Patents by Inventor Janica S. Behnke
Janica S. Behnke 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: 7757885Abstract: A container comprising at least one receptacle wall defining an opening. A brim is formed about the opening. The brim includes a brim curl in a first configuration. The brim curl is adapted to deform into a second configuration. The container may further comprise a lid removably and sealingly engaged to the receptacle. The lid is adapted to deform the brim curl upon removal of the lid from the receptacle. The lid cannot sealingly engage the deformed brim curl.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Dixie Consumer Products LLCInventors: Harold J. Goeking, Rebecca E. Whitmore, William Schultz, Janica S. Behnke
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Patent number: 7028860Abstract: A dispenser for inter-folded sheet includes a replaceable cartridge. In preferred embodiments, the replaceable cartridge includes a generally planar rectangular core having a stack of inter-folded food service sheets wrapped around the core in a U-shape and retained in position by shrink wrap.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: Janica S. Behnke, Kathleen R. Rigotti, Katie L. Thomas, Timothy P. Hartjes, Michael R. Kilgore, Gregory D. Budz
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Patent number: 6883677Abstract: A disposable drinking device comprising a cup is disclosed. The cup defines a cup cavity and comprises a cup opening communicated with the cup cavity and a cup brim annularly associated with the cup opening. The cup brim comprises a brim curl having a lip configuration and a flare configuration. When the brim curl is in the lip configuration, the brim curl arcuately and concavely extends away from the cup opening to form a brim lip. When the brim curl is in the flare configuration, the brim curl arcuately and convexly extends away from the cup opening to form a brim flare. The described configuration results in the cup brim being destroyed when the lid is removed from the cup, making subsequent re-capping impossible.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: Harold J. Goeking, Rebecca E. Whitmore, William Schultz, Janica S. Behnke
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Publication number: 20040251157Abstract: A packaging system suitable for distributing and dispensing disposable cups and lids includes a protective sleeve as well as a polymer envelope. The protective sleeve is configured to receive a nested stack of lids at its upper portion as well as a nested stack of cups at its lower portion. In one preferred embodiment a separator disk separates the two nested stacks and the cups are paperboard cups adapted for hot beverages by having foamed insulation on their outer surface. In another preferred embodiment, a pressure-sensitive adhesive mount is provided which can be removed from a mounting surface without leaving substantial pressure-sensitive adhesive residue on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, David H. Hollenberg, Frank C. Murray, Harold J. Goeking
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Publication number: 20040226850Abstract: A set of nestable containers may be nested. Adhering means, such as an adhesive or a hook and loop fastener, may be provided on the exterior of an outer container of the nest. One(s) of the containers may have anti-jamming means, such as scoring, embossing, a spacer, a hole, a projection, a recess, a friction reducer, and the like, for easing the release of containers from a nest of containers. Containers may be nested in a collapsed condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, Timothy P. Hartjas, Mark B. Littlejohn, Joseph R. Pounder, Erland R. Sandstrom, Michael A. Schmeizer, Dean P. Swoboda, Rebecca E. Whitmore
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Publication number: 20040200849Abstract: A disposable drinking device comprising a cup is disclosed. The cup defines a cup cavity and comprises a cup opening communicated with the cup cavity and a cup brim annularly associated with the cup opening. The cup brim comprises a brim curl having a lip configuration and a flare configuration. When the brim curl is in the lip configuration, the brim curl arcuately and concavely extends away from the cup opening to form a brim lip. When the brim curl is in the flare configuration, the brim curl arcuately and convexly extends away from the cup opening to form a brim flare. The described configuration results in the cup brim being destroyed when the lid is removed from the cup, making subsequent re-capping impossible.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Harold J. Goeking, Rebecca E. Whitmore, William Schultz, Janica S. Behnke
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Publication number: 20040169047Abstract: A dispenser for inter-folded sheet includes a replaceable cartridge. In preferred embodiments, the replaceable cartridge includes a generally planar rectangular core having a stack of inter-folded food service sheets wrapped around the core in a U-shape and retained in position by shrink wrap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, Kathleen R. Rigotti, Katie L. Thomas, Timothy P. Hartjes, Michael R. Kilgore, Gregory D. Budz
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Patent number: 6565707Abstract: The present invention is directed to a paper product which is very flexible, tough when wet, and has a high bulk. In particular, the paper towel has a dry, specific modulus less than 0.0040 kilograms, a bulk greater than 10 cubic centimeters per gram and a wet strength ratio greater than 0.40.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, Kenneth C. Larson
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Publication number: 20020134520Abstract: The present invention is directed to a paper product which is very flexible, tough when wet, and has a high bulk. In particular, the paper towel has a dry, specific modulus less than 0.0040 kilograms, a bulk greater than 10 cubic centimeters per gram and a wet strength ratio greater than 0.40.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, Kenneth C. Larson
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Patent number: 6423180Abstract: The present invention is directed to a paper product which is very flexible, tough when wet, and has a high bulk. In particular, the paper towel has a dry, specific modulus less than 0.0040 kilograms, a bulk greater than 10 cubic centimeters per gram and a wet strength ratio greater than 0.40.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1999Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, Kenneth C. Larson
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Patent number: 5609269Abstract: A tissue product and method are disclosed in which individual discrete tissue sheets which overlap each other are wound into a roll. The overlapping provides a means for pop-up, one-at-a-time tissue dispensing. Preferably, the sheets are dispensed axially from a coreless roll. The overlapping sheets within the roll can be interleaved as well as overlapped to increase the frictional engagement between successive sheets. This product form is useful for a variety of tissue products, such as facial tissue, bath tissue, kitchen towels and napkins.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1994Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Janica S. Behnke, Scott A. Baum, Rodney L. Abba
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Patent number: 5562805Abstract: Tissue sheets, such as are useful for facial or bath tissue, can be embossed with a fine scale embossing pattern to increase bulk with a minimal loss in strength. The fine scale embossing pattern contains at least about 15 discrete intermeshing embossing elements per square centimeter (100 per square inch) and can enable the tissue manufacturer to produce premium quality tissues having adequate softness, bulk and strength from conventional tissue basesheets without layering or throughdrying equipment. Depending on the starting basesheet material, tissues having a unique balance of properties can be produced, especially for conventional wet-pressed basesheets.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1994Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Richard J. Kamps, Janica S. Behnke, Fung-jou Chen, Darnell C. Radtke
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Patent number: 5516000Abstract: A tissue carton especially adapted for use in automobiles is disclosed. The carton contains a pre-folded (such as c-folded or v-folded) interfolded clip of tissues which dispenses in a pop-up fashion. The tissues are dispensed through the upper edge of the carton. The carton is thin and wide to fit in a variety of locations within an automobile. The carton can also be provided with a hook-and-loop fastener to affix the carton to a convenient surface within the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1994Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Sarah J. M. Freiburger, Janica S. Behnke, Stephen J. McPhilliamy, Richard E. DePaul
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Patent number: D546603Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Antonio M. Cittadino, Cedric D. Steele, Janica S. Behnke, Kelly J. Smith, Scott M. Kouri, Lisa A. Yanz, Jean E. Kiple