Patents by Inventor Kirk Kimbel

Kirk Kimbel 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).

  • Containers formed of a composite paperboard web and methods of forming the same
    Patent number: 6287247
    Abstract: Composite paperboard containers formed from a first substantially planar sheet of paperboard material having a content contacting surface and a back surface, a first embossed sheet of paperboard material having a plurality of raised portions adhered to the back surface of the first planar sheet and a second embossed sheet of paperboard material having a plurality of raised portions adhered to the first embossed sheet of paperboard material. Additional planar sheets or embossed sheets may be added as desired in order to achieve the desired flexural stiffness and thermal resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome G. Dees, Kirk Kimbel
  • Containers formed of a composite paperboard web and methods of forming the same
    Patent number: 6186394
    Abstract: Composite paperboard containers formed from a first substantially planar sheet of paperboard material having a content contacting surface and a back surface, a first embossed sheet of paperboard material having a plurality of raised portions adhered to the back surface of the first planar sheet and a second embossed sheet of paperboard material having a plurality of raised portions adhered to the first embossed sheet of paperboard material. Additional planar sheets or embossed sheets may be added as desired in order to achieve the desired flexural stiffness and thermal resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome G. Dees, Kirk Kimbel
  • Containers formed of a composite paperboard web and methods of forming
    Patent number: 6039682
    Abstract: Composite paperboard containers formed from a first substantially planar sheet of paperboard material having a content contacting surface and a back surface, a first embossed sheet of paperboard material having a plurality of raised portions adhered to the back surface of the first planar sheet and a second embossed sheet of paperboard material having a plurality of raised portions adhered to the first embossed sheet of paperboard material. Additional planar sheets or embossed sheets may be added as desired in order to achieve the desired flexural stiffness and thermal resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome G. Dees, Kirk Kimbel