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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2000
Ralph L. Anderson, Marietta, GA (US);
Fred R. Radwanski, Stone Mountain, GA (US);
James W. Clark, Roswell, GA (US);
Ralph L. Anderson, Marietta, GA (US);
Fred R. Radwanski, Stone Mountain, GA (US);
James W. Clark, Roswell, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A wiper having a controlled release anti-microbial agent therein for providing anti-microbial cleansing of surfaces is provided. The wiper is formed from an absorbent base web to which an anti-microbial formulation is adhered. The formulation includes an anti-microbial agent that is capable of being controllably released from the wiper. In some embodiments, a polymer mixture may be employed to control the rate of release of the anti-microbial agent. Various anti-microbial agents, such as metal ions and organic compounds may be employed.