公开(公告)号：US11377525B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-05

申请号：US15765506

申请日：2016-12-14

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan J. McEneany ,  Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Antonio J. Carrillo Ojeda ,  Brent M. Thompson

IPC: C08J3/22 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J9/00 ,  B29C44/56 ,  C08K3/04 ,  C08L67/04 ,  C08L101/00 ,  B65D55/06

Abstract: A color-changing polymeric material is provided. The material is formed from a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a matrix polymer, colorant, microinclusion additive, and nanoinclusion additive, wherein the microinclusion additive and nanoinclusion additive are dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains. A porous network is formed in the polymeric material when subjected to a deformational strain in a solid state. The polymeric material exhibits a first color prior to being subjected to the deformational strain and a second color after being subjected to the deformational strain, the first color being different than the second color.

公开(公告)号：US20220015961A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-20

申请号：US17295607

申请日：2019-11-27

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Antonio J. Carrillo Ojeda ,  Davis Dang H. Nhan ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  David G. Biggs ,  Mark M. Mleziva

IPC: A61F13/512 ,  D04H1/495 ,  A61F13/511

Abstract: Three dimensional nonwoven materials and methods of manufacturing such materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, a nonwoven material comprising a plurality of fibers can include a first surface and a second surface. The first surface can be opposite from the second surface. The nonwoven material can include a plurality of nodes extending away from a base plane on the first surface. At least a majority of the plurality of nodes have an anisotropy value greater than 1.0 as determined by the Node Analysis Test Method.

公开(公告)号：US09957369B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US14909575

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  Ryan J. McEneany ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Mark M. Mleziva

IPC: C08J9/36 ,  C08J9/35 ,  B32B27/12 ,  C08J3/22 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08L67/04 ,  B29C44/04 ,  B29C44/22 ,  B29C44/34 ,  C08J3/20 ,  B29K67/00 ,  B29K105/16 ,  B29K105/00 ,  B29L7/00

CPC classification number: C08J9/35 ,  B29C44/04 ,  B29C44/22 ,  B29C44/3415 ,  B29K2067/046 ,  B29K2105/16 ,  B29K2105/256 ,  B29K2423/08 ,  B29K2423/14 ,  B29L2007/002 ,  B29L2007/008 ,  B32B27/12 ,  C08J3/201 ,  C08J3/226 ,  C08J5/18 ,  C08J2367/04 ,  C08J2423/12 ,  C08J2423/14 ,  C08J2433/14 ,  C08K9/08 ,  C08L23/0884 ,  C08L23/10 ,  C08L23/16 ,  C08L67/04

Abstract: A polymeric material having anisotropic properties, such as mechanical properties (e.g., modulus of elasticity), thermal properties, barrier properties (e.g., breathability), and so forth, is provided. The anisotropic properties can be achieved for a single, monolithic polymeric material through selective control over the manner in which the material is formed. For example, one or more zones of the polymeric material can be strained to create a unique network of pores within the strained zone(s). However, zones of the polymeric material that are not subjected to the same degree of deformational strain will not have the same pore volume, and in some cases, may even lack a porous network altogether.

公开(公告)号：US20160185050A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14909754

申请日：2014-07-09

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

Inventor： Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  Ryan J. McEneany ,  Neil T. Scholl

IPC: B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/40 ,  B29C64/10 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/20 ,  B29C64/255 ,  B29C64/259 ,  B29C64/30 ,  B29C64/307 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B29C64/329 ,  B29C64/343 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2025/08 ,  B29K2067/046 ,  B29K2105/0085 ,  B29K2105/162 ,  B29K2995/0077 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: A polymeric material that is capable of being employed as a build material and/or support material in a three-dimensional printer system is provided. The polymeric material is formed from a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a matrix polymer. A microinclusion additive and nanoinclusion additive are dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够用作三维打印机系统中的建筑材料和/或支撑材料的聚合物材料。 聚合物材料由包含基质聚合物的连续相的热塑性组合物形成。 微结合添加剂和纳米纳米粒子添加剂以离散域的形式分散在连续相中。

