Laminated composites

A laminated composite suitable for use in medical products such as tapes and wraps. The composite includes, for example, a first nonwoven fiber layer, an elastic layer, a melt blown adhesive fiber layer, and a second nonwoven fiber layer. A scrim layer serves as a deadstop, or stretch limit, to prevent over stretching. The non-woven fiber layer(s) and/or the scrim layer form suitable loops for a hook and loop fastening system. The scrim layer in some embodiments is employed to make the composite finger tearable. The melt blown adhesive layer, nonwoven web layer and elastic layer form a breathable, porous elastic composite. Methods of manufacturing the composite are also disclosed.

Cleaning tool

The present invention relates to a floor cleaning tool. In one embodiment the floor cleaning tool comprises a backing and a handle. The backing comprises a first surface and a second surface. The handle is attached to the second surface of the backing apparatus. The backing has a generally triangular perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. A portion of the first edge is curved and a portion of the second edge is curved. The first edge and second edge meet at a leading point. The third edge is concave. The floor cleaning tool is capable of supporting a wipe.

Laminated composites

A laminated composite suitable for use in medical products such as tapes and wraps. The composite includes, for example, a first nonwoven fiber layer, an elastic layer, a melt blown adhesive fiber layer, and a second nonwoven fiber layer. A scrim layer serves as a deadstop, or stretch limit, to prevent over stretching. The non-woven fiber layer(s) and/or the scrim layer form suitable loops for a hook and loop fastening system. The scrim layer in some embodiments is employed to make the composite finger tearable. The melt blown adhesive layer, nonwoven web layer and elastic layer form a breathable, porous elastic composite. Methods of manufacturing the composite are also disclosed.

A cleaning material and method of cleaning a surface

A cleaning material, a cleaning tool and a method of cleaning a surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cleaning material comprises a backing including a first surface and a second surface, and an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter projecting from the first surface of the backing. Each stem has a height from 0.2 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 105A. In one embodiment, the method of cleaning a surface comprises providing a cleaning material having an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter, wherein each stem has a height from 0.2 and 2.0 millimeters and a Shore hardness less than 105A, wiping the cleaning material over a surface to be cleaned, and capturing debris between the stems of the cleaning material.

CLEANING TOOL

The present invention relates to a floor cleaning tool. In one embodiment the floor cleaning tool comprises a backing and a handle. The backing comprises a first surface and a second surface. The handle is attached to the second surface of the backing apparatus. The backing has a generally triangular perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. A portion of the first edge is curved and a portion of the second edge is curved. The first edge and second edge meet at a leading point. The third edge is concave. The floor cleaning tool is capable of supporting a wipe. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

Floor cleaning tool with a surrounding capture sheet

A floor cleaning tool is disclosed that provides for an improved method of gathering and picking up debris from the floor. In one embodiment, the floor cleaning tool has a handle, a wiping body wiping body comprised of a solid and continuous material connected at one end to the handle and a capture sheet covering the wiping body. The wiping body includes a first wiping side and a second wiping side, opposite the first wiping side wherein a length and width of the wiping body are each at least five times larger than a thickness between the first wiping side and second wiping side. The capture sheet covers the wiping body by wrapping continuously around the first wiping side and second wiping side. In one embodiment, the capture sheet includes a tacky surface outwardly facing from the wiping body.

COMPOSITE WEBS WITH DISCRETE ELASTIC POLYMERIC REGIONS

Composite webs and methods and systems for manufacturing composite webs including a substrate with one or more discrete polymeric regions located thereon are disclosed. At least some of the discrete polymeric regions are formed of an elastomeric thermoplastic composition that is transferred to the substrate in depressions formed on a transfer roll. The discrete elastomeric polymeric regions can be used to provide elasticity to a substrate that is not elastic or they may be used to adjust the elasticity of a substrate that is itself elastic. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPOSITE WEBS WITH STRUCTURED DISCRETE POLYMERIC REGIONS

Systems and methods for manufacturing composite webs including a substrate (10) with one or more discrete polymeric regions (14) located thereon are disclosed. The discrete polymeric regions (14) are deposited by transferring molten thermoplastic composition from depressions (34) on a transfer roll (30) to a substrate (10). Each of the discrete polymeric regions (14) is further formed to include multiple structures (12) formed thereon. Those structures may include, for example, stems (capped or otherwise), hooks (as part of a hook and loop fastening system), pyramids, etc. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

Floor cleaning system

A cleaning tool for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning frame including a rigid body defining a perimeter surrounding an interior opening and at least one spacer arranged within the interior opening. The cleaning frame secures over a backing.

BRUSHING ASSEMBLY

The present invention provides a brushing assembly and a method of cleaning a surface. In one embodiment, the brushing assembly comprises a lint roller comprising a handle and a roll of adhesive tape supported by a barrel, wherein the adhesive tape has an exposed tacky surface. The brushing assembly further comprises a caddy cover comprising an opening for placement over the barrel and roll of adhesive tape of the lint roller and at least one working surfaces. In one embodiment, the method of cleaning a surface comprises providing a lint roller, providing a caddy cover having at least one working surfaces, placing the caddy cover over the lint roller, brushing the surface to be cleaned with at least one of the working surfaces of the caddy cover to gather debris, removing the caddy cover from the lint roller, and rolling the lint roller over the surface to be cleaned to capture the debris.

HAIR AND LINT CLEANING TOOL

A flexible and conformable cleaning tool is disclosed that includes a foam body with a first working surface, wherein the foam body has a shore hardness less than 40. The cleaning tool further comprises a cleaning material on at least a portion of the first working surface, wherein the cleaning material includes an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter, wherein each stem has a height from 0.2 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 105 A, wherein the cleaning material is wiped over a surface to be cleaned to gather debris, lint, or hair.

Roller caddy

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A CLEANING SHEET

A method of applying an additive (4) to selected regions (56) of a web (4) includes the steps of applying the additive to the raised regions (26) of a patterned roll (10) having an outer surface comprising raised regions and recessed regions (39), providing a flat roll (12) having a smooth outer surface arranged in rotatable contact with the patterned roll, and conveying the web of material between the patterned roll and the flat roll, thereby to transfer the additive to selected regions of the web. An apparatus for selectively applying an additive to a web is also described. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

Systems and methods for composite webs with structured discrete polymeric regions

Systems and methods for manufacturing composite webs including a substrate with one or more discrete polymeric regions located thereon are disclosed. The discrete polymeric regions are deposited by transferring molten thermoplastic composition from depressions on a transfer roll to a substrate. Each of the discrete polymeric regions is further formed to include multiple structures formed thereon. Those structures may include, for example, stems (capped or otherwise), hooks (as part of a hook and loop fastening system), pyramids, etc.

HOOK FASTENER AND METHOD OF MAKING

The present invention is directed at a hook mechanical fastener/fibrous composite comprising hook elements on hook containing backing elements or a netting embedded in a fibrous web. The hook elements preferably are on backing elements that are connected or integral and can be strands oriented at angles to each other in a net form. The backing elements generally have a first outer face and a second outer face. The backing elements on at least one of the first or second outer faces have a plurality of hook elements. The hook containing backing elements are embedded within a fibrous web, preferably by hydroentangling the fibers around the backing element, preferably without use of auxiliary attachment means such as adhesives or point bonding. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

ELASTIC NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING

Nonwoven fibrous webs include elastic filaments such that the web as a whole exhibits elastic properties when stretched. The webs include a multiplicity of nonwoven fibers and at least one elastic filament entangled with at least a portion of the nonwoven fibers to form a self-supporting, cohesive, elastic nonwoven fibrous web. Methods of making such elastic nonwoven fibrous webs using hydro-entanglement, and uses of such webs to form articles are also described.

Floor cleaning system

A cleaning tool for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning frame including a rigid body defining a perimeter surrounding an interior opening and at least one spacer arranged within the interior opening. The cleaning frame secures over a backing.

RESPIRATORY MASKS HAVING COMFORTABLE INNER COVER WEB

A respiratory mask (1) has a molded, cup-shaped, shape-retaining shell (10) on the concave side of which is a layer of filter material (11) and, on the concave side of the filter material, without any intermediate shape- retaining layer, a layer of non-woven material (12). The layer of filter material (11) and the inside layer (12) are conformed into the cup-shaped configuration of the shape-retaining shell (10). The inside layer (12) is preferably a smooth BMF material offering improved comfort to the wearer. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

NONWOVEN MATERIAL CONTAINING BENEFITING PARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING

A nonwoven web and method of making a nonwoven web is disclosed. The nonwoven web comprises a plurality of randomly oriented and interconnected cut fibers. At least 10% wt. of the fibers are multicomponent fibers comprising at least a first portion having a first melting point and a second portion having a second melting point. The first melting point is less than the second melting point. Further the nonwoven comprises a plurality of benefiting particles. The first portion of the multicomponent fibers melts and coalesces to secure together the plurality of fibers and secure the benefiting particles to the fibers to form a web.

An indicating fiber

A fiber, an articles formed from a fiber and methods of making the fiber and associate article are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fiber comprises a synthetic polymer and a color-changing indicator.The color-changing indicator is dispersed throughout the synthetic polymer. The color-changing indicator reacts in the presence of a stimulus to produce a color change.

Cleaning sponge

A cleaning sponge with embedded clusters for providing enhanced scouring is disclosed. In one embodiment, the cleaning sponge comprises a sponge body and a plurality of discrete fiber clusters embedded within the sponge body. Each fiber cluster is a matrix of interconnected fibers. In one embodiment, each fiber cluster is a three dimensional web of entangled fibers bonded to one another at their mutual contact points.

COMPOSITE WEBS WITH REINFORCING POLYMERIC REGIONS AND ELASTIC POLYMERIC REGIONS

Methods of manufacturing composite webs including a substrate with one or more reinforcing discrete polymeric regions located on or within the composite web are disclosed. Molten nonelastomeric thermoplastic material of the discrete polymeric region is forced against the substrate by a transfer roll. If the substrate is porous, fibrous, etc., a portion of the nonelastomeric thermoplastic composition may infiltrate the substrate and/or encapsulate fibers of the substrate. The composite webs also include elastomeric thermoplastic material in discrete polymeric regions on or within the composite web. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

Cleaning tool

Hook fastener and method of making

The present invention is directed at a hook mechanical fastener/fibrous composite comprising hook elements on hook containing backing elements or a netting embedded in a fibrous web. The hook elements preferably are on backing elements that are connected or integral and can be strands oriented at angles to each other in a net form. The backing elements generally have a first outer face and a second outer face. The backing elements on at least one of the first or second outer faces have a plurality of hook elements. The hook containing backing elements are embedded within a fibrous web, preferably by hydroentangling the fibers around the backing element, preferably without use of auxiliary attachment means such as adhesives or point bonding.

