Patents by Inventor Andy L. Kirkpatrick
Andy L. Kirkpatrick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10010195Abstract: A configuration of disposable cutlery comprises a plurality of disposable cutlery pieces suitable for loading in a disposable cutlery dispenser, wherein the plurality is not constrained by a cartridge when loaded into the cutlery dispenser, wherein the plurality is in a substantially unfanned orientation after loading of the plurality into a cutlery dispenser, and wherein each piece comprises a solid handle.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Patrick J. Smith, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, Michael R. Kilgore, David G. Honan
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Patent number: 8210364Abstract: The present invention relates to dispensers for disposable cutlery. The invention also relates to pluralities of disposable cutlery that can be used in the cutlery dispenser of the present invention, as well as other cutlery dispensers that do not use a cartridge therein. The present invention also relates to disposable cutlery that has been adapted to make it better suited to stacking, such as for use in cutlery dispensers that do not include a cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Dixie Consumer Products LLCInventors: Patrick J. Smith, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, Michael R. Kilgore, David G. Honan, Thomas J. Sorensen, Vito Lore, Timothy D. Jadin
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Patent number: 8152004Abstract: The present invention relates to dispensers for disposable cutlery. The invention also relates to banded packets of disposable cutlery that can be used in the cutlery dispenser of the present invention, as well as other cutlery dispensers that do not use a cartridge therein. The present invention also relates to disposable cutlery that has been adapted to make it better suited to stacking, such as for use in cutlery dispensers that do not include a cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Dixie Consumer Products LLCInventors: Patrick J. Smith, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, Michael R. Kilgore, David G. Honan, Thomas J. Sorensen, Vito Lore, Timothy D. Jadin
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Publication number: 20120080444Abstract: A configuration of disposable cutlery comprises a plurality of disposable cutlery pieces suitable for loading in a disposable cutlery dispenser, wherein the plurality is not constrained by a cartridge when loaded into the cutlery dispenser, wherein the plurality is in a substantially unfanned orientation after loading of the plurality into a cutlery dispenser, and wherein each piece comprises a solid handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: DIXIE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Patrick J. Smith, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, Michael R. Kilgore, David G. Honan
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Patent number: 7938294Abstract: A large capacity napkin dispenser for in counter mounting includes: (a) an elongate housing having a generally rectangular cross-section for receiving a stack of napkins; (b) a faceplate with a dispensing aperture, the faceplate being hinged to the housing so as to be movable between an open position for re-loading and a closed position for dispensing; (c) a movable support member mounted in the housing; (d) biasing means for urging the movable support toward the faceplate so that the stack of napkins is advanced to the aperture as it is depleted; and (e) sequestered means for locking the faceplate in the closed position. The locking means includes release means located adjacent the inner surface of the faceplate such that when the faceplate is in the closed position the release means is concealed in the interior of the dispenser, thereby eliminating the need for a key.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Antonio M. Cittadino, David R. Maroney, Brent J. Burns, Karl D. Kissinger, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, Michael R. Kilgore, Gregory D. Budz
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Publication number: 20090277920Abstract: A large capacity napkin dispenser for in counter mounting includes: (a) an elongate housing having a generally rectangular cross-section for receiving a stack of napkins; (b) a faceplate with a dispensing aperture, the faceplate being hinged to the housing so as to be movable between an open position for re-loading and a closed position for dispensing; (c) a movable support member mounted in the housing; (d) biasing means for urging the movable support toward the faceplate so that the stack of napkins is advanced to the aperture as it is depleted; and (e) sequestered means for locking the faceplate in the closed position. The locking means includes release means located adjacent the inner surface of the faceplate such that when the faceplate is in the closed position the release means is concealed in the interior of the dispenser, thereby eliminating the need for a key.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Antonio M. Cittadino, David R. Maroney, Brent J. Burns, Karl D. Kissinger, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, Michael R. Kilgore, Gregory D. Budz
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Patent number: 7568593Abstract: A large capacity napkin dispenser for in counter mounting includes: (a) an elongate housing having a generally rectangular cross-section for receiving a stack of napkins; (b) a faceplate with a dispensing aperture, the faceplate being hinged to the housing so as to be movable between an open position for re-loading and a closed position for dispensing; (c) a movable support member mounted in the housing; (d) biasing means for urging the movable support toward the faceplate so that the stack of napkins is advanced to the aperture as it is depleted; and (e) sequestered means for locking the faceplate in the closed position. The locking means includes release means located adjacent the inner surface of the faceplate such that when the faceplate is in the closed position the release means is concealed in the interior of the dispenser, thereby eliminating the need for a key.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Antonio M. Cittadino, David R. Maroney, Brent J. Burns, Karl D. Kissinger, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, Michael R. Kilgore, Gregory D. Budz
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Publication number: 20090065627Abstract: A gravity-feed tissue roll dispenser for a plurality of tissue rolls includes: (a) a housing; (b) a supply turret with a plurality of spindles for mounting a plurality of tissue rolls for dispensing; (c) means for rotatably mounting the supply turret in the housing about a center of rotation such that a vertical line through the center of rotation of the turret defines a biasing sector of the dispenser and the spindles rotate between upper and lower positions, the dispenser also having a dispensing sector adjacent the biasing sector; (d) stop means adapted for securing a loaded spindle in an elevated dispensing position in the dispensing sector of the tissue dispenser, the dispensing position being elevated with respect to a lower limit of travel of the spindle upon rotation of the turret; wherein the stop means are responsive to depletion of the loaded spindle so as to allow rotation of the turret upon depletion of a roll of tissue mounted thereabout; and wherein further the turret and stop means are configuType: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventors: Harold J. Goeking, Gregory D. Budz, Michael R. Kilgore, Karl D. Kissinger, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, John R. Moody
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Patent number: 7461810Abstract: A gravity-feed tissue roll dispenser for a plurality of tissue rolls includes: (a) a housing; (b) a supply turret with a plurality of spindles for mounting a plurality of tissue rolls for dispensing; (c) means for rotatably mounting the supply turret in the housing about a center of rotation such that a vertical line through the center of rotation of the turret defines a biasing sector of the dispenser and the spindles rotate between upper and lower positions, the dispenser also having a dispensing sector adjacent the biasing sector; (d) stop means adapted for securing a loaded spindle in an elevated dispensing position in the dispensing sector of the tissue dispenser, the dispensing position being elevated with respect to a lower limit of travel of the spindle upon rotation of the turret; wherein the stop means are responsive to depletion of the loaded spindle so as to allow rotation of the turret upon depletion of a roll of tissue mounted thereabout; and wherein further the turret and stop means are configuType: GrantFiled: November 9, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Georgia-Pacifiic Consumer Products LPInventors: Harold J. Goeking, Gregory D. Budz, Michael R. Kilgore, Karl D. Kissinger, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, John R. Moody
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Patent number: D543402Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Harold J. Goeking, Gregory D. Budz, Michael R. Kilgore, Karl D. Kissinger, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, John R. Moody
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Patent number: D543745Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Harold J. Goeking, Gregory D. Budz, Michael R. Kilgore, Karl D. Kissinger, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, John R. Moody
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Patent number: D551476Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Antonio M. Cittadino, Harold J. Goeking, Daniel J. Geddes, Kathleen A. Jordan, Michael R. Kilgore, Andy L. Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: D556482Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Harold J. Goeking, Gregory D. Budz, Michael R. Kilgore, Karl D. Kissinger, Andy L. Kirkpatrick, John R. Moody