Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Romano, III

Lawrence J. Romano, III 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: 9399540
    Abstract: A dispensing container includes a plurality of sheets of products stored within a housing. The container includes a dispensing orifice having a length that extends along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end. In particular embodiments, the dispensing orifice has a maximum width disposed not less than 20% and not more than 49% of the distance from the first end to the second end, a midpoint width disposed halfway between the first end and the second end, the midpoint width being less than the maximum width, and a third width disposed 80% of the distance from the first end to the second end, the third width being no greater than 80% of the maximum width. In particular embodiments, the dispensing orifice is symmetrical about a longitudinal axis but asymmetrical about a transverse axis. In particular embodiments, the dispensing orifice has an ovoid shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa L. Bushman, Paul W. Christoffel, Lawrence J. Romano, III, Zachary J. Lee
  • Publication number: 20140001196
    Abstract: A dispensing container includes a plurality of sheets of products stored within a housing. The container includes a dispensing orifice having a length that extends along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end. In particular embodiments, the dispensing orifice has a maximum width disposed not less than 20% and not more than 49% of the distance from the first end to the second end, a midpoint width disposed halfway between the first end and the second end, the midpoint width being less than the maximum width, and a third width disposed 80% of the distance from the first end to the second end, the third width being no greater than 80% of the maximum width. In particular embodiments, the dispensing orifice is symmetrical about a longitudinal axis but asymmetrical about a transverse axis. In particular embodiments, the dispensing orifice has an ovoid shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Lisa L. Bushman, Paul W. Christoffel, Lawrence J. Romano, III, Zachary J. Lee
  • Publication number: 20140001072
    Abstract: A storing and dispensing container for product. The container includes a flexible pouch for storing product. A flip top, having a lid connected to a flange by a hinge, is affixed to an outer surface of the pouch at the top portion of the pouch. The flange surrounds an interior region. The interior region includes a removable portion which can be removed to reveal a dispensing orifice. The interior region defines an interior region area. The removable portion area is no greater than 80% of the interior region area, and the removable portion abuts the flange at a tear apex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Paul W. Christoffel, Lisa L. Bushman, Lawrence J. Romano, III, Zachary J. Lee