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Biodegradable multicomponent fibers

US7972692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jayant Chakravarty · Woodbury, US
Vasily A. Topolkaraev · Appleton, US
Gregory J. Wideman · Menasha, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 15, 2005
Grant date	Jul 5, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 27, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T442/696
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multicomponent fiber that contains a high-melting aliphatic polyester and a low-melting aliphatic polyester is provided. The multicomponent fibers are substantially biodegradable, yet readily processed into nonwoven structures that exhibit effective fibrous mechanical properties.

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