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Wiping products having enhanced cleaning abilities

US7879191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims

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Assignee

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

Thomas Joseph Dyer · Neenah, US
Michael Lostocco · Appleton, US
Deborah Nickel · Appleton, US
Troy Runge · Neenah, US
Kenneth John Zwick · Neenah, US
Mike Thomas Goulet · Neenah, US
Jeffrey James Timm · Menasha, US
Perry H. Clough · Neenah, US
Michael John Rekoske · Appleton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 14, 2007
Grant date	Feb 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 14, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/24405
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid.

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