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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2000
Barbara J. Burns, Aiken, SC (US);
Daniel S. Westbrook, Sherwood, WI (US);
Timothy M. McFarland, Neenah, WI (US);
James M. Kaun, Neenah, WI (US);
Werner F. W. Lonsky, Appleton, WI (US);
Alberto R. Negri, Appleton, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A paper product containing hardwood fibers that are treated with certain hydrolytic enzymes, such as endo-glucanases, is provided. Moreover, the paper product includes other types of fibers, such as softwood fibers, that may also be treated with certain hydrolytic enzymes. In addition, other ingredients, such as cross-linking agents, debonders, strength agents, etc., can be applied to further enhance the properties of the paper product. In particular, paper products formed according to the present invention can be strong, soft, and have low lint and slough production.