Patents by Inventor Larry Dean Primeau

Larry Dean Primeau 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).

  • Method and apparatus for unwinding web materials
    Patent number: 6533213
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for unwinding a web material that defines a plurality of integral lanes with separators disposed between the lanes. At least one lane of the web material can be torn along a separator without using a cutting or slitting device while maintaining one or more other lanes on the roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Hartley Durrance, Scott Gerald Chapple, David Michael Clemens, Michael Lee Lohoff, Larry Dean Primeau, Joseph Donald Schmidt, Richard John Schmidt
  • Method and apparatus for unwinding web materials
    Publication number: 20010032903
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for unwinding a web material that defines a plurality of integral lanes with separators disposed between the lanes. At least one lane of the web material can be torn along a separator without using a cutting or slitting device while maintaining one or more other lanes on the roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Hartley Durrance, Scott Gerald Chapple, David Michael Clemens, Michael Lee Lohoff, Larry Dean Primeau, Joseph Donald Schmidt, Richard John Schmidt
  • Apparatus and methods for selectively controlling a spray of liquid to form a distinct pattern
    Patent number: 5683752
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for selectively applying a liquid on a surface in a selected pattern and position on the surface. The apparatus and methods include programmable devices that individually control a plurality of nozzles wherein each nozzle has its own separate liquid supply source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lee Popp, Michael Lee Barlament, Larry Dean Primeau