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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Michael Thomas Schiraldi, East Brunswick, NJ (US);
John Charles Subelka, Marlboro, NJ (US);
Ralph Korpman, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
Bruce C. Johnson, Whiting, NJ (US);
Atiye Erden Tanverdi, Columbia, SC (US);
Ivor Peter Lewis, Columbia, SC (US);
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Skillman, NJ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
D01D 5/098 ; D01D 5/24 ; D01D 5/253 ; D01D 1/002 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
D01D 5/098 ; D01D 5/24 ; D01D 5/253 ; D01D 1/002 ;
Abstract
This invention relates to a novel composition for use in dental flosses or tapes. More particularly, it relates to novel compositions containing a base polymer, a block copolymer and a nonmigrating compatibilizer or plasticizer that, in combination in a blend, result in a floss or dental tape having good breaking strength, elongation, tenacity, nick resistance and gentleness to the gums.