Patents by Inventor Michael D. Wishneski

Michael D. Wishneski 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).

  • Tissue products having emboss elements with reduced bunching and methods for producing the same
    Patent number: 11807993
    Abstract: Products having reducing tissue wrinkling, puckering, and bunching and improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The methods comprise embossing the tissue sheet with a emboss elements having segments aligned in the machine direction and including an abatement component, such as a tapered width or a multi dual-apex, that can absorb machine direction stretch during the production of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Eric A. Stuart
  • Tissue products formed from multi-apex emboss elements and methods for producing the same
    Patent number: 11702797
    Abstract: Products having improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The tissue products comprise an emboss pattern including multi-apex, high aspect ratio embossing elements that do not suffer from the prior art issues of bunching, puckering and folding. When included in a multi-ply product, the embossed tissue also possesses less adhesive than prior art patterns resulting in a product with improved softness and drape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Eric A. Stuart
  • TISSUE PRODUCTS HAVING EMBOSS ELEMENTS WITH REDUCED BUNCHING AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220372711
    Abstract: Products having reducing tissue wrinkling, puckering, and bunching and improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The methods comprise embossing the tissue sheet with a emboss elements having segments aligned in the machine direction and including an abatement component, such as a tapered width or a multi dual-apex, that can absorb machine direction stretch during the production of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Eric A. Stuart
  • Tissue products having emboss elements with reduced bunching and methods for producing the same
    Patent number: 11441274
    Abstract: Products having reducing tissue wrinkling, puckering, and bunching and improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The methods comprise embossing the tissue sheet with a emboss elements having segments aligned in the machine direction and including an abatement component, such as a tapered width or a multi dual-apex, that can absorb machine direction stretch during the production of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Eric A. Stuart
  • EMBOSSING PATTERN WITH A CONTINUOUS CONTOUR PLATEAU HAVING EMBOSS ELEMENTS THEREON AND PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220112665
    Abstract: Embossed tissue products having improved strength and softness are disclosed. The products as described have a continuous curvilinear emboss element which carries discrete emboss elements, thereby providing the product with the softness and handfeel benefits associated with the long linear elements, but the visual appearance of discrete emboss elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Peter G. Anderson, Luke J. Van Den Plas, Michael D. Wishneski
  • TISSUE PRODUCTS HAVING EMBOSS ELEMENTS WITH REDUCED BUNCHING AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210285161
    Abstract: Products having reducing tissue wrinkling, puckering, and bunching and improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The methods comprise embossing the tissue sheet with a emboss elements having segments aligned in the machine direction and including an abatement component, such as a tapered width or a multi dual-apex, that can absorb machine direction stretch during the production of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Applicant Assignee is GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Eric A. Stuart
  • TISSUE PRODUCTS FORMED FROM MULTI-APEX EMBOSS ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210285160
    Abstract: Products having improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The tissue products comprise an emboss pattern including multi-apex, high aspect ratio embossing elements that do not suffer from the prior art issues of bunching, puckering and folding. When included in a multi-ply product, the embossed tissue also possesses less adhesive than prior art patterns resulting in a product with improved softness and drape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Applicant Assignee is GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Eric A. Stuart
  • Absorbent paper
    Patent number: D648137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Ayanna M. Bernard, Michael D. Wishneski, Donald J. Holewinski
  • Paper with a pattern
    Patent number: D668056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Robert M. Penfield, Brian K. Muehl, David J. Van Eperen, Michael D. Wishneski
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D693582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Jonny Stewart, Michael D. Wishneski, Lennis W. Rindy, Luke A. Gurtowski
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D694022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Brian J. Schuh, Ilana Addis, Paul Demyanovich, Anna Milivojevich, Michael D. Wishneski
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D694024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: John H. Dwiggins, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Lennis W. Rindy, Ilana Addis, Anna Milivojevich
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D704453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D710618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Lennis W. Rindy, Michael D. Wishneski
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D718540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D744244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D751827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Lennis W. Rindy, Michael D. Wishneski
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D897692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Lynn M. Daul, Michael D. Wishneski
  • Paper product with an embossing pattern
    Patent number: D944542
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian J Schuh, Michael D Wishneski, Luke J Van Den Plas, Alexa Meyer