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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8025766 | Boron nitride-based fiber paper and manufacturing process thereof A boron nitride fiber paper having a very small fiber diameter and exhibiting excellent heat resistance, mechanical properties and heat conductivity. The fiber paper is composed of a fiber assembly which contains boron nitride fibers having a fiber diameter of not m... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7998313 | Inflated fibers of regenerated cellulose formed from ionic liquid/cellulose dope and related products Inflated fibers of regenerated cellulose and other regenerated structures are formed from ionic liquid/cellulose dope. Fibers so produced may be incorporated into absorbent sheet with other papermaking fibers to provide softness, bulk and absorbency. ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7354502 | Method for making a fibrous structure comprising cellulosic and synthetic fibers A method for making a fibrous structure, the method comprising the steps of: providing a mixture of synthetic fibers and short cellulosic fibers onto a forming member so as to form one or more layers including the mixture of synthetic fibers and short cellulosic fib... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7323083 | Adhesion promoters for glass-containing systems Resinous coatings can be applied to glass, exhibiting improved adhesion thereto, by including in the coating composition a sulfonic acid derived compound such as 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid or a salt thereof. Alternatively, the glass can be first coate... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7306846 | Flowable and meterable densified fiber particle Discrete particles of cellulosic material are flowable and meterable. They are easily dispersible in an aqueous or a dry medium. The particles comprise singulated cellulose fibers that have been densified. The particles have a density of at least 0.3 g/cc. ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7272915 | Shingle and mat tensile strength with urea formaldehyde resin modifier A composite sheet, and a process of making the same, including cured modified urea formaldehyde reinforced by glass fibers. The modifier is an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. A roofing shingle, formed by coating the composite sheet with filled asphalt, re... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7195810 | Air-laid absorbent sheet with sinuate emboss An absorbent sheet made from an air-laid fiber web includes a functional emboss pattern of a continuous (wave-like) shape extending in the machine direction of the sheet. The emboss pattern defines a plurality of compressed regions operative to preferentially convey... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7156953 | Process for producing a paper wiping product A process for producing wiping products and wiping products made by the process are disclosed. According to the present invention, a paper web is treated on both sides with a bonding material. After the bonding material is applied, the web is then subjected to a dry... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7144476 | Carbon fiber electrode substrate for electrochemical cells This invention relates to electrode substrates for electrochemical cells, particularly low-temperature fuel cells, and processes for their production. Low-cost carbon fiber paper structures are used as precursor for preparation of an all-carbon product that has a hi... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7108765 | Method for making an insulating paperboard An insulating paperboard contains at least one layer of cellulose fibers. The one layer is at least partially composed of bulky fibers. The paperboard is sufficiently insulated to provide a hot water ΔT across the paperboard of at least 0.7° C.±2.3° C. per 0.1 m... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7063771 | Embossed insulating paperboard An insulating paperboard contains at least one layer of cellulose fibers. The one layer is at least partially composed of bulky fibers. The paperboard is sufficiently insulated to provide a hot water ΔT across the paperboard of at least 0.7° C.±2.3° C. per 0.1 m... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060159 | Insulating paperboard An insulating paperboard contains at least one layer of cellulose fibers. The one layer is at least partially composed of bulky fibers. The paperboard is sufficiently insulated to provide a hot water ΔT across the paperboard of at least 0.7° C.±2.3° C. per 0.1 m... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056563 | Hot cup made from an insulating paperboard An insulating paperboard contains at least one layer of cellulose fibers. The one layer is at least partially composed of bulky fibers. The paperboard is sufficiently insulated to provide a hot water ΔT across the paperboard of at least 0.7° C.±2.3° C. per 0.1 m... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7051883 | Wetlaid-spunbond laminate membrane support Nonwoven fabric laminates suitable for use as semipermeable membrane supports are provided. The fabric laminates generally include at least two layers: a spunbond layer of continuous filament fibers and a wet-laid layer of discontinuous filaments. The resulting semi... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7041196 | Process for making a fibrous structure comprising cellulosic and synthetic fibers A fibrous structure and method for making the fibrous structure, wherein the method includes the steps of: providing a plurality of cellulosic fibers onto a forming member having a pattern of channels such that at least some of the cellulosic fibers are disposed in ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6887347 | Cellulose fibers comprising radiation activatable resin formalities The present invention relates to cellulosic fibrous material comprising a radiation activatable resin, structures comprising such fibrous material, and absorbent articles especially disposable absorbent articles, comprising such fibrous materials or structures. It f... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6838401 | Heat-resistant fibrous paper A heat-resistant fiber paper sheet which is formed from staple fibers made from a heat-resistant organic polymer, undrawn or low ratio drawn para-aromatic polyamide staple fibers, and an organic resin binder and/or fibrids comprising a heat-resistant organic polymer... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6830656 | Non-woven fiber webs with nylon binder The present invention relates to a nonwoven web comprised of metal or refractory fibers with nylon as a binder. The nonwoven web is prepared by forming a foam furnish by agitating the fibers in a foamed medium, and passing the foam furnish onto a screen and defoamin... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6777103 | Fiber cement composite material using biocide treated durable cellulose fibers A fiber cement composite material providing improved rot resistance and durability, the composite material incorporating biocide treated fibrous pulps to resist microorganism attacks. The biocide treated fibers have biocides attached to inner and outer surfaces of i... