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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2008
Dave Allen Soerens, Neenah, WI (US);
Frank Gerald Druecke, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Cathleen M. Uttecht, Menasha, WI (US);
Dave Allen Soerens, Neenah, WI (US);
Frank Gerald Druecke, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Cathleen M. Uttecht, Menasha, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
Fibrous products are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition, for instance, comprises a water-soluble film forming component, a first water-soluble modifier component and a hydrophobic polymer component. In some aspects, the additive composition further comprises an additional water-soluble modifier component. The additive composition may be incorporated into the fibrous web by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the web. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the web after the web has been formed. In one aspect, the additive composition may be applied to the web as a creping adhesive during a creping operation. The additive composition may improve the perceived softness of the web without substantially affecting the absorbency of the web in an adverse manner.