Patents by Inventor Benjamin T. Liguzinski

Benjamin T. Liguzinski 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).

  • Recording sheet with enhanced print quality at low additive levels
    Patent number: 8652594
    Abstract: A recording sheet is provided, which comprises: a paper substrate comprising a plurality of cellulosic fibers; and a sizing agent comprising a water soluble divalent metal salt; wherein the paper substrate and sizing agent cooperate to form an I-beam structure. Methods of making and using the recording sheet are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Michael F. Koenig, Jacob P. John, Thomas R. Arnson, Benjamin T. Liguzinski
  • Composition and recording sheet with improved optical properties
    Patent number: 8361571
    Abstract: A composition is provided, which comprises a water-soluble salt of a divalent metal; a complexing agent having an affinity for the divalent metal; and an optical brightening agent. Methods of using the composition, and recording sheets which include the composition, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Zheng Tan, Sen Yang, Jingxiu Wan, Benny J. Skaggs, Benjamin T. Liguzinski
  • PAPER SIZING COMPOSITION, SIZED PAPER, AND METHOD FOR SIZING PAPER
    Publication number: 20120082846
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a paper surface sizing composition, a paper web coated on one or more sides or surfaces with a paper surface sizing composition, and a method for treating one or more sides of the paper web with a paper surface sizing composition to impart benefits relating to one or more of the following properties: (1) brightness; (2) opacity; (3) paper smoothness; (4) print quality; (5) optionally ink dry time (e.g., for ink jet printing where the sizing composition has option); and (6) optionally minimizing or eliminating edge welding (e.g., for paper webs used in, for example, form printing).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: JAY CHEN SONG, SEN YANG, LARRY HOLLMAIER, MICHAEL KOENIG, YAOLIANG HONG, KRISHNA M. PAMIDIMUKKALA, MICHAEL RENFRO, BENJAMIN T. LIGUZINSKI
  • COMPOSITION AND RECORDING SHEET WITH IMPROVED OPTICAL PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20090317549
    Abstract: A composition is provided, which comprises a water-soluble salt of a divalent metal; a complexing agent having an affinity for the divalent metal; and an optical brightening agent. Methods of using the composition, and recording sheets which include the composition, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: ZHENG TAN, SEN YANG, JINGXIU WAN, BENNY J. SKAGGS, BENJAMIN T. LIGUZINSKI
  • Recording Sheet With Enhanced Print Quality At Low Additive Levels
    Publication number: 20090274855
    Abstract: A recording sheet is provided, which comprises: a paper substrate comprising a plurality of cellulosic fibers; and a sizing agent comprising a water soluble divalent metal salt; wherein the paper substrate and sizing agent cooperate to form an I-beam structure. Methods of making and using the recording sheet are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Michael F. Koenig, Jacob P. John, Thomas R. Arnson, Benjamin T. Liguzinski
  • Paper surface sizing composition, sized paper, and method for sizing paper
    Publication number: 20080173420
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a paper surface sizing composition, a paper web coated on one or more sides or surfaces with a paper surface sizing composition, and a method for treating one or more sides of the paper web with a paper surface sizing composition to impart benefits relating to one or more of the following properties: (1) brightness; (2) opacity; (3) paper smoothness; (4) print quality; (5) optionally ink dry time (e.g., for ink jet printing where the sizing composition has option); and (6) optionally minimizing or eliminating edge welding (e.g., for paper webs used in, for example, form printing).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Jay Chen Song, Sen Yang, Larry Hollmaier, Michael Koenig, Yaoliang Hong, Krishna M. Pamidimukkala, Michael Renfro, Benjamin T. Liguzinski