| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6964395 |
Dispenser for rolled sheet material |
November 15, 2005 |
| A dispenser adapted to dispense sheet material therefrom is provided and includes a housing having an exit port configured to support a centerflow roll of sheet material therein. The dispenser also includes a first tubular member and a second tubular member, and the sheet of material |
| 6964238 |
Process for making a garment having hanging legs |
November 15, 2005 |
| A distinctive process for making a garment having a waist opening and a pair of hanging legs is disclosed. The process includes providing a first web and a second web and joining the first web and the second web to provide a crotch seam. Portions of the webs may also be removed to provid |
| 6962749 |
Method for improving strength of elastic strand |
November 8, 2005 |
| We have determined that strength characteristics of elastic strand improve when the strand is heated. Thus, the present invention is directed to improving strength characteristics of an elastic strand by heating the strand. The strand may be heated by thermal conduction and/or convection |
| 6960371 |
Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same |
November 1, 2005 |
| The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further direct |
| 6959891 |
Dispenser for multiple rolls of sheet material |
November 1, 2005 |
| A dispenser for storing and dispensing rolled sheet material is provided. The dispenser has a housing which holds at least one roll of sheet material therein. The housing has a portion of an outer surface which is positioned against a support surface. The housing also has an opening |
| 6959885 |
Center-feed roll and method of making thereof |
November 1, 2005 |
| A double-wound center-feed roll is disclosed which is formed from at least two webs each having lines of weakness which allow the webs to be separated into a plurality of sheets. The lines of weakness of one web are offset from those of the other such that in use the sheets can be di |
| 6959834 |
Windowless tissue carton |
November 1, 2005 |
| A windowless tissue carton comprises, in one embodiment, a film aperture having a printed design such that the interior of the carton is not visible through a colorless transparent plastic window. |
| 6959635 |
Easy loading dispenser and cutting mechanism therefor |
November 1, 2005 |
| A dispenser for dispensing a material from a cored roll having a housing having a plurality of walls forming an interior volume and an opening, at least one pair of coaxially aligned, opposed plungers mounted on opposite walls within the dispenser, and a cutting mechanism. The cutting me |
| 6959523 |
Process for automating the attachment of a clip to a product |
November 1, 2005 |
| The invention relates to a process for automating the positioning and fastening of a clip to a pouch. The system describes automated assembly of first and second clip members having ends, clamping surfaces, latching components, and hinge components with a product. Each of the clip member |
| 6958432 |
Disposable absorbent article |
October 25, 2005 |
| A disposable absorbent article comprises a liner, an outer cover and an absorbent body therebetween for absorbing liquid body waste penetrating the liner. In one embodiment, the absorbent body comprises an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer has a lower absorbent capacity per |
| 6958371 |
Method of making blends of poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(ethylene oxide) |
October 25, 2005 |
| The present invention discloses water-soluble compositions comprising a blend of poly(ethylene oxide) and poly(vinyl alcohol) that have improved ductility over water-soluble compositions comprising poly(vinyl alcohol) alone. In one desirable embodiment of the present invention, the p |
| 6958103 |
Entangled fabrics containing staple fibers |
October 25, 2005 |
| An entangled fabric that contains a nonwoven web hydraulically entangled with a fibrous component is provided. The nonwoven web is formed from staple fibers and is creped. For example, in one embodiment, the nonwoven web is a creped, point bonded, carded web. Excellent liquid handling |
| 6956009 |
Microphase separated superabsorbent compositions and method for making |
October 18, 2005 |
| A superabsorbent composition comprising a superabsorbent material and an elastomer. The superabsorbent composition has a two-phase morphology resulting in one of the superabsorbent material and elastomer being dispersed as aggregates in the other continuous material. The superabsorbe |
| 6955666 |
Labial pad having a tab |
October 18, 2005 |
| An absorbent article (40) such as a labial pad configured for disposition within the vestibule (42) of a female wearer. The labial pad may be worn by females for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, and has at least one tab (94) extending outward from the periphery ther |
| 6953622 |
Biodegradable bicomponent fibers with improved thermal-dimensional stability |
October 11, 2005 |
| A biodegradable hydrophilic binder fiber. These fibers may be produced by co-spinning an aliphatic polyester material in a side-by-side configuration with a polylactide polymer to obtain a fiber with improved material attributes. A multicarboxylic acid may be incorporated into either |
| 6953516 |
Process for making throughdried tissue by profiling exhaust gas recovery |
October 11, 2005 |
| The energy efficiency of a throughdrying papermaking process is improved by recycling exhaust gas from one or more throughdryers prior to throughdrying to profile the consistency of the web. |
| 6953452 |
Mechanical fastening system for an absorbent article |
October 11, 2005 |
| An absorbent article such as infant training pants is provided with a mechanical hook-and-loop type fastening system utilizing multi-directional stretchable nonwoven materials that function well with low shear strength. |
| 6953422 |
System and method for replacing web folding boards |
October 11, 2005 |
