Patents by Inventor Ward William Ostendorf
Ward William Ostendorf 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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Publication number: 20080230200Abstract: A papermaking belt for making a fibrous structure product that has a machine direction, a cross machine direction orthogonal and co-planar with the machine direction, and a Z-direction mutually orthogonal to both the machine and cross machine directions. The papermaking belt also has a framework having a structure formed by a first layer wherein the first layer comprises a plurality of deflection conduits that correspond to a resultant image and extend in the Z-direction, where the resultant image being the product of at least one image modification algorithm. Further, at least one of the image modification algorithms is a beta image modification algorithm such that the beta image modification algorithm is a three dimensional image modification algorithm. The papermaking belt also has a reinforcing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Grant Edward Tompkins, Rebecca Howland Spitzer, Ward William Ostendorf
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Publication number: 20080099170Abstract: A process of making a wet-microcontracted fibrous structure product comprising the steps of: forming an embryonic web and forwarding the web at a first velocity on a carrier fabric to a transfer zone having a transfer/imprinting fabric; non-compressively removing water from the web; transferring the web to the transfer/imprinting fabric in the transfer zone without precipitating substantial densification of the web; forwarding, at a second velocity, the transfer/imprinting fabric along a looped path in contacting relation with a transfer head disposed at the transfer zone, the second velocity being from about 5% to about 40% slower than the first velocity; adhesively securing the web to a drying cylinder having a third velocity; drying the web without overall mechanical compaction of the web; creping the web from the drying cylinder with a doctor blade, the doctor blade having an impact angle of from about 90 degrees to about 130 degrees; and reeling the web at a forth velocity that is faster than the third vType: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Ward William Ostendorf, Steven Anthony Horenziak
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Publication number: 20080102250Abstract: A cellulosic fibrous structure product having one or more plies. At least one of the plies has one or more unembossed areas, and the one or more unembossed area has a macroscopic first surface and a macroscopic second surface. The fibrous structure product also has a first wall which forms vertices with the first surface and the second surface. In addition, the first wall and the second surface form a top side wall angle of from about 90° to about 140°.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Ward William Ostendorf, Rebecca Howland Spitzer
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Patent number: 7311800Abstract: The present invention relates to embossed tissue-towel paper products comprising one or more plies of tissue paper wherein at least one of the plies of tissue paper comprises a plurality of embossments wherein the at least one embossed plies have a total embossed area less than or equal to about 15% and an average embossment height of at least about 650 ?m and E factor of between about 0.0150 to about 1.0000 inches4 per number of embossments.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Matthew Alan Russell, Kevin Mitchell Wiwi, Mark Edwin Forry, Ward William Ostendorf, Michael Gomer Stelljes, Jr., Robert Stanley Ampulski
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Publication number: 20070272381Abstract: A multi-ply fibrous structure product having two or more plies of fibrous structure where at least one of the plies has a plurality of domes formed during the papermaking process and there are from about 10 to about 1000 domes per square inch of the product. At least one of the plies of the multi-ply fibrous structure has a plurality of embossments thereon with a total embossment area of from about 3% to about 15%. The embossments may be arranged such that they define non-geometric foreground patterns of unembossed cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Ahmed Kamal Elony, Osman Polat, Jeffrey Glen Sheehan, Markus Wilhelm Altmann, Ward William Ostendorf, Kevin Mitchell Wiwi, Steven Lee Barnholtz, Douglas Jay Barkey
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Publication number: 20070264896Abstract: A fibrous structure product comprising one or more plies of fibrous structure; a basis weight from about 10 lbs/3000 ft2 to about 50 lbs/3000 ft2; from 16% to about 40% of hardwood fibers, in one embodiment eucalyptus fibers, wherein the starting hardwood fibers have a Runkel Ratio of from 4.5 to about 15 and a fiber count of from about 12 fibers/gram to about 35 fibers/gram; and a Residual Water Value from about 0.001 to about 0.18. In one embodiment the product comprises two or more plies of fibrous structure, a basis weight from about 25 lbs/3000 ft2 to about 50 lbs/3000 ft2 and from about 23% to about 40% of hardwood fibers. In another embodiment at least one of the piles of the fibrous structure product further comprises a plurality of embossments thereon comprising an embossment height of from about 600 ?m to about 1,200 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Dana Jacqueline Smith, LaRhonda Rachell Preston, Kevin Mitchell Wiwi, Ward William Ostendorf, Paul Dennis Trokhan
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Publication number: 20070256802Abstract: A fibrous structure product having two or more plies of fibrous structure having a High Load Caliper from 17 mils to about 45 mils. In addition a multiply fibrous structure product having two or more plies, a High Load Caliper from about 17 mils to about 45 mils; a basis weight from about 26 lbs/3000 ft2 to about 50 lbs/3000 ft2; and a Flex Modulus from about 0.1 to about 0.8.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Glen Sheehan, Markus Wilhelm Altmann, Osman Polat, Ward William Ostendorf
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Patent number: 7228586Abstract: This invention relates to a scrub pad comprising a scrubbing layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer; a wiping layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer; and an absorbent core layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer comprising at least one absorbent material selected from the group consisting of short-fiber, air-laid nonwoven material, nonwoven plastic batting, cellulosic fibrous web materials, wax coated paper, corrugated paper, fluff pulp, cotton balls, cotton batting, or mixture thereof; wherein the absorbent core layer is located intermediate to the scrubbing layer and the wiping layer and wherein the scrubbing layer, the absorbent core layer and the wiping layer are joined at the periphery of each layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: The Procter + Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Scott Prodoehl, Brian David Douglas, Jennifer Lynne Brown, Ronald Joseph Zink, Lisa Craft Blanton, Ward William Ostendorf, Michael Bernard Dugas
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Patent number: 7225496Abstract: A scrub pad comprising a scrubbing layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer, a wiping layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer, and an absorbent core layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer. The scrub pad has at least one absorbent material selected from: short-fiber, air-laid nonwoven material, nonwoven plastic batting, cellulosic fibrous web materials, wax coated paper, corrugated paper, fluff pulp, cotton balls, cotton batting, and mixtures thereof The absorbent core layer is located intermediate to the scrubbing layer and the wiping layer and wherein the scrubbing layer, the absorbent core layer and the wiping layer are joined at the periphery of each layer to form a bonded edge.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Scott Prodoehl, Brian David Douglas, Jennifer Lynne Brown, Ronald Joseph Zink, Lisa Craft Blanton, Ward William Ostendorf, Michael Bernard Dugas
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Patent number: 6993805Abstract: This invention relates to a scrub pad comprising a scrubbing layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer; a wiping layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer; and an absorbent core layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer comprising at least one absorbent material selected from the group consisting of short-fiber, air-laid nonwoven material, nonwoven plastic batting, cellulosic fibrous web materials, wax coated paper, corrugated paper, fluff pulp, cotton balls, cotton batting, or mixture thereof; wherein the absorbent core layer is located intermediate to the scrubbing layer and the wiping layer and wherein the scrubbing layer, the absorbent core layer and the wiping layer are joined at the periphery of each layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2002Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Scott Prodoehl, Brian David Douglas, Jennifer Lynne Brown, Ronald Joseph Zink, Lisa Craft Blanton, Ward William Ostendorf, Michael Bernard Dugas
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Patent number: 6841038Abstract: A web comprised of lyocell fibers. The web may be a homogeneous blend of fibers with lyocell fibers having a length of less than about 6 mm as a portion of the blend. The web may be a multi layered single ply with lyocell fibers in one or more layers. The web may be composed of multiple plies, with component plies composed of multiple layers. The length and proportion of the lyocell fibers in the respective layers of the component plies may vary intentionally from layer to layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Steven Anthony Horenziak, Ward William Ostendorf
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Patent number: 6706410Abstract: Disclosed is a soft tissue paper product having two outer surfaces, the soft tissue paper product comprising one or more plies of a tissue paper having a total wet tensile strength of at least about 200 g/in; and a chemical softening composition deposited on at least one outer surface of said tissue, said chemical softening composition comprising a polysilicoxane-polyalkyleneoxide copolymer comprising greater than about 30% by weight of polyethyleneoxide macromonomer; wherein the copolymer has a surface tension of less than about 40 mN/m, has a Ross Miles foam height of less than about 60 mm, and has an HLB of greater than about 4.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Steven Anthony Horenziak, Ward William Ostendorf, Brian David Douglas
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Publication number: 20030196944Abstract: A kit for purifying water comprises a first container for receiving untreated water, and a second container for receiving purified water and having a dispensing spigot. A water purification composition, when mixed with water in the first container, produces partially purified water having solid matter. A first filter held in a filter holder at an upper end of the second container removes the solid matter when the partially purified water is poured from the first container. A second filter in the second container comprises carbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Ward William Ostendorf, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Jesus Velazquez, Christy Ann Olson, Philip Frank Souter, Colin Ure
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Patent number: 6602410Abstract: A kit for purifying water comprises a first container for receiving untreated water, and a second container for receiving purified water and having a dispensing spigot. A water purification composition, when mixed with water in the first container, produces partially purified water having solid matter. A first filter held in a filter holder at an upper end of the second container removes the solid matter when the partially purified water is poured from the first container. A second filter in the second container comprises carbon.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble ComapnyInventors: John D. Tanner, David J. Emmons, Ward William Ostendorf, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Jesus Velazquez, Christy Ann Olson, Philip Frank Souter, Colin Ure
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Patent number: 6602577Abstract: An embossed multiple ply paper product which displays aesthetically pleasing decorative attributes. The embossed multiple ply paper product also exhibits the functional characteristics of softness, absorbency, and drape. The decorative attributes comprise embossed patterns of indicia displaying a high quality cloth-like appearance for a softer, more quilted look.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ward William Ostendorf, Lisa Craft Blanton, Gregory William Duritsch, Kevin Mitchell Wiwi
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Publication number: 20030056916Abstract: A web comprised of lyocell fibers. The web may be a homogeneous blend of fibers with lyocell fibers having a length of less than about 6 mm as a portion of the blend.. The web may be a multi layered single ply with lyocell fibers in one or more layers. The web may be composed of multiple plies, with component plies composed of multiple layers. The length and proportion of the lyocell fibers in the respective layers of the component plies may vary intentionally from layer to layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Steven Anthony Horenziak, Ward William Ostendorf
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Publication number: 20030059579Abstract: Disclosed is a soft tissue paper product having two outer surfaces, the soft tissue paper product comprising one or more plies of a tissue paper having a total wet tensile strength of at least about 200 g/in; and a chemical softening composition deposited on at least one outer surface of said tissue, said chemical softening composition comprising a polysilicoxane-polyalkyleneoxide copolymer comprising greater than about 30% by weight of polyethyleneoxide macromonomer; wherein the copolymer has a surface tension of less than about 40 mN/m, has a Ross Miles foam height of less than about 60 mm, and has an HLB of greater than about 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Steven Anthony Horenziak, Ward William Ostendorf, Brian David Douglas
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Publication number: 20030044573Abstract: A multi-density fibrous structure comprising a plurality of discrete pseudo-apertures disposed therein. The pseudo-apertures have individual areas of at least about 3 square millimeters and a basis weight from about 0.1 to about 5 gram per square meter. The fibrous structure can have from about 9,000 to about 90,000 pseudo-apertures per square meter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: David Mark Rasch, Lois Jean Forde-Kohler, Ward William Ostendorf
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Publication number: 20030042195Abstract: A multi-ply filter and a water-purification kit. The filter comprises at least two adjacent plies, wherein at least one of the plies comprises a multi-density fibrous structure having a plurality of discrete pseudo-apertures disposed therein, the pseudo-apertures having individual areas of at least about 3 square millimeters and a basis weight from about 0.1 to about 5 gram per square meter. The kit comprises the multi-ply filter and a water-purification composition comprising a flocculation agent and a coagulation agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Lois Jean Forde-Kohler, Ward William Ostendorf
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Publication number: 20030028985Abstract: This invention relates to a scrub pad comprising a scrubbing layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer; a wiping layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer; and an absorbent core layer having a periphery along the edges of the layer comprising at least one absorbent material selected from the group consisting of short-fiber, air-laid nonwoven material, nonwoven plastic batting, cellulosic fibrous web materials, wax coated paper, corrugated paper, fluff pulp, cotton balls, cotton batting, or mixture thereof; wherein the absorbent core layer is located intermediate to the scrubbing layer and the wiping layer and wherein the scrubbing layer, the absorbent core layer and the wiping layer are joined at the periphery of each layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Scott Prodoehl, Brian David Douglas, Jennifer Lynne Brown, Ronald Joseph Zink, Lisa Craft Blanton, Ward William Ostendorf, Michael Bernard Dugas