Patents by Inventor Kip K. Decker

Kip K. Decker 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).

  • Patent number: 11118290
    Abstract: A water-dispersible nonwoven substrate includes a structured web of fibers. The structured web has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface has substantially filled protrusions extending outwardly from the first surface and connecting regions disposed between the protrusions. The average fiber densities of the protrusions and connecting regions are substantially the same, and the fibers are individualized plant-based fibers, reconstituted cellulosic fibers, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Alan E. Wright, Micheal S. Lerch, Joseph H. Miller, Dean J. Baumgartner, Greg Wendt, Daniel Sumnicht, Leonard E. Duello, David W. White, Tom J. Daul, Kip K. Decker, Samuel C. Baer
  • Patent number: 10351998
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to wet wipes and methods of making thereof. In one aspect, a wet wipe includes a multi-ply tissue impregnated with a wetting composition. The multi-ply tissue includes papermaking fibers, is substantially free of synthetic fibers, and has an absorbent capacity of at least about 8 grams of the wetting composition per gram of the dry multi-ply tissue (g/g) as measured in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM International) standard D4250. A single ply of the multi-ply tissue has a basis weight of at least 8 pounds per 3,000 square foot ream (lb/rm).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Samuel C. Baer, Steven L. Cavadeas, Kip K. Decker, Donald H. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 9908691
    Abstract: A dispenser plate includes a plate member having an orifice centrally arranged in the plate member, the orifice including a central portion, a first channel portion having a first channel length extending radially from the central portion, and a second channel having a second channel length extending radially from the central portion, wherein the first channel length is greater than the second channel length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Kip K. Decker
  • Publication number: 20170233909
    Abstract: A water-dispersible nonwoven substrate includes a structured web of fibers. The structured web has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface has substantially filled protrusions extending outwardly from the first surface and connecting regions disposed between the protrusions. The average fiber densities of the protrusions and connecting regions are substantially the same, and the fibers are individualized plant-based fibers, reconstituted cellulosic fibers, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Alan E. Wright, Micheal S. Lerch, Joseph H. Miller, Dean J. Baumgartner, Greg Wendt, Daniel Sumnicht, Leonard E. Duello, David W. White, Tom J. Daul, Kip K. Decker, Samuel C. Baer
  • Publication number: 20170211234
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to wet wipes and methods of making thereof. In one aspect, a wet wipe includes a multi-ply tissue impregnated with a wetting composition. The multi-ply tissue includes papermaking fibers, is substantially free of synthetic fibers, and has an absorbent capacity of at least about 8 grams of the wetting composition per gram of the dry multi-ply tissue (g/g) as measured in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM International) standard D4250. A single ply of the multi-ply tissue has a basis weight of at least 8 pounds per 3,000 square foot ream (lb/rm).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Samuel C. Baer, Steven L. Cavadeas, Kip K. Decker, Donald H. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 9085406
    Abstract: The present application provides a dispensing carton for a number of sheet products therein. The dispensing carton may include a first wall, a dispensing aperture positioned in the first wall, a perpendicular second wall, and one or more support tabs positioned in the perpendicular second wall. The support tabs may be folded within the perpendicular second wall to support the number of sheet products therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Kip K. Decker, Abby Case, Walter O. Wruck
  • Patent number: 8534493
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a dispensing wall, a bottom wall disposed opposite the dispensing wall, two side walls connecting the dispensing wall to the bottom wall, and two end walls connecting the dispensing wall, the bottom wall and the two side walls. A first slot aperture is disposed in the dispensing wall centered between the two end walls, the first slot aperture having a major axis oriented perpendicular to each of the two side walls. A second slot aperture is disposed in a first of the two side walls, the second slot aperture having a major axis oriented relative to the major axis of the first slot aperture such that the first slot aperture and the second slot aperture define a contiguous aperture between the dispensing wall and the first of the two side walls, the second slot aperture having a width less than a width of the first slot aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Kip K. Decker, Micheal S. Lerch
  • Publication number: 20130062362
    Abstract: The present application provides a dispensing carton for a number of sheet products therein. The dispensing carton may include a first wall, a dispensing aperture positioned in the first wall, a perpendicular second wall, and one or more support tabs positioned in the perpendicular second wall. The support tabs may be folded within the perpendicular second wall to support the number of sheet products therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LP
    Inventors: Kip K. Decker, Abby Case, Walter O. Wruck
  • Publication number: 20120001014
    Abstract: A dispenser plate includes a plate member having an orifice centrally arranged in the plate member, the orifice including a central portion, a first channel portion having a first channel length extending radially from the central portion, and a second channel having a second channel length extending radially from the central portion, wherein the first channel length is greater than the second channel length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LP
    Inventor: Kip K. Decker
  • Publication number: 20100258580
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a dispensing wall, a bottom wall disposed opposite the dispensing wall, two side walls connecting the dispensing wall to the bottom wall, and two end walls connecting the dispensing wall, the bottom wall and the two side walls. A first slot aperture is disposed in the dispensing wall centered between the two end walls, the first slot aperture having a major axis oriented perpendicular to each of the two side walls. A second slot aperture is disposed in a first of the two side walls, the second slot aperture having a major axis oriented relative to the major axis of the first slot aperture such that the first slot aperture and the second slot aperture define a contiguous aperture between the dispensing wall and the first of the two side walls, the second slot aperture having a width less than a width of the first slot aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Kip K. Decker, Micheal S. Lerch
  • Publication number: 20090114669
    Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing sheet product is disclosed. The nozzle includes a base portion having an inner periphery and an outer periphery and oriented substantially perpendicular to a dispense direction of the sheet product. A sloping portion of the nozzle is disposed proximate a center of the base portion. The sloping portion extends from the inner periphery of the base portion toward the center in the dispense direction and terminates at an edge defining an opening of the nozzle. The nozzle further includes a lip portion disposed about the outer periphery of the base portion, and a retention feature extending from the lip portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Alan P. Paal, Matthew T. Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20090071924
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for a container includes a skeletal frame work of wires forming a structure configured to removably receive the container, the structure having a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall, and a bottom wall; a first mounting means in physical communication with at least one of the first side wall or the second side wall; and a second mounting means in physical communication with at least one of the first end wall or the second end wall, wherein the first side wall and the second side wall are generally perpendicular to the first end wall and the second end wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LP
    Inventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Randall Stark
  • Patent number: D570201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Randall Stark
  • Patent number: D573011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Craig J. Algier
  • Patent number: D573881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Alan P. Paal, Matthew T. Wilcox
  • Patent number: D922874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Nickolas E. Madsen, Jose O. M. F. Salles, Kip K. Decker, Matthew K. Williquette
  • Patent number: D935323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Nickolas E. Madsen, Jose O. M. F. Salles, Kip K. Decker, Matthew K. Williquette
  • Patent number: D942861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Nickolas E. Madsen, Jose O. M. F. Salles, Kip K. Decker, Matthew K. Williquette