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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2004
Thomas P. Klun, Lakeland, MN (US);
Wayne K. Dunshee, Maplewood, MN (US);
Kevin R. Schaffer, Woodbury, MN (US);
Jeffrey F. Andrews, Stillwater, MN (US);
Debra M. Neu, River Falls, WI (US);
Matthew T. Scholz, Woodbury, MN (US);
Thomas P. Klun, Lakeland, MN (US);
Wayne K. Dunshee, Maplewood, MN (US);
Kevin R. Schaffer, Woodbury, MN (US);
Jeffrey F. Andrews, Stillwater, MN (US);
Debra M. Neu, River Falls, WI (US);
Matthew T. Scholz, Woodbury, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.