Patents by Inventor Julie Bednarz
Julie Bednarz 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: 7994079Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable meltblown scrubbing product for use in household cleaning or personal care applications and an abrasive aggregate fiber which may be utilized in the scrubbing product. The meltblown web is formed primarily of polymeric fibers in a disordered or random distribution as is typical of fibers deposited in meltblown processes so as to form an open, porous structure. The aggregate fibers of the present invention generally are formed of two or more separate abrasive polymer fibers or strands which are adhered together along at least about 5 mm of the fiber length. The abrasive fibers of the meltblown web are generally greater than about 15 microns in diameter.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Fung-Jou Chen, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Julie Bednarz, Peiguang Zhou
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Patent number: 7799968Abstract: A sponge-like pad used for cleaning and other wiping and polishing applications is disclosed. The sponge-like pad is made from a plurality of textured paper webs attached together at selected locations. The paper web can be, for instance, a highly textured throughdried paper web containing high-yield fibers and a wet strength agent. In one embodiment, the stacked plies can be contained within a cover material that is liquid pervious. The sponge-like product of the present invention can be used alone or it can be incorporated into a cleaning tool, such as a mop.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventors: Fung-Jou Chen, Julie Bednarz, Jeff Lindsay, Dawn Houghton, Leslie Taneri, Tammy Balzar, Peiguang Zhou
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Publication number: 20060282970Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object. The apparatus includes a device that has a handle and a transfer medium which is attached to the handle. The apparatus further includes a cover that is attached to the device. The cover includes a closure element that is operable to open and close an end of the cover. When the end of the cover is open, the cover is movable between a first position where the cover protects the transfer medium and a second position where the cover protects the handle. In another example embodiment, the cover is formed of a removable first layer that is positioned adjacent to the transfer medium when the cover is in the first position and a removable second layer that is positioned adjacent to the handle when the cover is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Catherine Nennig, James Cotter, Bruce Siebers, Julie Bednarz, Fung-jou Chen
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Publication number: 20060229229Abstract: A cleaning composite comprising a foam layer, such as melamine foam, and an element adapted to engage a user's hand, is disclosed. The hand-engaging element may be adjustable. A second layer, attached to at least a portion of the foam layer, may also be present. When a second layer is present, the hand-engaging element, in some embodiments, may be positioned in facing relation to a surface of the second layer or a surface of the foam layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Julie Bednarz, Fung-jou Chen, Jeffrey Lindsay, Susan Trefethren, Carl Rippl, Chi Hao Duong, Jonathan Arendt, James Walter
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Publication number: 20060135026Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable cleaning product for use in household cleaning or personal care applications. The cleaning product of the invention is a multi-layer laminate product and may include at least two distinct layers, an abrasive layer and an absorbent layer. The absorbent layer contains a sponge-like member optionally in combination with a plurality of cellulosic fibrous webs. The sponge-like member can be made from various materials. For example, in one embodiment, the sponge-like member comprises one or more layers of a spunbond web containing crimped, bicomponent filaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Jonathan Arendt, Walter Bauer, Frank Druecke, Frederick Lang, Leslie Taneri, Eugenio Varona, Fung-Jou Chen, Jeffrey Lindsay, Julie Bednarz, Catherine Nennig, Richard Timmers, Andrew Kuo
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Publication number: 20060003912Abstract: A kit for use in cleaning is provided. The kit includes a first cleaning element that is made at least partially of foam that has a first cleaning property. A second cleaning element is also included and is made at least partially of foam and has a second cleaning property. The first and second cleaning elements are configured for cleaning a surface. A first identifying feature is present that identifies the first cleaning element as having the first cleaning property, and likewise a second identifying feature is present that identifies the second cleaning element as having the second cleaning property. The cleaning properties of the first and second cleaning elements are different from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventors: Jeffrey Lindsay, Fung-Jou Chen, Julie Bednarz
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Publication number: 20050241097Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object. The apparatus includes a device that has a handle and a transfer medium which is attached to the handle. The apparatus further includes a cover that is attached to the device. The cover includes a closure element that is operable to open and close an end of the cover. When the end of the cover is open, the cover is movable between a first position where the cover protects the transfer medium and a second position where the cover protects the handle. In another example embodiment, the cover is formed of a removable first layer that is positioned adjacent to the transfer medium when the cover is in the first position and a removable second layer that is positioned adjacent to the handle when the cover is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Catherine Nennig, James Cotter, Bruce Siebers, Julie Bednarz, Fung-jou Chen
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Publication number: 20050148261Abstract: Nonwoven webs having reduced levels of lint and slough are disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, the nonwoven webs are treated on at least one surface with a small amount of a polymeric component. The polymeric component may be present, for instance, in the form of meltblown fibers. The meltblown fibers are made from a polymer that is compatible with the nonwoven web. By adding relatively small amounts of meltblown fibers to at least one side of the nonwoven material, lint and slough levels have been found to be significantly reduced. The nonwoven web may be any web containing pulp fibers, such as a tissue web or a coform web.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2003Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Kenneth Close, Gary Anderson, David Baer, Thomas Kopacz, Jeffrey Lindsay, Fung-Jou Chen, Julie Bednarz
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Publication number: 20050136238Abstract: A cleaning wipe and cleaning product are provided. The cleaning wipe includes a foam layer such as phenolic or melamine based foam that is configured for contacting and cleaning a surface. A reinforcing web is attached to the foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Jeffrey Lindsay, Fung-Jou Chen, Julie Bednarz, Stanley Kellenberger, James Tanner
