Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
Geoffrey Fenn Carlow 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).
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Publication number: 20230203752Abstract: The present invention relates to belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to an additively manufactured belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Lynda Ellen Collins, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Patent number: 11619006Abstract: The present invention relates to belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to an additively manufactured belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Lynda Ellen Collins, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Publication number: 20220325474Abstract: Disclosed is a two layered belt useful in the manufacture of tissue products comprising a first woven layer and a second nonwoven layer joined together in a laminated arrangement. The woven layer typically forms the machine contacting layer of the belt and is woven from a highly abrasion resistant material, while the nonwoven layer contacts the nascent tissue web. The woven layer may be provided with valleys and ridges that the nascent web is molded into, while the nonwoven layer may be provided with elements that impart a visually aesthetic pattern to the web. In this manner the belt may be useful in the production of products having desirable physical properties resulting from molding into the woven fabric while also being visually pleasing to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow, Richard Allen Zanon
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Patent number: 11401658Abstract: Disclosed is a two layered belt useful in the manufacture of tissue products comprising a first woven layer and a second nonwoven layer joined together in a laminated arrangement. The woven layer typically forms the machine contacting layer of the belt and is woven from a highly abrasion resistant material, while the nonwoven layer contacts the nascent tissue web. The woven layer may be provided with valleys and ridges that the nascent web is molded into, while the nonwoven layer may be provided with elements that impart a visually aesthetic pattern to the web. In this manner the belt may be useful in the production of products having desirable physical properties resulting from molding into the woven fabric while also being visually pleasing to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow, Richard Alan Zanon
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Publication number: 20210131035Abstract: The present invention relates to belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to an additively manufactured belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Lynda Ellen Collins, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Patent number: 10920374Abstract: The present invention relates to belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to an additively manufactured belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Lynda Ellen Collins, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Publication number: 20200340180Abstract: Provided are papermaking belts comprising a plurality of 3-D printed modules comprising first and second machine direction extending arms that may be interdigitated with one another and joined by a linkage pin. The 3-D printed modules generally have protuberances and apertures to facilitate molding and dewatering of the embryonic tissue web during manufacture. The protuberances are joined to, and extend from, the first web contacting surface of the module and are integrally formed therewith. In this manner the web contacting surface of the belt comprises a first and a second plane, where the second plane is generally defined by the upper surface plane of the protuberances. The apertures, which generally consist of both intra-module and inter-module apertures, allow water to be removed from a tissue web during manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow, Lynda Ellen Collins, Robert Eugene Krautkramer
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Publication number: 20200157740Abstract: Disclosed is a two layered belt useful in the manufacture of tissue products comprising a first woven layer and a second nonwoven layer joined together in a laminated arrangement. The woven layer typically forms the machine contacting layer of the belt and is woven from a highly abrasion resistant material, while the nonwoven layer contacts the nascent tissue web. The woven layer may be provided with valleys and ridges that the nascent web is molded into, while the nonwoven layer may be provided with elements that impart a visually aesthetic pattern to the web. In this manner the belt may be useful in the production of products having desirable physical properties resulting from molding into the woven fabric while also being visually pleasing to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow, Richard Alan Zanon
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Patent number: 10584444Abstract: Disclosed is a two layered belt useful in the manufacture of tissue products comprising a first woven layer and a second nonwoven layer joined together in a laminated arrangement. The woven layer typically forms the machine contacting layer of the belt and is woven from a highly abrasion resistant material, while the nonwoven layer contacts the nascent tissue web. The woven layer may be provided with valleys and ridges that the nascent web is molded into, while the nonwoven layer may be provided with elements that impart a visually aesthetic pattern to the web. In this manner the belt may be useful in the production of products having desirable physical properties resulting from molding into the woven fabric while also being visually pleasing to the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow, Richard Alan Zanon
