US4882221A
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Chemically treated paper products - towel and tissue
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1987-08-06
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Granted: 1989-11-21
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Expires: 2007-08-06
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed are soft, absorbent and bulky cellulosic fibrous webs which have been treated so that they impart a soothing or emollient effect to the human skin when used for wiping or drying while essentially retaining their water-absorbent property and strength. The agent used in the present invention is a condensation product of an amino acid with a reducing sugar.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry Bogart
- 👤 James J. Hipkins
- 👤 Morris L. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/60; A61K8/02; A61K8/0208; A61Q; A61Q19/00; D; D21; D21H; D21H17/00; D21H17/03; D21H17/05; D21H17/07; D21H21/00; D21H21/14; D21H21/22; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/74; A61K2800/75; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/812; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249955; Y10T428/249959
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
33 words
A web of cellulosic fibers treated with an emollient composition consisting essentially of a water-soluble emollient, said emollient comprising glucose glutamate in an amount from 0.1 to 2% by weight of the web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
33 words
A web of cellulosic fibers treated with an emollient composition consisting essentially of a water-soluble emollient, said emollient comprising glucose glutamate in an amount from 0.1 to 2% by weight of the web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Towels for drying the skin which are made from the web of claim 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
Toilet tissue made from the web of claim 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
Facial tissue made from the web of claim 1.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-11-20 | 1993-05-22 | 1993-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-11-20 | 1997-05-22 | 1997-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-11-20 | 2001-05-22 | 2001-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |