Kenneth P Kaufman

US Patent:

60398388, Mar 21, 2000

Filed:

Dec 29, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/580830

Inventors:

Kenneth Kaufman - Mount Laurel NJ
Jeff Herman - Bala Cynwyd PA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21F 1100

US Classification:

162109

Abstract:

An improved absorbent consumer paper product is made on an improved drying fabric that forms an aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior pattern on the paper web before creping. The drying fabric is characterized by a plurality of shute threads extending substantially parallel to each other in a cross-direction of the drying fabric; and a plurality of warp threads extending substantially parallel to each other in a machine direction of the drying fabric. The shute and warp threads are woven together so as to define a number of relatively long warp knuckles at locations where one of said warp threads crosses over at least four of the shute threads. The long warp knuckles are positioned in a shed pattern so as to form (a) a first axis of bulky ridges that are defined by long warp knuckles which are positioned next to each other on adjacent warp threads, the first axis being disposed at a first angle with respect to the cross-direction of the drying fabric that is substantially within the range of greater than 68 degrees but less than 90 degrees; and (b) a second axis formed by each of the long warp knuckles with other, overlapping long warp knuckles on nearby, but not immediately adjacent, warp threads, the second axis forming a second angle with respect to the cross-direction of the drying fabric and being less than about 28 degrees.

US Patent:

58591591, Jan 12, 1999

Filed:

Mar 14, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/818373

Inventors:

Albert Rossi - Warren NJ
Salvatore Rea - Franklin Square NY
Jon E. Stanat - Westfield NJ
Linda K. Wright - Somerville NJ
Kenneth L. Kaufman - Teaneck NJ
Jeffrey W. Frederick - Morris Plains NJ
Robert Martin Koros - Westfield NJ
Harold Wilbur Margo - Colonia NJ

Assignee:

Exxon Chemical Patents Inc. - Linden NJ

International Classification:

C08F 214

US Classification:

526176

Abstract:

An improved process for the homopolymerization and copolymerization of. alpha. -olefins utilizing highly dilute. alpha. -olefin feedstreams to effect high conversions and catalyst efficiencies in the production of non-ethylene copolymers. The instant invention is particularly adaptable to polymerizing the. alpha. -olefin content of commercially available refinery feedstreams such as Raffinate-2.

US Patent:

57016828, Dec 30, 1997

Filed:

Sep 25, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/719749

Inventors:

Strong C. Chuang - Chadds Ford PA
Kenneth Kaufman - Mount Laurel NJ
Robert H. Schiesser - Warrington PA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21F 500

US Classification:

34115

Abstract:

Disclosed is a method for reducing the moisture content of a paper web in a papermaking process from in the range of 10% to 32% dry to the range of 33% to 50% dry wherein the embryonic web is supported on a knuckled through drier fabric and lightly pressed between the knuckled through drier fabric and a capillary membrane of a capillary dewatering roll. The capillary membrane has capillary pores therethrough which have a substantially straight through, non-tortuous path with a pore aspect ratio of from about 2 to about 20. A vacuum is drawn within the capillary dewatering roll which is not greater than the negative capillary suction pressure of the capillary pores.

US Patent:

55986439, Feb 4, 1997

Filed:

Nov 23, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/344219

Inventors:

Strong C. Chuang - Chadds Ford PA
Kenneth Kaufman - Mount Laurel NJ
Robert H. Schiesser - Warrington PA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Tissue Company - Neenah WI

International Classification:

F26B 504

US Classification:

34406

Abstract:

Disclosed is a method for reducing the moisture content of a paper web in a papermaking process from in the range of 10% to 32% dry to the range of 33% to 50% dry wherein the embryonic web is supported on a knuckled through drier fabric and lightly pressed between the knuckled through drier fabric and a capillary membrane of a capillary dewatering roll. The capillary membrane has capillary pores therethrough which have a substantially straight through, non-tortuous path with a pore aspect ratio of from about 2 to about 20. A vacuum is drawn within the capillary dewatering roll which is not greater than the negative capillary suction pressure of the capillary pores.

