| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7037571 |
Disposable shoe liner |
May 2, 2006 |
| A disposable shoe liner that is formed from a first substrate, a second substrate, and discrete regions of a functional material sandwiched therebetween is provided. In particular, the first and second substrates contain are fused together at certain portions such that fused portions |
| 7037535 |
Method and composition for neutralizing house dust mite feces |
May 2, 2006 |
| Methods for neutralizing dust mite feces are disclosed. In one embodiment, a botanical extract having a BAPNA-Trypsin Inhibition (IC.sub.50.times.10.sup.-3 (%, v/v or w/v) of from about 0.01 to about 500 and a sufficient solubility in water is introduced into water to form an aqueous |
| 7037112 |
Virtual arm for measurement of humidity, temperature, and water vapor transmission rate in mater |
May 2, 2006 |
| A device is provided for simulating a human skin microclimate and for measuring conditions such as temperature and humidity in the simulated microclimate. The microclimate is formed, for example, with fluids, gases and/or heat in a chamber of the device or between a surface of the device |
| 7035877 |
Quality management and intelligent manufacturing with labels and smart tags in event-based produ |
April 25, 2006 |
| Providing quality management and intelligent manufacturing with labels and smart tags in event-based product manufacturing. Some of the disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer-readable media for storing, during a process, data associated with a material. Also dis |
| 7034266 |
Tunable microwave apparatus |
April 25, 2006 |
| Disclosed is a method and apparatus for tuning a microwave apparatus. The chamber volume of the microwave apparatus can be changed by moving a flexible portion of a flexible wall while a perimeter portion of the flexible wall remains fixed. |
| 7033453 |
Method for changing the orientation of the plies within a multi-ply product |
April 25, 2006 |
| A process for reorienting the plies within a multi-ply web includes the steps of: providing at least two plies, each ply having a first and a second opposing surface; combining the at least two plies together to form a multi-ply web; treating either the first or the second opposing s |
| 7032816 |
Communication between machines and feed-forward control in event-based product manufacturing |
April 25, 2006 |
| Providing communication between machines and feed-forward control in event-based product manufacturing. Some of the disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer-readable media for communicating data relating to a material between machines during a process for feed-for |
| 7032751 |
Dispensing assembly for single piece face mask |
April 25, 2006 |
| A method of producing a plurality of face masks is provided. The method includes the step of providing a continuous web that is of the same material throughout. A plurality of body portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the plurality of face masks has one body p |
| 7032251 |
Crosslinking agent for coated elastomeric articles |
April 25, 2006 |
| Disclosed is an elastomeric article, such as a glove, and a process for making the elastomeric articles. The elastomeric articles include a primary matrix including one or more layers of elastomeric polymer, such as a natural or synthetic latex or a block copolymer, and a polymeric c |
| 7030176 |
Recording medium with nanoparticles and methods of making the same |
April 18, 2006 |
| The present invention provides recording media comprising nanoparticles, methods of stabilizing recording media against electromagnetic radiation (including ultraviolet radiation and radiation in the visible wavelength range), methods for enhancing the substrate independent durability |
| 7029756 |
Soft tissue hydrophilic tissue products containing polysiloxane and having unique absorbent prop |
April 18, 2006 |
| The present invention is a tissue product having two outer surfaces and at least one layered tissue sheet. The layered tissue sheet has two outer layers. The tissue product comprises at least one layer of the layered tissue sheet comprises polysiloxane pretreated pulp fibers and at least |
| 7028840 |
Package and method for storing and dispensing wet wipes in a pop-up format |
April 18, 2006 |
| The invention relates to a package and method for storing and dispensing wet wipes in a pop-up format. A group of wet wipes are positioned in a container base between the container base and a pop-up style dispensing partition, each wipe in the group of wet wipes having a first visibility |
| 7026354 |
Aromatic compositions for the inhibition of exoprotein production from gram positive bacteria |