CLEANING SURFACE WITH REACTIVATABLE ADHESIVE

The disclosed cleaning surface includes a reactivatable adhesive to capture and hold dirt, dust, and debris and a spacing element to allow for the cleaning surface to glide over a surface to be cleaned. The reactivatable adhesive can be washed clean, but once dry, it regains the ability to capture and hold dirt, dust, and debris, so that the cleaning surface is reusable. The disclosed cleaning surface combines the ability of using adhesive to greatly enhance the capture of dirt, dust, and debris, while also being reusable. The reactivatable adhesive is a reactivatable pressure sensitive adhesive which is a polymerized precursor comprising a monomer component which contains one or more alkyl acrylates, the alkyl groups of which have an average of 4-14 C atoms, at least 2.0 phr of hydrophobic silica, one or more polymerization initiators, one or more crosslinker compounds, and which is essentially free from polar comonomers. 113-. (canceled)14. A cleaning surface comprising:raised portions comprising a spacer;recessed portions comprising a reactivatable pressure sensitive adhesive;wherein the reactivatable pressure sensitive adhesive is a polymerized precursor comprising a monomer component which contains one or more alkyl acrylates, the alkyl groups of which have an average of 4-14 C atoms, at least about 2.0 phr of hydrophobic silica, one or more polymerization initiators, one or more crosslinker compounds, and which is essentially free from polar comonomers.15. The cleaning surface of claim 14 , wherein the spacer comprises an apertured cleaning sheet overlying the reactivatable pressure sensitive adhesive.16. The cleaning surface of claim 14 , wherein the cleaning surface comprises a cleaning wipe comprising the raised portions and recessed portions comprising the reactivatable pressure sensitive adhesive.17. The cleaning surface of claim 14 , wherein the cleaning surface is a portion of a cleaning tool comprising the raised portions and recessed portions ...

FLOOR CLEANING TOOL

The disclosed floor cleaning tool has a working surface with an elevated portion, sloping side surface and ribs that provide structure to an overlying cleaning sheet to improve the surface area utilized for cleaning. The ribs can also provide some stability during use of the tool. In one embodiment, the floor cleaning tool comprises a working surface of a first material having an elevated portion and a recessed point adjacent a perimeter forming a height, a sloping surface extending from the elevated point to the recessed point, and a plurality of ribs of a second material, which is more deformable than the first material, wherein the ribs are raised on the sloping surface.

CLEANING SPONGE

A cleaning sponge with embedded clusters for providing enhanced scouring is disclosed. In one embodiment, the cleaning sponge comprises a sponge body and a plurality of discrete fiber clusters embedded within the sponge body. Each fiber cluster is a matrix of interconnected fibers. In one embodiment, each fiber cluster is a three dimensional web of entangled fibers bonded to one another at their mutual contact points.

Composite webs with reinforcing polymeric regions and elastic polymeric regions

Methods of manufacturing composite webs including a substrate with one or more reinforcing discrete polymeric regions located on or within the composite web are disclosed. Molten nonelastomeric thermoplastic material of the discrete polymeric region is forced against the substrate by a transfer roll. If the substrate is porous, fibrous, etc., a portion of the nonelastomeric thermoplastic composition may infiltrate the substrate and/or encapsulate fibers of the substrate. The composite webs also include elastomeric thermoplastic material in discrete polymeric regions on or within the composite web.

Lint remover

The lint removal assembly of the present invention comprises a stack of lint remover sheets and a support package. Each sheet comprises a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, an adhesive on a portion of the top surface, and a non-adhesive region on a portion of the top surface. The bottom surface of at least one sheet adheres to the top surface of a subsequent sheet to form the stack of lint remover sheets having a top surface, bottom surface, and sidewall. The support package comprises a backing for receiving the bottom surface of the stack, a first side support capable of covering a portion of the sidewall of the stack and a portion of the top surface of the stack, a second side support capable of covering a portion of the sidewall of the stack and a portion of the top surface of the stack, wherein at least a portion of the first side support or the second side support includes a release treatment on a side adjacent the top surface of the stack.

CLEANING TOOL

A floor cleaning tool is disclosed. The floor cleaning tool comprises a mop head including a perimeter, a working surface and back surface, opposite the working surface. The working surface includes a contact surface and a recessed surface. The contact surface is on a portion of the working surface for making contact with the surface to be cleaned. The contact surface includes a first capturing edge and a second capturing edge. The recessed surface is on a portion of the working surface and includes a first side surface recessed from the first capturing edge of the contact surface and a second side surface recessed from the second capturing edge of the contact surface. The entire contact surface is nonlinear.

Floor mop

Cleaning tool

CLEANING WIPE COMPRISING A SPUNBONDED WEB

Herein is disclosed a cleaning wipe comprising an activated spunbonded nonwoven web, and methods of making and using such cleaning wipes. 1. A cleaning wipe comprising an activated spunbonded web comprising a multiplicity of slits.2. The wipe of claim 1 , wherein the slits are arranged in a multidirectional array comprising at least a first plurality of slits that are oriented in a first general direction and a second plurality of slits that are oriented in a second general direction that is at least 45 degrees away from the first general direction.3. The wipe of wherein the slits of the first plurality of slits are oriented at first angles that are from about 30 degrees to about 60 degrees away from a long axis of the wipe claim 2 , and wherein the slits of the second plurality of slits are oriented at second angles that are from about 30 degrees top about 60 degrees away from the long axis of the wipe.4. The wipe of wherein the slits comprise an average length of less than about 10 mm and wherein the slits are arranged at an average spacing of less than about 10 mm.5. The wipe of wherein at least some of the slits are through-slits that extend through the entire thickness of the web.6. The wipe of wherein the slits are configured so that a longest uninterrupted distance between slits is less than about 20 mm.7. The wipe of wherein the slits are configured so that a longest uninterrupted distance between slits is less than about 10 mm.8. The wipe of wherein the spunbonded web comprises melt-bonded sites arranged so that an average distance between adjacent melt-bonded sites that is less than a longest uninterrupted distance between slits.9. The wipe of wherein the spunbonded web comprises compressively melt-bonded sites that are arranged at an average spacing that is less than an average spacing of the slits.10. The wipe of wherein the compressively melt-bonded sites occupy from about 4% to about 15% of the area of the spun-bonded web.11. The wipe of wherein the ...

