Patents by Inventor Michael S. Heath
Michael S. Heath 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: 6896768Abstract: An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 800 g/3? wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are disclosed. An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 35 g/3? per lb. of basis weight wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Frank D. Harper, Galyn A. Schulz, Pamela J. Wiese, Joseph C. Leege, T. Philips Oriaran, Brian J. Schuh, Michael S. Heath, Greg A. Wendt
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Patent number: 6827819Abstract: An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 800 g/3″ wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are disclosed. An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 35 g/3″ per lb. of basis weight wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Frank D. Harper, Galyn A. Schulz, Pamela J. Wiese, Joseph C. Leege, T. Philips Oriaran, Brian J. Schuh, Michael S. Heath, Greg A. Wendt
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Publication number: 20040168780Abstract: An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 800 g/3″ wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are disclosed. An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 35 g/3″ per lb. of basis weight wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: Fort James CorporationInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Frank D. Harper, Galyn A. Schulz, Pamela J. Wiese, Joseph C. Leege, T. Philips Oriaran, Brian J. Schuh, Michael S. Heath, Greg A. Wendt
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Patent number: 6699360Abstract: A process for the manufacture of single-ply, absorbent paper product, printed on before or after embossing on the Yankee side, air side, or both sides, having a serpentine configuration; low sidedness; a basis weight of at least about 12.5 lbs. per 3000 square foot ream; a specific total tensile strength between 40 and 200 g/3 inches/lb per 3000 square foot ream; a cross direction specific wet tensile strength between 2.75 and 20.0 g/3 inches/lb per 3000 square foot ream; an MD tensile to CD tensile ratio between 1.25 and 2.75; a specific geometric mean tensile stiffness between 0.5 and 3.2 g/inch/% strain per pound per 3000 square foot ream; a friction deviation of less than 0.250; a sidedness parameter of less than 0.30; and a printed sidedness value of &Dgr;E of less than 2.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: Michael S. Heath, T. Philips Oriaran, Mark S. Siegel, Frank D. Harper, John H. Dwiggins
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Publication number: 20030192662Abstract: A process for the manufacture of single-ply, absorbent paper product, printed on before or after embossing on the Yankee side, air side, or both sides, having a serpentine configuration; low sidedness; a basis weight of at least about 12.5 lbs. per 3000 square foot ream; a specific total tensile strength between 40 and 200 g/3 inches/lb per 3000 square foot ream; a cross direction specific wet tensile strength between 2.75 and 20.0 g/3 inches/lb per 3000 square foot ream; an MD tensile to CD tensile ratio between 1.25 and 2.75; a specific geometric mean tensile stiffness between 0.5 and 3.2 g/inch/% strain per pound per 3000 square foot ream; a friction deviation of less than 0.250; a sidedness parameter of less than 0.30; and a printed sidedness value of &Dgr;E of less than 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: Fort James CorporationInventors: Michael S. Heath, T. Philips Oriaran, Mark S. Siegel, Frank D. Harper, John H. Dwiggins
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Publication number: 20030102096Abstract: An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 800 g/3″ wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are disclosed. An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 35 g/3″ per lb. of basis weight wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: Georgia-Pacific CorporationInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Frank D. Harper, Galyn A. Schulz, Pamela J. Wiese, Joseph C. Leege, T. Philips Oriaran, Brian J. Schuh, Michael S. Heath, Greg A. Wendt
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Patent number: 6558511Abstract: The present invention is an ultra soft, multi-ply tissue made from non-premium furnish using wet press technology.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Frank D. Harper, Galyn A. Schulz, Brian J. Schuh, Michael S. Heath, T. Philips Oriaran
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Patent number: 6517673Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft, thick, single-ply, printed, absorbent paper product having a Yankee side and an air side wherein the absorbent paper is printed on before or after embossing on the Yankee side, air side, or both sides, said absorbent paper exhibiting a serpentine configuration. This inventions also relates to a process for the manufacture of such absorbent paper product having a basis weight of at least about 12.5 lbs. per 3000 square foot ream and having low sidedness, said tissue exhibiting: a specific total tensile strength of between 40 and 200 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a cross direction specific wet tensile strength of between 2.75 and 20.0 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, the ratio of MD tensile to CD tensile of between 1.25 and 2.75, a specific geometric mean tensile stiffness of between 0.5 and 3.2 grams per inch per percent strain per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a friction deviation of less than 0.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: Michael S. Heath, T. Philips Oriaran, Mark S. Siegel, Frank D. Harper, John H. Dwiggins
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Publication number: 20020104630Abstract: The present invention is a method of making an ultra soft, multi-ply tissue from non-premium furnish using wet press technology and the product produced thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: John H. Dwiggins, Frank D. Harper, Galyn A. Schulz, Brian J. Schuh, Michael S. Heath, T. Philips Oriaran
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Patent number: 6365000Abstract: The present invention is a method of making an ultra soft, multi-ply tissue from non-premium furnish using wet press technology and the product produced thereby.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Frank D. Harper, Galyn A. Schulz, Brian J. Schuh, Michael S. Heath, T. Philips Oriaran