| A system and method for selectively replacing one set of folding boards with another set of folding boards is provided. In one embodiment, a first set and a second set of folding boards are secured to carriage assemblies that are moveable in and out of a web-receiving position. Through t |
| 6951895 |
Absorbent composition |
October 4, 2005 |
| Disclosed is an absorbent composition comprising each of an acidic and a basic material, wherein the absorbent composition exhibits desirable absorbent properties. Specifically, the present invention relates to an absorbent composition comprising either an acidic water-swellable, wat |
| 6951598 |
Hydrophobically modified cationic acrylate copolymer/polysiloxane blends and use in tissue |
October 4, 2005 |
| The present invention is a soft tissue sheet. The tissue sheet comprises papermaking fibers and a polysiloxane composition. The polysiloxane composition comprises a polysiloxane and a compatible synthetic resin binder having a glass transition temperature of about 100.degree. C. or l |
| 6949168 |
Soft paper product including beneficial agents |
September 27, 2005 |
| A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of extruding a composition containing a chemical addit |
| 6949167 |
Tissue products having uniformly deposited hydrophobic additives and controlled wettability |
September 27, 2005 |
| Tissue products are disclosed that contain a hydrophobic additive, such as a polysiloxane. In accordance with the present invention, the tissue products are further treated with a wetting agent. The wetting agent may be applied after application of the hydrophobic additive to one or more |
| 6949166 |
Single ply webs with increased softness having two outer layers and a middle layer |
September 27, 2005 |
| "Products made from a process for increasing the tactile properties of a base web without adversely affecting the strength of the web is disclosed. In general, the process includes the steps of placing a base web in between a first moving conveyor and a second moving conveyor. The co |
| 6949089 |
Method of providing a series of disposable absorbent articles to consumers |
September 27, 2005 |
| A method of concurrently providing a series of types of pant-like garments and corresponding information to consumers. The series includes two or more pant-like garments, each of the garments corresponding to a stage of toilet training. Each of the garments in the series may differ from |
| 6948625 |
Sheet dispenser and carton for making a sheet dispenser |
September 27, 2005 |
| A sheet dispenser and a method of making a sheet dispenser is disclosed. A carton may be adapted for storing and displaying stacked sheet materials, such as napkins, paper towels, facial tissues, and other absorbent products that may be used in home or a commercial setting. A carton or |
| 6948499 |
Easy gripping face mask |
September 27, 2005 |
| A cup-shaped face mask sized to fit over the nose and mouth of a wearer is disclosed. The face mask includes an inside surface, an outside surface, and a tab disposed on and extending outwardly from the outside surface, where the tab is adapted for gripping. |
| 6946413 |
Composite material with cloth-like feel |
September 20, 2005 |
| The present invention provides a wet-wipe comprising a non-woven composite elastic material comprising a non-woven elastic layer; and a non-woven gatherable layer. The gatherable layer is bonded to the elastic layer at at least two points; and is gathered between the bonded points. These |
| 6946195 |
Compositions for enhanced thermal bonding |
September 20, 2005 |
| A composition including an aromatic polyester and a copolyester having a lower melting point than the aromatic polyester. The aromatic polyester and the copolyester can be blended together to form fibers and fibrous webs. The composition can be thermally bonded at a temperature below the |
| 6946058 |
Method and system for manufacturing tissue products, and products produced thereby |
September 20, 2005 |
| A process and product of making a tissue product is provided. For example, the method can comprise (a) providing a first papermaking furnish containing refined softwood fibers; (b) providing a second papermaking furnish containing hardwood fibers; (c) incorporating the first and second |
| 6945922 |
System for cutting a moving web in the cross direction to form sheets of a given length at high |
September 20, 2005 |
| A system, apparatus and method is provided for perforating a web such as a paper tissue or paper toweling into distinct and perforated sheets. The invention provides a laser array capable of providing an incident beam of light upon the surface of the web. The web travels at relatively hi |
| 6945249 |
Easy gripping face mask |
September 20, 2005 |
| A face mask is disclosed. The face mask includes an inside surface, an outside surface having at least one edge, and at least one loop having a first end and a second end attached to the outside surface, where the loop is less than about 80 millimeters in length. |
| 6945185 |
Apparatus, seaming assembly and method for placing seams in a continuously moving web |
September 20, 2005 |
| A seaming assembly for placing seams in a continuously moving web of material. The seaming assembly includes a first support that is movable in a machine direction and a second support which is secured to the first support. The second support is movable relative to the first support in a |
| 6945121 |
Apparatus for simulating a dynamic force response |
September 20, 2005 |
| Apparatus for generating a dynamic force response that simulates a dynamic force typically generated by an experimental event. A cam having a profile, such as a serrated profile, rotates about an axis according to a rotational speed profile. A braking device operatively connects to the |
| 6941949 |
Disposable face mask |
September 13, 2005 |
| A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A substanti |
| 6939914 |
High stiffness absorbent polymers having improved absorbency rates and method for making the sam |
September 6, 2005 |
