Patents by Inventor Edward J. Giesler, Sr.

Edward J. Giesler, Sr. 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).

  • High softness embossed tissue
    Patent number: 6413614
    Abstract: The perceived softness of embossed tissue can be increased greatly while avoiding nesting when a particular pattern is embossed into the tissue. This pattern combines relatively shallow stitchlike bosses with deeper more sharply defined signature bosses. The stitchlike bosses can be rounded and arranged in wavy flowing intersecting lines. The signature bosses can be arranged in regions framed by the intersecting wavy flowing lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Galyn A. Schulz
  • Paper towel with dual level diagonal infundibulate striae of slitted elongate hexagonal bosses
    Patent number: 6106929
    Abstract: A paper toweling which provides a combination of strength, bulk and absorbency while presenting an attractive appearance. Included are a single ply paper towel having areas of light and heavy embossing perforations which form diamond shaped islands of heavy embossing perforations surrounded by intersecting bands of light bosses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Bredenick, Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Kambiz B. Makoui
  • Method and apparatus for embossing continuous paper webs
    Patent number: 5954625
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for embossing paper webs using opposing embossing and imprint rolls. In the preferred embodiment the embossing roll and the imprint roll have differing diametrical dimensions, thereby producing differing velocities through the nip, causing the embossing projections, of the embossing roll to sweep through modified imprint cells of the imprint roll, thereby affecting an automatic sweeping of accumulated debris from the imprint cell as the embossing operation take place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Industrial Engraving & Manufacturing, Corp.
    Inventor: Edward J Giesler, Sr.
  • Paper towel with dual level diagonal infundibulate striae of slitted elongate hexagonal bosses
    Patent number: 5922439
    Abstract: A paper toweling which provides a combination of strength, bulk and absorbency while presenting an attractive appearance. Included are a single ply paper towel having areas of light and heavy embossing perforations which form diamond shaped islands of heavy embossing perforations surrounded by intersecting bands of light bosses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Bredenick, Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Kambiz B. Makoui
  • Paper towel with dual level diagonal infundibulate striae of slitted elongate hexagonal bosses
    Patent number: 5861081
    Abstract: A paper toweling which provides a combination of strength, bulk and absorbency while presenting an attractive appearance. Included are a single ply paper towel having areas of light and heavy embossing perforations which form diamond shaped islands of heavy embossing perforations surrounded by intersecting bands of light bosses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: James River Corporation of Virginia
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Bredendick, Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Kambiz B. Makoui
  • Paper towel with dual level diagonal infundibulate striae of slitted elongate hexagonal bosses
    Patent number: 5458950
    Abstract: A paper toweling which provides a combination of strength, bulk and absorbency while presenting an attractive appearance. Included are a single ply paper towel having areas of light and heavy embossing perforations which form diamond shaped islands of heavy embossing perforations surrounded by intersecting bands of light bosses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: The James River Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Bredenick, Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Kambiz B. Makoui
  • Embossed paper product
    Patent number: D436738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Bredendick, Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Kambiz B. Makoui
  • Paper towel
    Patent number: D440051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Bredendick, Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Kambiz B. Makoui
  • Pattern for an embossed paper product
    Patent number: D443766
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Bredendick, Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Kambiz B. Makoui
  • Paper towel
    Patent number: D459897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Bredendick, Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Kambiz B. Makoui
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D378875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: James River Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph H. Miller, Cheryl L. Ferraro, Robert R. Schuh, Edward J. Giesler, Sr.
  • Embossed paper toweling
    Patent number: D382713
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Potlatch Corporation
    Inventor: Edward J. Giesler, Sr.
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D398781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Byron E. Burrier, Jeffrey W. Hochmiller, Edward J. Giesler, Sr.
  • Pattern for an embossed paper product
    Patent number: D430734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Bredendick, Edward J. Giesler, Sr., Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Kambiz B. Makoui