Abstract: A method of embossing an absorbent web with a machine direction undulatory structure is described. The web has a plurality of ridges extending in its machine direction occurring at a frequency, F, across the web and the method includes providing the web to an embossing station where the web is embossed between a first and second embossing roll, each of which rolls may be provided with a plurality of embossing elements configured to define a plurality of embossing nips. At least a portion of the embossing nips are substantially oriented in a cross-machine direction with respect to the web and have a cross direction length, L. The product F×L is from about 0.1 to about 5.

Abstract: A method of forming a cellulosic web is discussed, the product of which may, for example, possess at least one of increased softness, strength, and absorbency. The method measures the total anionic charge and controls the net charge of an aqueous stream.

Abstract: A combination of a screen door latching apparatus, commonly having a small indoor push handle and a substantially thin guard plate that becomes retained between the handle housing and a frame of the screen door. The guard plate is elongated and protects the screening material from accidental hand abuse. The combination also enhances security by means of the guard plate by shielding the door latch locking trigger from outside view and access. The prominent guard plate helps occupants to quickly identify the door latch location, assisting a hurried egress. The guard plate helps to guide ones fingers toward the small locking trigger of the door latch which is particularly important during panic situations.

Abstract: A multi-ply tissue includes a first cellulosic embossed ply having an emboss pattern applied over a portion of its surface and a second cellulosic embossed ply of tissue. The first ply is contact laminated to the second ply so that the primary adhesion between the plies of tissue is the result of contact between cellulosic fibers. The first and second plies contact one another in contact-areas, with the contact areas between the first and second plies defining compliant voids. The contact areas between the first ply and the second ply are elongated and/or rounded contact areas.

Abstract: A planter's caddy that can be rotated and moved to different locations by way of five casters having dual wheels. The casters are mounted on an underside of the caddy which consists and is constructed as one unit. The unit has a circular top surface that is slanting downwardly toward its periphery. The top surface also has a multiple of upstanding ribs thereon. Each of the ribs has a top edge. All of the top edges form a planar surface that is oriented in a horizontal plane relative to the slanting top surface. The upstanding ribs are radiating outwardly from a center of the top surface toward a periphery of the top surface. At the periphery there is downwardly depending skirt.

Abstract: A planter's caddy that can be rotated and moved to different locations by way of five casters having dual wheels. The casters are mounted on an underside of the caddy which consists and is constructed as one unit. The unit has a circular top surface that is slanting downwardly toward its periphery. The top surface also has a multiple of upstanding ribs thereon. Each of the ribs has a top edge. All of the top edges form a planar surface that is oriented in a horizontal plane relative to the slanting top surface. The upstanding ribs are radiating outwardly from a center of the top surface toward a periphery of the top surface. At the periphery there is downwardly depending skirt.

Abstract: A method of embossing an absorbent web with a machine direction undulatory structure is described. The web has a plurality of ridges extending in its machine direction occurring at a frequency, F, across the web and the method includes providing the web to an embossing station where the web is embossed between a first and second embossing roll, each of which rolls may be provided with a plurality of embossing elements configured to define a plurality of embossing nips. At least a portion of the embossing nips are substantially oriented in a cross-machine direction with respect to the web and have a cross direction length, L. The product F×L is from about 0.1 to about 5.

Abstract: The present invention is a through-air-drying process for producing a fibrous web that possesses not only softness and absorbency but also strength. The method of the present invention monitors and controls the overall charge in the headbox.

Abstract: A basketball return device is formed of an injection molded device which is formed as a resilient deflector including a spine extending the length of the device. The spine has a pair of upper and lower wings which are located behind a net suspended from a hoop rim. The spine is flattened throughout its downward length and has intermittent elongated openings therein to enhance its torque and stability with regard to elasticity. The spine has attached thereto upper and lower lateral wings. The surface of each of the wings exhibit a flat surface directed toward a player. Extending surfaces of each of the wings are slanted inwardly from an edge thereof to improve the quality of the return of a ball being thrown.

Abstract: There is disclosed a ball display device consisting of a tray having four corners. Each of the corners is structurally slanted inwardly toward the bottom of the tray to exhibit resting areas for a ball to be placed thereon. The tray also has slanted side walls slanting downwardly to a bottom of the tray. The slanting side walls are aids to properly display any ball that is placed on the tray. The display device can include the display of any ball of any size and shape.

Abstract: A paper towel dispenser includes a housing with an inner chamber configured to support a paper supply and a dispensing aperture for dispensing paper from the paper supply. The paper supply includes a side that is formed by superimposed edge portions of paper from the paper supply. An indicator mechanism is affixed to the housing within the inner chamber and is disposed adjacent the paper supply. The indicator mechanism includes an indicator operably connected to a release mechanism. The indicator is movable between a retracted position and an indicating position. The release mechanism is pivotally biased away from the housing and is releasable in response to the paper supply being reduced below a predetermined amount. Upon release of the release mechanism, the release mechanism causes the indicator to move to the indicating position.

Abstract: A multi-ply tissue includes a first cellulosic embossed ply having an emboss pattern applied over a portion of its surface and a second cellulosic embossed ply of tissue. The first ply is contact laminated to the second ply so that the primary adhesion between the plies of tissue is the result of contact between cellulosic fibers. The first and second plies contact one another in contact-areas, with the contact areas between the first and second plies defining compliant voids. The contact areas between the first ply and the second ply are elongated and/or rounded contact areas.

Abstract: The invention discloses a ball retainer that is constructed of a single rod. The rod is bent back on itself to form a substantial U-shape form having two legs that are parallel to each other. The two parallel legs are bent upon themselves to form a second U-shaped form. The second U-shaped form is turned by about 90° from the first U-shape form. The ends of the two legs that extend from the second U-shaped form are fastened and retained in a mounting plate. The mounting plate together with the ball retainer can be fastened to different objects including round poles.