Cleaning tool

The present invention relates to a floor cleaning tool. In one embodiment the floor cleaning tool comprises a backing and a handle. The backing comprises a first surface and a second surface. The handle is attached to the second surface of the backing apparatus. The backing has a generally triangular perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. A portion of the first edge is curved and a portion of the second edge is curved. The first edge and second edge meet at a leading point. The third edge is concave. The floor cleaning tool is capable of supporting a wipe.

Roller

Cleaning tool with upstanding stems and method of cleaning a surface

The present disclosure relates to a cleaning tool, a cleaning sheet and method of removes debris, lint, or hair from a variety of surfaces. The cleaning tool is provided with a first array of stems and a second array of stems, wherein the first array of stems are smaller and more densely included on a cleaning surface of the cleaning tool. The larger stems are able to loosen and pull deeply embedded hair from loose fabric surfaces, while the smaller stems are able to capture and retain the loosened hair.

AN INDICATING FIBER

A fiber, an articles formed from a fiber and methods of making the fiber and associate article are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fiber comprises a synthetic polymer and a color-changing indicator. The color-changing indicator is dispersed throughout the synthetic polymer. The color-changing indicator reacts in the presence of a stimulus to produce a color change.

CLEANING TOOL WITH UPSTANDING STEMS AND METHOD OF CLEANING A SURFACE

The present disclosure relates to a cleaning tool, a cleaning sheet and method of removes debris, lint, or hair from a variety of surfaces. The cleaning tool is provided with a first array of stems and a second array of stems, wherein the first array of stems are smaller and more densely included on a cleaning surface of the cleaning tool. The larger stems are able to loosen and pull deeply embedded hair from loose fabric surfaces, while the smaller stems are able to capture and retain the loosened hair.

Broom with particle capture sheet

Applicant discloses a broom that comprises at least one particle capture sheet. In various embodiments, the particle capture sheet can comprise a nonwoven material, a woven material, a knitted material, or a synthetic polymeric membrane. The particle capture sheet can be air permeable or air impermeable, and can comprise an electret material and/or an adhesive.

STEM WEB

A stem web is disclosed that comprises a backing layer having a first surface and a second surface, and an array of 600 to 20000 upstanding stems projecting from the first surface of the backing. The stems comprise a height from 0.3 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 90A. In one embodiment, the stem web further comprises a reinforcing layer secured to the second surface. In one embodiment, the stem web is secured to a tool to be passed across a surface to be cleaned to capture lint and hair.

Cleaning tool

A floor cleaning tool is disclosed. The floor cleaning tool comprises a mop head including a perimeter, a working surface and back surface, opposite the working surface. The working surface includes a contact surface and a recessed surface. The contact surface is on a portion of the working surface for making contact with the surface to be cleaned. The contact surface includes a first capturing edge and a second capturing edge. The recessed surface is on a portion of the working surface and includes a first side surface recessed from the first capturing edge of the contact surface and a second side surface recessed from the second capturing edge of the contact surface. The entire contact surface is nonlinear.

TEXTURED COMPOSITE CLEANING DEVICE

A multi-material composite, the materials being positioned at raised regions (120/220/320/420) and recessed regions (130/230/330/430) on the working surface (110/210/310,315/410), provides a cleaning device (100/200/300/400) with both scouring and wiping on a single surface. By recessing certain material (s) from the working surface, the user can control, with pressure, the extent to which the recessed region makes contact with a surface to be cleaned (170/270). The composite may have at least a first substrate (140/240/340/440) that is a compressible material, and a second substrate (150/250/350/450) that is a compressible material.

Cleaning tool

A floor cleaning tool is disclosed. The floor cleaning tool comprises a mop head including a perimeter, a working surface and back surface, opposite the working surface. The working surface includes a contact surface and a recessed surface. The contact surface is on a portion of the working surface for making contact with the surface to be cleaned. The contact surface includes a first capturing edge and a second capturing edge. The recessed surface is on a portion of the working surface and includes a first side surface recessed from the first capturing edge of the contact surface and a second side surface recessed from the second capturing edge of the contact surface. The entire contact surface is nonlinear.

Sheet with surface pattern

Method for making a stem web

Method for making a stem web material having a plurality of stems extending from discrete regions (patches or stripes) of the web, comprising: a) providing a web (e.g. nonwoven, woven or knit textile fabric; paper; microporous membrane, polymer film; etc.); b) providing discrete quantities of a polymer at a temperature above its softening point or in molten state; c) fusing the discrete quantities of polymer to the web; and d) forming a plurality of stems in each of the discrete quantities of polymer material. The stems can be formed by pressing the web on which the patches or stripes of polymer are deposited against a tool having a surface with a plurality of stem-forming holes. The stems can be given enlarged ends by bringing the surface of the stem web close to a heated surface.

