferences. The oral care selection advisor then selects a classification of chemistries from among at least two available classifications corresponding to those oral care preferences. The information is then displayed from the oral care selection advisor identifying at least one chemistry within the selected classification, allowing the consumer to identify the chemistries corresponding to the consumer's oral care preferences.