| Superabsorbent polymer materials are provided including absorbent polymers having a fast vortex time, desirably about 10 seconds or less, and a stiffness index of at least about 0.7, as determined by test procedures described herein. The absorbent polymers can be modified to obtain a |
| 6939553 |
Treated substrate with improved transfer efficiency of topical application |
September 6, 2005 |
| The present invention relates to a composite material including a substrate with a first and a second surface, a boundary layer which is comprised of one or more compositions, and a topical application. The boundary layer is applied on the first surface of the substrate, and the topical |
| 6939492 |
Method for making fibrous web materials |
September 6, 2005 |
| Disclosed herein is a method for making fibrous web materials which may be used in or as absorbent core materials for absorbent products. The method involves providing loose fibers, entraining the fibers in a moving airstream, treating the fibers with an energy-activatable pre-polymer |
| 6939440 |
Creped and imprinted web |
September 6, 2005 |
| Paper products, such as wiping products, are disclosed that have a fabric-imprinted pattern in combination with a crepe pattern. In producing paper products according to the invention, a base web containing pulp fibers is formed. Once the base web is substantially dry, the web is cre |
| 6939335 |
Aesthetically improved side panels for disposable garments and methods of making the same |
September 6, 2005 |
| A pant-like absorbent garment having side seams extending from a waist opening to each of two leg openings between a front side panel and a back side panel. The side seams are offset or folded to conceal the post-bonding edges and provide a finished or aesthetically pleasing appearan |
| 6939334 |
Three dimensional profiling of an elastic hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive to provide areas |
September 6, 2005 |
| Disclosed is a film formed from an elastomeric, hot melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive, with at least two different dimensions in the Z axis resulting in areas of differential tension when the film is stretched. The elastomeric and adhesive film further forms a liquid barrier. The ela |
| 6939289 |
Ellipitcal applicator system |
September 6, 2005 |
| An applicator for placing an insert within a vagina. The insert can be a catamenial tampon, incontinence device, medicament, dressing, and the like. The applicator has orientation indicators to allow the user to properly orientate the insert within the vagina. The applicator also has |
| 6936648 |
Coating for treating substrates for ink jet printing including imbibing solution for enhanced im |
August 30, 2005 |
| An aqueous coating formulation containing solids, for enhancing image visualization and retention of acid dye-based inks includes a cationic polymer or copolymer, a fabric softener, urea, and ammonium salts of multifunctional weak acids. Desirably the ammonium salts are selected from |
| 6936554 |
Nonwoven fabric laminate with meltblown web having a gradient fiber size structure |
August 30, 2005 |
| A nonwoven fabric laminate having a meltblown layer positioned between two spunbond nonwoven layers. The meltblown layer having a gradient fiber size structure across a thickness thereof with at least one layer of coarse meltblown fibers. In one embodiment, the gradient fiber size struct |
| 6936136 |
Amino-functionalized pulp fibers |
August 30, 2005 |
| The disclosed invention is directed to pulp fibers suitable for forming a wet-laid paper product which include amino-functionality which is non-extractable in an aqueous phase. The pulp fibers may be prepared by applying an amino-functional additive to a fibrous web prior to the fini |
| 6936038 |
Absorbent article having a pair of fringes |
August 30, 2005 |
| An absorbent article is disclosed having an absorbent with first and second longitudinal sides. A liquid permeable wrapper encloses the absorbent. The wrapper extending laterally outward from each of the first and second longitudinal sides a distance of at least about 10 millimeters to f |
| 6934969 |
Anti-wicking protective workwear and methods of making and using same |
August 30, 2005 |
| The present invention relates to protective outerwear or workwear for covering a body portion. The protective outerwear has an inner surface and an outer surface, with the outer surface including thereupon a low surface tension liquid blocking material in a continuous unbroken band for |
| 6934055 |
Method of adjusting gray scale response to more closely correlate scanner based image analysis s |
August 23, 2005 |
| The present invention provides for a method of adjusting the gray scale response of a first scanner and a second scanner so that the two gray scale responses more closely match one another. The method includes the step of providing a first scanner that has a gray scale response upon |
| 6933421 |
Methods of making disposable products having humidity activated materials with shape-memory |
August 23, 2005 |
| The present invention relates to shape deformable materials, which are capable of (1) being deformed, (2) storing an amount of shape deformation, and (3) recovering at least a portion of the shape deformation when exposed to a humid environment. The shape deformable materials can adv |
| 6932976 |
Enzyme blocking skin protectant cream |
August 23, 2005 |
| The present inventions relate to novel skin protectant creams and the use of such creams to cleanse, treat, and protect skin. The skin protectant creams can be topically applied to protect skin from irritants, to block the action of irritants such as enzymes, and to treat skin that has b |
| 6932929 |
Method of forming composite absorbent members |
August 23, 2005 |
| A method for forming a composite absorbent member is provided that includes: a) extruding a first fibrous component through a first meltblowing die and intermingling pulp fibers with the first fibrous component to form a first admixture; b) extruding a second fibrous component thro |