公开(公告)号：US20160108564A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14895508

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

Inventor： Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  Ryan J. McEneany ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Mark M. Mleziva

IPC: D03D15/00 ,  D04H1/4391 ,  D04B1/16

CPC classification number: D03D15/0083 ,  D01D5/247 ,  D01F6/92 ,  D04B1/16 ,  D04H1/4391 ,  D10B2331/041 ,  D10B2401/10 ,  D10B2501/00 ,  D10B2501/043 ,  D10B2505/00

Abstract: A fabric that includes porous fibers is provided. The porous fibers are formed from a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a matrix polymer. A microinclusion additive and nanoinclusion additive may also be dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains, wherein a porous network is defined in the composition that includes a plurality of nanopores having an average cross-sectional dimension of about 800 nanometers or less.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括多孔纤维的织物。 多孔纤维由包含基质聚合物的连续相的热塑性组合物形成。 微胶体添加剂和纳米嵌入添加剂也可以以离散区域的形式分散在连续相中，其中在组合物中限定多孔网络，其包含平均横截面尺寸为约800纳米或更小的多个纳米孔。

公开(公告)号：US09271487B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13899615

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Jaehong Lee ,  Dianna L. Ambrose ,  YoungSook Kim

IPC: A01N25/02 ,  A01N25/10 ,  A01N25/12 ,  A01N25/28 ,  A01N25/34 ,  A01N43/90 ,  A01N65/00 ,  B29B7/42 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C47/02 ,  B29C47/60 ,  B29C47/92 ,  A01N31/08

CPC classification number: A01N25/02 ,  A01N31/08 ,  A01N43/90 ,  A01N65/00 ,  B29B7/42 ,  B29C47/0004 ,  B29C47/0009 ,  B29C47/0021 ,  B29C47/0026 ,  B29C47/025 ,  B29C47/6056 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C2947/92514 ,  B29C2947/926 ,  B29C2947/92704 ,  B29C2947/92828 ,  B29C2947/92876 ,  A01N25/10 ,  A01N25/12 ,  A01N25/28 ,  A01N25/34 ,  A01N2300/00 ,  A01N65/20 ,  A01N65/22 ,  A01N65/44

Abstract: A method for forming an antimicrobial composition that includes mixing an antimicrobially active botanical oil (e.g., thymol, carvacrol, etc.) and protein within a melt blending device (e.g., extruder) is provided. Despite the problems normally associated with melt processing proteins, the present inventors have discovered that the processing conditions and components may be selectively controlled to allow for the formation of a stable, melt-processed composition that is able to exhibit good mechanical properties. For example, the extrusion temperature(s) and shear rate employed during melt blending are relatively low to help limit polypeptide dissociation, thereby minimizing the impact of aggregation and embrittlement. While the use of such low temperature/shear conditions often tend to reduce mixing efficiency, the present inventors have discovered that a carrier fluid may be employed to enhance the ability of the botanical oil to flow into the internal structure of the protein where it can be retained in a stable manner. The composition is also typically anhydrous and generally free of solvents. In this manner, the protein will not generally disperse before use and prematurely release the botanical oil.

公开(公告)号：US20150159012A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14618344

申请日：2015-02-10

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  Ryan J. McEneany ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Thomas A. Eby

IPC: C08L67/04 ,  B32B27/36

Abstract: A film that is formed from a thermoplastic composition is provided. The thermoplastic composition contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase tensile elongation. To even further increase the ability of the film to dissipate energy in this manner, the present inventors have discovered that an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus reduces the stiffness (tensile modulus) of the film.

