公开(公告)号：US12116706B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US18240591

申请日：2023-08-31

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

Inventor： Davis Dang H. Nhan ,  Cathleen M. Uttecht ,  Lori A. Eslinger ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Jian Qin ,  Charles W. Colman ,  Deborah J. Calewarts ,  Vasily A Topolkaraev ,  Antonio J. Carrillo Ojeda

IPC: D04H1/541 ,  A61F13/15 ,  A61F13/511 ,  D04H1/4391 ,  D04H1/68 ,  D04H1/76 ,  D21H13/10 ,  D21H21/24

CPC classification number: D04H1/5412 ,  A61F13/15577 ,  A61F13/51104 ,  D04H1/43916 ,  D04H1/68 ,  D04H1/76 ,  D21H13/10 ,  D21H21/24 ,  A61F2013/15934 ,  A61F2013/51134

Abstract: A method for making a high topography nonwoven substrate includes generating a foam including water and synthetic binder fibers; depositing the foam on a planar surface; disposing a template form on the foam opposite the planar surface to create a foam/form assembly; heating the foam/form assembly to dry the foam and bind the synthetic binder fibers; and removing the template from the substrate after heating the foam/form assembly, wherein the substrate includes a planar base layer having an X-Y surface and a backside surface opposite the X-Y surface; and a plurality of projection elements integral with and protruding in a Z-direction from the X-Y surface, wherein the projection elements are distributed in both the X- and Y-directions, and wherein the density of a projection element is the same as the density of the base layer.

公开(公告)号：US20240125048A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US18522405

申请日：2023-11-29

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

Inventor： Jian Qin ,  Sridhar Ranganathan ,  Francis P. Abuto

IPC: D21F11/00 ,  A61F13/53 ,  D04H1/407 ,  D04H1/425 ,  D04H1/4374 ,  D04H1/4382 ,  D04H1/541 ,  D04H1/544 ,  D04H1/55 ,  D04H1/732 ,  D21F1/02

CPC classification number: D21F11/002 ,  A61F13/53 ,  D04H1/407 ,  D04H1/425 ,  D04H1/4374 ,  D04H1/43835 ,  D04H1/5412 ,  D04H1/544 ,  D04H1/55 ,  D04H1/732 ,  D21F1/022 ,  A61F13/15699

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for producing a zoned and/or layered substrate are described. A method can include providing a first supply of fibers, providing a second supply of fibers, and providing a headbox. The headbox can include a machine direction, a cross-direction, and a first cross-directional divider that separates a first zone of the headbox from a second zone of the headbox in a cross-directional manner. The method can further include transferring the first supply of fibers and the second supply of fibers to the headbox. The method can also include transferring the first supply of fibers and the second supply of fibers through the headbox to provide the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20230220119A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US18180900

申请日：2023-03-09

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. ,  Shanghai University

Inventor： Jian Qin ,  Donald E. Waldroup ,  Youquan Su ,  Liyi Shi

IPC: C08B15/05 ,  F26B3/12 ,  D06M10/06 ,  D06M101/06

CPC classification number: C08B15/05 ,  F26B3/12 ,  D06M10/06 ,  D06M2101/06

Abstract: A spray dried non-hydrogen bonded (NHB) nano-fibrillated cellulose (NFC) composition and methods for preparing such composition are disclosed. The spray dried NFC with a NHB effect results in low packing density.

公开(公告)号：US20220205154A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-30

申请号：US17696071

申请日：2022-03-16

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

Inventor： Davis Dang H. Nhan ,  Cathleen M. Uttecht ,  Lori A. Eslinger ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Jian Qin ,  Charles W. Colman ,  Deborah J. Calewarts ,  Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  Antonio J. Carrillo Ojeda

IPC: D04H1/541 ,  D04H1/4391 ,  A61F13/15 ,  A61F13/511 ,  D04H1/68 ,  D04H1/76 ,  D21H13/10 ,  D21H21/24

Abstract: A method for making a high topography nonwoven substrate includes generating a foam including water and synthetic binder fibers; depositing the foam on a planar surface; disposing a template form on the foam opposite the planar surface to create a foam/form assembly; heating the foam/form assembly to dry the foam and bind the synthetic binder fibers; and removing the template from the substrate after heating the foam/form assembly, wherein the substrate includes a planar base layer having an X-Y surface and a backside surface opposite the X-Y surface; and a plurality of projection elements integral with and protruding in a Z-direction from the X-Y surface, wherein the projection elements are distributed in both the X- and Y-directions, and wherein the density of a projection element is the same as the density of the base layer.

公开(公告)号：US10563355B1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-18

申请号：US16654494

申请日：2019-10-16

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Jian Qin ,  Youquan Su ,  Liyi Shi

IPC: D21H11/20 ,  D21H17/59 ,  D21H27/00 ,  D21H17/63 ,  D21H27/40 ,  D21C9/18 ,  D21C9/00 ,  D21H27/34

Abstract: The present invention provides a treated fiber having reduced hydrogen bonding capabilities, which may be useful in the production of tissue products having improved bulk and softness. The treated fiber comprises a water-insoluble inorganic compound that is generated in situ by reacting at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a silicate, a silyl, a silane, and an alkaline metal and a precipitation agent in the presence of the fiber at or above the critical fiber consistency.

