Patents by Inventor Richard John Schmidt
Richard John Schmidt 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).
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Publication number: 20210330132Abstract: A portable, free-standing, grab bar/handrail assist assembly for placement within the confines of a bathtub or shower enclosure comprising a plurality of rigid non-corrodible pipes inserted into a plurality of non-corrodible molded corner fittings. The entire assembly is designed to be non-corrodible in a wet environment and quickly, tool-free, assembled and easily placed within the confines of a bathtub or shower enclosure without the need for fasteners to secure it.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventor: Richard John Schmidt
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Publication number: 20080244853Abstract: Wet and dry wipes comprising additives for removing allergens from surfaces are disclosed. The wipe substrate comprises an additive capable and binding the allergen onto the substrate such that the allergen can be removed from the surface. Various allergens including animal and pet dander can be removed from numerous surfaces utilizing the wipes of the present invention. In some embodiments of the invention, the allergenicity of the allergen is also reduced. Suitable additives for immobilization onto the wipe substrate include lectins, proteases, and enzyme inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: David William Koenig, Annastacia Kistler, Richard John Schmidt, Bruce Scott Williamson
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Patent number: 6926862Abstract: A container liner, shelf liner or drawer liner that will absorb liquids spilled or leaked into a container or onto a shelf or drawer. The liner is a layered product having a layer which is impervious to liquids and an absorbent layer. The absorbent layer further contains a material which is capable of controlling odors, such as those odors found in refrigerators and waste receptacles. The liner of the present invention provides the benefit of absorbing spills and controlling odors in containers such as refrigerators and waste receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Monica Carlise Fontenot, Terry Pearce Ford, John Wesley Fowler, Jeanette Ann Allen, Ryan Clinton Frank, Gina Kay Rolsten, Richard John Schmidt, Bruce Scott Williamson
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Patent number: 6878427Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulation article having a core of an insulation material encased within a fabric material. The fabric material is prepared from thermoplastic fibers having an average fiber diameter less than about 12 microns. Examples of the fabric material include woven, knit or nonwoven materials. The insulation material may be any conventional insulation material, including foams and fibrous materials. Examples of uses for the encased insulation material of the present invention include architectural applications such as attics, basements and crawl spaces in homes, commercial buildings and in heating, venting and air conditioning systems (HVAC), around appliances, such as dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washing machines and the like, in vehicles such as cars, trucks, trains, airplanes and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard John Schmidt, Bruce Scott Williamson, Michael Lawrence Gross
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Publication number: 20040121683Abstract: The present invention is directed to an elastic composite material having an elastic layer having a first side and a second side; at least one gatherable layer bonded to at least one of the first side and second side of the elastic layer; and a fibrous material entangled and intertwined with both the elastic layer and the gatherable layer. The resulting elastic composite provides a stretchable material which can conform to surfaces and has desirable properties of the fibrous material entangle and intertwined with both the elastic layer and the gatherable layer and does not suffer from the loss of the fibrous material from the stretchable substrate. The composite is usable in as bandages, durable wipes, durable mops and personal care products, such as diapers and feminine napkins. Also disclosed is a method for making the composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Joy Jordan, David Michael Matela, Gina Kay Rolsten, Richard John Schmidt
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Publication number: 20040121110Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulation article having a core of an insulation material encased within a fabric material. The fabric material is prepared from thermoplastic fibers having an average fiber diameter less than about 12 microns. Examples of the fabric material include woven, knit or nonwoven materials. The insulation material may be any conventional insulation material, including foams and fibrous materials. Examples of uses for the encased insulation material of the present invention include architectural applications such as attics, basements and crawl spaces in homes, commercial buildings and in heating, venting and air conditioning systems (HVAC), around appliances, such as dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washing machines and the like, in vehicles such as cars, trucks, trains, airplanes and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard John Schmidt, Bruce Scott Williamson, Michael Lawrence Gross
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Publication number: 20040007251Abstract: Wet and dry wipes comprising additives for removing allergens from surfaces are disclosed. The wipe substrate comprises an additive capable and binding the allergen onto the substrate such that the allergen can be removed from the surface. Various allergens including animal and pet dander can be removed from numerous surfaces utilizing the wipes of the present invention. In some embodiments of the invention, the allergenicity of the allergen is also reduced. Suitable additives for immobilization onto the wipe substrate include lectins, proteases, and enzyme inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2002Publication date: January 15, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David William Koenig, Annastacia Kistler, Richard John Schmidt, Bruce Scott Williamson
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Patent number: 6625851Abstract: A separable fastening system including female component having a channel-like structure into which a male component is inserted. The female component has a lengthwise opening that can be widened for insertion of the male component and can recover to its original shape, thereby enveloping the male component and providing vertical engagement. The female component has depressions or holes on or through a surface of the female component. Protrusions from the male component engage with the depressions or holes, thereby providing engagement in a shear force direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Ray Martin, Richard John Schmidt
