Non-woven application for water dispersable copolyester

US6448463B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• H.B. Fuller Licensing & Financing, Inc · US

Inventors

• Carolyn A. Fischer · Stillwater, US
• Mai N. Haselman · Hong Kong, CN
• Mark S. Hull · Stillwater, US
• Mark G. Katsaros · Mahtomedi, US
• Mark S. Kroll · Arden Hills, US
• Greg J. Van Lith · Fridley, US
• Sharf U. Ahmed · Woodbury, US
• Andualem W. Emiru · Woodbury, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 6, 1997
• Grant date: Sep 10, 2002
• Expiry date: May 6, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T442/671
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

This invention relates to water responsive thermoplastic compositions and articles constructed thereof. This invention particularly relates to thermoplastic copolyester compositions useful for the manufacture of disposable-articles such as disposable diapers and feminine napkins. More particularly, this invention relates to thermoplastic copolyester compositions that are useful as a raw material in the manufacture of nonwovens, barrier films or coatings and as well as for various improved hot melt adhesives compositions useful for incorporating hydrophilic features into disposable articles.