Patents by Inventor John C. Zigament

John C. Zigament 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).

  • Container allowing choice of multiple openings for dispensing preference
    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
  • Container allowing choice of multiple openings for dispensing preference
    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