Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc.

Kimberly-clark Corporation

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Jark Chong Lau

Bryan David Haynes

Jeffrey Eldon Fish

Michael Scott Brunner

Jason Patrick McDevitt

Lamar Heath Gipson

Jaeho Kim

Jeffrey Lawrence McManus

Philip Sim Lin

Russell Frederick Ross

Kaiyuan Yang

Thomas Gregory Triebes

Lee Cullen Boney

Robert James Baldy

Robert Eugene Vogt

Fred R Radwanski

Charles John Morell

Kenneth Yin Wang

Samuel Edward Marmon

Wanda Walton Jackson

Gabriel Hamman Adam

James Arthur Davis

Richard Allen Anderson

David W Appel

Stephen Harding Primm

Chad Michael Freese

Adrian D Drost

James L Post

Kevin James Kastner

Kenneth Randall Suggs

John Metz

Robert D McQuiggin

Kenneth R Schmidt

Paul Allan Giles

Jason P Mcdevitt

An oral cleaning device that can fit onto a human finger is provided. The oral cleaning device, or dental wipe, is at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the wipe can more aptly fit onto a finger. Furthermore, the wipe, in some instances, can possess a barrier that is liquid-impervious, but vapor-permeable so that the finger of a user is more comfortable during cleaning. Various additives can be applied to the wipe to aid in the cleaning process.

Dental wipe

A device that can be used to treat appendage ailments is provided. The device, or appendage sleeve, can be used for wounds, cuts, and blisters, as well as joint related ailments, such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. In some instances, the appendage sleeve can at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the sleeve can more aptly fit onto a finger or toe. Furthermore, the sleeve can also possess a barrier that is liquid impermeable, but vapor permeable so that the finger or toe of a user is more comfortable. Various additives can be applied to the sleeve to aid for therapeutic purposes.

Disposable finger sleeve for appendages

A method of drying a paper web is provided. The method utilizes a dryer, such as a through-dryer, having a first dryer section and a second dryer section. Within the first dryer section, a relatively wet paper web is dried at an elevated temperature, such as between about 400&#xb0; F. to about 500&#xb0; F. After being dried by the first dryer section, the web is relatively dry and is further dried by the second dryer section at a reduced temperature, such as between about 300&#xb0; F. to about 400&#xb0; F. A variety of control techniques can also be utilized to control the temperature of each dryer section.

Method of drying a web

A method for softening a paper-based product, such as facial tissues, bath tissues, paper towels, etc., is provided. In particular, the method of the present invention includes exposing a cellulosic fibrous material to ionizing radiation (e.g., electron beam radiation). It is believed that the ionizing radiation induces vibrational forces throughout the cellulosic fibrous structure, thereby disrupting hydrogen bonds between adjacent fibers and opening the crystalline structure of the material to result in a softer product.

Method for enhancing the softness of paper-based products

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming meltblown material with a die assembly. The die may further include a die tip and a heating element positioned relative to the die tip apex to maintain the polymer material extruded from the die tip in a molten state.

Process of making a meltblown web

A method for producing fibers from a molten thermoplastic material includes the steps of extruding the molten thermoplastic material from a material outlet having a longitudinal axis and producing a stream of pressurized fluid that exists a fluid tube removably securable to a die head assembly and including an outlet coaxial with the material outlet longitudinal axis and extending at least into the material outlet. The method may be carried out using various material outlet and fluid tube configurations.

Method for producing fibers

There is provided a bellows adapted to be actuated by the movement of a wearer's body and force air into a personal care product in a region between the skin of the wearer and the product. The bellows may be located in the periphery of the personal care product and the discharge of the bellows is directed into the personal care product so air is forced into the product.

Personal care products with dynamic air flow

The present invention relates to an apparatus, including a die, for forming meltblown material. The die may further include a die tip and a heating element positioned proximate to the die tip to maintain the polymer material extruded from the die tip in a molten state.

Die assembly for a meltblowing apparatus

Die head assembly, apparatus, and process for meltblowing a fiberforming thermoplastic polymer

An apparatus and method for increasing the heating efficiency of a nonwoven web using heated air are provided. A flow modifier including a turbulence inducing bar arrangement is positioned between the heated air supply and the nonwoven web. The flow modifier increases the turbulence of the heated air before it contacts the nonwoven web, resulting in more thorough penetration of the web by the air, and better convective heat transfer between the heated air and the nonwoven web.

Method for heating nonwoven webs

A method and apparatus for improved quenching of nonwoven filaments utilizing a turbulence inducing bar arrangement disposed in a stream of quenching gas between the quenching gas supply apparatus and the group of filaments being extruded. The bar arrangement increases the turbulence of the quenching gas so that the gas applied to the filament group has a turbulence intensity of at least about 5%. The turbulent quenching gas penetrates the interior of the filament bundle to provide more efficient removal of heat.

Method and apparatus for improved quenching of nonwoven filaments

An apparatus for stabilizing a low-strength sheet having a width and a top surface and moving in a first direction at a rate sufficient to entrain air. The apparatus includes an airfoil adapted to extend along the top surface of the sheet. The airfoil, in turn, includes:

Method and apparatus for stabilizing a moving low-strength sheet

Apparatus for heating nonwoven webs

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Roswell, GA, United States of America

Jark Chong Lau