The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2009
Applicants:
James H. Wang, Appleton, WI (US);
Jaehong Lee, Yongin-si, KR;
Inventors:
James H. Wang, Appleton, WI (US);
JaeHong Lee, Yongin-si, KR;
Assignee:
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 13/514 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Films made from a thermoplastic cellulose and microbially-derived, renewable and biodegradable aliphatic polyester such as polyhydroxyalkanoates are disclosed. The films, made from two relatively brittle materials exhibit more ductility and strength than the materials from which the film is made. The film may be incorporated into absorbent personal care product including but not limited to training pants, diaper, bandages, and bed pads.