Patents by Inventor Amie M. North

Amie M. North 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).

  • Upright facial tissue carton
    Patent number: 5415320
    Abstract: The tearing of tissues during dispensing from upright tissue cartons is reduced by providing the carton with a plastic film having a dispensing opening with an effective open area of about 3 square inches or greater. Dispensing openings formed by multiple intersecting slits provide improved dispensing while retaining an aesthetic pop-up presentation and protection of the tissues within the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Amie M. North, Troy M. Runge, Linda M. Paulson