Article dispensing – Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article – With presentation of non-coextensive or distorted fold
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Thomas, Alexander S. (Department: 1772)
Article dispensing
Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article
With presentation of non-coextensive or distorted fold
C428S124000, C428S126000, C428S153000, C428S177000, C206S494000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06848595
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a stack of wipes for use in a wipes dispenser. The stack includes a plurality of wipes, each wipe of the plurality of wipes formed from a portion of a common material. Each wipe includes a leading edge portion with a pleat-like zone located along at least a portion of a length of the leading edge portion and the pleat-like zone is distinct from an adjoining main portion of each wipe. Each wipe is folded upon itself at least once and each wipe is positioned relative to adjacent wipes to form the stack of wipes.
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Close Kenneth Bradley
Lange Scott Richard
Baum Scott A.
Bendel Michael J.
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Thomas Alexander S.
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