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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8110071 | Papers providing great fat and oil penetration resistance, and method for the production thereof Different papers known in prior art develop only moderate resistance to fats or contain fluorocarbon compounds or chromium complexes in the mass or in an impregnating liquor in order to develop great fat and oil penetration resistance. Said fluoride or chromium comp... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8097124 | Aqueous alkylketene dimer dispersions Aqueous alkyl ketene dimer dispersions which comprise at least 15% by weight of an alkyl ketene dimer and at least one water-soluble cationic starch, aluminum sulfate and at least one condensate of naphthalenesulfonic acid and formaldehyde or lignin sulfonic acid or... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8057637 | Paper substrate containing a wetting agent and having improved print mottle The present invention relates to a sizing composition that, when applied to paper substrate, creates a substrate, preferably suitable for inkjet printing, having increased print density, enhanced print mottle, as well as print sharpness, low HST, and/or image dry ti... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8038844 | Method and a device for feeding pulp from a dewatering unit A device for feeding cellulose-containing pulp from a dewatering unit, the dewatered pulp being discharged via an outlet included in the dewatering unit to a reception means positioned below the outlet, whereupon the pulp is transported to a stand pipe via an inlet ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8007638 | Sheet-like products exhibiting oleophobic and hydrophobic properties A method of manufacturing a cellulosic sheet having at least one of hydrophobic and oleophobic properties comprises the steps of depositing a stock of cellulosic fibers onto at least one forming fabric at an impingement zone and forming a web therefrom in a formatio... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7998314 | Method for the production of paper, cardboard and card A method for the production of paper, cardboard and card by adding a microparticle system consisting of a polymer retention agent having a molar mass Mw of at least 2 million and a fine-part inorganic component in order to form a paper material having a m... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7993490 | Method for applying chemical additives to pulp during the pulp processing and products made by said method Pulp fibers can be treated with chemical additives with a minimal amount of unretained chemical additives present later in the process water. The present invention is a method for preparing chemically treated pulp fiber. A fiber slurry is created comprising process ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7988827 | Emulsions An aqueous emulsion, including (a) a dialkylamide; and (b) a non-ionic surfactant, is provided. An emulsion, including (a) about 30% b.w. to about 70% b.w. of a dialkylamide; (b) about 5% b.w. to about 25% b.w. of a non-ionic surfactant; and (c) 0% b.w. to about 15%... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7947151 | Softening agent for paper and method for making paper by using same A paper softening composition that is capable of providing paper with excellent flexibility while suppressing decrease in paper strength. The paper softening composition contains a specific diamide diamine compound or a salt thereof and a specific amide amine compou... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7927460 | Silver skin-containing paper and method for producing the same Disclosed are silver skin-containing paper and the production method thereof. Aqueous pulp slurry containing paper pulp fibers and ground silver skin is prepared, wherein the ground silver skin is provided by wet grinding of silver skin in the presence of water. The... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7922867 | Method for producing paper, paperboard and cardboard having high dry strength Process for the production of paper, board and cardboard having high dry strength by separate addition of a polymer comprising vinylamine units and of ligninsulfonic acid and/or a ligninsulfonate to a paper stock, draining of the paper stock and drying of the paper ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7914646 | Compositions and processes for paper production Oxidative compositions and processes that preserve and enhance the brightness and improve color of pulp or paper when applied during different stages of the papermaking process are identified. The oxidative composition and method maintains and/or enhances brightness... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7892398 | Sizing of paper The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of cellulose-reactive sizing agent containing an acid anhydride, an anionic polyelectrolyte and a nitrogen-containing organic compound which is an amine or quaternary ammonium thereof having a molecular weight less than... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7842162 | Layer-by-layer nanocoating for paper fabrication A method is provided for manufacturing paper by means of layer-by-layer nanocoating techniques. The method comprises the sequential processing of an aqueous pulp of lignocellulose fibers which is first subjected to nanocoating by alternatively adsorbing onto the fib... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7815771 | Process for the manufacture of paper and board A process for the manufacture of paper, board or similar products, comprises first of all, adding, to the paper pulp fibrous suspension, at least one main retention aid composed of a cationic (co)polymer. Then opti... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7789996 | Paper substrates useful in wallboard tape applications This invention relates to paper products and/or substrates suitable for being made and/or converted into wallboard tape; which also may be known as joint tape and/or drywall tape, having a pH of at least 7.0 and containing a plurality of cellulose fibers, a wet stre... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7785442 | Method and arrangement for feeding chemicals into a papermaking process A method for feeding one or more chemicals into a papermaking process is disclosed. More specifically, a method for feeding chemistry into a thick stock of a papermaking process is disclosed. ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7749356 | Method for using water insoluble chemical additives with pulp and products made by said method Pulp fibers can be treated with water insoluble chemical additives resulting in a minimal amount of unretained water insoluble chemical additives present after redispersing the treated pulp fibers in the process water. One embodiment of the present invention is a me... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7736464 | Method of making absorbent sheet from recycle furnish A process for making absorbent sheet material from recycle furnish includes treatment with a synergistic debonder composition. The debonder is capable of reducing tensile strength by 40 percent or more by way of a quaternary ammonium surfactant component and a nonio... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7682486 | Low density paperboard articles The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microsphe... