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Cut resistant paper and paper articles and method for making same

US7482046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2004
Grant dateJan 27, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2985
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The specification discloses a method for making a paper material having a reduced tendency to cut human skin. The method includes providing a papermaking furnish containing cellulosic fibers and from about 0.5 to about 5.0 wt % by weight dry basis expandable microspheres, forming a paperboard web from the papermaking furnish, drying the web, and calendaring the web to a caliper of from about 11.0 to about 18.0 mils and a density ranging from about 7.0 to about 12.0 lb/3000 ft2/mil. Papers formed according to the method and articles formed therefrom are also disclosed.

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