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Nonwoven disposable wiper
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1980-01-07
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 2000-01-07
Abstract
Abstract Nonwoven disposable wiper intended primarily for industrial applications and having a reduced tendency to accumulate metal chips or other small, sharp foreign objects. The wiper results from a combination of a meltblown microfiber web laminated to at least one web of interconnected aligned split filaments, such as a fibrillated thermoplastic film or foam. The combination is pattern bonded and includes a surfactant for improved wiping properties. The combination of the split flamentary web and microfiber web results in increased safety since injuries due to metal chips picked up by the wiper material are minimized. This is accomplished without significant deterioration of the wiping properties of the meltblown material.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary H. Meitner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:43
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B5/00; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B32B5/26; D; D04; D04H; D04H1/00; D04H1/40; D04H1/54; D04H1/56; B32B2262/00; B32B2262/02; B32B2262/0253; B32B2432/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24826; Y10T428/24942; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/249988; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/60; Y10T442/608; Y10T442/614; Y10T442/626; Y10T442/647; Y10T442/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A nonwoven composite wiper consisting essentially of, (a) a web having a basis weight in the range of from about 1.0 oz/yd 2 to 4.0 oz/yd 2 of meltblown, thermoplastic polypropylene microfibers having an average diameter in the range of up to about ten microns and (b) on at least one side of said microfiber web a split thermoplastic foamed polypropylene filamentary web having a basis weight in the range of from about 0.1 oz/yd 2 to 0.6 oz/yd 2 comprising filaments having an average diameter at least about twice that of said microfibers up to a maximum of about 40 microns, said composite being pattern bonded and containing 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of ionic and nonionic surfactants.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A nonwoven composite wiper consisting essentially of, (a) a web having a basis weight in the range of from about 1.0 oz/yd 2 to 4.0 oz/yd 2 of meltblown, thermoplastic polypropylene microfibers having an average diameter in the range of up to about ten microns and (b) on at least one side of said microfiber web a split thermoplastic foamed polypropylene filamentary web having a basis weight in the range of from about 0.1 oz/yd 2 to 0.6 oz/yd 2 comprising filaments having an average diameter at least about twice that of said microfibers up to a maximum of about 40 microns, said composite being pattern bonded and containing 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of ionic and nonionic surfactants.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The wiper of claim 1 wherein the split filamentary web has a basis weight in the range of from about 0.15 oz/yd 2 to 0.4 oz/yd 2 .
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The wiper of claim 1 wherein the surfactant is contained in the range of from about 0.2% by weight to 0.75% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The wiper of claim 1 wherein the pattern bonding is obtained by application of heat and pressure in the ranges of from about 180° F. to 245° F. and 10 PSIG to 30 PSIG employing a pattern with 20 to 250 pins per square inch covering 5 to 25% of the composite surface area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
124 words
The wiper of claim 1 wherein the micro-fiber web is meltblown polypropylene having a basis weight in the range of from about 1.0 oz/yd 2 to 4.0 oz/yd 2 , wherein the split filamentary web is foamed polypropylene having a basis weight in the range of from about 0.15 oz/yd 2 to 0.4 oz/yd 2 , wherein the surfactant is contained in the range of from about 0.2% by weight to 0.75% by weight and wherein the pattern bonding is obtained by application of heat and pressure in the ranges of from about 180° F. to 245° F. and 10 PSIG to 30 PSIG employing a pattern with 20 to 250 pins per square inch covering 5 to 25% of the composite surface area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The wiper of claim 5 wherein a split filamentary web is bonded to both sides of the microfiber web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The wiper of claim 1 wherein said split filamentary web is included as multiple layers, each having a basis weight in the range of from about 0.15 oz/yd 2 to 0.4 oz/yd 2 .
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The wiper of claim 7 wherein a split filamentary web is bonded to both sides of the microfiber web.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-11-02 | 1985-05-04 | 1985-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-02 | 1989-05-04 | 1989-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-02 | 1993-05-04 | 1993-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |