Patents by Inventor James L. Baggot
James L. Baggot 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: 20230363593Abstract: Provided are rolled tissue products, particularly rolled towel products, configured for peripheral dispensing having improved dispensing and consumer satisfaction. The products comprises a plurality of sheets spirally wound around a core where individual sheets are separated from one another by a line of perforations divided into multiple zones where each of the zones has a different bonded area. The different zones have different detach strength because of the difference in bonded area. Compared to products having a line of perforations with a single strength or bonded area across the entirety of the perforation line length, the products have comparable or better detach strength but are less susceptible to dispensing failures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Katie Ebelt, Kendell J. Wendrick, Daniel J. Schultz, James L. Baggot, April Pierce
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Patent number: 11679524Abstract: The lubrication device delivers a lubricant to the perforating device which provides intermittently spaced cuts to a moving web, also referred to as perforations. The lubrication device includes a retaining member, a plenum, and a comb having a plurality of comb channels. The plenum and the plurality of comb channels are in fluid communication with one another and deliver a lubricant to the perforating device. Lubrication of the perforating device in this manner may improve knife life, perforation quality and web handling.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Krautkramer, Matthew R. Wilson, James L. Baggot
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Publication number: 20220324133Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus, systems and methods of lubricating a knife which provides intermittently spaced cuts to a moving web, also referred to as perforations. In this manner, the apparatus, systems and methods are useful in both perforating a web and lubricating the knife used to form the perforations. the apparatus, systems and methods disclosed herein improve knife life, perforation quality and web handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Robert E. Krautkramer, Matthew R. Wilson, James L. Baggot
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Patent number: 11426891Abstract: The lubrication device delivers a lubricant to the perforating device which provides intermittently spaced cuts to a moving web, also referred to as perforations. The lubrication device includes a retaining member, a plenum, and a comb having a plurality of comb channels. The plenum and the plurality of comb channels are in fluid communication with one another and deliver a lubricant to the perforating device. Lubrication of the perforating device in this manner may improve knife life, perforation quality and web handling.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Robert E. Krautkramer, Matthew R. Wilson, James L. Baggot
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Publication number: 20220152858Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus, systems and methods of lubricating a knife which provides intermittently spaced cuts to a moving web, also referred to as perforations. In this manner, the apparatus, systems and methods are useful in both perforating a web and lubricating the knife used to form the perforations. the apparatus, systems and methods disclosed herein improve knife life, perforation quality and web handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Robert E. Krautkramer, Matthew R. Wilson, James L. Baggot
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Publication number: 20200338654Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an apparatus for using continuous, preferably smooth, bandsaw blades to cut a substrate. The current disclosure also discloses using the same for preparing a safe and efficient method for cutting substrates into rolls.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Robert E. Krautkramer, Matthew R. Wilson, Matthew J. Maigatter, John Andrew W. Markel, James L. Baggot
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Patent number: 8844437Abstract: A system and process for aligning printed images on a rolled product with perforation lines being formed into the product is disclosed. According to the process, the position of printed images are sensed as the images are being printed onto a substrate, such as a tissue strip. The images are printed onto the substrate using a printing device including at least one rotating print roller. In order to maintain the printed images in alignment with perforation lines being formed into the substrate, the speed of the print roller is adjusted in order to adjust the length of the printed images.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baggot, Timothy A. Wooley, Justen H. Smith
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Patent number: 7988607Abstract: A system, apparatus and method is provided for perforating a web such as a paper tissue or paper toweling into distinct and perforated sheets. The invention provides a laser array capable of providing an incident beam of light upon the surface of the web. The web travels at relatively high speed on a web support mechanism. The web is contacted by the laser light source, which is directed at predetermined locations upon the web to provide a perforation or severing of the web. The employment of a laser in the practice of the invention provides the ability to precisely measure and vary the length of the perforations along the web in a more efficient manner, for a precise cut.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baggot, Ron F. Gropp, Steve Wojcik
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Publication number: 20080264280Abstract: A system and process for aligning printed images on a rolled product with perforation lines being formed into the product is disclosed. According to the process, the position of printed images are sensed as the images are being printed onto a substrate, such as a tissue strip. The images are printed onto the substrate using a printing device including at least one rotating print roller. In order to maintain the printed images in alignment with perforation lines being formed into the substrate, the speed of the print roller is adjusted in order to adjust the length of the printed images.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: James L. Baggot, Timothy A. Wooley, Justen H. Smith
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Patent number: 7235156Abstract: A multi-layered paper product that has bridging regions for inhibiting nesting is provided. For example, the paper product can contain a first and second layer that define ridges and valleys. Bridging regions are formed into at least one of the outer surfaces of the layers. In particular, the bridging regions are positioned at an angle of between about 0° to about 180° relative to the ridges and also have a length sufficient to extend between the peaks of at least two of the ridges. The bridging regions can be formed in a variety of ways, such as with an embossing roll that contains embossing elements. Moreover, the bridging regions can also have a variety of shapes, sizes, orientations, and/or patterns.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: James L. Baggot
