Patents Examined by K Wanzer
  • Soft absorbent tissue containing polysiloxanes
    Patent number: 6576087
    Abstract: A tissue product having improved hand feel and good wettability is produced by printing onto one or both sides of the tissue an aqueous emulsion containing a hydrophilically-modified amino-functional polydimethylsiloxane. The hydrophilically-modified amino-functional polydimethylsiloxane structure has one or more pendant groups containing ethylene oxide moieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Kou-Chang Liu
  • Soft and tough paper product with high bulk
    Patent number: 6565707
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a paper product which is very flexible, tough when wet, and has a high bulk. In particular, the paper towel has a dry, specific modulus less than 0.0040 kilograms, a bulk greater than 10 cubic centimeters per gram and a wet strength ratio greater than 0.40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Janica S. Behnke, Kenneth C. Larson
  • Laser ablation of multiple layers
    Patent number: 6540952
    Abstract: A method of providing multiple arcuate ablations on a corner portion of a polymeric laminate. The laminate includes more than one layer, with each layer having a an exposed upper surface. The method comprises selectively ablating a first layer in a first arcuate path, and selectively ablating remaining layers, each remaining layer ablated in a separate arcuate path. The arcuate path of any layer neither overlays nor underlies the arcuate path of any other layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Preco Laser Systems, LLC
    Inventors: James A. LaPoint, Elizabeth D. Frazee