Patents by Inventor Robert Stanley Ampulski
Robert Stanley Ampulski 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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Patent number: 8911850Abstract: Three-dimensional web materials, more particularly, a three-dimensional web material having a first side and a second side are disclosed herein. The first side comprises at least one region having a plurality of spaced elongate three-dimensional protrusions extending outwardly from the first side which are preferably unitarily formed from the web material. The elongate protrusions form an amorphous pattern of a plurality of elongate two-dimensional geometrical shapes.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kathryn Christian Kien, Michael Scott Prodoehl, Ward William Ostendorf, Robert Stanley Ampulski, Osman Polat
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Patent number: 8110072Abstract: A papermaking machine for making uncreped through air dried paper having a forming section, a press section, and a drying section is disclosed. The paper web is pressed between two press members while enclosed between a press felt and a transfer belt having non-uniformly distributed microscopic depressions in its surface. The web follows the transfer belt from the press to a transfer point at which the web is transferred via a suction transfer device onto a structuring fabric. The web is then dried with a through air dryer.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Patent number: 7943814Abstract: Differentially densified fibrous structures, methods for making same, and processes for treating fibers used in the fibrous structures are provided. More particularly, fibrous structures comprising two or more regions, at least one of which exhibits a density that is at least 1.6 times greater than another region within the fibrous structure, methods for making such fibrous structures and non-naturally occurring fibers useful in such fibrous structures are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Stanley Ampulski, Dale Gary Kavalew
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Patent number: 7922705Abstract: Differentially densified fibrous structures, methods for making same, and processes for treating fibers used in the fibrous structures are provided. More particularly, fibrous structures comprising two or more regions, at least one of which exhibits a density that is at least 1.6 times greater than another region within the fibrous structure, methods for making such fibrous structures and non-naturally occurring fibers useful in such fibrous structures are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Publication number: 20100239825Abstract: A multiply fibrous structure product having two or more plies of fibrous structure wherein the fibrous structure has a Compression Slope from about 11 to about 30; a basis weight from about 26 lbs/3000 ft2 to about 50 lbs/3000 ft2; a Wet Caliper greater than about 18 mils; and a Flex Modulus from about 0.1 to about 0.8.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey Glen Sheehan, Markus Wilhelm Altmann, Osman Polat, Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Publication number: 20100230060Abstract: A papermaking machine for making uncreped through air dried paper having a forming section, a press section, and a drying section is disclosed. The paper web is pressed between two press members while enclosed between a press felt and a transfer belt having non-uniformly distributed microscopic depressions in its surface. The web follows the transfer belt from the press to a transfer point at which the web is transferred via a suction transfer device onto a structuring fabric. The web is then dried with a through air dryer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventor: Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Patent number: 7749355Abstract: The present invention provides for a tissue product comprising one or more tissue plies and having a total tensile value of less than about 1300 grams per inch, a Bulk300 of greater than about 13.5 cm3/g, and a caliper stability of greater than about 50%. The present invention also provides for a tissue product comprising at least three plies. The tissue product has a total tensile value of less than about 1300 grams per inch, a Bulk300 greater than about 11 cm3/g, and a caliper stability greater than 50%. The present invention further provides for a tissue product comprising as least two plies. The tissue product has a total tensile value of less than about 1300 grams per inch, a Bulk300 of greater than about 7.0 cm3/g, and a caliper stability of greater than about 83%.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thorsten Knobloch, Robert Stanley Ampulski, Knut Petersen
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Patent number: 7744723Abstract: A multiply fibrous structure product having two or more plies of fibrous structure wherein the fibrous structure has a Compression Slope from about 11 to about 30; a basis weight from about 26 lbs/3000 ft2 to about 50 lbs/3000 ft2; a Wet Caliper greater than about 18 mils; and a Flex Modulus from about 0.1 to about 0.8.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Glen Sheehan, Markus Wilhelm Altmann, Osman Polat, Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Patent number: 7374639Abstract: A papermaking belt having a reinforcing structure and a pattern layer is disclosed. The reinforcing layer has a first layer of interwoven machine direction yarns and cross-machine direction yarns. The machine direction and cross-machine direction yarns of the first layer are interwoven in a weave. The pattern layer extends outwardly from and into the first layer. The pattern layer provides a web contacting surface facing outwardly from the first layer. The pattern layer further has at least one region having an amorphous pattern of elongate two-dimensional geometrical shapes having a longitudinal axis having an angle relative to either of the machine direction or the cross-machine direction. The amorphous pattern of two-dimensional geometrical shapes has a statically controlled degree of randomness.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Stanley Ampulski, Osman Polat