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Patent number: 7112257Abstract: New and improved methods and products are disclosed relating to softness of fibrous webs. Increased softness, among other things, is obtained by abrading the surface of the web to create fuzziness from protruding fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baggot, Ronald Gropp, Kevin Berkebile, Kurt Otto, Bernhardt E. Kressner
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Patent number: 6945922Abstract: A system, apparatus and method is provided for perforating a web such as a paper tissue or paper toweling into distinct and perforated sheets. The invention provides a laser array capable of providing an incident beam of light upon the surface of the web. The web travels at relatively high speed on a web support mechanism. The web is contacted by the laser light source, which is directed at predetermined locations upon the web to provide a perforation or severing of the web. The employment of a laser in the practice of the invention provides the ability to precisely measure and vary the length of the perforations along the web in a more efficient manner, for a precise cut.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baggot, Ron F. Gropp, Steve Wojcik
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Patent number: 6913673Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a process for hot embossing a base sheet and/or to a process for perforating and bonding multiple plies of a paper product together. The process can be used in order to apply a decorative pattern to a paper product and/or to bond multiple ply products together. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention includes feeding a previously formed single ply or multi-ply base sheet through a heated embossing nip. As the base sheet passes through the heated embossing nip, sufficient heat and pressure is imparted to cause the fibers within the sheet to begin to melt or glassinate. Upon cooling, inter-fiber bonding occurs resulting in a well-defined embossment as well as bonding between plies of a multi-ply product.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baggot, Tammy L. Baum, Paul K. Pauling, James A. Wood
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Publication number: 20040229067Abstract: New and improved methods and products are disclosed relating to softness of fibrous webs. Increased softness, among other things, is obtained by abrading the surface of the web to create fuzziness from protruding fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baggot, Ronald Gropp, Kevin Berkebile, Kurt Otto, Bernhardt E. Kressner
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Patent number: 6755937Abstract: New and improved methods and products are disclosed relating to softness of fibrous webs. Increased softness, among other things, is obtained by abrading the surface of the web to create fuzziness from protruding fibers.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2000Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baggot, Ronald Gropp, Kevin Berkebile, Kurt Otto, Bernhardt E. Kressner
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Patent number: 6740200Abstract: A method for directly forming and finishing a web product is provided. The method includes forming a web on a forming apparatus, continuously transferring the formed web to a conveyor, performing a converting step on the web as the web is continuously supported and advanced on the conveyor, and finishing the web into a product substantially ready for packaging. A system for performing the method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Seymour, John R. Hanson, E. Kent Isom, James L. Baggot, Steven J. Wojcik, Kenneth A. Pigsley, Robert L. Clarke, Randall J. LeValley, Charles H. Goerg
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Patent number: 6729572Abstract: A rewinder for winding a web to produce a rolled product. The rewinder includes a web transfer device that is used for conveying the web. The web transfer device communicates with a core in order to wind the web via surface winding. At least one pair of rotationally driven end chucks are located proximate to the web transfer device. The end chucks engage the core and the web is wound onto the core via center winding by the rotating end chucks. Also, the web is wound onto the core to form a rolled product by a combination of the center winding and the surface winding.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James L. Baggot, Robert L. Clarke
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Publication number: 20030111169Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a process for hot embossing a base sheet and/or to a process for perforating and bonding multiple plies of a paper product together. The process can be used in order to apply a decorative pattern to a paper product and/or to bond multiple ply products together. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention includes feeding a previously formed single ply or multi-ply base sheet through a heated embossing nip. As the base sheet passes through the heated embossing nip, sufficient heat and pressure is imparted to cause the fibers within the sheet to begin to melt or glassinate. Upon cooling, inter-fiber bonding occurs resulting in a well-defined embossment as well as bonding between plies of a multi-ply product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: James L. Baggot, Tammy L. Baum, Paul K. Pauling, Geoffrey F. Carlow, Alexander F. Gunn, Timothy D. Ferguson, Daniel J. Vanderheiden, Roger E. Wendler, James A. Wood
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Publication number: 20030113457Abstract: A method for directly forming and finishing a web product is provided. The method includes forming a web on a forming apparatus, continuously transferring the formed web to a conveyor, performing a converting step on the web as the web is continuously supported and advanced on the conveyor, and finishing the web into a product substantially ready for packaging. A system for performing the method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Robert J. Seymour, John R. Hanson, E. Kent Isom, James L. Baggot, Steven J. Wojcik, Kenneth A. Pigsley, Robert L. Clarke, Randall J. LeValley, Charles H. Goerg
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Publication number: 20030106657Abstract: A multi-layered paper product that has bridging regions for inhibiting nesting is provided. For example, the paper product can contain a first and second layer that define ridges and valleys. Bridging regions are formed into at least one of the outer surfaces of the layers. In particular, the bridging regions are positioned at an angle of between about 0° to about 180° relative to the ridges and also have a length sufficient to extend between the peaks of at least two of the ridges. The bridging regions can be formed in a variety of ways, such as with an embossing roll that contains embossing elements. Moreover, the bridging regions can also have a variety of shapes, sizes, orientations, and/or patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: James L. Baggot