Patents by Inventor James P. Niemiec

James P. Niemiec 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: 8821997
    Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate. The inkjet-receptive coating contains a synergistic combination of pigments, binder and a multivalent metal salt such that the inkjet recording medium exhibits improved inkjet print properties, particularly when printed with a high speed inkjet printer using pigmented inks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Newpage Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Romano, Jr., James P. Niemiec, Leonard J. Schliesman, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8431193
    Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate. The inkjet-receptive coating contains a synergistic combination of pigments and binder such that the inkjet recording medium exhibits improved inkjet print properties, particularly when printed with a high speed inkjet printer using pigmented inks. In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, the inkjet recording medium further comprises a top coat of a multivalent metal salt which further enhances image quality of the inkjet printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Newpage Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Romano, Jr., Leonard J. Schliesman, Jr., James P. Niemiec
  • Publication number: 20120154502
    Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate. The inkjet-receptive coating contains a synergistic combination of pigments, binder and a multivalent metal salt such that the inkjet recording medium exhibits improved inkjet print properties, particularly when printed with a high speed inkjet printer using pigmented inks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Charles E. Romano, JR., James P. Niemiec, Leonard J. Schliesman, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110037818
    Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate. The inkjet-receptive coating contains a synergistic combination of pigments and binder such that the inkjet recording medium exhibits improved inkjet print properties, particularly when printed with a high speed inkjet printer using pigmented inks. In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, the inkjet recording medium further comprises a top coat of a multivalent metal salt which further enhances image quality of the inkjet printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: NEWPAGE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles E. Romano, JR., Leonard J. Schliesman, JR., James P. Niemiec
  • Patent number: 7803224
    Abstract: A paper coating includes a combination of a primary pigment and a secondary pigment. The primary pigment includes anionic particles having a particle size distribution where at least 96% of the particles by weight have a particle size less than 2 microns. The secondary pigment is a cationic, grit-free pigment having an average particle size of 3 microns or less. The coating also includes up to 17 weight % of a hydrophilic styrene-butadiene latex based on the weight of the dry pigments and a co-binder. Another embodiment of this invention is a coated base sheet that includes a base sheet to which the above coating has been applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Newpage Wisconsin System, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard J. Schliesman, James P. Niemiec, Fikret Kaya, Robert S. Van Helden
  • Publication number: 20090131570
    Abstract: A paper coating includes a combination of a primary pigment and a secondary pigment. The primary pigment includes anionic particles having a particle size distribution where at least 96% of the particles by weight have a particle size less than 2 microns. The secondary pigment is a cationic, grit-free pigment having an average particle size of 3 microns or less. The coating also includes up to 17 weight % of a hydrophilic styrene-butadiene latex based on the weight of the dry pigments and a co-binder. Another embodiment of this invention is a coated base sheet that includes a base sheet to which the above coating has been applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Leonard J. Schliesman, James P. Niemiec, Fikret Kaya, Robert S. Van Helden
  • Patent number: 7445544
    Abstract: A hanger designed for supporting pork bellies during handling and processing into slabs of bacon characterized by support member, and a generally rectangular base frame with a top bar and a bottom bar, and a series of generally L-shaped prong members attached to the base frame and defining a prong assembly extending laterally from the base frame. The prong members may be at different elevations to ensure engagement with the cutaneous trunci muscle. The hanger structure may be stabilized by a generally vertical rod connecting the base frame and the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Beacon, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Niemiec
  • Patent number: 6058844
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for minimizing the problem of "fluting" or "corrugating" occuring in printed webs of light weight coated paper printed on both sides with thermosetting ink on heat-set web-offset printing presses resides in spreading the web in its width-wise direction as the printed web exits from the ink drying and heat setting oven of the press and passes over the web cooling chill rolls downstream from the oven, thereby to hold the printed web in a flat and smooth condition until it is cooled and the ink has taken a permanent set. Spreading the web prior to and during cooling allows the inks to thermoset in a flat state because the web is kept flat and free of flutes during thermosetting of the inks. The method and apparatus facilitate operation of the press at higher speeds and with lighter grades of paper than conventional, and provide for increased production efficiencies, lower costs, enhanced print quality, and access to new markets for web-offset printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Consolidated Papers, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Niemiec