Stem web

A stem web is disclosed that comprises a backing layer having a first surface and a second surface, and an array of 600 to 20000 upstanding stems projecting from the first surface of the backing. The stems comprise a height from 0.3 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 90A. In one embodiment, the stem web further comprises a reinforcing layer secured to the second surface. In one embodiment, the stem web is secured to a tool to be passed across a surface to be cleaned to capture lint and hair.

Laminated composites

A laminated composite suitable for use in medical products such as tapes and wraps. The composite includes, for example, a first nonwoven fiber layer, an elastic layer, a melt blown adhesive fiber layer, and a second nonwoven fiber layer. A scrim layer serves as a deadstop, or stretch limit, to prevent over stretching. The non-woven fiber layer(s) and/or the scrim layer form suitable loops for a hook and loop fastening system. The scrim layer in some embodiments is employed to make the composite finger tearable. The melt blown adhesive layer, nonwoven web layer and elastic layer form a breathable, porous elastic composite. Methods of manufacturing the composite are also disclosed.

Brushing assembly

The present invention provides a brushing assembly and a method of cleaning a surface. In one embodiment, the brushing assembly comprises a lint roller comprising a handle and a roll of adhesive tape supported by a barrel, wherein the adhesive tape has an exposed tacky surface. The brushing assembly further comprises a caddy cover comprising an opening for placement over the barrel and roll of adhesive tape of the lint roller and at least one working surfaces. In one embodiment, the method of cleaning a surface comprises providing a lint roller, providing a caddy cover having at least one working surfaces, placing the caddy cover over the lint roller, brushing the surface to be cleaned with at least one of the working surfaces of the caddy cover to gather debris, removing the caddy cover from the lint roller, and rolling the lint roller over the surface to be cleaned to capture the debris.

Floor cleaning tool with surrounding capture sheet

A floor cleaning tool is disclosed that provides for an improved method of gathering and picking up debris from the floor. In one embodiment, the floor cleaning tool has a handle, a wiping body wiping body comprised of a solid and continuous material connected at one end to the handle and a capture sheet covering the wiping body. The wiping body includes a first wiping side and a second wiping side, opposite the first wiping side wherein a length and width of the wiping body are each at least five times larger than a thickness between the first wiping side and second wiping side. The capture sheet covers the wiping body by wrapping continuously around the first wiping side and second wiping side. In one embodiment, the capture sheet includes a tacky surface outwardly facing from the wiping body.

Composite webs with discrete elastic polymeric regions

DIMENSIONALLY STABLE NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a plurality of fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and an antishrink additive, preferably in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 12% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. The webs may be used as wipes. 137-. (canceled)38. A nonwoven web comprising a plurality of fibers , wherein the fibers comprise:one or more thermoplastic polyesters selected from aliphatic polyesters and aromatic polyesters; andan antishrinkage additive in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 25% by weight of the web, wherein the antishrinkage additive forms a dispersed phase of discrete particulates having an average diameter of less than 250 nm;wherein the fibers exhibit molecular orientation;wherein the fibers do not extend substantially endlessly through the web; andwherein the web has at least one dimension in the plane of the web which decreases by no greater than 12% when the web is heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers in an unrestrained condition.39. The nonwoven web of claim 38 , wherein the antishrinkage additive is present in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web; and wherein at least a portion of the fibers in the nonwoven web are staple fibers.40. The web of claim 39 , further comprising one or more alkyl claim 39 , alkenyl claim 39 , aralkyl or alkaryl anionic surfactants incorporated into the polyester.41. The web of claim 40 , further comprising a surfactant carrier.42. The web of claim 40 , wherein the anionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of one or more alkyl claim 40 , alkenyl claim 40 , alkaryl and arakyl sulfonates; alkyl claim 40 , alkenyl claim 40 , alkaryl and arakyl sulfates; alkyl claim 40 , alkenyl claim 40 , alkaryl and arakyl phosphonates; ...

BLOWABLE NATURAL DOWN ALTERNATIVE

A blend of polyester staple fibers and insulation fill materials useful as a replacement for natural down in articles such as outdoor apparel, sleeping bags, bedding, etc. The blend includes first, second and optionally third polyester staple fiber formats that differing in terms of average diameter. A length of substantially all the fibers of the blend is in the range of about 16 to about 63 mm, alternatively 20-40 mm. At least a majority of the fibers of the blend are opened. In some embodiments, some or substantially all of the fibers of the blend are crimped and/or include a lubricant (e.g., siliconized). One non-limiting example blend includes 20-30 weight percent of not greater than 1 Denier fibers, 20-30 weight percent of greater than 1 up to 2 Denier fibers, and 40-60 weight percent of greater than 2 Denier fibers. 1. A blowable insulation material comprising:a blend of polyester staple fibers including a plurality of first polyester staple fibers and a plurality of second polyester staple fibers;wherein a Denier of each of the second polyester staple fibers is greater than a Denier of each of the first polyester staple fibers;and further wherein a length of substantially all of the polyester staple fibers of the blend is in the range of about 16 to about 63 mm;and even further wherein at least a majority of the polyester staple fibers of the blend are opened.2. The blowable insulation material of claim 1 , wherein the blend further comprises a plurality of third polyester staple fibers claim 1 , and further wherein a Denier of each of the third polyester staple fibers is greater than a Denier of each of the second polyester staple fibers.3. The blowable insulation material of claim 2 , wherein each of the first polyester staple fibers has a Denier of not greater than about 1 Denier claim 2 , each of the second polyester staple fibers has a Denier in the range of not less than about 1 Denier to not greater than about 2 Denier claim 2 , and each of the third ...

