Fabric (woven – knitted – or nonwoven textile or cloth – etc.) – Nonwoven fabric – Including strand or fiber material which is stated to have...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-01
2011-02-01
Hand, Melanie J (Department: 3761)
Fabric (woven, knitted, or nonwoven textile or cloth, etc.)
Nonwoven fabric
Including strand or fiber material which is stated to have...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07879746
ABSTRACT:
Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.
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Andrews Jeffrey F.
Dunshee Wayne K.
Klun Thomas P.
Neu Debra M.
Schaffer Kevin R.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Hand Melanie J
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