Patents by Inventor Kenneth C. Larson

Kenneth C. Larson 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).

  • Patent number: 6565707
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, Kenneth C. Larson
  • Publication number: 20020134520
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, Kenneth C. Larson
  • Patent number: 6423180
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, Kenneth C. Larson
  • Patent number: 6129815
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-layered wiping product that maintains desired characteristics of softness, strength, stretchability, absorbency, and the like. The wiping product is formed from a process using a multi-layered paper web, printing a bonding agent on both of its outer surfaces, pressing the web so it adheres tightly to a creping surface and lightly to a presser roll, and then creping one of its surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Larson, Richard R. Hepford
  • Patent number: 5904971
    Abstract: The improved creped non-laminar singular web structure comprising long fibers and short fibers demonstrated by high TWA and Z peeling. Creping causes a certain portion of long synthetic fibers and short fibers to substantially be oriented in a predetermined vertical or Z direction across the thickness of the web structure. In particular, when a stratified preparation containing wet stiff CTMP fibers is used, the vertically oriented CTMP fibers increase the total water absorption (TWA) of the web structure without collapsing. The high TWA print/double-creped paper products manufactured from the above web structure are suitable for heavy wipe and dry uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Anderson, Kenneth C. Larson
  • Patent number: 5885418
    Abstract: The improved creped non-laminar singular web structure comprising long fibers and short fibers demonstrated by high TWA and Z peeling. Creping causes a certain portion of long synthetic fibers and short fibers to substantially be oriented in a predetermined vertical or Z direction across the thickness of the web structure. In particular, when a stratified preparation containing wet stiff CTMP fibers is used, the vertically oriented CTMP fibers increase the total water absorption (TWA) of the web structure without collapsing. The high TWA print/double-creped paper products manufactured from the above web structure are suitable for heavy wipe and dry uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Anderson, Kenneth C. Larson
  • Patent number: 5674590
    Abstract: The improved creped non-laminar singular web structure comprising long fibers and short fibers demonstrated by high TWA and Z peeling. Creping causes a certain portion of long synthetic fibers and short fibers to substantially be oriented in a predetermined vertical or Z direction across the thickness of the web structure. In particular, when a stratified preparation containing wet stiff CTMP fibers is used, the vertically oriented CTMP fibers increase the total water absorption (TWA) of the web structure without collapsing. The high TWA print/double-creped paper products manufactured from the above web structure are suitable for heavy wipe and dry uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Tissue Company
    Inventors: Ralph L. Anderson, Kenneth C. Larson