CLEANING ARTICLE

The disclosed cleaning article includes a working surface made from first ends of a plurality of channels and a capturing surface. The channels are formed from multiple strands of a skip-slit sheet, which in an initial state extend in a first direction and together define a plane. The multiple strands are attached to each other at bridging regions. At least some of the strands are spread from the initial state and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide the plurality of channels, and at least some of the strands that are separated from each other are twisted out of the plane. A cleaning tool including the cleaning article, a method of making the cleaning tool, and a stack of skip-slit spunbond nonwoven sheets are also disclosed. 2. The cleaning article of claim 1 , wherein the capturing surface comprises at least one of an adhesive claim 1 , an electrostatic charge claim 1 , water claim 1 , oil claim 1 , or wax.3. The cleaning article of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the working surface or the capturing surface is reusable.4. The cleaning article of claim 1 , wherein the skip-slit sheet comprises at least one of paper claim 1 , fibrous material claim 1 , or thermoplastic film.5. The cleaning article of claim 4 , wherein the skip-slit sheet comprises a spunbond nonwoven.6. The cleaning article of claim 1 , wherein a capturing layer opposite the working surface comprises the capturing surface.7. The cleaning article of claim 6 , wherein the capturing layer is an adhesive film.8. The cleaning article of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the interiors of the plurality of channels comprises the capturing surface.9. The cleaning article of claim 8 , wherein the skip-slit sheet comprises an adhesive-loaded nonwoven.10. The cleaning article of claim 7 , wherein the adhesive is a washable adhesive.11. The cleaning article of claim 1 , wherein the multiple strands that are twisted out of the plane have an angle to the plane in a range from ...

SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LINKETS WITH STRUCTURED, DISCRETE POLYMER RANGE

Elastic nonwoven fibrous webs and methods of making and using

Nonwoven fibrous webs include elastic filaments such that the web as a whole exhibits elastic properties when stretched. The webs include a multiplicity of nonwoven fibers and at least one elastic filament entangled with at least a portion of the nonwoven fibers to form a self-supporting, cohesive, elastic nonwoven fibrous web. Methods of making such elastic nonwoven fibrous webs using hydro-entanglement, and uses of such webs to form articles are also described.

Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs, and methods of making and using the same

Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a plurality of fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and an antishrink additive, preferably in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 12% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. The webs may be used as wipes.

Cleaning wipe comprising a spunbonded web

Herein is disclosed a cleaning wipe comprising an activated spunbonded nonwoven web, and methods of making and using such cleaning wipes.

Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs, and methods of making and using the same

Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a plurality of fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and an antishrink additive, preferably in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 12% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. The webs may be used as wipes.

Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs, and methods of making and using the same

Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a plurality of fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and an antishrink additive, preferably in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 12% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. The webs may be used as wipes.

Composite webs with reinforcing polymeric regions and elastic polymeric regions

Methods of manufacturing composite webs including a substrate with one or more reinforcing discrete polymeric regions located on or within the composite web are disclosed. Molten nonelastomeric thermoplastic material of the discrete polymeric region is forced against the substrate by a transfer roll. If the substrate is porous, fibrous, etc., a portion of the nonelastomeric thermoplastic composition may infiltrate the substrate and/or encapsulate fibers of the substrate. The composite webs also include elastomeric thermoplastic material in discrete polymeric regions on or within the composite web.

Web having discrete stem regions

A web (10) of material having a multiplicity of discrete regions or patches (14) spaced apart from each other on at least a first side (18) of the web (10), and methods of making the web (10). A plurality of stems (12) extend from each patch (14). In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the web (10) may be configured to engage the plurality of the stems (12), and the web (10) may include a breathable (microporous) and/or elastic material. A method of making a web (10) includes providing a web (10) and discrete quantities of a polymeric material. The polymeric material is fused to the web (10) and a plurality of stems (12) are formed in each of the discrete quantities of the polymeric material to form fastener patches or regions (14). The discontinuous fastener patches (14) can function as the male component of a hook-and-loop refastenable mechanical fastener.

Composite webs with reinforcing polymeric regions and elastic polymeric regions

Methods of manufacturing composite webs including a substrate with one or more reinforcing discrete polymeric regions located on or within the composite web are disclosed. Molten nonelastomeric thermoplastic material of the discrete polymeric region is forced against the substrate by a transfer roll. If the substrate is porous, fibrous, etc., a portion of the nonelastomeric thermoplastic composition may infiltrate the substrate and/or encapsulate fibers of the substrate. The composite webs also include elastomeric thermoplastic material in discrete polymeric regions on or within the composite web.

Sponge with surface pattern

Sponge with surface pattern

Lint remover

The lint removal assembly of the present invention comprises a stack of lint remover sheets and a support package. Each sheet comprises a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, an adhesive on a portion of the top surface, and a non- adhesive region on a portion of the top surface. The bottom surface of at least one sheet adheres to the top surface of a subsequent sheet to form the stack of lint remover sheets having a top surface, bottom surface, and sidewall. The support package comprises a backing for receiving the bottom surface of the stack, a first side support capable of covering a portion of the sidewall of the stack and a portion of the top surface of the stack, a second side support capable of covering a portion of the sidewall of the stack and a portion of the top surface of the stack, wherein at least a portion of the first side support or the second side support includes a release treatment on a side adjacent the top surface of the stack.

