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D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments 18
D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion 17
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1.

NONWOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2024081095
Publication Number 2025/098942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-05
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Izzo, Alfredo

Abstract

The present invention provides a nonwoven fabric comprising a plurality of spunbond fibers that form a nonwoven web, wherein the fibers are continuous bicomponent fibers with a core-sheath configuration in which the core component comprises a first polylactic acid (PLA1) and the sheath component comprises a second polylactic acid (PLA2), wherein the first polylactic acid (PLA1) and the second polylactic acid (PLA2) are the same or different polylactic acid, wherein at least the sheath component comprises a calcium carbonate, wherein the calcium carbonate is present in the sheath component in an amount in the range of from 0.5-30 wt%, based on the total weight of the sheath component, wherein the nonwoven web has a side with a surface having a bonded area, and wherein the bonded area is more than 9% of the total surface of the side. In addition, the invention further provides a process for preparing the nonwoven fabric, and an article comprising the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion

2.

NONWOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2024081097
Publication Number 2025/098944
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-05
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Izzo, Alfredo

Abstract

The present invention provides a nonwoven fabric comprising a plurality of spunbond fibers that form a nonwoven web, wherein the fibers are continuous bicomponent fibers with a core-sheath configuration in which the core component comprises a first polylactic acid (PLA1) and the sheath component comprises a blend of the first polylactic acid (PLA1) and a second polylactic acid (PLA2), wherein the first polylactic acid (PLA1) has a higher degree of crystallization than the second polylactic acid (PLA2), wherein the second polylactic acid (PLA2) is present in the sheath component in an amount in the range of from 0.1-90 wt%, based on the total weight of the sheath component, wherein at least the sheath component comprises at least one secondary alkane sulfonate which is present in an amount in the range of from 0.01 to 2.5 wt%, based on the total weight of the fibers, wherein the nonwoven web has a side with a surface having a bonded area, and wherein the bonded area is more than 9% of the total surface of the side. In addition, the invention further provides a process for preparing the nonwoven fabric, and an article comprising the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion

3.

NONWOVEN FABRICS COMPRISING POLYLACTIC ACID HAVING IMPROVED STRENGTH AND TOUGHNESS

      
Application Number 18654219
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-03
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
  • Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Drews, Gary
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Chester, Stephen
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David D.

Abstract

Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/009 - Condensation or reaction polymers
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads
  • D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching
  • D01D 5/38 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like during polymerisation
  • D01D 7/00 - Collecting the newly-spun products
  • D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
  • D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
  • D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion

4.

BONDED NONWOVEN FABRIC

      
Application Number 18421007
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-24
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
  • Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. (USA)
  • FitesaCNC Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
Inventor
  • Dahle, Jessica Teague
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Pitilertsrikul, Nattarin
  • Ruschel, Rene
  • Jirapong, Jirawan

Abstract

A nonwoven fabric having a plurality of fibers bonded with a bond pattern on a surface thereof to form a coherent web, the nonwoven fabric having a vertical axis extending in a machine direction and a horizontal axis extending in a cross direction, the bond pattern having a plurality of spaced apart pairs of arrays extending in the machine, cross, and diagonal directions of the nonwoven fabric, wherein each array includes a plurality of spaced apart bond points having an oblong shape, and wherein the nonwoven fabric has a percent bonded surface area less than about 12% and an average bond point packing value from about 6.5 to 8.0 mm−1. Also provided are a thermal calender, a system for preparing a nonwoven fabric, and associated method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • A61F 13/515 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads characterised by the interconnection of the topsheet and the backsheet
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/559 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving the fibres being within layered webs

5.

BONDED NONWOVEN FABRIC

      
Application Number US2024012721
Publication Number 2024/205698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-24
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA SIMPSONVILLE (USA)
  • FITESACNC CO., LTD. (Thailand)
Inventor
  • Dahle, Jessica Teague
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Pitilertsrikul, Nattarin
  • Ruschel, Rene
  • Jirapong, Jirawan

Abstract

A nonwoven fabric having a plurality of fibers bonded with a bond pattern on a surface thereof to form a coherent web, the nonwoven fabric having a vertical axis extending in a machine direction and a horizontal axis extending in a cross direction, the bond pattern having a plurality of spaced apart pairs of arrays extending in the machine, cross, and diagonal directions of the nonwoven fabric, wherein each array includes a plurality of spaced apart bond points having an oblong shape, and wherein the nonwoven fabric has a percent bonded surface area less than about 12% and an average bond point packing value from about 6.5 to 8.0 mm-1. Also provided are a thermal calender, a system for preparing a nonwoven fabric, and associated method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding
  • D04H 3/02 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D06C 3/06 - Stretching, tentering or spreading textile fabricsProducing elasticity in textile fabrics by rotary disc, roller, or like apparatus
  • B32B 37/15 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state

6.

NONWOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2023071486
Publication Number 2024/028420
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Izzo, Alfredo

Abstract

The present invention provides a nonwoven fabric comprising a spunbond nonwoven layer which comprises spunbond fibers, wherein the spunbond fibers are bicomponent spunbond fibers which each comprise a first component and a second component, wherein the first component comprises a polylactic acid and the second component comprises a polylactic acid and a polybutylene succinate-based polyester, and wherein the first component is present in an amount in the range of from 50-80% by weight and the second component is present in an amount in the range of from 20-50% by weight, both amounts based on the total weight of each bicomponent spunbond fiber, and wherein the amount of polybutylene succinate-based polyester is in the range of from 0.2-5% by weight, based on the total weight of each multicomponent spunbond fiber. In addition, the invention further provides a process for preparing the nonwoven fabric, and absorbent article comprising the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/11 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between yarns or filaments made mechanically by fluid jet
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments

7.

