Alpharetta, GA, United States of America

Norm Tomlinson

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Neenah, Inc.. Active years: 2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Norm Tomlinson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/norm-tomlinson

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Years Active: 2026

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Norm Tomlinson and Recyclable Paper Packaging

Introduction

Norm Tomlinson is an inventor associated with Neenah, Inc., in Alpharetta, Georgia. His patent work addresses paper materials designed to support water resistance while remaining repulpable and suitable for recyclable packaging applications.

Latest Patents

Tomlinson is associated with 1 patent, titled “Water Resistant and Repulpable Compositions.” The patent describes printable paper made with a cellulose-based substrate. It specifies a two-minute Cobb sizing value below 20 g/m² and a surface energy greater than 37 dynes/cm on at least one side.

The disclosed applications include shipping mailers and recyclable flexible packaging containers made from the printable paper. The patent also describes a method for making a recyclable flexible packaging container.

Career Highlights

Tomlinson’s listed invention focuses on combining water-resistant performance with repulpability. This approach is relevant to paper-based packaging designed for printing and potential recycling.

Collaborations

Tomlinson’s listed coworkers include Kristen Duncan and Chris Forer. The patent information connects his work with Neenah, Inc.

Conclusion

Norm Tomlinson’s patent describes printable cellulose-based paper intended for water-resistant, repulpable packaging uses, including mailers and flexible containers.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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