Patents by Inventor Margaret M. Ward

Margaret M. Ward 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).

  • Enhanced multi-ply tissue products
    Patent number: 7862686
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia W. Henderson, Michael Payne
  • ENHANCED MULTI-PLY TISSUE PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20100147473
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: MARGARET M. WARD, GARY SHANKLIN, CYNTHIA W. HENDERSON, MICHAEL PAYNE
  • Enhanced multi-ply tissue products
    Patent number: 7699959
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia W. Henderson, Michael Payne
  • Enhanced Multi-Ply Tissue Products
    Publication number: 20090162611
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia W. Henderson, Michael Payne
  • Enhanced multi-ply tissue products
    Patent number: 7497923
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia W. Henderson, Michael Payne
  • Enhanced multi-ply tissue products
    Publication number: 20050022955
    Abstract: Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Margaret M. Ward, Gary Shanklin, Cynthia Henderson, Michael Payne