James L Tanner

US Patent:

6807702, Oct 26, 2004

Filed:

Dec 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/315454

Inventors:

Laura Elizabeth Keck - Alpharetta GA
James Jay Tanner - Winneconne WI
Jeanette Ann Allen - Alpharetta GA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A47L 1320

US Classification:

1510494, 152091, 15231, 428138

Abstract:

Absorbent, multilayer cleaning fabrics are provided which have (i) a porous, abrasion resistant liquid pervious top layer, (ii) a liquid impervious bottom layer, and (iii) an absorbent mat sealed between the top and bottom layers. The top and/or bottom layers form highly flexible tabs that extend beyond the absorbent mat and allow the cleaning fabric to be easily attached and removed from a cleaning tool having fasteners. The multilayer cleaning fabrics are well suited for wiping wet surfaces and/or cleaning surfaces with soap and water or other liquid cleaners.

US Patent:

8127043, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Nov 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/620432

Inventors:

John Vecchio - Lawrenceville GA, US
James Tanner - Alpharetta GA, US
Thomas Campbell - Chamblee GA, US
Drake Henderson - Winder GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709246, 709229

Abstract:

The system is a distributed video transcoding system that allows content to be transformed from one digital format to another close to the ingest and delivery points to minimize the time and cost of the transfer between end points. Additionally by making transcoding an integral part of the distribution of content itself, significant efficiencies can be gained. The distribution can be improved by transcoding at different phases of the transfer. Within the system decisions can be made to utilize different transcoding resources based on various business rules and priorities.

US Patent:

20010010852, Aug 2, 2001

Filed:

Jul 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/119602

Inventors:

JAMES DENNIS COTTON - MARIETTA GA, US
JAMES JAY TANNER - WINNECONNE WI, US
JEFFREY DEAN LINDSAY - APPLETON WI, US

International Classification:

B32B003/00
B32B005/02
B32B009/00
B32B001/04
B32B003/02

US Classification:

428/068000, 428/074000, 428/076000

Abstract:

An elongate, liquid absorbent pad for controlling liquids and/or collecting liquid spills and leaks. The pad includes: (1) an elongate, substantially coherent, liquid absorbent structure formed of a matrix of fibrous material having a substantially polygonal cross-section; (2) a flexible, liquid permeable cover enclosing the absorbent core, and; (3) at least one fastening means positioned on at least a portion of the liquid permeable cover. The fastening means may be a hook and loop fastening system, a magnetic fastening system, clips, snaps, fasteners, eyes, hooks, pins or the like. The fastening means may also be an adhesive layer or a combination of mechanical systems and adhesives. The fastening means is adapted to secure the absorbent pad or sock to a surface, to another absorbent pad, or to a device for wiping up liquid.

US Patent:

20120271966, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

Jan 25, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/358422

Inventors:

John Vecchio - Lawrenceville GA, US
James Tanner - Alpharetta GA, US
Thomas Campbell - Chamblee GA, US
Drake Henderson - Winder GA, US

Assignee:

CLEARLEAP, INC. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709246

Abstract:

The system is a distributed video transcoding system that allows content to be transformed from one digital format to another close to the ingest and delivery points to minimize the time and cost of the transfer between end points. Additionally by making transcoding an integral part of the distribution of content itself, significant efficiencies can be gained. The distribution can be improved by transcoding at different phases of the transfer. Within the system decisions can be made to utilize different transcoding resources based on various business rules and priorities.

US Patent:

61464988, Nov 14, 2000

Filed:

Apr 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/846697

Inventors:

Jay C. Hsu - Alpharetta GA
James J. Tanner - Winneconne WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D21F 1300

US Classification:

162189

Abstract:

The present invention provides a core for receiving a wound product wherein the core is made of a waste sludge produced in a papermaking process. The process for making the core includes the steps of mixing the sludge with a binder material, which may be either a wet strength or a dry strength agent, and then compressing the mixture into a core through a process such as extrusion or molding. Optionally, the sludge may be dried prior to mixing with the binder material.