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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 15, 1997
John E. Kerins, Neenah, WI (US);
Yihua Chang, Appleton, WI (US);
William S. Pomplun, Neenah, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a novel process of making water-sensitive products. In addition, the present invention is directed to water-sensitive products, which maintain their integrity and strength when in use, but dissolve or disperse when place in contact with water, such as in a conventional toilet. Moreover, the present invention is directed to water-dispersible products, including flushable products such as release liners, product packaging, etc., which contain a water-sensitive film strategically coated with a discontinuous hydrophobic material to provide water protection to the film.