Patents by Inventor Steven R. Olson

Steven R. Olson 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 pattern with a continuous contour plateau having emboss elements thereon and products and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 12018438
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Peter G. Anderson, Luke J. Van den Plas, Michael D. Wishneski
  • PARTITIONABLE PAPER PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20240000273
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, David A. Hoadley, Thomas J. Daul
  • 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
  • Partitionable paper product
    Patent number: 11707162
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, David A. Hoadley, Thomas J. Daul
  • 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
  • Partitionable Paper Product
    Publication number: 20220175199
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, David A. Hoadley, Thomas J. Daul
  • 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
  • Embossing pattern with a continuous contour plateau having emboss elements thereon and products and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 11248347
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Peter Anderson, Luke Van den Plas, Michael Wishneski
  • Partitionable paper towel
    Patent number: 11172792
    Abstract: A paper towel product that can be capably separated from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet is disclosed. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, David A. Hoadley, Thomas J. Daul
  • 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
  • Partitionable Paper Towel
    Publication number: 20200214511
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, David A. Hoadley, Thomas J. Daul
  • Method for reducing the bulk and increasing the density of a tissue product
    Patent number: 10669674
    Abstract: A method of increasing the density and reducing the bulk of multi-ply paper products allowing one to reduce the roll size or increase the roll content, while minimizing the destruction of favorable product attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Olson
  • Partitionable paper product
    Patent number: 10624506
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, David A. Hoadley, Thomas J. Daul
  • Partitionable Paper Towel
    Publication number: 20200085246
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, David A. Hoadley, Thomas J. Daul
  • Partitionable paper towel
    Patent number: 10524622
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, David A. Hoadley, Thomas A. Daul
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D859007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Stephen Jones, Maureen Carroll
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D859008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Olson, Maureen Carroll