Patents by Inventor Benjamin J. Kruchoski

Benjamin J. Kruchoski 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: 20230119448
    Abstract: Disclosed are embossed, multi-ply tissue products having consumer preferred physical properties and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The products may comprise a first embossed tissue ply and a second embossed tissue ply arranged in facing relation and defining an interior portion there between, the first ply comprising a plurality of first embossments oriented towards the interior portion of the product and the second ply comprising a plurality of second embossments oriented away from the interior portion. The products generally have improved sheet bulk, such as a sheet bulk greater than about 15 cubic centimeters per gram (cc/g), and improved softness, such as an Average TS7 less than about 12.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Kruchoski, Joseph W. Buyeske, Benjamin P. Sierra, Megan E. Avery, Scott C. Locy, Bryan M. Watson, Dennis M. Jobs, David Hammett
  • Patent number: 8039011
    Abstract: Provided is a temperature change composition including a neurosensory component; and a first phase change component having a first phase change temperature between about 15 degrees C. and about 40 degrees C. Also provided is a temperature change composition including an evaporative cooling component; and a first phase change component having a first phase change temperature. Also provided is a temperature change composition for cooling skin, the composition including a first phase change component having a first phase change temperature; and a second phase change component having a second phase change temperature different from the first phase change temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Ann Flugge-Berendes, Scott W. Wenzel, Corey T. Cunningham, Pierre R. Joseph, Benjamin J. Kruchoski, Thomas G. Shannon
  • Publication number: 20080085290
    Abstract: Provided is a temperature change composition including a neurosensory component; and a first phase change component having a first phase change temperature between about 15 degrees C. and about 40 degrees C. Also provided is a temperature change composition including an evaporative cooling component; and a first phase change component having a first phase change temperature. Also provided is a temperature change composition for cooling skin, the composition including a first phase change component having a first phase change temperature; and a second phase change component having a second phase change temperature different from the first phase change temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Lisa Ann Flugge-Berendes, Scott W. Wenzel, Corey T. Cunningham, Pierre R. Joseph, Benjamin J. Kruchoski, Thomas G. Shannon
  • Patent number: 7155991
    Abstract: Novel methods for measuring the soothing attributes of personal care compositions are disclosed. The methods disclosed are particularly suitable for measuring and comparing the soothing attributes of facial tissue to determine which facial tissue is most soothing to damaged skin. The methods include damaging the skin of a test subject to a predetermined amount, contacting a test facial tissue with the damage skin, and rating the soothing attributes of the facial tissue. In a preferred embodiment, the amount of skin damage on the skin is determined by the test subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard J. Minerath, III, Elizabeth J. Buettner, Benjamin J. Kruchoski, Jason C. Cohen, Barry T. Reece, Kimberly M. Geiser
  • Patent number: 7066006
    Abstract: Novel methods for measuring the soothing attributes of personal care compositions are disclosed. The methods disclosed are particularly suitable for measuring and comparing the soothing attributes of facial tissue to determine which facial tissue is most soothing to damaged skin. The methods include damaging the skin of a test subject to a predetermined amount, contacting a test facial tissue with the damaged skin, and rating the soothing attributes of the facial tissue. In a preferred embodiment, the amount of skin damage on the skin is determined by the test subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard J. Minerath, III, Elizabeth J. Buettner, Benjamin J. Kruchoski, Jason C. Cohen, Barry T. Reece, Kimberly M. Geiser
  • Patent number: 6886714
    Abstract: A dispensing container for dispensing sheets is provided in which the container has a first dispensing opening for pop-up dispensing of sheets such as facial tissue. The container has a second opening to provide group dispensing of a plurality of sheets simultaneously without having to disassociate the sheets from each other. The openings can be overlayed on each other, or one opening can be placed on one portion of the container and another opening on another portion of the container to provide a consumer with various dispensing options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Kruchoski, Pamela M. Thompson, Daphne L. VanBuren, Chantel S. Buhrow, John C. Zigament, Bozena Nogai, Ginger Glomstead
  • Publication number: 20040026440
    Abstract: A dispensing container for dispensing sheets is provided in which the container has a first dispensing opening for pop-up dispensing of sheets such as facial tissue. The container has a second opening to provide group dispensing of a plurality of sheets simultaneously without having to disassociate the sheets from each other. The openings can be overlayed on each other, or one opening can be placed on one portion of the container and another opening on another portion of the container to provide a consumer with various dispensing options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Kruchoski, Pamela M. Thompson, Daphne L. VanBuren, Chantel S. Buhrow, John C. Zigament, Bozena Nogaj, Ginger Glomstead
  • Publication number: 20040003670
    Abstract: Novel methods for measuring the soothing attributes of personal care compositions are disclosed. The methods disclosed are particularly suitable for measuring and comparing the soothing attributes of facial tissue to determine which facial tissue is most soothing to damaged skin. The methods include damaging the skin of a test subject to a predetermined amount, contacting a test facial tissue with the damaged skin, and rating the soothing attributes of the facial tissue. In a preferred embodiment, the amount of skin damage on the skin is determined by the test subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard J. Minerath, Elizabeth J. Buettner, Benjamin J. Kruchoski, Jason C. Cohen, Barry T. Reece, Kimberly M. Geiser