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).
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Patent number: 11118290Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: 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
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Patent number: 10351998Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Samuel C. Baer, Steven L. Cavadeas, Kip K. Decker, Donald H. Wolfe
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Patent number: 9908691Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventor: Kip K. Decker
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Publication number: 20170233909Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20170211234Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Samuel C. Baer, Steven L. Cavadeas, Kip K. Decker, Donald H. Wolfe
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Patent number: 9085406Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Abby Case, Walter O. Wruck
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Patent number: 8534493Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Micheal S. Lerch
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Publication number: 20130062362Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Abby Case, Walter O. Wruck
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Publication number: 20120001014Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventor: Kip K. Decker
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Publication number: 20100258580Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Micheal S. Lerch
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Publication number: 20090114669Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Alan P. Paal, Matthew T. Wilcox
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Publication number: 20090071924Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Randall Stark
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Patent number: D570201Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Randall Stark
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Patent number: D573011Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Craig J. Algier
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Patent number: D573881Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Alan P. Paal, Matthew T. Wilcox
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Patent number: D922874Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Nickolas E. Madsen, Jose O. M. F. Salles, Kip K. Decker, Matthew K. Williquette
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Patent number: D935323Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Nickolas E. Madsen, Jose O. M. F. Salles, Kip K. Decker, Matthew K. Williquette
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Patent number: D942861Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Nickolas E. Madsen, Jose O. M. F. Salles, Kip K. Decker, Matthew K. Williquette