April 11, 2006 |
| Compositions including an aromatic compound for inhibiting the production of exoproteins by Gram positive bacteria are disclosed. The aromatic inhibitory compounds of the present invention have the general formula: ##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, |
| 7025914 |
Multilayer approach to producing homofilament crimp spunbond |
April 11, 2006 |
| A multilayer laminate is produced with in-line fabric deposition. One layer of the multilayer laminate has stable, heat-set, helically crimped fibers which are uncompacted and therefore retain their loft. |
| 7025123 |
Fluid distribution system for thermal transfer rollers |
April 11, 2006 |
| A thermal transfer roller includes a first end chamber in communication with a source of thermal transfer fluid, an annulus for receiving the fluid and facilitating thermal transfer to a substrate, and a second end chamber in communication with the annulus for receiving the spent thermal |
| 7022333 |
Inhibition of exoprotein production in non-absorbent articles uisng aromatic compositions |
April 4, 2006 |
| Non-absorbent articles are disclosed. The non-absorbent articles include an effective amount of an aromatic inhibitory compound to substantially inhibit the production of exotoxins by Gram positive bacteria. The aromatic inhibitory compounds of the present invention have the general |
| 7022201 |
Entangled fabric wipers for oil and grease absorbency |
April 4, 2006 |
| A composite fabric comprising a necked and creped spunbond nonwoven web of monocomponent fibers hydraulically entangled with a fibrous component that comprises cellulosic fibers. The nonwoven web contains thermoplastic fibers and the fibrous component comprises greater than about 50% by |
| 7021466 |
Flexible packaging bag with visual display feature |
April 4, 2006 |
| A packaging bag for containing a plurality of disposable absorbent articles includes a generally polyhedral enclosure having an interior space, a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall. A plurality of disposable absorbent articles contained in the inte |
| 7018945 |
Composition and method for treating fibers and nonwoven substrates |
March 28, 2006 |
| A treatment composition and a method for treating substrates that includes contacting at least a portion of the substrate with (a) an alkyl polyglycoside or a derivative of an alkyl polyglycoside; and (b) a polysaccharide, a modified polysaccharide, a derivative of a polysaccharide o |
| 7018497 |
Method of making an absorbent structure having high integrity |
March 28, 2006 |
| A method of making an absorbent structure having high integrity is provided. A first superabsorbent polymer precursor composition including a monomer, a crosslinking agent and a reducing agent, and a second superabsorbent polymer precursor composition including a monomer, a crosslink |
| 7018369 |
Disposable pant-like undergarment having an elastic band adjacent the waist opening |
March 28, 2006 |
| A disposable pant-like undergarment is disclosed having stretchable front and back panels. An elastic band is secured to at least one of the front and back panels. The elastic band has a retracted length less than the retracted length of the panel to which it is secured. An absorbent |
| 7018368 |
Personal care article having a stretch outer cover and non-stretch grasping panels |
March 28, 2006 |
| A personal care article includes a resiliently stretchable outer cover and a first and second substantially non-stretchable grasping panels attached to the article. The outer cover is resiliently stretchable in at least the cross-direction to conform to the body of a wearer. The absorben |
| 7015155 |
Elastomeric adhesive |
March 21, 2006 |
| Elastomeric adhesive compositions including a high softening point tackifier resin in combination with a base polymer can be used to create laminates having effective adhesion and elastic properties. The compositions may also include a low softening point additive, and/or an antioxid |
| 7014442 |
Melt spinning extrusion head system |
March 21, 2006 |
| The present invention provides a series of plates for distributing a molten polymer composition, the series of plates includes at least two plates: a first plate that includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of polymer distribution channels connecting the upper sur |
| 7014441 |
Fiber draw unit nozzles for use in polymer fiber production |
March 21, 2006 |
| A nozzle is described for downwardly directing air from an air intake of a fiber draw unit into a longitudinal channel of the fiber draw unit for forming spunbond polymeric fibers. The nozzle includes an upper eductor connected to the fiber draw unit and a lower eductor adjustably connec |
| 7014083 |
System and method for controlling the width of web material |
March 21, 2006 |
| A system and method for controlling the width of a web material supplied to a machine by adjusting the tension of the web material. An operator defines a target web width via an input device. The input device generates a reference signal representative of the target web width. A sens |
| 7013488 |
Surgical gown with a panel section of elastomeric barrier material |
March 21, 2006 |
| A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a body having a closed front, an open back, and sleeves. The closed front extends below a wearer's knees when the garment is donned. The closed front incorporates a section of elastomeric material that extends generally from an uppe |
| 7012169 |
Disposable finger sleeve for appendages |
March 14, 2006 |
| A device that can be used to treat appendage ailments is provided. The device, or appendage sleeve, can be used for wounds, cuts, and blisters, as well as joint related ailments, such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. In some instances, the appendage sleeve can at least partially |
| 7012116 |
Blend compositions of an unmodified poly vinyl alcohol and a thermoplastic elastomer |
March 14, 2006 |
| This invention relates, in general, to blend compositions of an unmodified poly vinyl alcohol and a thermoplastic elastomer and thermoplastic film and fiber structures comprising these blend compositions. More specifically, this invention relates to substantially water-free films and |
| 7012105 |
Structure having balanced pH profile |
March 14, 2006 |
| Disclosed is an absorbent structure comprising an acidic or basic water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer, a basic or acidic second material, and, optionally, a buffering agent, wherein the absorbent structure exhibits desirable absorbent properties. Specifically, the present invent |
| 7011653 |
Absorbent pant garments having high leg cuts |
March 14, 2006 |
| An absorbent pant garment having high leg cuts. The garment includes an absorbent chassis defining a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. The absorbent chassis includes a front region, a crotch region, a back region, two side panels connecting the front region and the back region. |
| 7011272 |
Dispenser gasket and tensioner system |
March 14, 2006 |
| There is provided a system and apparatus for dispensing wet wipes. The system may include a wiper assembly, which may include a chassis, a wiper blade, and a tensioner. The wiper assembly minimizes the amount of wipes which cannot be dispensed. The wiper assembly may be mounted to a |
| 7008507 |
Non-impact printing method for applying compositions to webs and products produced therefrom |
March 7, 2006 |
| A method is disclosed for application of compositions onto non-woven webs, such as paper webs. The present invention is also directed to products made from the process. In general, the method includes applying a composition to a non-woven web using a non-impact printer, such as an ink |
| 7008496 |
One-step necked-bonded laminate process and apparatus |
March 7, 2006 |
| A one-step method of making a necked-bonded laminate, wherein the layers of the laminate are formed and laminated within the same process. The method includes forming a nonwoven web, necking the nonwoven web, and immediately feeding the nonwoven web into a laminator where an elastome |
| 7004313 |
Disposable dispenser with fragrance delivery system |
February 28, 2006 |
| Disposable dispensers for stacks of tissue products are provided that include one or more odor control agents and one or more means for containing and releasing the odor control agents. When the means for containing and releasing the odor control agents is activated the odor control |
| 7004053 |
System for measuring and controlling cut length of discrete components in a high-speed process |
February 28, 2006 |
| A closed-loop system can maintain a pre-set cut length of a material as the material is cut and placed on a web. The system has the ability to measure the actual cut length, compare the average actual cut length to a target cut length, and to adjust web tension or feed roll speed to |
| 7003804 |
Surgical gown incorporating a skin wellness agent |
February 28, 2006 |
| A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a front portion, a back portion, and sleeves. A skin wellness agent is deposited on an inner body-facing surface of at least one of the front portion, back portion, and sleeves, and may also be provided in the sleeve cuffs. The skin |
| 7002055 |
Toilet training article containing a foaming agent |
February 21, 2006 |