Respirator

Broom with particle capture sheet

Applicant discloses a broom that comprises at least one particle capture sheet. In various embodiments, the particle capture sheet can comprise a nonwoven material, a woven material, a knitted material, or a synthetic polymeric membrane. The particle capture sheet can be air permeable or air impermeable, and can comprise an electret material and/or an adhesive.

Cleaning sponge

Web having discrete stem region

【課題】本発明により、整形に用いられる圧縮巻き物品または包帯の構造体に有用であり、ケーブル、整形用物品、おむつ、運動保護物品、衣類またはパッケージング材料を固定する弾性ラップとして用いることができる、メカニカルファスナーとして有用な、不連続領域のステムを有するウェブ構造体およびその製造方法を提供する。 【解決手段】本発明は、ウェブ（１０）の少なくとも第１の側部（１８）に互いに距離をおいて多数の不連続の領域またはパッチ（１４）を有する材料のウェブ（１０）、およびそのウェブ（１０）の製造方法に関し、複数のステム（１２）が各パッチ（１４）から伸張しており、ウェブ（１０）および不連続量のポリマー材料を提供する工程を含み、不連続ファスナーパッチ（１４）は、フック・アンド・ループ再固定可能なメカニカルファスナーの雄コンポーネントとして機能する。 【選択図】図１

Cleaning tool

Method for the production of a web having discrete stem regions

Nonwoven material containing benefiting particles and methods of making

A nonwoven web and method of making a nonwoven web is disclosed. The nonwoven web comprises a plurality of randomly oriented and interconnected cut fibers. At least 10% wt. of the fibers are multicomponent fibers comprising at least a first portion having a first melting point and a second portion having a second melting point. The first melting point is less than the second melting point. Further the nonwoven comprises a plurality of benefiting particles. The first portion of the multicomponent fibers melts and coalesces to secure together the plurality of fibers and secure the benefiting particles to the fibers to form a web.

method for producing a continuous composite sheet, and system for manufacturing composite continuous sheets.

Floor cleaning tool with a surrounding capture sheet

Liquid resistant face mask

Brushing assembly

The present invention provides a brushing assembly and a method of cleaning a surface. In one embodiment, the brushing assembly comprises a lint roller comprising a handle and a roll of adhesive tape supported by a barrel, wherein the adhesive tape has an exposed tacky surface. The brushing assembly further comprises a caddy cover comprising an opening for placement over the barrel and roll of adhesive tape of the lint roller and at least one working surfaces. In one embodiment, the method of cleaning a surface comprises providing a lint roller, providing a caddy cover having at least one working surfaces, placing the caddy cover over the lint roller, brushing the surface to be cleaned with at least one of the working surfaces of the caddy cover to gather debris, removing the caddy cover from the lint roller, and rolling the lint roller over the surface to be cleaned to capture the debris.

A cleaning material and method of cleaning a surface.

La presente invención se refiere a un material de limpieza, una herramienta de limpieza y a un método de limpieza de una superficie. En una modalidad, un material de limpieza comprende un soporte que incluye una primera superficie y una segunda superficie, y un arreglo de 20 a 1000 vástagos verticales por centímetro cuadrado que se proyectan desde la primera superficie del soporte. Cada vástago tiene una altura desde 0.2 y 2.0 milímetros y una dureza de Shore menor que 105A. En una modalidad, el método de limpieza de una superficie comprende proporcionar un material de limpieza que tiene un arreglo de 20 hasta 1000 vástagos verticales por centímetros cuadrado, en donde cada vástago tiene una altura desde 0.2 y 2.0 milímetros y una dureza de Shore menor que 105A, restregar el material de limpieza sobre una superficie que va a ser limpiada, y capturar los desechos entre los vástagos del material de limpieza.

Sustainable scouring pads

The present invention is a cleaning article including a filler and a wrapping at least partially surrounding the filler. At least one of the filler and the wrapping are composed of a sustainable material.

Broom with particle capture sheet

Applicant discloses a broom that comprises at least one particle capture sheet. In various embodiments, the particle capture sheet can comprise a nonwoven material, a woven material, a knitted material, or a synthetic polymeric membrane. The particle capture sheet can be air permeable or air impermeable, and can comprise an electret material and/or an adhesive.

Scouring pads

The present invention is a cleaning article including a fibrous filler and a wrapping at least partially surrounding the fibrous filler.

Stem web

A stem web is disclosed that comprises a backing layer having a first surface 5 and a second surface, and an array of 600 to 20000 upstanding stems projecting from the first surface of the backing. The stems comprise a height from 0.3 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 90A. In one embodiment, the stem web further comprises a reinforcing layer secured to the second surface. In one embodiment, the stem web is secured to a tool to be passed across a surface to be cleaned to capture lint and hair.

Method and apparatus for making a cleaning sheet

A method of applying an additive (4) to selected regions (56) of a web (4) includes the steps of applying the additive to the raised regions (26) of a patterned roll (10) having an outer surface comprising raised regions and recessed regions (39), providing a flat roll (12) having a smooth outer surface arranged in rotatable contact with the patterned roll, and conveying the web of material between the patterned roll and the flat roll, thereby to transfer the additive to selected regions of the web. An apparatus for selectively applying an additive to a web is also described.

Sustainable scouring pads

The present invention is a cleaning article including a filler and a wrapping at least partially surrounding the filler. At least one of the filler and the wrapping are composed of a sustainable material.

Floor cleaning system

A cleaning tool for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning frame including a rigid body defining a perimeter surrounding an interior opening and at least one spacer arranged within the interior opening. The cleaning frame secures over a backing.