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Patent number: 7311800Abstract: The present invention relates to embossed tissue-towel paper products comprising one or more plies of tissue paper wherein at least one of the plies of tissue paper comprises a plurality of embossments wherein the at least one embossed plies have a total embossed area less than or equal to about 15% and an average embossment height of at least about 650 ?m and E factor of between about 0.0150 to about 1.0000 inches4 per number of embossments.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Matthew Alan Russell, Kevin Mitchell Wiwi, Mark Edwin Forry, Ward William Ostendorf, Michael Gomer Stelljes, Jr., Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Patent number: 6860970Abstract: A papermaking belt for use in making paper. The papermaking belt may be used in conjunction with a single-wire draw or twin-wire draw of a papermaking machine. The papermaking belt includes a woven reinforcing element and a patterned framework. The framework defines either or both faces of the papermaking belt. The pattern of the framework is independent of the weave of the reinforcing element.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Patent number: 6821386Abstract: A smooth, high density tissue. The tissue has a relatively low caliper, as well as high smoothness and high density. The tissue is calendered from a multidensity, through air dried web. The tissue comprises micropeaks.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Scott Thomas Loughran, Dean Phan, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Patent number: 6733833Abstract: A papermaking belt comprises a reinforcing element and a resinous framework joined together. The resinous framework is formed by a plurality of resinous beads which mutually contact or cross-over. Super-knuckles extending outwardly from the reinforcing element are formed at points of contact. A preferred continuous process for making the belt comprises extruding, in a pre-selected pattern, a plurality of beads of a resinous material onto the forming surface thereby forming the resinous framework thereon, joining the resinous framework and the reinforcing element together, and then solidifying the resinous framework. The resinous material may comprise at least two chemically-active materials capable of cross-linking upon contact.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Publication number: 20030145970Abstract: A papermaking belt for use in making paper. The papermaking belt may be used in conjunction with a single-wire draw or twin-wire draw of a papermaking machine. The papermaking belt includes a woven reinforcing element and a patterned framework. The framework defines either or both faces of the papermaking belt. The pattern of the framework is independent of the weave of the reinforcing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: August 7, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Publication number: 20030136530Abstract: A smooth, high density tissue. The tissue has a relatively low caliper, as well as high smoothness and high density. The tissue is calendered from a multidensity, through air dried web. The tissue comprises micropeaks.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Scott Thomas Loughran, Dean Van Phan, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Patent number: 6561781Abstract: The invention comprises a method for applying a curable resin to a reinforcing structure and an apparatus therefor. The apparatus comprises a working surface having a pattern of recesses therein structured and designed to at least partially receive a reinforcing structure, a means for disposing the reinforcing structure in the pattern of recesses of the working surface, a means for applying a fluid resinous material to the reinforcing structure disposed in the recesses of the working surface, and a means for solidifying the fluid resinous material to provide a patterned resinous framework joined to the reinforcing structure. The process comprises the steps of at least partially disposing the reinforcing structure in the recesses of a working surface, applying the fluid resinous material to the reinforcing structure, and then solidifying the fluid resinous material to form a patterned resinous framework joined to the reinforcing structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Inventor: Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Patent number: 6551453Abstract: A smooth, high density tissue. The tissue has a relatively low caliper, as well as high smoothness and high density. The tissue is calendered from a multidensity, through air dried web.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1998Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Scott Thomas Loughran, Dean Van Phan, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Publication number: 20020153109Abstract: A smooth, high density tissue. The tissue has a relatively low caliper, as well as high smoothness and high density. The tissue is calendered from a multidensity, through air dried web.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 1998Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventors: PAUL T. WEISMAN, SCOTT THOMAS LOUGHRAN, DEAN VAN PHAN, PAUL DENNIS TROKHAN, ROBERT STANLEY AMPULSKI
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Patent number: 6423186Abstract: An apparatus and process for imprinting a web. A yankee drum and pressure roll are juxtaposed to form a nip. An imprinting member, such as through air drying belt or other patterning belt is interposed in the nip. A felt is also interposed in the nip, contacting the backside of the imprinting member. The imprinting member carries a paper web. The paper web is imprinted in the nip and simultaneously transferred to the yankee drying drum. The nip may be formed with a vacuum roll juxtaposed with the felt. The vacuum roll may remove water from the felt and hence the web.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Dennis Trokhan, Dean Van Phan, Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Patent number: RE42968Abstract: A multiply fibrous structure product having two or more plies of fibrous structure wherein the fibrous structure has a Compression Slope from about 11 to about 30; a basis weight from about 26 lbs/3000 ft2 to about 50 lbs/3000 ft2; a Wet Caliper greater than about 18 mils; and a Flex Modulus from about 0.1 to about 0.8.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: the Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Glen Sheehan, Markus Wilhelm Altmann, Osman Polat, Robert Stanley Ampulski