Patents by Inventor Barbara S. Funk

Barbara S. Funk 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).

  • Ply bonded lotion treated tissue and method for making same
    Patent number: 6544386
    Abstract: A process for producing additive composition treated multi-ply tissue products is disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, at least one (1) ply of the tissue product is treated with an additive composition, such as a lotion. Once the additive composition is applied to the tissue product, the tissue is then hot embossed by being fed through, for example, a heated bonding nip. It has been discovered that the hot embossing step improves the adhesion between the multiple plies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Barbara S. Funk, David G. Biggs, Bernhardt E. Kressner
  • Soft tissue containing glycerin and quaternary ammonium compounds
    Patent number: 5558873
    Abstract: A soft tissue having a soothing feel is disclosed which contains a softening composition comprising from about 20 to about 98 weight percent glycerin and from about 0.2 to about 5 weight percent of a selected quaternary ammonium compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Barbara S. Funk, Duane G. Krzysik, Patrick A. Pazdernik
  • Embossed tissue
    Patent number: D362121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Ross P. Nugent, David G. Ovens, Barbara S. Funk, Patricia A. Samolinski