Stephen M Bradley

US Patent:

20070138188, Jun 21, 2007

Filed:

Dec 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/300791

Inventors:

Tamara Mace - Marietta GA, US
Rodney McKee - Woodstock GA, US
Cecilia Sharp - Atlanta GA, US
Michael Brunner - Roswell GA, US
Stephen Bradley - Roswell GA, US

International Classification:

B65D 25/00

US Classification:

220739000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a drink sleeve that includes a first layer, a second layer and a tab. The first layer includes a top end, a bottom end and lateral edges. The second layer also includes a top end, a bottom end and lateral edges. The lateral edges of the first layer are bonded to the lateral edges of the second layer such that a pocket is formed between the first and second layers. The pocket is adapted to receive a beverage container that is inserted between the top ends of the first and second layers. The tab extends between the bottom end of the first layer and the bottom end of the second layer. The tab includes a fold which unfolds as the beverage container is inserted into the pocket. Once the beverage container is fully inserted into the pocket, the tab forms a coaster.

US Patent:

56881576, Nov 18, 1997

Filed:

Nov 8, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/744895

Inventors:

Stephen Stewart Bradley - Roswell GA
David Craige Strack - Canton GA
Randall Dee Lowery - Norcross GA
Deborah Jean Zemlock - Alpharetta GA
Mary Katherine Lawson - Alpharetta GA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Irving TX

International Classification:

D04H 500
B32B 2702
B32B 2718
B32B 2732

US Classification:

442340

Abstract:

There is provided a laminate of nonwoven fabrics for barrier applications which has improved ratios of barrier and strength to weight, of softness to strength and of vapor transmission to barrier. The laminate has a meltblown layer sandwiched between spunbond layers to produce an SMS laminate. The meltblown and spunbond layers may have between 0. 1 to 2. 0 weight percent of a fluorocarbon and the meltblown layer preferably between 5 and 20 weight percent polybutylene. The laminate also may have pigments if desired. Such laminates are useful for garments.

US Patent:

54827655, Jan 9, 1996

Filed:

Apr 5, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/223210

Inventors:

Stephen S. Bradley - Roswell GA
David C. Strack - Canton GA
Randall D. Lowery - Norcross GA
Deborah J. Zemlock - both Alpharetta GA
Mary K. Lawson - both Alpharetta GA

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Neenah WI

International Classification:

D04H 303

US Classification:

428286

Abstract:

There is provided a laminate of nonwoven fabrics for barrier applications which has improved ratios of barrier and strength to weight, of softness to strength and of vapor transmission to barrier. The laminate has a meltblown layer sandwiched between spunbond layers to produce an SMS laminate. The meltblown and spunbond layers may have between 0. 1 to 2. 0 weight percent of a fluorocarbon and the meltblown layer preferably between 5 and 20 weight percent polybutylene. The laminate also may have pigments if desired. Such laminates are useful for garments.