Patents by Inventor Michael C. Tuck

Michael C. Tuck 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: 6012572
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a facial tissue dispensing system which is a portable, flexible pack for dispensing large tissues. The portable, flexible pack container is thin yet contains regular-sized or large-sized tissues for cleaning in the alternative to paper towels or rags. Before being placed into the container, each of the tissues is first reversibly folded three times onto itself to decrease the size of the tissue in first or lateral dimension and is second reversibly folded onto itself at least one time to decrease the size of the tissue in a second or longitudinal dimension, which is generally perpendicular to the first dimension. The tissues are folded such that they unfold as they pass through the tissue dispensing opening of the container. The tissue dispensing opening may be covered by a resealable closure flap. In this manner, tissues are kept from the environment to keep them clean and dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Heathcock, Patricia L. Samolinski, Christopher R. McKinney, John L. Herzberg, Michael C. Tuck
  • Patent number: 5614293
    Abstract: A soft uncreped throughdried tissue product is disclosed having uniformly distributed surface deposits of a chemical composition which imparts a benefit to the user, such as a reduction in skin irritation during use. Particularly suitable compositions are those which have a melting point of from about 30.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. and which are applied to the outer surfaces of the tissue product in melted form, preferably by rotogravure printing. A suitable composition contains an oil, a wax, and preferably a fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Theodore E. Farrington, Jr., Lee P. Garvey, Cynthia W. Henderson, Robert D. Sauer, Michael J. Smith, Michael C. Tuck
  • Patent number: 5601871
    Abstract: A soft uncreped throughdried tissue product is disclosed having uniformly distributed surface deposits of a chemical composition which imparts a benefit to the user, such as a reduction in skin irritation during use. Particularly suitable compositions are those which have a melting point of from about 30.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. and which are applied to the outer surfaces of the tissue product in melted form, preferably by rotogravure printing. A suitable composition contains an oil, a wax, and preferably a fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Theodore E. Farrington, Jr., Lee P. Garvey, Cynthia W. Henderson, Robert D. Sauer, Michael J. Smith, Michael C. Tuck