Patents by Inventor Maurice J. Mead

Maurice J. Mead 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).

  • Folded paper napkin for dispensing from a paper napkin dispenser
    Patent number: 5690250
    Abstract: A folded paper napkin includes four paper sheet panels interconnected by fold lines. The folded paper napkin is for dispensing from a paper napkin dispenser having a dispenser opening. A grasping tab is presented to the user at the dispenser opening to retrieve the paper napkin therefrom whether the paper napkin is positioned frontwards or backwards in the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: James River Corporation of Virginia
    Inventors: Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Maurice J. Mead
  • Absorbent paper towel or tissue product
    Patent number: 4963406
    Abstract: An absorbent towel or tissue product of cellulosic fibers or other fibrous material in continuous roll or strip form is provided with a plurality of lines of weakness, suitably slits or knife cuts, delimiting the edges of individual sheets to facilitate detachment of sheets from the roll without longitudinal tearing of the towel or tissue and maintain bonding of the plies on the roll and in detached sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignee: James River Corporation of Virginia
    Inventors: Chester W. Gooding, Jr., Maurice J. Mead