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Publication number: 20190352850Abstract: Disclosed is a two layered belt useful in the manufacture of tissue products comprising a first woven layer and a second nonwoven layer joined together in a laminated arrangement. The woven layer typically forms the machine contacting layer of the belt and is woven from a highly abrasion resistant material, while the nonwoven layer contacts the nascent tissue web. The woven layer may be provided with valleys and ridges that the nascent web is molded into, while the nonwoven layer may be provided with elements that impart a visually aesthetic pattern to the web. In this manner the belt may be useful in the production of products having desirable physical properties resulting from molding into the woven fabric while also being visually pleasing to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan BURAZIN, Geoffrey Fenn CARLOW, Richard Alan ZANON
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Patent number: 10385511Abstract: The present invention relates to papermaking belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a papermaking belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to a belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith. In some embodiments, the belt can be seamless. The belt can include a first web contacting area defining a first plane and a second web contacting area defining a second plane. The second plane can be above the first plane. The first web contacting area and the second web contacting area comprise a plurality of channels that extend from the web contacting side to the machine contacting side of the seamless papermaking belt.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow, Lynda Ellen Collins
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Publication number: 20190226145Abstract: The present invention relates to belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to an additively manufactured belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Lynda Ellen Collins, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Patent number: 10280563Abstract: The present invention relates to belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to an additively manufactured belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Lynda Ellen Collins, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Publication number: 20190106841Abstract: The present invention relates to papermaking belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a papermaking belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to a belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith. In some embodiments, the belt can be seamless. The belt can include a first web contacting area defining a first plane and a second web contacting area defining a second plane. The second plane can be above the first plane. The first web contacting area and the second web contacting area comprise a plurality of channels that extend from the web contacting side to the machine contacting side of the seamless papermaking belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow, Lynda Ellen Collins
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Publication number: 20180209096Abstract: The present invention relates to belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to an additively manufactured belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Lynda Ellen Collins, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Patent number: 9896804Abstract: The invention provides a multi-ply tissue product having different surface characteristics on each side of the product. The multi-ply tissue product may be formed from two or more plies where one surface is formed by a substantially smooth creped ply and the other surface is formed by a textured through-air dried ply. In this manner the tissue product may be used for both personal care, which requires a soft and smooth surface, and general household wiping, which requires a rough, durable surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Mike Thomas Goulet, Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Publication number: 20160355986Abstract: The invention provides a multi-ply tissue product having different surface characteristics on each side of the product. The multi-ply tissue product may be formed from two or more plies where one surface is formed by a substantially smooth creped ply and the other surface is formed by a textured through-air dried ply. In this manner the tissue product may be used for both personal care, which requires a soft and smooth surface, and general household wiping, which requires a rough, durable surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Mike Thomas Goulet, Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Patent number: 9447546Abstract: The invention provides a multi-ply tissue product having different surface characteristics on each side of the product. The multi-ply tissue product may be formed from two or more plies where one surface is formed by a substantially smooth creped ply and the other surface is formed by a textured through-air dried ply. In this manner the tissue product may be used for both personal care, which requires a soft and smooth surface, and general household wiping, which requires a rough, durable surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Mike Thomas Goulet, Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Publication number: 20160002861Abstract: The invention provides a multi-ply tissue product having different surface characteristics on each side of the product. The multi-ply tissue product may be formed from two or more plies where one surface is formed by a substantially smooth creped ply and the other surface is formed by a textured through-air dried ply. In this manner the tissue product may be used for both personal care, which requires a soft and smooth surface, and general household wiping, which requires a rough, durable surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Mike Thomas Goulet, Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow
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Patent number: 6599394Abstract: A tissue product having improved hand feel and good wettability is produced by printing onto one or both sides of the tissue an aqueous emulsion containing a hydrophilically-modified amino-functional polydimethylsiloxane. The hydrophilically-modified amino-functional polydimethylsiloxane structure has one or more pendant groups containing an ethylene oxide moiety and/or propylene oxide moiety.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2002Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kou-Chang Liu, Amber Marie Fortune, Geoffrey Fenn Carlow, Timothy Dale Ferguson, Roger Edward Wendler, Jr., Heath David Van Wychen, Daniel John VanderHeiden