| Absorbent articles for alerting a wearer to urination are disclosed. The absorbent articles comprise a bodyside liner, an absorbent core, and a urine-permeable inflatable envelope located between the bodyside liner and the absorbent core. The envelope comprises a surfactant and a system |
| 7001562 |
Method for treating fibrous web materials |
February 21, 2006 |
| The present invention provides an efficient method for topically treating and drying fibrous web materials such as nonwoven web materials and nonwoven laminate materials without unduly damaging the materials due to excessive heating during drying. |
| 7001487 |
Method and apparatus for transporting a sheet from a dryer to a reel |
February 21, 2006 |
| A system and method for transferring a continuously advancing paper web from a dryer to a reel section is provided. The system includes a first fabric defining a first moving conveyor. The first fabric may be a permeable fabric, which is positioned downstream from the dryer. A second |
| 7001486 |
Vacuum device for paper web making apparatus |
February 21, 2006 |
| A vacuum device for a paper web making apparatus has a housing having an outer web-facing surface and a vacuum channel extending within the housing and having an opening at the web-facing surface. A vacuum source is in fluid communication with the vacuum channel and is operable to draw |
| 7001477 |
Cutting method and apparatus having an affixed knife |
February 21, 2006 |
| A cutting method and apparatus (20) includes a rotary cutter (28) having an axial-direction (22), a radial-direction (24) and a circumferential-direction (26). The rotary cutter (28) includes a rotary shaft member (30) having an outer peripheral surface (32), and at least one knife m |
| 7001167 |
Apparatus and form for making an air formed fibrous web |
February 21, 2006 |
| Apparatus for forming an air formed fibrous web has a form member on which fluent fibrous material is deposited in an air formed deposition process. The fibrous web may be used as an absorbent core of an absorbent article. The form member has a forming surface with a pocket for making a |
| 7000363 |
System and process for loading containers with formed product |
February 21, 2006 |
| The invention relates to a system and process for loading containers with formed product. The system includes a container transport assembly, a product transport assembly and a combined transport assembly. The container transport assembly advances and positions the containers along a |
| 7000260 |
Disposable garment and related manufacturing equipment and methods |
February 21, 2006 |
| A disposable garment, subassemblies of the garment, and apparatus and methods for making the garment and subassemblies. The garment has elasticized leg and waist openings. The apparatus and methods of the invention facilitate assembling leg elastics and crotch elastics into the garme |
| 6998367 |
Absorbent composition containing transitional crosslinking points |
February 14, 2006 |
| A water insoluble, water swellable absorbent composition exhibiting a free swell absorbency of at least 15 g/g and an Absorbency Change of greater than or equal to 15% upon saturation. The absorbent composition includes both permanent crosslinking points and transitional crosslinking poi |
| 6998241 |
Antibody pair screening methods |
February 14, 2006 |
| The invention provides methods for identifying antibody preparations that can form a pair of antibodies that optimally detect a target antigen, for example, in a sandwich immunoassay. These methods provide high affinity and epitope-specific antibodies. |
| 6998164 |
Controlled loft and density nonwoven webs and method for producing same |
February 14, 2006 |
| A lofty, nonwoven material having a nonwoven web having a plurality of substantially continuous fibers oriented in a z-direction of the nonwoven web and a method for producing the lofty, nonwoven material from as-formed z-direction fibers. The method is fast, having no mechanical man |
| 6998086 |
Multi-segmented embossing apparatus and method |
February 14, 2006 |
| An embossing method and apparatus (20) comprises a rotary embossing device (32) having a radial direction (28) and an outer peripheral surface (34). The embossing device (32) includes at least one embossing-component (48) which extends at least radially outward from the peripheral surfac |
| 6998024 |
Wide wale papermaking fabrics |
February 14, 2006 |
| Highly textured tissue sheets, particularly suitable for use as bath tissue, are produced by throughdrying and have a low number and/or low amount of pinholes. The low number or amount of pinholes is provided by using a throughdrying fabric having parallel wide ridges with a height s |