US Patent:

59252170, Jul 20, 1999

Filed:

Dec 29, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/580889

Inventors:

Kenneth Kaufman - Mount Laurel NJ
Jeff Herman - Bala Cynwyd PA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Tissue Company - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21H 2702

US Classification:

162109

Abstract:

An improved absorbent consumer paper product such as toilet tissue involves drying fabric that forms an aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior pattern on the paper web before creping. The drying fabric is characterized by a plurality of shute threads extending substantially parallel to each other in a cross-direction of the drying fabric; and a plurality of warp threads extending substantially parallel to each other in a machine direction of the drying fabric. The shute and warp threads are woven together so as to define a number of relatively long warp knuckles at locations where one of said warp threads crosses over at least four of the shute threads. The long warp knuckles are positioned in a shed pattern so as to form (a) a first axis of bulky ridges that are defined by long warp knuckles which are positioned next to each other on adjacent warp threads, the first axis being disposed at a first angle with respect to the cross-direction of the drying fabric that is substantially within the range of greater than 68 degrees but less than 90 degrees; and (b) a second axis formed by each of the long warp knuckles with other, overlapping long warp knuckles on nearby, but not immediately adjacent, warp threads, the second axis forming a second angle with respect to the cross-direction of the drying fabric and being less than about 28 degrees.

US Patent:

57055777, Jan 6, 1998

Filed:

May 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/652185

Inventors:

Albert Rossi - Warren NJ
Salvatore Rea - Franklin Square NY
Jon Edmond Stanat - Westfield NJ
Linda Kay Wright - Somerville NJ
Kenneth Lee Kaufman - Teaneck NJ
Harold Wilbur Margo - Colonia NJ
Jeffery William Frederick - Morris Plains NJ
Robert Martin Koros - Westfield NJ

Assignee:

Exxon Chemical Patents Inc. - Linden NJ

International Classification:

C08F 206

US Classification:

526 68

Abstract:

An improved process for the copolymerization of ethylene and. alpha. -olefins utilizing highly dilute. alpha. -olefin feedstreams to effect high conversions and catalyst productivities. The instant invention is particularly adaptable to copolymerizing the. alpha. -olefin content of commercially available refinery feedstreams such as Raffinate-2.

US Patent:

56996268, Dec 23, 1997

Filed:

Sep 25, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/719380

Inventors:

Strong C. Chuang - Chadds Ford PA
Kenneth Kaufman - Mount Laurel NJ
Robert H. Schiesser - Warrington PA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21G 500

US Classification:

34453

Abstract:

Disclosed is a method for reducing the moisture content of a paper web in a papermaking process from in the range of 10% to 32% dry to the range of 33% to 50% dry wherein the embryonic web is supported on a knuckled through drier fabric and lightly pressed between the knuckled through drier fabric and a capillary membrane of a capillary dewatering roll. The capillary membrane has capillary pores therethrough which have a substantially straight through, non-tortuous path with a pore aspect ratio of from about 2 to about 20. A vacuum is drawn within the capillary dewatering roll which is not greater than the negative capillary suction pressure of the capillary pores.

US Patent:

58329625, Nov 10, 1998

Filed:

Dec 29, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/580829

Inventors:

Kenneth Kaufman - Mount Laurel NJ
Jeff Herman - Bala Cynwyd PA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21F 100
D21F 1100

US Classification:

139383A

Abstract:

A papermaking fabric, particularly useful as a throughdrying fabric, which has shute and warp threads woven together to define a top surface plane on the sheet side containing only a number of relatively long warp knuckles at locations where one of the warp threads crosses over at least four of the shute threads. The long warp knuckles are positioned in a shed pattern to form (a) a first axis of bulky ridges that are defined by long warp knuckles positioned next to each other on adjacent warp threads, the first axis being disposed at a first angle with respect to the cross-direction of the drying fabric that is substantially between 68 and 90 degrees; and (b) a second axis formed by each of the long warp knuckles with other, overlapping long warp knuckles on nearby, but not immediately adjacent, warp threads, the second axis forming a second angle with respect to the cross-direction of the drying fabric of less than about 28 degrees.