Abstract translation: 提供由热塑性组合物形成的膜。 热塑性组合物含有刚性可再生聚酯和聚合物增韧添加剂。 增韧添加剂可以作为可再生聚酯的连续基质中的离散物理区域分散。 变形力和伸长应变的增加导致可再生聚酯基体在与离散区域相邻的那些区域发生剥离。 这可能导致形成邻近离散区域的多个空隙，其可以帮助在负载下耗散能量并增加拉伸伸长率。 为了进一步提高膜以这种方式耗散能量的能力，本发明人已经发现，可以使用降低增韧添加剂和可再生聚酯之间的摩擦程度的相间改性剂，从而降低刚度（拉伸模量） 的电影。

公开(公告)号：US12116706B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US18240591

申请日：2023-08-31

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

Inventor： Davis Dang H. Nhan ,  Cathleen M. Uttecht ,  Lori A. Eslinger ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Jian Qin ,  Charles W. Colman ,  Deborah J. Calewarts ,  Vasily A Topolkaraev ,  Antonio J. Carrillo Ojeda

IPC: D04H1/541 ,  A61F13/15 ,  A61F13/511 ,  D04H1/4391 ,  D04H1/68 ,  D04H1/76 ,  D21H13/10 ,  D21H21/24

CPC classification number: D04H1/5412 ,  A61F13/15577 ,  A61F13/51104 ,  D04H1/43916 ,  D04H1/68 ,  D04H1/76 ,  D21H13/10 ,  D21H21/24 ,  A61F2013/15934 ,  A61F2013/51134

Abstract: A method for making a high topography nonwoven substrate includes generating a foam including water and synthetic binder fibers; depositing the foam on a planar surface; disposing a template form on the foam opposite the planar surface to create a foam/form assembly; heating the foam/form assembly to dry the foam and bind the synthetic binder fibers; and removing the template from the substrate after heating the foam/form assembly, wherein the substrate includes a planar base layer having an X-Y surface and a backside surface opposite the X-Y surface; and a plurality of projection elements integral with and protruding in a Z-direction from the X-Y surface, wherein the projection elements are distributed in both the X- and Y-directions, and wherein the density of a projection element is the same as the density of the base layer.

公开(公告)号：US20220205154A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-30

申请号：US17696071

申请日：2022-03-16

Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

Inventor： Davis Dang H. Nhan ,  Cathleen M. Uttecht ,  Lori A. Eslinger ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Jian Qin ,  Charles W. Colman ,  Deborah J. Calewarts ,  Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  Antonio J. Carrillo Ojeda

IPC: D04H1/541 ,  D04H1/4391 ,  A61F13/15 ,  A61F13/511 ,  D04H1/68 ,  D04H1/76 ,  D21H13/10 ,  D21H21/24

Abstract: A method for making a high topography nonwoven substrate includes generating a foam including water and synthetic binder fibers; depositing the foam on a planar surface; disposing a template form on the foam opposite the planar surface to create a foam/form assembly; heating the foam/form assembly to dry the foam and bind the synthetic binder fibers; and removing the template from the substrate after heating the foam/form assembly, wherein the substrate includes a planar base layer having an X-Y surface and a backside surface opposite the X-Y surface; and a plurality of projection elements integral with and protruding in a Z-direction from the X-Y surface, wherein the projection elements are distributed in both the X- and Y-directions, and wherein the density of a projection element is the same as the density of the base layer.

公开(公告)号：US11286362B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-29

申请号：US14895510

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Inventor： Vasily A. Topolkaraev ,  Ryan J. McEneany ,  Neil T. Scholl ,  Charles Wilson Colman ,  Mark M. Mleziva

IPC: C08J9/00 ,  C08L67/00 ,  C08K9/04 ,  C08L23/12 ,  C08L71/02 ,  C08L67/04 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L23/16

Abstract: A polymeric material for use in thermal insulation is provided. The polymeric material is formed from a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a matrix polymer and within which a microinclusion additive and nanoinclusion additive are dispersed in the form of discrete domains. A porous network is defined in the material that includes a plurality of nanopores having an average cross-sectional dimension of about 800 nanometers or less. The polymeric material exhibits a thermal conductivity of about 0.20 watts per meter-kelvin or less.