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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 13, 1998
David Henry Hollenberg, Kaukauna, WI (US);
James Ellis Horton, Jr., Appleton, WI (US);
Andrew Michael Lake, Combined Locks, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
Low-density uncreped through-air-dried webs containing bleached chemithermomechanical pulp fibers and a wet-strength resin are calendered to significantly increase density and reduce caliper. When wetted, these webs substantially return to their original caliper and density and substantially regain their original fluid-handling characteristics. Consequently these webs are very thin when dry and thick when wet. They can be used for a wide variety of applications, including paper towels, wipers and fluid-handling components for infant care and personal care products.