Patents by Inventor Lee Wilhelm

Lee Wilhelm 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).

  • Embossing roll and embossed substrate
    Publication number: 20050138981
    Abstract: An apparatus including a surface containing at least one embossing element. The embossing element having a first sidewall angle and a second sidewall angle and wherein the first sidewall angle is different than the second sidewall angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventor: Lee Wilhelm
  • Embossed tissue product with improved bulk properties
    Patent number: 6896767
    Abstract: Embossed and rolled tissue products are disclosed. In particular, an embossing pattern is used that enhances the softness and bulk of a tissue product without a substantial degradation in strength. The embossing patterns of the present invention are particularly well suited for use with bath tissues and with webs that have not been through-air dried. The web can be, for instance, a wet-pressed web that has been creped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Wilhelm
  • Wearable article with multi-level alert system
    Publication number: 20050079637
    Abstract: A wearable article equipped with a multi-level alert system detects and emits signals corresponding to various abnormal levels of a substance in a mammalian extract. By providing different signals corresponding to multiple abnormal levels of the substance, the wearer is simultaneously alerted to the existence of an abnormality, and informed of the level of severity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Hoa Wilhelm, Dave Soerens, Lee Wilhelm, James Wang
  • Embossed tissue product with improved bulk properties
    Publication number: 20040200590
    Abstract: Embossed and rolled tissue products are disclosed. In particular, an embossing pattern is used that enhances the softness and bulk of a tissue product without a substantial degradation in strength. The embossing patterns of the present invention are particularly well suited for use with bath tissues and with webs that have not been through-air dried. The web can be, for instance, a wet-pressed web that has been creped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Wilhelm