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Patent number: 6331228Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft, thick, single-ply, printed, absorbent paper product having a Yankee side and an air side wherein the absorbent paper is printed on before or after embossing on the Yankee side, air side, or both sides, said absorbent paper exhibiting a serpentine configuration. This inventions also relates to a process for the manufacture of such absorbent paper product having a basis weight of at least about 12.5 lbs. per 3000 square foot ream and having low sidedness, said tissue exhibiting: a specific total tensile strength of between 40 and 200 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a cross direction specific wet tensile strength of between 2.75 and 20.0 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, the ratio of MD tensile to CD tensile of between 1.25 and 2.75, a specific geometric mean tensile stiffness of between 0.5 and 3.2 grams per inch per percent strain per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a friction deviation of less than 0.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: Michael S. Heath, T. Philips Oriaran, Mark S. Siegel, Frank D. Harper, John H. Dwiggins
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Patent number: 6299729Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft, thick, single-ply, printed, absorbent paper product having a Yankee side and an air side wherein the absorbent paper is printed on before or after embossing on the Yankee side, air side, or both sides, said absorbent paper exhibiting a serpentine configuration. This inventions also relates to a process for the manufacture of such absorbent paper product having a basis weight of at least about 12.5 lbs. per 3000 square foot ream and having low sidedness, said tissue exhibiting: a specific total tensile strength of between 40 and 200 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a cross direction specific wet tensile strength of between 2.75 and 20.0 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, the ratio of MD tensile to CD tensile of between 1.25 and 2.75, a specific geometric mean tensile stiffness of between 0.5 and 3.2 grams per inch per percent strain per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a friction deviation of less than 0.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: Michael S. Heath, T. Philips Oriaran, Mark S. Siegel, Frank D. Harper, John H. Dwiggins
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Patent number: 6287421Abstract: A method of adding materials to a web is disclosed. The method includes mixing a material into an air supply for an air knife, directing the air knife onto a surface of at least one of a pair of embossing rolls, and passing a paper web between the pair of embossing rolls. The embossing rolls coat at least one surface of the paper web with the material on the surface of the at least one embossing roll.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Orlin C. Kuehl, Michael S. Heath, Brian J. Schuh, James C. Hornby, Galyn A. Schulz, Rodney E. Pollock
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Patent number: 6283018Abstract: A method of cleaning an embossing roll used in an embossing process. The method includes steps of passing a paper web between a pair of embossing rolls and preventing or cleaning deposits from the surface of at least one embossing roll. Pressurized air is forced through an air nozzle having an elongated narrow outlet that directs the pressurized air as an air knife against the patterned surface of the embossing roll after the patterned surface rotates out of contact with the web. The air knife extends an embossing width of the embossing roll. A lubricant or solvent may be mixed with the pressurized air.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Orlin C. Kuehl, Michael S. Heath, Brian J. Schuh, James C. Hornby, Galyn A. Schulz, Rodney E. Pollock
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Patent number: 6250902Abstract: An embossing roll cleaning apparatus is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle having an air inlet and an elongated narrow outlet that extends an embossing width of the embossing roll. A source of compressed air is connected to the air inlet of the nozzle. The outlet of the nozzle directs the pressured air as an air knife against the surface of the embossing roll to dislodge deposits stuck to the surface of the embossing roll.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Orlin C. Kuehl, Michael S. Heath, Brian J. Schuh, James C. Hornby, Galyn A. Schulz, Rodney E. Pollock
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Patent number: 6165319Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft, thick, single-ply, printed, absorbent paper product having a Yankee side and an air side wherein the absorbent paper is printed on before or after embossing on the Yankee side, air side, or both sides, said absorbent paper exhibiting a serpentine configuration. This inventions also relates to a process for the manufacture of such absorbent paper product having a basis weight of at least about 12.5 lbs. per 3000 square foot ream and having low sidedness, said tissue exhibiting:a specific total tensile strength of between 40 and 200 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a cross direction specific wet tensile strength of between 2.75 and 20.0 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, the ratio of MD tensile to CD tensile of between 1.25 and 2.75, a specific geometric mean tensile stiffness of between 0.5 and 3.2 grams per inch per percent strain per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a friction deviation of less than 0.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1998Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Fort James CorporationInventors: Michael S. Heath, T. Philips Oriaran, Mark S. Siegel, Frank D. Harper, John H. Dwiggins
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Patent number: 6093256Abstract: A method is provided for cleaning a surface of an embossing roll in which the surface of the embossing roll is cleaned by directing pressurized air through an air nozzle as the embossing roll rotates. The air nozzle directs the pressurized air as an air knife that extends for the width of the embossing roll to clean the surface. A lubricant and solvent solution may be added to the air supply of the air nozzle to prevent deposits from sticking to the surface of the embossing roll and to dissolve any deposits that do stick to the surface of the embossing roll.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventors: John H. Dwiggins, Orlin C. Kuehl, Michael S. Heath, Brian J. Schuh, James C. Hornby, Galyn A. Schulz, Rodney E. Pollock