Patents by Inventor Alexander Werner

Alexander Werner 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).

  • Publication number: 20240075531
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing processes, apparatuses, software, and systems for controlling and/or treating gas borne debris in an atmosphere of a 3D printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Andrew TRALONGO, Robin TULUIE, Rebel-Angel ERATT-CAMP, Nicolas HAAG, Benyamin BULLER, Erel MILSHTEIN, Zachary Ryan MURPHREE, Claus Werner ENDRUHN, Anastasios Michail LAPPAS, Thomas BREZOCZKY, Alexander BRUDNY, Sergey Borisovich KOREPANOV, Kenji Terata Bowers, Robert Michael MARTINSON, Yacov ELGAR, Charudatta Mukundrao CHOUDHARI, Richard Joseph ROMANO
  • Patent number: 11634869
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Publication number: 20220397474
    Abstract: A method for identifying a connection between a first channel and at least one second channel located in a rinsing device. The method including: applying a first testing pressure to the first channel; reading in a first pressure signal representing a first pressure in the at least one second channel; and detecting the connection between the first channel and the at least second channel when the first pressure is one or more of at a predetermined first ratio to the testing pressure and above a predetermined first threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH
    Inventor: Alexander WERNER
  • Publication number: 20210207327
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Patent number: 11028539
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Patent number: 11001972
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Publication number: 20200240085
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. “s such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Publication number: 20200109519
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. s such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Patent number: 10544546
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Publication number: 20180245290
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Publication number: 20180229871
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for controlling the height of a clip of sheet material that is independent from the other steps of the manufacturing, converting and packaging operations. The invention comprises introducing positive pressure air flow after the clip has been at least partially inserted into a carton. Positive pressure air flow is provided in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the clip and transverse to the cut end of the sheet causing the clip to increase in height. The degree of increase may be controlled by controlling the positive air pressure, while the carton acts as a restraint for the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Lee Satori, Mike Thomas Goulet, Leslie Thomas Long, John Alexander Werner, IV
  • Patent number: 9976260
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Patent number: 9951477
    Abstract: Low slough, high basis weight tissue webs and products are provided. The tissue webs generally have basis weights greater than about 16 grams per square meter (gsm), while maintaining less than about 4 mg of slough. All while yielding tissue products that are both thick and soft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Peter Lee Carson, Michael William Smaby, Gary Lee Shanklin, Michael John Rekoske, Mike Thomas Goulet, Thomas Joseph Dyer, John Alexander Werner, IV
  • Publication number: 20170350076
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • Publication number: 20160355990
    Abstract: Low slough, high basis weight tissue webs and products are provided. The tissue webs generally have basis weights greater than about 16 grams per square meter (gsm), while maintaining less than about 4 mg of slough. All while yielding tissue products that are both thick and soft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Peter Lee Carson, Michael William Smaby, Gary Lee Shanklin, Michael John Rekoske, Mike Thomas Goulet, Thomas Joseph Dyer, John Alexander Werner, IV
  • Patent number: 9499942
    Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed to creped tissue webs, and products produced therefrom. The creped webs and products are strong, soft, and have fine crepe structure, such as less than about 12, measured as % COV at a STFI wavelength of 16 to 32 mm, using the test method set forth herein. Fine crepe structure is achieved even at basis weights in excess of 16 gsm per ply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Peter Lee Carson, Gary Lee Shanklin, Michael William Smaby, John Alexander Werner, IV, Michael John Rekoske, Mike Thomas Goulet, Thomas Joseph Dyer
  • Patent number: 9365982
    Abstract: It has now been discovered that the ratio of the wet tensile strength to the dry tensile strength of a tissue web, and more particularly a creped tissue web, can meet or exceed satisfactory levels without the excess use of a wet strength resin. For example, by treating the tissue making furnish with less than about 3 kilograms of wet strength resin per ton of furnish, forming the tissue web, and then creping the tissue web with a creping composition comprising a non-fibrous olefin polymer and a dispersing agent, a tissue web having a CD Wet/Dry ratio greater than about 0.30 may be produced. This discovery provides the flexibility to produce a tissue product with increased wet strength while reducing the add-on of wet strength agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Christopher Lee Satori, John Alexander Werner, IV, Kenneth John Zwick
  • Publication number: 20160153142
    Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed to creped tissue webs, and products produced therefrom. The creped webs and products are strong, soft, and have fine crepe structure, such as less than about 12, measured as % COV at a STFI wavelength of 16 to 32 mm, using the test method set forth herein. Fine crepe structure is achieved even at basis weights in excess of 16 gsm per ply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth John Zwick, Peter Lee Carson, Gary Lee Shanklin, Michael William Smaby, John Alexander Werner, IV, Michael John Rekoske, Mike Thomas Goulet, Thomas Joseph Dyer
  • Patent number: D965995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventors: Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, Kasper Rønn Von Lotzbeck, Frederik Alexander Werner
  • Patent number: D966724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, Kasper Rønn Von Lotzbeck, Frederik Alexander Werner