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Patent number: 6533213Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20030049397Abstract: A protective nonwoven fabric having a bulk density in the range of about 0.075 g/cc to about 0.130 g/cc and a Gurley stiffness greater than about 80 mg has been discovered to be effective in protecting articles with sensitive surfaces from damage caused by dirt, dust and/or other particulate contaminants. The sensitive surface protective material of the present invention has the ability to capture and entrap dirt, dust and other particulate contaminants and prevent the redepositing of these contaminants onto the sensitive surfaces. The material is disclosed as being useful for preparing sleeves for holding and storing articles with sensitive surfaces, for example, compact disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Irwin Jerold Singer, Richard John Schmidt, Charles Edward Bolian
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Publication number: 20020187700Abstract: Bonded fluff structures and a method for producing such bonded fluff structures in which a pulp sheet having a material suitable for producing fluff and a heat activatable fiber material is fiberized to produce a mixture of fluff and heat activatable fibers. The mixture is contacted with a hot air stream, heating the heat activatable fibers to an activation temperature. The resulting heated mixture is then deposited onto a forming structure, forming a bonded fluff/fiber composite matrix structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Stanley Michael Gryskiewicz, David Martin Jackson, Jason Douglas Hadley, Jerome Joseph Schwalen, Frank Paul Abuto, Kuo-Shu Edward Chang, Susan Carol Paul, Richard John Schmidt
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Publication number: 20020182102Abstract: A container liner, shelf liner or drawer liner that will absorb liquids spilled or leaked into a container or onto a shelf or drawer. The liner is a layered product having a layer which is impervious to liquids and an absorbent layer. The absorbent layer further contains a material which is capable of controlling odors, such as those odors found in refrigerators and waste receptacles. The liner of the present invention provides the benefit of absorbing spills and controlling odors in containers such as refrigerators and waste receptacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Monica Carlise Fontenot, Terry Pearce Ford, John Wesley Fowler, Jeanette Ann Allen, Ryan Clinton Frank, Gina Kay Rolsten, Richard John Schmidt, Bruce Scott Williamson
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Patent number: 6419865Abstract: Bonded fluff structures and a method for producing such bonded fluff structures in which a pulp sheet having a material suitable for producing fluff and a heat activatable fiber material is fiberized to produce a mixture of fluff and heat activatable fibers. The mixture is contacted with a hot air stream, heating the heat activatable fibers to an activation temperature. The resulting heated mixture is then deposited onto a forming structure, forming a bonded fluff/fiber composite matrix structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Michael Gryskiewicz, David Martin Jackson, Jason Douglas Hadley, Jerome Joseph Schwalen, Frank Paul Abuto, Kuo-Shu Edward Chang, Susan Carol Paul, Richard John Schmidt
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Publication number: 20020078536Abstract: A separable fastening system including a first component having a cavity into which a second component can be inserted. At least one wall inside the cavity can have a surface that releasably attaches to at least one side of the second component. The releasably attachable surfaces can include hooks and loops. This fastening system is particularly beneficial when used in absorbent articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Timothy Ray Martin, Richard John Schmidt
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Publication number: 20020042601Abstract: There is provided a hook and loop attachment means made up of a hook portion and a loop portion where the loop and/or the hook portion is convex and is underlain by a resilient material or hollow area. The hook and loop attachment means is useful in the attachment of personal care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 1999Publication date: April 11, 2002Inventors: TIMOTHY RAY MARTIN, RICHARD JOHN SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20010032903Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 6210389Abstract: An article (10) has a lengthwise longitudinal direction (26), a lateral cross-direction (24), a first article portion (12), a second article portion (14), and a fastener (36) for securing the first article portion (12) to the second article portion (14). The fastener (36) includes at least one first fastener component (70) attached to a lateral side section (86) of the first article portion (12), and a cooperating, second fastener component (72) attached to the second article portion (14). The first fastener component includes an engagement substrate (56) having an appointed lift region (54), and a plurality of engagement members (40), such as the representatively shown hook members, which are operably attached to extend away from the engagement substrate. The lift region (54) is disposed along at least a longitudinally extending, outboard edge of the engagement substrate (56), and the lift region contains a plurality of engagement members which have been substantially deactivated.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1998Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Mark Long, Patrick Robert Lord, Brian Keith Nortman, Paula Kay Zoromski, Richard John Schmidt, Mari-Pat Yvonne Von Feldt
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Patent number: 5704101Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process and apparatus for aperturing, creping and optionally laminating webs such as, for example, films and fibrous nonwovens. The present invention is also directed to the resultant materials. The process for aperturing and creping webs utilizes a pattern roll and an anvil roll with the anvil roll being rotated faster that the pattern roll. The resultant material is visually much different than conventional materials which are typically run through similar rolls wherein the pattern roll and anvil roll are run at the same speed or wherein the pattern roll is run faster than the anvil roll. The resultant materials have a wide variety of applications not the least of which includes a liner material for personal care absorbent articles such as diapers, training pants, feminine hygiene products, bandages and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Mark Bruce Majors, Benjamin John DeCorso, William Anthony Georger, Richard John Schmidt, Howard Martin Welch, Gregory Alan Zelazoski
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Patent number: 5651862Abstract: Described is a wet-formed composite. The wet-formed composite is formed from a combination of fibers and absorbent material. Specifically, the wet-formed composite is formed from absorbent material and a fiber slurry wherein the absorbent material is swellable in the dispersion medium of the slurry. Also disclosed is a method of forming the wet-formed composite. The method involves forming a fiber slurry, combining an absorbent material with the fiber slurry prior to forming the composite and then forming and drying the composite. The absorbent material is swellable in the dispersion medium of the fiber slurry.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1991Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard Allen Anderson, Richard John Schmidt