Patents by Inventor Kenneth Zwick
Kenneth Zwick 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: 20080073046Abstract: Sheet-like products are disclosed containing an additive composition. In accordance with the present disclosure, the additive composition is applied to a creping surface. A base sheet is then pressed against the creping surface for contact with the additive composition. The base sheet is then creped from the creping surface causing the additive composition to transfer to the base sheet. In particular, the additive composition is transferred to the base sheet in amounts greater than about 1% by weight, such as from about 2% to about 50% by weight. The additive composition can comprise, for instance, a thermoplastic polymer resin containing an aqueous dispersion, a lotion, a debonder, a softener, or mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Thomas Dyer, Deborah Nickel, Kenneth Zwick, Mike Goulet, Jeffrey Timm, Perry Clough
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Publication number: 20080073045Abstract: Sheet-like products, such as tissue products, are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition may be incorporated into the tissue web by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the web. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the web after the web has been formed. The additive composition can improve various properties of the sheet-like product. For instance, in one embodiment, the additive composition can reduce lint and increase softness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Thomas Dyer, Michael Lostocco, Deborah Nickel, Troy Runge, Kenneth Zwick, Mike Goulet, Jeffrey Timm, Perry Clough, Michael Rekoske
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Publication number: 20080041543Abstract: Sheet-like products are disclosed containing an additive composition. In accordance with the present disclosure, the additive composition is applied to a creping surface. A base sheet is then pressed against the creping surface for contact with the additive composition. The base sheet is then creped from the creping surface causing the additive composition to transfer to the base sheet. In particular, the additive composition is transferred to the base sheet in amounts greater than about 1% by weight, such as from about 2% to about 50% by weight. The additive composition can comprise, for instance, a thermoplastic polymer resin containing an aqueous dispersion, a lotion, a debonder, a softener, or mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: Thomas Dyer, Deborah Nickel, Kenneth Zwick, Mike Goulet, Jeffrey Timm, Perry Clough
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Publication number: 20080000602Abstract: Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Thomas Dyer, Michael Lostocco, Deborah Nickel, Troy Runge, Kenneth Zwick, Mike Goulet, Jeffrey Timm, Perry Clough, Michael Rekoske
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Publication number: 20080000598Abstract: Tissue products are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition may be incorporated into the tissue web by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the web. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the web after the web has been formed. For instance, in one embodiment, the additive composition may be applied to the web as a creping adhesive during a creping operation. The additive composition may improve the strength of the tissue web and/or improve the perceived softness of the web.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Thomas Dyer, Michael Lostocco, Deborah Nickel, Troy Runge, Kenneth Zwick, Mike Goulet, Jeffrey Timm, Perry Clough, Michael Rekoske, Christopher Fetner
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Publication number: 20070295465Abstract: Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Thomas Dyer, Michael Lostocco, Deborah Nickel, Troy Runge, Kenneth Zwick, Mike Goulet, Jeffrey Timm, Perry Clough, Michael Rekoske
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Publication number: 20070295464Abstract: Wiping products are disclosed comprising a sheet and an additive composition. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition may be incorporated into the sheet by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the sheet. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the sheet after the sheet has been formed. For instance, in one embodiment, the additive composition may be applied to the sheet as a creping adhesive during a creping operation. The additive composition may improve the strength of the sheet and/or improve the perceived softness of the sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Christopher Fetner, Thomas Dyer, Michael Lostocco, Deborah Nickel, Troy Runge, Kenneth Zwick, Mike Goulet, Jeffrey Timm, Perry Clough, Michael Rekoske
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Publication number: 20070286987Abstract: Nonwoven materials having a pattern incorporated into the materials are disclosed. The nonwoven materials may be, for instance, tissue webs, meltspun webs such as meltblown webs or spunbond webs, bonded carded webs, hydroentangled webs, and the like. The pattern may be incorporated into the webs using various techniques. For instance, the pattern may be formed into the web by topically applying a bonding material. In an alternative embodiment, the pattern may be formed according to a thermal bonding process. The pattern contains individual cells that include two spaced apart expanded regions separated by a constricted region. By incorporating the pattern into the web, a material is produced having a relatively low Poisson ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Ralph Anderson, Eugenio Varona, Charles Garneski, Maurizio Tirimacco, Douglas Stage, Mark Burazin, Kenneth Zwick
