Paper making and fiber liberation – Processes and products – Synthetic fiber
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-02
2010-12-21
Hand, Melanie J (Department: 3761)
Paper making and fiber liberation
Processes and products
Synthetic fiber
C162S111000, C604S367000, C604S368000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07854822
ABSTRACT:
A plasticizing formulation for producing plasticized fluff pulp. The plasticizing formulation, which preferably is an aqueous solution, includes a primary plasticizing agent, and optionally a secondary plasticizing agent. Preferably, the primary plasticizing agent is 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and the secondary plasticizing agent is triacetin. When the plasticizing formulation is applied to a cellulosic fluff pulp, a plasticized fluff pulp is produced. The resultant plasticized fluff pulp may have one or more of the following: reduced Kamas energy, Mullen strength, and fiber knot and nit contents, when compared to the base cellulosic fluff pulp fiber that is not plasticized.
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Electronic Mail Message from Elson Silva, Ph.D., dated May 17, 2006 with alleged explanation of relevance. [Note: Applicants and their counsel did not prepare, modify or otherwise alter this explanation, which was apparently prepared by Dr. Silva, and therefore expressly disclaim any representation(s) regarding the accuracy of that explanation.].
Chmielewski Harry J.
Haeussler Michael
Hamed Othman A.
Hand Melanie J
Hunton & Williams LLP
Rayonier TRS Holdings Inc.
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