Patents by Inventor Kevin Christopher Possell

Kevin Christopher Possell 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).

  • Publication number: 20190358679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dual textured treatment cleansing articles comprising first and second outer members forming first and second sides of the article. The first and second sides are both textured, although preferably the sides have different textures to provide the user with differing degrees of cleaning in a single cleansing article. For example, in one embodiment, the first side has coefficient of friction greater than 0.50, such as from 0.50 to about 0.75 and more preferably from about 0.55 to about 0.65, and the second side has coefficient of friction less than 0.50, such as from about 0.30 to 0.50 and more preferably from about 0.35 to about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Christopher Possell, Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Alma Leticia Alejandro
  • Patent number: 10349799
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleansing articles comprising first and second members forming the first and second outer surface of the article respectively, where the coefficient of friction and/or permeability of the members are different. In certain embodiments the first member comprises a plurality of polymeric protuberances and the second member comprises a plurality of hollow projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Kevin Christopher Possell, James Michael Hoying, Melanie Samantha Chu
  • Publication number: 20180360288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleansing articles comprising first and second members forming the first and second outer surface of the article respectively, where the coefficient of friction and/or permeability of the members are different. In certain embodiments the first member comprises a plurality of polymeric protuberances and the second member comprises a plurality of hollow projections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Kevin Christopher Possell, James Michael Hoying, Melanie Samantha Chu
  • Patent number: 9788694
    Abstract: A dispensing container for dispensable wipes generally comprises a base at least partially defining an internal compartment for storing the wipes and a dispensing partition connected to the base. The dispensing partition comprises a flexible material having an aperture defined therein through which the wipes are individually removable. The dispensing partition is configured to move from a first position to a second position when one of the wipes is removed from the container through the aperture. The dispensing partition is biased towards the first position, and is at least partially inverted from the first position when in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Hill, Kevin Christopher Possell, Christopher Martin Pieper
  • Patent number: 9238530
    Abstract: The present invention provides a resealable closure system that may be incorporated into a container for storing and dispensing moisture sensitive product, such as a dry wiping substrate and more preferably a dry wipe useful for facial cleansing or the application of make-up. The closure system is not only resealable, but is also substantially watertight as a result of the lid having a sealing flange and an overhang.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Christopher Possell, Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Jason Robert Boon
  • Publication number: 20150272406
    Abstract: A dispensing container for dispensable wipes generally comprises a base at least partially defining an internal compartment for storing the wipes and a dispensing partition connected to the base. The dispensing partition comprises a flexible material having an aperture defined therein through which the wipes are individually removable. The dispensing partition is configured to move from a first position to a second position when one of the wipes is removed from the container through the aperture. The dispensing partition is biased towards the first position, and is at least partially inverted from the first position when in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Hill, Kevin Christopher Possell, Christopher Martin Pieper
  • Patent number: 9125528
    Abstract: To better facilitate the application and removal of make-up on the skin, including on the face, and especially around the eyes, the present invention provides a wiping product having two or more lobes which substantially conform to both the user's finger and the area around the user's eyes. The wiping product is not secured to the user's finger or worn like a glove, but rather is simply supported by one or more fingers in use. In this manner, the wiping product is both simple to use and provides excellent application and removal of make-up in often hard to reach areas, such as the recesses of the eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Robert Boon, Frederick Juan Williams, Jr., Walter George Bauer, Kevin Christopher Possell
  • Patent number: 9027754
    Abstract: Containers and dispensers for wiping substrates, and wet wiping substrates in particular, have been provided with lids, the containers have been susceptible to leakage, or difficulties in dispensing the contents. Provided is a refillable container for storing and dispensing wiping substrates. A refill cartridge containing wiping substrates having a peelable seal disposed on a first surface and a second surface for forming a seal with the container lid is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventors: Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Kevin Christopher Possell, Jason Robert Boon, Matthew Chace Carpenter, Mark Joseph Guarraia, Daniel Patrick Smith
  • Publication number: 20150089761