公开(公告)号：US20190062570A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-28

申请号：US15692033

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. ,  BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Inventor： Constantine Michael Megaridis ,  Jared Morrissette ,  Patrick Carroll ,  Ilker S. Bayer ,  Jian Qin ,  Donald E. Waldroup

IPC: C09D5/16 ,  C09D123/28 ,  B01J20/26 ,  B01J20/24

Abstract: A composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 μm; and water. The hydrophobic component is selected from the group consisting of fluorinated polymers, perfluorinated polymers, and mixtures thereof; and the cellulosic elements are micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose. A disposable absorbent article includes a substrate having a surface, the surface including a composition including a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 μm; and water, wherein the surface exhibits a contact angle greater than 150 degrees.

公开(公告)号：US10005917B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US13873663

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Constantine M. Megaridis ,  Thomas M. Schutzius ,  Ilker S. Bayer ,  Jian Qin ,  Donald Eugene Waldroup

IPC: C09D123/06

CPC classification number: C09D123/06 ,  C08L2201/54 ,  Y10T428/31938 ,  Y10T442/2164

Abstract: A superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition includes a hydrophobic component free of fluorine; a filler particle; and water, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion. The superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition alternatively includes a hydrophobic polymer free of fluorine; an exfoliated graphite filler particle including acid functional groups; water; and a stabilizing compound, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic polymer is in an aqueous dispersion. The superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition alternatively includes a hydrophobic component free of fluorine; a filler particle including an acid functional group; and water, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion.

公开(公告)号：US20180044541A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15551634

申请日：2016-02-25

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. ,  The Board of Truestees of the University of Illinois

Inventor： Jian Qin ,  Donald Eugene Waldroup ,  Deborah Joy Calewarts ,  Constantine Michael Megaridis ,  Joseph Edward Mates

IPC: C09D5/16 ,  C09D123/08 ,  C08K3/00 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L23/14 ,  C08K3/22 ,  C09D7/12 ,  C09D123/14

CPC classification number: C09D5/1681 ,  C08K3/013 ,  C08K3/22 ,  C08K2003/2241 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L23/14 ,  C08L2201/54 ,  C09D7/67 ,  C09D123/08 ,  C09D123/14

Abstract: A superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition includes a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine, a hydrophilic filler particles, wherein the filler particles are metal oxide nanoparticles, and water, wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion. Also, a superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition includes a hydrophobic polymer free of fluorine, a titanium dioxide nanoparticle filler particle, and water. In addition, a superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition includes a hydrophobic polymer free of fluorine, wherein the hydrophobic polymer includes a polyolefin, titanium dioxide nanoparticles as filler, wherein the titanium dioxide nanoparticles are rutile titanium dioxide, anatase titanium dioxide, or a mixture of rutile and anatase titanium dioxide, and water.

公开(公告)号：US20160242970A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15033343

申请日：2014-10-30

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. ,  THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOI

Inventor： Jian Qin ,  Donald E. Waldroup ,  Constantine Michael Megaridis ,  Joseph Edward Mates ,  Thomas Michael Schutzius

IPC: A61F13/511 ,  A61L15/26 ,  A61L15/52 ,  A61L15/18

CPC classification number: A61F13/51121 ,  A61F2013/51019 ,  A61F2013/51026 ,  A61F2013/5103 ,  A61F2013/51372 ,  A61L15/18 ,  A61L15/26 ,  A61L15/52 ,  A61L2400/12 ,  B32B3/08 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B5/06 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B29/002 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2264/101 ,  B32B2264/102 ,  B32B2264/104 ,  B32B2264/12 ,  B32B2307/7166 ,  B32B2307/726 ,  B32B2307/7265 ,  B32B2555/02 ,  D06M15/256 ,  D06M15/263 ,  D06M23/02 ,  D06M23/08 ,  D06M23/16 ,  D06M2200/12 ,  D21H21/16

Abstract: A material having one-way valve properties includes a nonwoven substrate having a first surface having a first surface hydrohead value and a second surface having a second surface hydrohead value; and a superhydrophobic formulation disposed on the first surface, wherein the first surface hydrohead value is less than about 1 cm, and wherein the second surface hydrohead value is at least 4 cm greater than the first surface hydrohead value. Also, a personal care article includes this nonwoven substrate in a nonwoven fluid permeable topsheet having a body-facing surface and an opposing backside surface, the article also including a fluid impermeable backsheet and at least one intermediate layer disposed therebetween.

Abstract translation: 具有单向阀特性的材料包括具有第一表面具有第一表面水压头值的非织造基底和具有第二表面水压头值的第二表面; 以及设置在所述第一表面上的超疏水制剂，其中所述第一表面水压头值小于约1cm，并且其中所述第二表面水压头值比所述第一表面水压头值大至少4cm。 此外，个人护理制品将这种非织造基材包括在具有面向身体的表面和相对的后侧表面的非织造流体可渗透的顶片中，该制品还包括流体不可渗透的底片和设置在其间的至少一个中间层。

公开(公告)号：US20160024717A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14359833

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Michael Lindsay ,  Michael Andrew Zawadzki ,  Jian Qin

IPC: D21H11/20

CPC classification number: D21H11/20 ,  D21C1/04 ,  D21C9/005 ,  D21H11/16 ,  D21H27/002

Abstract: The present invention provides a modified cellulosic fiber having reduced hydrogen bonding capabilities. The modified fiber formed in accordance with the present invention may be useful in the production of tissue products having improved bulk and softness. More importantly, the modified fiber is adaptable to current tissue making processes and may be incorporated into a tissue product to improve bulk and softness without an unsatisfactory reduction in tensile.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供具有降低的氢键能力的改性纤维素纤维。 根据本发明形成的改性纤维可用于生产具有改善体积和柔软度的纸巾制品。 更重要的是，改性纤维适用于当前的组织制备方法，并且可以并入组织产品中以改善体积和柔软度，而不会令人不满意的拉伸减小。