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Publication number: 20070284069Abstract: Sheet-like products are disclosed containing an additive composition. In accordance with the present disclosure, the additive composition is applied to a creping surface. The additive composition includes at least an aqueous dispersion containing a thermoplastic polymer. A base sheet is then pressed against the creping surface for contact with the additive composition. The base sheet is then creped from the creping surface causing the additive composition to transfer to the base sheet. In particular, the additive composition is transferred to the base sheet in amounts greater than about 1% by weight, such as from about 2% to about 50% by weight. The additive composition may further include a lotion, a debonder, a softener, or mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.Inventors: Thomas Dyer, Deborah Nickel, Kenneth Zwick, Mike Goulet, Jeffrey Timm, Perry Clough
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Publication number: 20070255243Abstract: An absorbent composite has a low capacity region and a high capacity region in planar relationship to the low capacity region, where the high capacity region comprises between 1% and 10% by weight elastomeric polymer fibers and between 60% and 98% by weight superabsorbent material with respect to that region, and where the low capacity region comprises at least 10% by weight elastomeric polymer fibers and less than 10% by weight superabsorbent material. In some embodiments, the absorbent composite can further comprise additional regions. The regions are substantially joined by intermingling of the elastomeric polymer fibers between the regions, to form a generally unitary, stratified absorbent composite. The absorbent composite can be utilized in an absorbent article, the result of which is an absorbent article that exhibits improved performance as well as greater comfort and confidence among the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: James Kaun, Anthony Wisneski, Davis Dang Nhan, David Jackson, Kenneth Zwick, Patrick Lord, David Zenker, Cathleen Uttecht, Gabriel Adam
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Publication number: 20070144697Abstract: Sheet-like products, such as tissue products, are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition may be incorporated into the tissue web by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the web. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the web after the web has been formed. For instance, in one embodiment, the additive composition may be applied to the web as a creping adhesive during a creping operation. The additive composition may improve the strength of the tissue web and/or improve the perceived softness of the web.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Thomas Dyer, Michael Lostocco, Deborah Nickel, Troy Runge, Kenneth Zwick, Mike Goulet, Jeffrey Timm, Perry Clough, Michael Rekoske
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Publication number: 20070139190Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method that provide emergency instructions to an individual. The emergency notification system includes a plurality of badges where each badge is adapted to be joined with an individual. The emergency notification system further includes a device that locates each badge and sends information to each badge during an emergency. The information includes emergency response instructions that are based on the location of each badge and the type of emergency. The present invention also relates to a method that includes providing individuals which are within a facility with a badge. The method further includes determining emergency response instructions when an emergency arises within the facility based on the location of each badge and the type of emergency, and then communicating the emergency response instructions to the badges to direct individuals wearing badges to an appropriate location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: James Tanner, Thomas Jorgenson, Kenneth Zwick
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Publication number: 20070102127Abstract: A method of making paper comprising over drying the paper web by a dryer; transporting the paper web to a reel; and supplying dry air adjacent at least a portion of the paper web's travel path from the dryer to the reel. A paper machine comprising a dryer and a reel; at least one blow box located between the dryer and the reel; and a blower supplying a source of dry air to the at least one blow box.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2005Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Michael Hermans, Kenneth Zwick, Peter Allen
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Publication number: 20060243405Abstract: Tissues having a high level of softness and hand protection in combination with improved cleaning are disclosed. The tissues have been shown to remove more mucus than commercially available tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2003Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Kenneth Zwick, Thomas Gerard Shannon, Michael Rekoske, Kathy Richardson, Paul Pauling, Mark Alan Burazin, Gary Shanklin, Thomas Kremer, Benjamin Peter Sierra
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Publication number: 20050142331Abstract: Nonwoven materials having a pattern incorporated into the materials are disclosed. The nonwoven materials may be, for instance, tissue webs, meltspun webs such as meltblown webs or spunbond webs, bonded carded webs, hydroentangled webs, and the like. The pattern may be incorporated into the webs using various techniques. For instance, the pattern may be formed into the web by topically applying a bonding material. In an alternative embodiment, the pattern may be formed according to a thermal bonding process. The pattern contains individual cells that include two spaced apart expanded regions separated by a constricted region. By incorporating the pattern into the web, a material is produced having a relatively low Poisson ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2003Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: Ralph Anderson, Eugenio Varona, Charles Garneski, Maurizio Tirimacco, Douglas Stage, Mark Burazin, Kenneth Zwick