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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157961 | Paper substrate having enhanced print density 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, print sharpness, low HST, and/or image dry time, the substrate preferably havin... | 04/17/2012 |
| 7666275 | Composite co-structured or co-adsorbed, mineral or organic filler or pigment compounds and the use thereof Composite compounds of co-structured or co-adsorbed organic or mineral fillers or pigments containing at least two organic or mineral fillers or pigments of a different nature and the use thereof in the paper industry for manufacturing paper, filling or coating or f... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7645361 | Composite co-structured or co-adsorbed, mineral or organic filler or pigment compounds and the use thereof Composite compounds of co-structured or co-adsorbed organic or mineral fillers or pigments containing at least two organic or mineral fillers or pigments of a different nature and the use thereof in the paper industry for manufacturing paper, filling or coating or f... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7611606 | Low-density neutral paper The present invention provides a low-density neutral paper offering excellent opacity, opacity after printing and other advantageous printability properties despite high bulk, by containing, as a filler, precipitated calcium carbonate-silica composite having an aver... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7537675 | Composite co-structured or co-adsorbed, mineral or organic filler or pigment compounds and the use thereof Composite compounds of co-structured or co-adsorbed organic or mineral fillers or pigments containing at least two organic or mineral fillers or pigments of a different nature and the use thereof in the paper industry for manufacturing paper, filling or coating or f... | 05/26/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7377997 | Fibrous structure comprising a fiber flexibilizing agent system Fibrous structures comprising a fiber flexibilizing agent system, methods for making such fibrous structures and sanitary tissue products comprising such fibrous structures are provided. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7311802 | Composite co-structured or co-adsorbed, mineral or organic filler or pigment compounds and the use thereof Composite compounds of co-structured or co-adsorbed organic or mineral fillers or pigments containing at least two organic or mineral fillers or pigments of a different nature and the use thereof in the paper industry for manufacturing paper, filling or coating or f... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7282116 | Paper softening compositions containing bilayer disrupter Disclosed is a composition for softening an absorbent tissue. The composition includes an effective amount of a softening active ingredient; a vehicle in which the softening active ingredient is dispersed; an electrolyte dissolved in the vehicle; and a bilayer disru... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7241508 | Fragrance release paper An improved pigment-coated paper is provided which enables the use of a non-acidic basesheet in the manufacture of a fragrance release paper. The non-acidic basesheet, compared to the conventionally used acidic basesheet, is brighter and less brittle, and therefore ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7211608 | Method for pretreatment of filler, modified filler with a hydrophobic polymer and use of the hydrophobic polymer A modified filler used in the making of paper or the like, preparation of the filler and its use. The modified filler comprises a filler known as such, e.g. Calcium carbonate, kaolin, talc, titanium dioxide, sodium silicate and aluminum trihydrate or their mixture, ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208068 | Dullish coated paper for printing A dull coated printing paper that is bulky (low in density) having a density of 0.90 to 1.15 g/cm3 and yet offers excellent pliability, superior surface smoothness, high degree of print gloss and minimal small-scale gloss variations in the image area are ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201825 | Process for making a 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. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7179347 | Method for fiber stock preparation A method for the preparation of fiber stock for the production of paper or cardboard, including the steps of: a) Supplying fibers in the form of a suspension that has a predetermined solids content, b) Loading of t... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7160420 | Use of dispersions of crosslinked cationic starch in papermaking Starch dispersions comprising discrete particles of crosslinked cationic starch in an aqueous liquid can be used in papermaking. They can be used as a wet-end additive or in surface coating. The starch dispersions can be prepared by a process comprising: (a) obtaini... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7144475 | Method of making a coated paper The present invention discloses a paper coated with a new coating formulation. The coating formulation comprises a stable pigment slurry prepared without an acid-based dispersant. The coating formulation may be applied to the paper using a variety of methods: In gen... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144474 | Method of binding particles to binder treated fibers Fiber treated with an organic nonpolymeric binder is combined with superabsorbent particles in order to bind the particles to the fiber. The nonpolymeric organic binder comprises binder molecules that include at least one functional group capable of forming a hydrog... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7083703 | Filler and a process for the production thereof A filler comprising cellulose or lignocellulose fibrils on which light-scattering material particles have been deposited, and a process for the manufacture thereof. In the filler according to the invention, an alkyl derivative of cellulose, such as CMC, has been sor... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7060127 | Silica-calcium carbonate composite particles Silica-calcium carbonate composition particles having the characteristics of both synthetic silica and calcium carbonate are described along with paper having the particles internally filled therein and a method for making the particles. In the carbonation re... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056419 | Methods for modifying electrical properties of papermaking compositions using carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide may be used to adjust the electrical properties of papermaking compositions. Such papermaking compositions may contain a colloid phase, an aqueous phase, and optionally, pulp fibers. Examples of electrical properties whose values may be adjusted inclu... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052581 | Process of producing magnesium ammonium phosphate in monohydrate form (dittmarite) A process for converting the more easily synthesized and stored AMP hexahydrate into monohydrate of high purity. The resultant monohydrate (dittmarite) can then be either dried to stabilize it, or used directly in cigarette production such as paper making as filler ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7045036 | Method and apparatus for producing sized paper of board A method and assembly is disclosed for manufacturing a sized web of paper or paperboard, the method comprising the steps of first forming the web at a headbox (1) from a stock comprising at least water and fiber, then pressing the web for water drainage, and ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7026038 | Wear resistant laminates Laminates of improved wear resistant are made using decor sheets prepared by treating printed décor paper with a mordant so that decorative ink is bonded to the paper. The decor sheets are then suitable for use in high pressure or low pressure laminates. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6998015 | Method for reducing alkaline darkening of mechanical pulp containing a calcium carbonate filler A method is disclosed for reducing or inhibiting alkaline darkening of mechanical pulp caused by the presence of calcium carbonate filler during production; the method comprises adding a sulfite, or sulfur-containing reducing agent, especially a sulfite to the mecha... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6979386 | Tissue products having increased absorbency A tissue product containing a cellulosic fibrous material and less than about 10 wt. % of a superabsorbent material (e.g., fibers, particles, etc.) is provided. In some instances, the superabsorbent material can absorb between about 100 to about 350 grams of an aque... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966972 | Coating composition, paper product having flexible coating and method for manufacturing a paper product A paper product is described that includes a paper substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a coating layer provided on the first surface of the paper substrate, the coating layer comprising a binder component and a pigment component, wherein the weigh... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6939609 | Filler and pigment The present invention relates to the use of calcium oxalate as a filler or pigment. In particular described herein is a method of reducing the combustion residue of coated paper or cardboard products by replacing at least a part of the conventional pigments and fill... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6939443 | Anionic functional promoter and charge control agent The invention relates to a functional promoter comprising a water-soluble anionic polymer having a molecular weight of at least about 50,000 daltons and a molecular weight charge index value of at least about 10,000, and a cationic strength component. The invention ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6919447 | Hypochlorite free method for preparation of stable carboxylated carbohydrate products A method of making a carboxylated carbohydrate is disclosed, cellulose being a preferred carbohydrate material. Carboxylated cellulose fibers can be produced whose fiber strength and degree of polymerization is not significantly sacrificed. The method involves the u... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6890652 | Decorative paper base with improved opacity A decorative base paper for decorative coating materials having a pigment component of 10 to about 65% by wt., comprises a modified titanium dioxide containing silicon and aluminum, in mixture with a further white pigment. ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6884321 | Fireblocking/insulating paper A flame and heat resistant paper is disclosed having high burnthrough prevention capability, as required in aircraft applications. The paper is prepared from modified aluminum oxide silica fibers, in addition to other components, and has exceptional tensile strength... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6872246 | Fiber cement composite materials using cellulose fibers loaded with inorganic and/or organic substances This invention discloses a new technology related to cellulose fiber reinforced cement composite materials using the loaded cellulose fibers. This invention discloses four aspects of the technology: fiber treatment, formulation, method and final product. This techno... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6863775 | Paper having improved print quality and method of making the same A paper having an improved print quality comprises a paper substrate having a surface with a surface roughness of less than 6 microns and a surface gloss of 5-80% which surface has been coated with a light-weight, low solids content, top coat. The top coat may compr... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6855404 | Inorganic sheet laminate A laminate of inorganic sheet and polyester resin having an overall thickness of 5 to 25 mils and having an elongation at break in both the cross direction and machine direction of at least 25%. ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6852198 | Resin composition, water-resistant/moisture-proof paper, containing the same, and process for producing the same Disclosed is a resin composition for water-resistant and moisture-proof paper comprising 40 to 75 parts by weight of a polyolefin (A), 25 to 60 parts by weight of a tackifier (B) and 0 to 20 parts by weight of a compatibilizing agent (C), the total of (A), (B) and (... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6824648 | Method of making a paper web having a high internal void volume of secondary fibers and a product made by the process The present invention is a method of making a near-premium quality paper product having good strength and absorbency characteristics and a product made by that method. The invention is also a method for retaining a high ash content within a paper web formed by conve... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6811653 | Multi-purpose paper, manufacturing method thereof and the application thereof A multi-purpose paper, a manufacturing method thereof, and an application thereof are provided. The method of manufacturing the multi-purpose paper comprises steps of (a) providing a papermaking material and obtaining a clean paper pulp by treating the papermaking m... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6783631 | Decorative paper with a high opacity A decorative base paper for decorative coating materials contains a pigment mixture of titanium dioxide and talc, wherein the talc has a particle size distribution D50 of less than approximately 3.0 μm, and both the decorative base paper and the decorative paper ha... | 08/31/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6773550 | Method for coating webs The present invention relates to a method for coating of a fibrous web. According to the method a coating color with pigments is applied to the surface of the web and dried in order to form a coated web. The invention comprises using a coating color which contains p... | 08/10/2004 |
