Abstract: Products having improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The tissue products comprise an emboss pattern including multi-apex, high aspect ratio embossing elements that do not suffer from the prior art issues of bunching, puckering and folding. When included in a multi-ply product, the embossed tissue also possesses less adhesive than prior art patterns resulting in a product with improved softness and drape.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 14, 2021
Publication date:
September 16, 2021
Applicant:
Applicant Assignee is GPCP IP Holdings LLC
Inventors:
Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Eric A. Stuart
Abstract: Products having reducing tissue wrinkling, puckering, and bunching and improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The methods comprise embossing the tissue sheet with a emboss elements having segments aligned in the machine direction and including an abatement component, such as a tapered width or a multi dual-apex, that can absorb machine direction stretch during the production of the product.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 14, 2021
Publication date:
September 16, 2021
Applicant:
Applicant Assignee is GPCP IP Holdings LLC
Inventors:
Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Eric A. Stuart
Abstract: The present disclosure provides paper wraps, paper wrapped products, such as rolled bath tissue, paper towel products, or bundles of rolled bath tissue or paper towels, and methods for covering a product or bundled products in a paper wrap. For example, printed paper wraps and their use are described, wherein the printed paper wraps comprise at least one heat-sealable adhesive that may be applied in varying locations, coverage levels, and patterns comprising different seal strengths, which may be sealed using heat and/or pressure external to the products for packaging and protective purposes.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 2, 2021
Publication date:
September 16, 2021
Applicant:
Applicant Assignee is GPCP IP Holdings LLC
Inventors:
Gary H. Knauf, Cary Q. Peterson, Taylor L. Sopata