Artigo para limpeza e esponja abrasiva para limpeza doméstica

artigo para limpeza e esponja abrasiva para limpeza doméstica. a presente invenção é um artigo para limpeza que inclui uma carga fibrosa e um envoltório que circunda ao menos parcialmente a carga fibrosa.

Verbundbahnen mit diskreten elastischen polymerbereichen

Cleaning tool with upstanding stems and method of cleaning a surface

The present disclosure relates to a cleaning tool, a cleaning sheet and method of removes debris, lint, or hair from a variety of surfaces. The cleaning tool is provided with a first array of stems and a second array of stems, wherein the first array of stems are smaller and more densely included on a cleaning surface of the cleaning tool. The larger stems are able to loosen and pull deeply embedded hair from loose fabric surfaces, while the smaller stems are able to capture and retain the loosened hair.

Stem web

A stem web is disclosed that comprises a backing layer having a first surface 5 and a second surface, and an array of 600 to 20000 upstanding stems projecting from the first surface of the backing. The stems comprise a height from 0.3 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 90A. In one embodiment, the stem web further comprises a reinforcing layer secured to the second surface. In one embodiment, the stem web is secured to a tool to be passed across a surface to be cleaned to capture lint and hair.

Verbundbahnen mit verstärkenden polymerbereichen und elastischen polymerbereichen

Method and apparatus for making a cleaning sheet

A method of applying an additive (4) to selected regions (56) of a web (4) includes the steps of applying the additive to the raised regions (26) of a patterned roll (10) having an outer surface comprising raised regions and recessed regions (39), providing a flat roll (12) having a smooth outer surface arranged in rotatable contact with the patterned roll, and conveying the web of material between the patterned roll and the flat roll, thereby to transfer the additive to selected regions of the web. An apparatus for selectively applying an additive to a web is also described.

Cleaning tool

The present invention relates to a floor cleaning tool. In one embodiment the floor cleaning tool comprises a backing and a handle. The backing comprises a first surface and a second surface. The handle is attached to the second surface of the backing apparatus. The backing has a generally triangular perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. A portion of the first edge is curved and a portion of the second edge is curved. The first edge and second edge meet at a leading point. The third edge is concave. The floor cleaning tool is capable of supporting a wipe.

Cleaning article

Provided are cleaning articles that include a fibrous non-woven web that can be a vertically lapped non-woven web or a non-woven web having fibers substantially oriented at an angle of from 45 degrees to 90 degrees relative to a major surface along an interior portion of the fibrous non-woven web. An outer surface of the fibrous non-woven web comprises a densified layer extending across the fibrous non-woven web, the densified layer comprising a coating received in interstices of the fibrous non-woven web, a region of thermally-induced compression, or combination thereof.

Cleaning tool

The present invention relates to a floor cleaning tool. In one embodiment the floor cleaning tool comprises a backing and a handle. The backing comprises a first surface and a second surface. The handle is attached to the second surface of the backing apparatus. The backing has a generally triangular perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. A portion of the first edge is curved and a portion of the second edge is curved. The first edge and second edge meet at a leading point. The third edge is concave. The floor cleaning tool is capable of supporting a wipe.

Roller caddy

Cleaning tool

A floor cleaning tool is disclosed. The floor cleaning tool comprises a mop head including a perimeter, a working surface and back surface, opposite the working surface. The working surface includes a contact surface and a recessed surface. The contact surface is on a portion of the working surface for making contact with the surface to be cleaned. The contact surface includes a first capturing edge and a second capturing edge. The recessed surface is on a portion of the working surface and includes a first side surface recessed from the first capturing edge of the contact surface and a second side surface recessed from the second capturing edge of the contact surface. The entire contact surface is nonlinear.

Three-dimensional scouring article including metallic wires

The present application is spacer knit construction including a first surface, a second surface, and spacer pole filaments connecting the first and second surfaces. The spacer knit construction is comprised at least partially of metallic wires.

Liquid resistant face mask

Liquid resistant face mask

Method and apparatus for making a cleaning sheet

A method of applying an additive (4) to selected regions (56) of a web (4) includes the steps of applying the additive to the raised regions (26) of a patterned roll (10) having an outer surface comprising raised regions and recessed regions (39), providing a flat roll (12) having a smooth outer surface arranged in rotatable contact with the patterned roll, and conveying the web of material between the patterned roll and the flat roll, thereby to transfer the additive to selected regions of the web. An apparatus for selectively applying an additive to a web is also described.

Three-dimensional scouring article including metallic wires

The present application is spacer knit construction including a first surface, a second surface, and spacer pole filaments connecting the first and second surfaces. The spacer knit construction is comprised at least partially of metallic wires.

Stem web

A stem web is disclosed that comprises a backing layer having a first surface 5 and a second surface, and an array of 600 to 20000 upstanding stems projecting from the first surface of the backing. The stems comprise a height from 0.3 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 90A. In one embodiment, the stem web further comprises a reinforcing layer secured to the second surface. In one embodiment, the stem web is secured to a tool to be passed across a surface to be cleaned to capture lint and hair.

Elastic nonwoven fibrous webs and methods of making and using

Nonwoven fibrous webs include elastic filaments such that the web as a whole exhibits elastic properties when stretched. The webs include a multiplicity of nonwoven fibers and at least one elastic filament entangled with at least a portion of the nonwoven fibers to form a self-supporting, cohesive, elastic nonwoven fibrous web. Methods of making such elastic nonwoven fibrous webs using hydro-entanglement, and uses of such webs to form articles are also described.