Facial tissue with reduced moisture penetration
US6027611A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24455
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Facial tissue is rendered resistant to water penetration while retaining softness by treating the fibers with a sizing agent prior to forming the sheet, or topically after the sheet is formed. The resulting tissue prevents the user's hands from becoming wetted during nose care.
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