Paul D Beuther

Address:

1470 Jacobsen Rd, Neenah, WI 54956

VIN:

1FAHP37N27W329684

Make:

FORD

Model:

FOCUS

Year:

2007

US Patent:

6375801, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Sep 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/948032

Inventors:

Stephen Percival John McGary - Huntsville, CA
Scott A. Baum - Madison WI
Paul Douglas Beuther - Neenah WI
Robert Paul Guarnotta - Evans GA
Richard Martin Urquhart - Broken Arrow OK

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B65H 2324

US Classification:

162199, 162198, 162202, 162111, 226 7, 226 973, 34444

Abstract:

In manufacturing a moving web, such as a tissue sheet, the web is transported at very high speeds, often in an unsupported manner, which can result in unstable operations regarding handling and winding of the web. This is particularly true in the region between the creping blade and the reel for a lightweight, low modulus tissue sheet that is characteristic of a high-quality, soft tissue basesheet. To provide an improved means of controlling the tissue web during manufacture and to improve the manufacturing rate, an apparatus and method of stabilizing the moving web that incorporates a creping blade foil, one or more aerodynamic sheet stabilizing foils, and a roll foil in a specific relationship to each other is disclosed. This method has been shown to improve the stability of a moving tissue web, allow for a higher rate of operation, and enable the production of softer tissue basesheets.

US Patent:

6698877, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Jun 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/186349

Inventors:

John J. Urlaub - Oshkosh WI
Robert L. Clarke - Appleton WI
Andrew J. Feyen - Evansville IN
Paul D. Beuther - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B41J 201

US Classification:

347103, 347101, 101217, 101271

Abstract:

An offset print apparatus for applying a substance to a web is provided. The offset print apparatus has a transfer roll that is capable of being rotated. An ink jet printer is present and has a print head that is located proximate to the transfer roll. The print head has a plurality of orifices from which the substance is dispensed onto the transfer roll. The distance between the surface of the print head and the transfer roll is defined as a throw distance. A web is present and contacts the transfer roll. The substance is dispensed onto the transfer roll and is transferred to the web through contact of the transfer roll and the web. The web has an amount of dust laden boundary air that is formed proximate to the web when the web is moving. The print head of the ink jet printer is not in contact with the boundary air.

US Patent:

6701637, Mar 9, 2004

Filed:

Apr 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/839875

Inventors:

Jeffrey Dean Lindsay - Appleton WI
Kenneth Curtis Larson - Appleton WI
Charles Herbert Goerg - Appleton WI
Timothy Maurice McFarland - Neenah WI
Michael Alan Hermans - Neenah WI
Paul Douglas Beuther - Neenah WI
Thomas Gerard Shannon - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

F26B 1900

US Classification:

34 71, 34 95, 34111, 34123, 34627, 34635, 162206, 162207

Abstract:

A web treatment device is disclosed capable of heating and creping a fibrous web with control systems for uniform operation. The web is pressed between two belts in a compression zone, where is it also subject to a temperature gradient that can assist in water removal. Durable coatings on the press belts can assist in maintaining good performance. The system can be used to apply texture to a fibrous web or drive chemical reactions or other physical changes in the web.

US Patent:

6716309, Apr 6, 2004

Filed:

Dec 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/029118

Inventors:

Strong Chuang - Appleton WI
Paul Beuther - Neenah WI
Frank Druecke - Oshkosh WI
Lee Garvey - Kaukauna WI
Alan Chan - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21H 1902

US Classification:

162135, 162158, 1621571, 1621641, 428447, 428452, 427331, 427361, 424402

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of extruding a composition containing a chemical additive through a melt blown die and then applying the composition to a moving paper web. In one embodiment, the chemical composition is extruded into fibers and applied to the paper web. The chemical composition can contain, for instance, various additives, such as a polysiloxane softener.

US Patent:

6787213, Sep 7, 2004

Filed:

Dec 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/223602

Inventors:

Paul D. Beuther - Neenah WI
Richard J. Kamps - Wrightstown WI
Kurt W. Ostermeier - Menasha WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

B31F 112

US Classification:

428152, 428153, 162111

Abstract:

A uniformly smooth Yankee side tissue product is provided. This tissue has the bulk of a creped tissue product but with a substantially smoother Yankee side surface of the sheet.

US Patent:

6813941, Nov 9, 2004

Filed:

Dec 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/027243

Inventors:

Paul D. Beuther - Neenah WI
Amy Christina Seewoester - Columbia MO
Robert Paul Guarnotta - Evans GA
Bryan Robert Moore - Augusta GA
Philip Sim Lin - Oshkosh WI
Kevin J. Mullally - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

G01L 504

US Classification:

73159

Abstract:

A process for determining the tension in a moving web is provided. The process includes the step of providing a web that is moving at a determined speed. The speed has a determined basis weight. A wave is created in the moving web. The speed of the propagation of the wave is determined. Also, the tension on the moving web is determined through a mathematical relationship between the wave speed, the basis weight of the web, and the speed of the web. The instability index of the web is greater than or equal to 0. 5.

US Patent:

6949168, Sep 27, 2005

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/305790

Inventors:

Peter J. Allen - Neenah WI, US
Paul D. Beuther - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21H017/13

US Classification:

162184, 162158, 162135, 424402

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of extruding a composition containing a chemical additive through a melt blown die and then applying the composition to a moving paper web. In particular, the method provides for the application of tacky compositions to a web through a melt blown die while avoiding die tip clogging. In one embodiment, the chemical composition is extruded into fibers and applied to the paper web. The chemical composition may contain, for instance, various additives, such as a polysiloxane softener and one or more beneficial agents.

US Patent:

7101460, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Sep 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/232577

Inventors:

Peter J. Allen - Neenah WI, US
Paul D. Beuther - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21H 17/13

US Classification:

162184, 162158, 162135, 162204, 162199, 264466

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of extruding a composition containing a chemical additive through a melt blown die and then applying the composition to a moving paper web. In particular, the method provides for the application of tacky compositions to a web through a melt blown die while avoiding die tip clogging. In one embodiment, the chemical composition is extruded into fibers and applied to the paper web. The chemical composition may contain, for instance, various additives, such as a polysiloxane softener and one or more beneficial agents.