Patents by Inventor Gary Shanklin

Gary Shanklin 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).

  • Patent number: 7862686
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia W. Henderson, Michael Payne
  • Publication number: 20100147473
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: MARGARET M. WARD, GARY SHANKLIN, CYNTHIA W. HENDERSON, MICHAEL PAYNE
  • Patent number: 7699959
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia W. Henderson, Michael Payne
  • Publication number: 20090162611
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia W. Henderson, Michael Payne
  • Patent number: 7497923
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia W. Henderson, Michael Payne
  • Publication number: 20070032154
    Abstract: A non-irritating multi-ply absorbent article made by treating an inner surface with one or more antimicrobial agents and treating the one or more outer surfaces with one or more siloxane compositions, and methods of making and using the same. The antimicrobial agent will remain confined to the inner portion of the absorbent article, thereby preventing irritation to the user, and the siloxane treated ply(s) will provide a pleasing, soothing, non-irritating tactile quality. In one embodiment, the siloxane composition comprises an amine-modified polysiloxane, in which case the product will also entrap any absorbed fluid, holding it in contact with the antimicrobial agent, and preventing it from wetting through the product and contacting the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Gary Shanklin
  • Publication number: 20060286153
    Abstract: A soothing anti-viral lotion composition and a lotioned tissue product having a surface with the lotion composition applied thereto, and methods for making and using the same. The lotion composition includes an anti-viral organic acid and a topical delivery system. The topical delivery system includes one or more hydroxyl-functional polyester diols which allow incorporation of the organic acids into the lotion formulation, controls their delivery, and maintains them in the stratum corneum. The lotion composition may optionally contain a surfactant, an irritation inhibiting agent, and other additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Shanklin, Duane Krzysik, Cynthia Henderson
  • Publication number: 20060243405
    Abstract: Tissues having a high level of softness and hand protection in combination with improved cleaning are disclosed. The tissues have been shown to remove more mucus than commercially available tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Zwick, Thomas Gerard Shannon, Michael Rekoske, Kathy Richardson, Paul Pauling, Mark Alan Burazin, Gary Shanklin, Thomas Kremer, Benjamin Peter Sierra
  • Publication number: 20050022955
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia Henderson, Michael Payne