Patents by Inventor John E. Kerins

John E. Kerins 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).

  • Flushable double-sided release liner
    Patent number: 6258427
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flushable double-sided release liner. The flushable double-sided release liner is formed by applying a release coating onto both surfaces of a water-sensitive film. The flushable double-sided release liner maintains its integrity and strength when in use, but disperses when placed in contact with water, such as in a conventional sink or toilet. Moreover, the present invention is directed to water-dispersible products, including flushable products, which contain the flushable double-sided release liners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Kerins, Nathan A. Genke
  • Flushable release liners and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 5985396
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flushable water-sensitive film, which maintains its integrity and strength when in use, but disperses when place in contact with water, such as in a conventional sink or toilet. Moreover, the present invention is directed to a flushable release liner, which performs like conventional release papers, but adds the convenience of disposal by flushing in a sink or toilet. The present invention is also directed to products, which contain a flushable water-sensitive film or release liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Kerins, Yihua Chang, William S. Pomplun
  • Flushable release liner comprising a release coating on a water-sensitive film
    Patent number: 5981012
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flushable release liner. The flushable release liner is formed by applying a release coating onto at least one surface of a water-sensitive film. The flushable release liner maintains its integrity and strength when in use, but disperses when placed in contact with water, such as in a conventional sink or toilet. Moreover, the present invention is directed to water-dispersible products, including flushable products, which contain the flushable release liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: William S. Pomplun, Yihua Chang, John E. Kerins