Creping process and products made therefrom
US7883604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21H21/18
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Tissue products are disclosed containing an additive composition. 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. The additive composition may be incorporated into the tissue web by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the web. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the web after the web has been formed. For instance, in one embodiment, the additive composition may be applied to the web as a creping adhesive during a creping operation. The additive composition may improve the strength of the tissue web without substantially affecting the perceived softness of the web in an adverse manner.
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