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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2002
Wiping products having a low coefficient of friction in the wet state and process for producing same
Applicants:
Tom G. Shannon, Neenah, WI (US);
Dave Soerens, Neenah, WI (US);
Inventors:
Tom G. Shannon, Neenah, WI (US);
Dave Soerens, Neenah, WI (US);
Assignee:
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
D21H 21/14 (2006.01); D21H 17/53 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Base sheets are disclosed having a reduced coefficient of friction in the wet state. In accordance with the present invention, the base sheets can be treated with a high molecular weight polyethylene oxide, a derivatized polyethylene oxide or an acrylate copolymer containing polyethylene moieties. The base sheet can be single ply or multi-ply. The base sheet can be a tissue product, such as a facial tissue, a bath tissue, or a paper towel. Alternatively, the base sheet can be a pre-moistened wipe.