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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2014
Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Cindy Korir-Morrison, Smyrna, GA (US);
Jonathan Hofmekler, Scottdale, GA (US);
Cesar Z. Morales, Athens, GA (US);
David William Koenig, Menasha, WI (US);
Bao Trong Do, Decatur, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A fibrous web that includes a cationic polymer that contains a cationic monomer comprising a cationic functional group having an affinity for the negatively charged cell walls of bacteria and a hydrophobic monomer comprising a hydrophobic functional group is provided. The molar ratio of the cationic monomer to the hydrophobic monomer is greater than about 1:1. The affinity of the cationic polymer for the bacteria allows the web to capture bacteria, thereby removing them from a surface or liquid, without the use of harsh chemicals, and also inhibiting their spread to other surfaces and liquids that may contact the web.