    Abstract: To better facilitate the application and removal of make-up on the skin, including on the face, and especially around the eyes, the present invention provides a wiping product having two or more lobes which substantially conform to both the user's finger and the area around the user's eyes. The wiping product is not secured to the user's finger or worn like a glove, but rather is simply supported by one or more fingers in use. In this manner, the wiping product is both simple to use and provides excellent application and removal of make-up in often hard to reach areas, such as the recesses of the eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Robert Boon, Frederick Juan Williams, JR., Walter George Bauer, Kevin Christopher Possell
  • Publication number: 20140367296
    Abstract: Containers and dispensers for wiping substrates, and wet wiping substrates in particular, have been provided with lids, the containers have been susceptible to leakage, or difficulties in dispensing the contents. Provided is a refillable container for storing and dispensing wiping substrates. A refill cartridge containing wiping substrates having a peelable seal disposed on a first surface and a second surface for forming a seal with the container lid is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Kevin Christopher Possell, Jason Robert Boon, Matthew Chace Carpenter, Mark Joseph Guarraia, Daniel Patrick Smith
  • Patent number: 8893890
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a container and dispensing system, and more particularly to a refillable container that includes a container base having a partially open bottom, a refill cartridge disposed in the container base and covering at least a portion of the open bottom, and a lid. Providing a container base with a partially open bottom provides the user with an easy means of removing the refill cartridge, as the user may simply contact the refill cartridge through the bottom opening and push it upward through the open top of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Kevin Christopher Possell, Jason Robert Boon
  • Publication number: 20140231445
    Abstract: The present invention provides a resealable closure system that may be incorporated into a container for storing and dispensing moisture sensitive product, such as a dry wiping substrate and more preferably a dry wipe useful for facial cleansing or the application of make-up. The closure system is not only resealable, but is also substantially watertight as a result of the lid having a sealing flange and an overhang.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Christopher Possell, Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Jason Robert Boon
  • Publication number: 20140231297
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a container and dispensing system, and more particularly to a refillable container that includes a container base having a partially open bottom, a refill cartridge disposed in the container base and covering at least a portion of the open bottom, and a lid. Providing a container base with a partially open bottom provides the user with an easy means of removing the refill cartridge, as the user may simply contact the refill cartridge through the bottom opening and push it upward through the open top of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Kevin Christopher Possell, Jason Robert Boon
  • Publication number: 20130153597
    Abstract: A container for storing wipes is disclosed. The container for storing wipes includes a container base including a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall defining an interior cavity for storage of a stack of wipes. The container includes a dispensing panel having a dispensing partition formed therethrough. Within the interior cavity of the container, a support portion is positioned for support of the bottom of the stack of wipes. The support portion forms a support portion angle between about 100 and about 115 degrees with the bottom wall. A container designed as described places the wipes stack in a vertical position thus reducing the footprint should the dispenser be placed on a toilet tank or countertop. Furthermore, the wipes being placed in a vertical position allows for more versatile and durable wall-mounting options while providing adequate dispensing performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Michael Hill, Kevin Christopher Possell
  • Publication number: 20100318050
    Abstract: The present invention can provide a distinctive article which includes a plurality of fibers (62), wherein the fibers include a selected polymer, fiber material. In a particular aspect, the fiber material can exhibit a “low” crystallization rate. In other aspects, the fiber material has been subjected to a low fiber-draw percentage, and the polymer in the fibers can have a high crystalline content of at least 30%. In still other aspects, the fibers can be configured to provide a fibrous web (60), and the fibrous web (60) can have a distinctive tensile strength quotient, with respect to tensile strengths along its machine-direction (22) and cross-direction (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Vasily A. Topolkaraev, Jayant Chakravarty, Kevin Christopher Possell, Hristo Angelov Hristov
  • Patent number: D699129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Christopher Possell, Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Jason Robert Boon
  • Patent number: D699593
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Robert Boon, Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Kevin Christopher Possell
  • Patent number: D705081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Jason Robert Boon, Kevin Christopher Possell
  • Patent number: D730196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventors: Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Jason Robert Boon, Kevin Christopher Possell
  • Patent number: D871082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Oriel Bradley, Melanie Samantha Chu, Jerrod Lee Kibbel, James Michael Hoying, Kevin Christopher Possell