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6767851 | Chopped strand non-woven mat production A non-woven mat useful for a wide variety of purposes, including forming reinforced resin products, is produced in a manner having different specific uses of, and advantages over, conventional chopped strand mats and conventional glass tissue. The mat is preferably ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6761800 | Process for applying a liquid additive to both sides of a tissue web A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of applying a composition contai... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6749718 | Water-disintegratable sheet and manufacturing method thereof Disclosed is a water-disintegratable sheet including water-dispersible fibers and microfibrillated cellulose. The water-dispersible fibers are hydroentangled about each other to provide high fiber density regions and low fiber density regions. The hydroentangled wat... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6746571 | Highly-oriented fibrous mats A mat containing highly machine direction oriented (90% or greater), discontinuous reinforcement fibers, is produced on inclined wire or rotary paper making machinery. Fibers are first uniformly dispersed in an aqueous medium containing thickeners and wetting agents... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6737369 | Cured non-woven mat of a mixture of fibers A coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating is provided. The coated mat is a cured, non-woven mat including a mixture of fibers having different fiber lengths. The fibers contain a polysiloxane compound and are... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6716309 | Method for the application of viscous compositions to the surface of a paper web and products made therefrom A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of extruding a composition conta... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6706876 | Cellulosic pulp having low degree of polymerization values The present invention is directed to a pulp useful for making lyocell fibers. The pulp has a degree of polymerization from about 300 to about 1000; an alpha cellulose content of less than about 90% and in one instance can be made in a roll form. The degree of polyme... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6706147 | Process for making fiber mats for materials of construction having improved tear strength The invention relates to a coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating which comprises a cured, non-woven, fiber glass mat containing a polysiloxane wherein the fibers are fixedly distributed in a formaldehyde ty... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6686039 | Use of thinnings and other low specific gravity wood for lyocell pulps The use of low specific gravity wood from thinning operations, for example, will produce a lower brownstock viscosity for a given kappa number target. A differential of 200-cP falling ball pulp viscosity has been detected from Kraft cooks of low and high ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6686040 | Use of thinnings and other low specific gravity wood for lyocell products The use of low specific gravity wood from thinning operations, for example, will produce a lower brownstock viscosity for a given kappa number target. A differential of 200-cP falling ball pulp viscosity has been detected from Kraft cooks of low and high ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6677427 | Enzyme-catalyzed polyamides and compositions and processes of preparing and using the same A polyamide, the enzymatic reaction product of at least one polyamine and diester, and processes for preparing and using the same. In addition, processes for preparing and using the enzymatic reaction product as creping adhesives and wet strength resins t... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6620295 | Modified polysaccharides containing amphiphilic hydrocarbon moieties Modified polysaccharides (such as starches, gums, chitosans, celluloses, alginates, sugars, etc.), which are commonly used in the paper industry as strengthening agents, surface sizes, coating binders, emulsifiers and adhesives, can be combined into a sin... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6616802 | Process and apparatus for making a sheet of refractory fibers using a foamed medium The present invention relates to a method for forming a non-woven fibrous web comprised of refractory fibers which comprises forming a foam furnish by agitating the fibers in a foamed medium, and passing the foam furnish onto a screen and defoaming the fu... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6596126 | Modified polysaccharides containing aliphatic hydrocarbon moieties Modified polysaccharides (such as starches, gums, chitosans, celluloses, alginates, sugars, etc.), which are commonly used in the paper industry as strengthening agents, surface sizes, coating binders, emulsifiers and adhesives, can be combined into a sin... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6562193 | Using centrifugal pumps in the foam process of producing non-woven webs A non-woven web of fibrous material is produced using a moving foraminous element in the practice of the foam process. A first foam slurry of air, water, fibers and a surfactant is generated and centrifugally pumped into contact with the moving foraminous... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6540875 | Uniform metal fiber sheet Provided by the present invention is a process for making wet-layed metal fiber nonwoven sheet. The process comprises dispersing a mixture of metal fibers, wood pulp and a fibrillated material into an aqueous dispensing fluid. The amount of metal fibers d... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6524438 | Method for making preforms A method for manufacturing a preform having a desirably uniform distribution of structural forms (for example and without limitation, particles, flakes, and fibers) therethrough. The method according to the present invention includes using an electrical c... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6517675 | Process for making metal fiber/metal powder sheet Provided by the present invention is a wet-layed, nonwoven sheet which is comprised of metal fiber and metal powder. Generally, the amount of metal fiber comprises from 20 to 95% by weight and the amount of metal comprises from 5 to 80% by weight of the s... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6517678 | Modified polysaccharides containing amphiphillic hydrocarbon moieties Modified polysaccharides (such as starches, gums, chitosans, celluloses, alginates, sugars, etc.), which are commonly used in the paper industry as strengthening agents, surface sizes, coating binders, emulsifiers and adhesives, can be combined into a sin... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6497787 | Process of manufacturing a wet-laid veil A method of making a microsphere-filled wet-laid veil involves forming a non-woven fibrous veil, contacting the veil with an impregnation binder composition having a binder and microspheres, and impregnating the microspheres of the impregnation binder com... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6491789 | Fibril composite electrode for electrochemical capacitors Composite electrodes including carbon nanofibers (fibrils) and an electrochemically active material are provided for use in electrochemical capacitors. The fibril composite electrodes exhibit high conductivity, improved efficiency of active materials, hig... | 12/10/2002 |
