Patents by Inventor Joseph S. Kucherovsky
Joseph S. Kucherovsky 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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Patent number: 10258078Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition is applied as multiple layers to the paper wrapper. After each application step, the wrapper is dried. Applying the film-forming composition to the paper wrapper in multiple layers minimizes distortion and other adverse affects that may occur to the wrapper.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Peterson, Joseph S. Kucherovsky, Thomas A. Kraker
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Publication number: 20040182407Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition is applied as multiple layers to the paper wrapper. After each application step, the wrapper is dried. Applying the film-forming composition to the paper wrapper in multiple layers minimizes distortion and other adverse affects that may occur to the wrapper.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Richard M. Peterson, Joseph S. Kucherovsky, Thomas A. Kraker
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Patent number: 6725867Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition is applied as multiple layers to the paper wrapper. After each application step, the wrapper is dried. Applying the film-forming composition to the paper wrapper in multiple layers minimizes distortion and other adverse affects that may occur to the wrapper.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Peterson, Joseph S. Kucherovsky, Thomas A. Kraker
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Publication number: 20020139381Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition is applied as multiple layers to the paper wrapper. After each application step, the wrapper is dried. Applying the film-forming composition to the paper wrapper in multiple layers minimizes distortion and other adverse affects that may occur to the wrapper.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Applicant: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Peterson, Joseph S. Kucherovsky, Thomas A. Kraker
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Patent number: 6379835Abstract: A flexible thin film battery including a film layer and a porous cathode deposited on a portion of a film and a porous anode deposited on a portion of the film, with an electrolyte and separator layer positioned between the porous anode and the porous cathode. The electrolyte is preferably dried so the battery is activated when liquid contacts the electrolyte and separator layer. In a preferred embodiment, water swellable particles are included in the cell. The film layers are least partially sealed around the edges, confining the anode, cathode, and electrolyte and separator layer. The method of producing such a battery preferably includes printing various inks in a pattern on a polymeric film.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Morgan Adhesives CompanyInventors: Joseph S. Kucherovsky, George R. Simmons, James A. Miller, Christopher F. Mlnarik
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Patent number: 6231715Abstract: A printing process prints a continuously moving substrate with elongate, semi-tone graphics. The printed substrate is incorporated into a composite elastic material, in which the substrate is contracted, thereby forming a desired full-tone graphic from the semi-tone graphic.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1994Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert Joseph Schleinz, Daniel James Conrad, Joseph S. Kucherovsky
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Patent number: 5878754Abstract: A smoking article wrapper having improved ignition proclivity characteristics includes discrete areas of an outer circumferential surface of the wrapper treated with a non-aqueous solution of a solvent soluble cellulosic polymer dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent. The solution also includes a particulate inorganic non-reactive filler suspended in solution by weight percentage of solution. The solution is applied in discrete areas as bands or patterns causing reduced permeability of the treated areas within a permeability range adequate to reduce ignition proclivity. A method is also provided for producing a smoking article wrapper having improved ignition proclivity characteristics as described.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Peterson, John H. Goodrow, Joseph S. Kucherovsky
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Patent number: 5878753Abstract: A smoking article wrapper has discrete areas of reduced permeability for improving ignition proclivity characteristics of a smoking article. The reduced permeability areas define a gradually decreasing permeability profile in a burning direction of the smoking article such that permeability reduction in the reduced permeability areas increases from a minimum reduction to a maximum permeability reduction in the burning direction of the smoking article.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Peterson, Joseph S. Kucherovsky
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Patent number: 5612118Abstract: A printing process prints a continuously moving substrate with elongate, semi-tone graphics. The printed substrate is incorporated into a composite elastic material, in which the substrate is contracted, thereby forming a desired full-tone graphic from the semi-tone graphic.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1995Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert J. Schleinz, Daniel J. Conrad, Joseph S. Kucherovsky
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Patent number: 5597642Abstract: A dual substrate, single-pass printing process prints a high basis weight substrate and a low basis weight substrate. Ink striking through the low basis weight substrate is collected and absorbed by the high basis weight substrate. The printed substrates are then separated and rewound for subsequent transport and handling.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1995Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert J. Schleinz, Daniel J. Conrad, Joseph S. Kucherovsky
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Patent number: 5566616Abstract: A low basis weight, continuously moving substrate is printed by a single substrate, repeat-pass printing process. The continuously moving substrate is passed a first time through the printing station without receiving any pattern directly printed thereon, and is then repeat-passed through the printing station and over a single-passing portion of the substrate. The repeat-pass portion then has an ink pattern directly printed thereon. Ink striking through the directly printed repeat-pass portion of the substrate is collected or absorbed by the underlying single-pass portion of the substrate, thereby preventing ink buildup on the printing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1995Date of Patent: October 22, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert J. Schleinz, Daniel J. Conrad, Joseph S. Kucherovsky
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Patent number: 5562037Abstract: A low basis weight, continuously moving substrate is printed by a single substrate, repeat-pass printing process. The continuously moving substrate is passed a first time through the printing station without receiving any pattern directly printed thereon, and is then repeat-passed through the printing station and over a single-passing portion of the substrate. The repeat-pass portion then has an ink pattern directly printed thereon. Ink striking through the directly printed repeat-pass portion of the substrate is collected or absorbed by the underlying single-pass portion of the substrate, thereby preventing ink buildup on the printing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1994Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert J. Schleinz, Daniel J. Conrad, Joseph S. Kucherovsky
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Patent number: 5526748Abstract: A low basis weight substrate is printed by a folded substrate, dual-sided printing process. The substrate is folded to present two printing surfaces. The folded substrate is then passed through a printing station to have an ink pattern printed on one surface, and then is reversed to have a second pattern printed on the second printing surface. Any ink striking through one of the surfaces is collected by the other surface of the printed substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1995Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert J. Schleinz, Joseph S. Kucherovsky, Daniel J. Conrad
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Patent number: 5520112Abstract: A low basis weight substrate is printed by a folded substrate, dual-sided printing process. The substrate is folded to present two printing surfaces. The folded substrate is then passed through a printing station to have an ink pattern printed on one surface, and then is reversed to have a second pattern printed on the second printing surface. Any ink striking through one of the surfaces is collected by the other surface of the printed substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1994Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert J. Schleinz, Joseph S. Kucherovsky, Daniel J. Conrad
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Patent number: 5501149Abstract: A dual substrate, single-pass printing process prints a high basis weight substrate and a low basis weight substrate. Ink striking through the low basis weight substrate is collected and absorbed by the high basis weight substrate. The printed substrates are then separated and rewound for subsequent transport and handling.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1994Date of Patent: March 26, 1996Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert J. Schleinz, Daniel J. Conrad, Joseph S. Kucherovsky
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Patent number: 5458590Abstract: Low basis weight nonwoven fibrous web, which can be incorporated into personal care articles, has an ink printed thereon and has an average wet crockfastness value of at least about 4 or greater. A method is provided for making the ink-printed web.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Robert J. Schleinz, Steven W. Fitting, Joseph S. Kucherovsky, Daniel J. Conrad