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Publication number: 20050132519Abstract: A mop and a disposable cleaning apparatus is provided. The mop includes a handle that is attached to a handle attachment surface of a mop head. A disposable wipe is attached to the mop head and is configured to be removed from the mop head by a user of the mop. The disposable wipe is configured for engaging a surface to be cleaned and for removing unwanted material from this surface. A squeegee blade is attached to the disposable wipe. The squeegee blade is configured for removing excess fluid from the surface to be cleaned. Removal of the disposable wipe from the mop head causes the squeegee blade to also be removed from the mop head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Fung-Jou Chen, Jeffrey Lindsay, Julie Bednarz
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Publication number: 20050130536Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable scrubbing product for use in household cleaning or personal care applications. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a cleaning tool including a handle and a rigid base to which the scrubbing product of the present invention may be attached to form a convenient cleaning tool. The scrubbing product of the invention is a multi-layer laminate product and generally includes at least two distinct layers, an abrasive layer and an absorbent fibrous layer such as a layer tissue made from papermaking fibers, a layer of coform, an airlaid web, or combinations thereof. The abrasive layer is formed primarily of polymeric fibers in a disordered or random distribution as is typical of fibers deposited in meltblown or spunbond processes so as to form an open, porous structure. In one embodiment, the abrasive layer comprises multifilamentary aggregate fibers. In one embodiment, the absorbent fibrous layer is an uncreped, through dried paper web.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Bruce Siebers, Daniel Heuer, James Cotter, Jeff Lindsay, Fung-Jou Chen, Julie Bednarz, Peiguang Zhou
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Publication number: 20050129897Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable scrubbing product for use in household cleaning or personal care applications. The scrubbing product of the invention is a multi-layer laminate product and generally includes at least two distinct layers, an abrasive layer and an absorbent fibrous layer such as a layer tissue made from papermaking fibers, a layer of coform, an airlaid web, or combinations thereof. The abrasive layer is formed primarily of polymeric fibers in a disordered or random distribution as is typical of fibers deposited in meltblown or spunbond processes so as to form an open, porous structure. In one embodiment, multiple layers of an abrasive structure are releasably attached together. In this manner, the top or outermost layer may be removed after being used in order to expose an unused abrasive structure located below the discarded layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Peiguang Zhou, Fung-Jou Chen, Jeffrey Lindsay, Ivan Schrodt, Frank Druecke, Julie Bednarz
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Publication number: 20040111817Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable scrubbing product for use in household cleaning or personal care applications. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a cleaning tool including a handle and a rigid base to which the scrubbing product of the present invention may be attached to form a convenient cleaning tool. The scrubbing product of the invention is a multi-layer laminate product and generally includes at least two distinct layers, an abrasive layer and an absorbent fibrous layer such as a layer tissue made from papermaking fibers, a layer of coform, an airlaid web, or combinations thereof. The abrasive layer is formed primarily of polymeric fibers in a disordered or random distribution as is typical of fibers deposited in meltblown or spunbond processes so as to form an open, porous structure. In one embodiment, the abrasive layer comprises multifilamentary aggregate fibers. In one embodiment, the absorbent fibrous layer is an uncreped, through dried paper web.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Fung-Jou Chen, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Julie Bednarz, Peiguang Zhou
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Publication number: 20040115431Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable meltblown scrubbing product for use in household cleaning or personal care applications and an abrasive aggregate fiber which may be utilized in the scrubbing product. The meltblown web is formed primarily of polymeric fibers in a disordered or random distribution as is typical of fibers deposited in meltblown processes so as to form an open, porous structure. The aggregate fibers of the present invention generally are formed of two or more separate abrasive polymer fibers or strands which are adhered together along at least about 5 mm of the fiber length. The abrasive fibers of the meltblown web are generally greater than about 15 microns in diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Fung-Jou Chen, Jeffrey D. Lindsay, Julie Bednarz, Peiguang Zhou
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Patent number: 6716203Abstract: An individually wrapped feminine care absorbent article package includes an absorbent article contained within a pouch having an openable flap. The pouch is made from a wrapper material having an inner film layer and at least one fibrous material outer layer having a tactile cloth-like softness as compared to the film layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Heather A. Sorebo, Wendy Benhke, Julie Bednarz, David R. Wagner, Robert J. Koenig, Kimberly A. Stanford
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Publication number: 20030135181Abstract: A sponge-like pad used for cleaning and other wiping and polishing applications is disclosed. The sponge-like pad is made from a plurality of textured paper webs attached together at selected locations. The paper web can be, for instance, a highly textured throughdried paper web containing high-yield fibers and a wet strength agent. In one embodiment, the stacked plies can be contained within a cover material that is liquid pervious. The sponge-like product of the present invention can be used alone or it can be incorporated into a cleaning tool, such as a mop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Fung-Jou Chen, Julie Bednarz, Jeff Lindsay, Dawn Houghton, Leslie Taneri, Tammy Balzar, Peiguang Zhou
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Publication number: 20030116462Abstract: A feminine care absorbent article package includes an absorbent article contained within a pouch having a panel member extending across the back of the pouch. The panel member is alternately pulled over the open top of the pouch to open and re-seal the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Heather A. Sorebo, Wendy Benhke, Julie Bednarz, David R. Wagner, Robert J. Koenig
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Publication number: 20030120241Abstract: An individually wrapped feminine care absorbent article package includes an absorbent article contained within a pouch having an openable flap. The pouch is made from a wrapper material having an inner film layer and at least one fibrous material outer layer having a tactile cloth-like softness as compared to the film layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Heather A. Sorebo, Wendy Benhke, Julie Bednarz, David R. Wagner, Robert J. Koenig, Kimberly A. Stanford