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7670458 | Method of manufacturing gravure paper A method of manufacturing a gravure printing paper includes: providing a substance having an effect of inhibiting a binding between pulp fibers; preparing a mixture of pulp fibers and fillers; and adding the substance to the mixture; making a gravure printing paper ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7658819 | Composition The invention relates to a composition used for enhancing softness in paper products. The composition comprises (i) an oil, fat or wax (i) at least one non-ionic surfactant (iii) at least one anion... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7622021 | Process for paper substrates using an emulsion and products produced thereby A process for making paper substrates having a soft feel involving: (a) providing a paper substrate; (b) providing an emulsion containing: (i) a polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate; (ii) a wax ester; and (iii) a wax; and (c) impregnating the paper substrate with the emul... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7608167 | Crosslinked carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers having permanent and non-permanent crosslinks Substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, wherein the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and wherein the fibers include a plurality of non-permanent intra-fiber metal... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7604714 | Methods for the preparation of crosslinked carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers having permanent and non-permanent crosslinks Methods for making substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, wherein the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and wherein the fibers include a plurality of non-permanen... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7585391 | Paper sizing composition The invention relates to the sizing of paper and board using alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA). The invention provides a sizing composition which comprises an aqueous emulsion of an ASA wherein the ASA incorporates a maximum of 1% by weight (preferably a maximum of 0... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7582188 | Composition and ink receiving system incorporating the composition A composition includes an alkenyl succinic anhydride sizing agent or an alkyl ketene dimer sizing agent. The alkenyl succinic anhydride sizing agent is present in an amount ranging from about 1.0 pounds per ton to about 4.0 pounds per ton. The alkyl ketene dimer siz... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7550060 | Method and arrangement for feeding chemicals into a process stream An apparatus for feeding one or more chemicals into a process stream of a papermaking process is disclosed, as well as a method of utilizing the apparatus for feeding one or more chemicals into a process stream is disclosed. ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7494565 | Use of starch with synthetic metal silicates for improving a papermaking process The invention discloses a paper or paperboard produced from a slurry comprising cellulose fibers and an effective amount of SMS. In addition, a method for increasing retention and dewatering during the papermaking process is also disclosed. The method involves the a... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7491294 | Compositions for reducing paper linting and dusting The present invention relates to a new paper making composition useful for reducing linting and dusting in paper, a method for reducing paper linting and dusting wherein certain phosphate esters are added to a fiber pulp during the paper making process and the novel... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7462260 | Process for manufacturing a cellulosic paper product exhibiting reduced malodor A process for manufacturing a cellulosic paper product is provided. The process comprises forming an aqueous suspension of papermaking fibers; introducing sodium bicarbonate into the aqueous suspension; depositing the aqueous suspension onto a sheet-forming fabric t... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7455751 | Use of alkenyl succinic anhydride compounds derived from symmetrical olefins in internal sizing for paper production A method of sizing paper for use in applications which require resistance to liquids comprising incorporating in the paper a size composition comprising one or more alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) compounds prepared from the reaction of maleic anhydride and one or ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7442280 | Process for the production of paper A process for the production of paper from a suspension containing cellulosic fibers, and optional fillers, which comprises adding to the suspension a drainage and retention aid comprising a cationic organic polymer, forming and dewatering the suspension on a wire, ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7429309 | Coating compositions comprising alkyl ketene dimers and alkyl succinic anhydrides for use in paper making Additives for paper making are disclosed herein. Specifically, the additives are wax-free alternatives to conventional coatings, including ASA, AKD and optionally an acrylic containing composition. Other additives may be included in the coating, such as cationic par... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7425246 | Process for making multilayer coated paper or paperboard The present invention refers in one embodiment to a method of manufacturing multilayer coated papers and paperboards, but excluding photographic papers and pressure sensitive copying papers, that are especially suitable for printing, packaging and labeling purposes,... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422658 | Two-sided cloth like tissue webs The present invention is generally directed to paper products having great softness and strength. The paper products are formed from one or more paper webs that can be made according to various methods. In one embodiment, the paper web is an uncreped through-air dri... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419570 | Soft, strong clothlike webs The present invention discloses a process and a method providing a high bulk tissue which is both strong and soft. Specifically, it has been discovered that certain low pressure printing technologies may be used to deliver a bonding material to the surface of a high... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7419568 | Chemically cross-linked cellulosic fiber and method of making same The present invention relates to cross-linked cellulosic fiber having improved absorbency characteristics when compared to conventional cross-linked fibers. The cross-linked cellulosic fiber is obtainable by reacting pulp in the sheet or fluff form with one or more ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7413631 | Opacifying composition for paper or paperboard, processes using same and paper or paperboard produced therefrom An agent for enhancing brightness and opaqueness in paperboard comprises a reaction product selected from the groups consisting of: A) an amide reaction product of a C12-C22 fatty acid, condensed with an amine selected from monoalkanol a... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7404875 | Modified creping adhesive composition and method of use thereof A modified creping adhesive composition, comprising an adhesive component and at least one terpene modifier, and its use in the production of creped paper products by a process which includes the steps of adhering a paper web to the surface of a drying cylinder and ... | 07/29/2008 |