NONWOVEN FABRICS COMPRISING POLYLACTIC ACID HAVING IMPROVED STRENGTH AND TOUGHNESS

      
Application Number 18196794
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-12
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
  • Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Drews, Gary
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Chester, Stephen
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David D.

Abstract

Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/009 - Condensation or reaction polymers
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
  • D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
  • D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads
  • D01D 5/38 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like during polymerisation
  • D01D 7/00 - Collecting the newly-spun products
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion

8.

COMPOSITE SHEET MATERIAL

      
Application Number 18095677
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-11
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner
  • Fitesa High Point Inc. (USA)
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rohrbach, David Alan
  • Clodfelter, Ted Larry
  • Osorio, Gustavo

Abstract

Provided is a composite sheet material including a nonwoven fabric having an outer exterior surface comprising a plurality of discreet, spaced-apart projections extending outwardly from the exterior surface. Collectively, the spaced-apart projections define a three-dimensional topography characterized by the plurality of spaced-apart projections and valleys disposed therebetween. The composite sheet material is particularly useful as a wiper instrument.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary

9.

Wipes having high sustainable content

      
Application Number 17851194
Grant Number 11623427
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-28
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Drews, Gary
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Streich, Stefanie
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Chester, Stephen
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David

Abstract

A method of preparing a cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
  • B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • D04H 1/54 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-sideMixed fibres
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/015 - Natural yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/153 - Mixed yarns or filaments
  • A47L 13/16 - ClothsPadsSponges

10.

System and process for preparing polylactic acid nonwoven fabrics

      
Application Number 17747517
Grant Number 11920268
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner
  • Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. (USA)
  • Fitesa Germany GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Drews, Gary
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David Dudley

Abstract

A system for preparing a polylactic acid (PLA) spunbond nonwoven fabric is provided. In particular, the system includes a first PLA source configured to provide a stream of molten or semi-molten PLA resin; a spin beam in fluid communication with the first PLA source, the spin beam configured to extrude and draw a plurality of PLA continuous filaments; a collection surface disposed below an outlet of the spin beam onto which the PLA continuous filaments are deposited to form the PLA spunbond nonwoven fabric; a first ionization source positioned and arranged to expose the PLA continuous filaments to ions; and a calender positioned downstream of the first ionization source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • B29C 43/00 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor
  • B29C 43/24 - Calendering
  • B29C 71/04 - After-treatment of articles without altering their shapeApparatus therefor by wave energy or particle radiation
  • D01D 5/08 - Melt-spinning methods
  • D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching
  • D01D 5/32 - Side-by-side structureSpinnerette packs therefor
  • D01D 5/34 - Core-skin structureSpinnerette packs therefor
  • D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
  • D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
  • D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
  • D04H 3/009 - Condensation or reaction polymers
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D06M 14/32 - Polyesters
  • B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
  • B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
  • B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
  • D01D 10/00 - Physical treatment of man-made filaments or the like during manufacture, i.e. during a continuous production process before the filaments have been collected

11.

Nonwoven fabrics comprising polylactic acid having improved strength and toughness

      
Application Number 17574768
Grant Number 11674248
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-13
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
  • Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Drews, Gary
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Chester, Stephen
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David D.

Abstract

Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/009 - Condensation or reaction polymers
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
  • D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
  • D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads
  • D01D 5/38 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like during polymerisation
  • D01D 7/00 - Collecting the newly-spun products
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching

12.

Sheet material

      
Application Number 29677248
Grant Number D0906692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-18
First Publication Date 2021-01-05
Grant Date 2021-01-05
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Streich, Stefanie

13.

Nonwoven fabric and process for forming the same

      
Application Number 16814748
Grant Number 10914024
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-10
First Publication Date 2020-08-20
Grant Date 2021-02-09
Owner
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
  • Fitesa Sweden AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Fohlin, Dag

Abstract

2, the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 5-20% of the total surface of the side, and the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of 80-95% of the total surface of the side. The present invention further relates to a process for forming the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
  • A61F 13/511 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • B32B 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
  • A61F 13/513 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin having areas of different permeability
  • A61L 15/24 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsDerivatives thereof
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers
  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding

14.

Nonwoven fabric and process for forming the same

      
Application Number 16652178
Grant Number 11313060
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-02
First Publication Date 2020-08-06
Grant Date 2022-04-26
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA SWEDEN AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Fohlin, Dag

Abstract

3 (as determined with ASTM D792); wherein the first component and the second component both have a melt flow rate in the range of from 10-40 g/10 min (as determined by ASTM D1238 (190° C., 2.16 kg)); and wherein the nonwoven web comprises a side which is provided with a pattern of individualized bonded areas, wherein the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 8-25%, based on the total surface of the side. The present invention further relates to a process for preparing the nonwoven fabric, and an article comprising the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-sideMixed fibres
  • D04H 1/559 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving the fibres being within layered webs
  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers

15.

System and process for preparing polylactic acid nonwoven fabrics

      
Application Number 16778970
Grant Number 11365497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-31
First Publication Date 2020-05-28
Grant Date 2022-06-21
Owner
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
  • Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Drews, Gary
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David Dudley

Abstract

A system for preparing a polylactic acid (PLA) spunbond nonwoven fabric is provided. In particular, the system includes a first PLA source configured to provide a stream of molten or semi-molten PLA resin; a spin beam in fluid communication with the first PLA source, the spin beam configured to extrude and draw a plurality of PLA continuous filaments; a collection surface disposed below an outlet of the spin beam onto which the PLA continuous filaments are deposited to form the PLA spunbond nonwoven fabric; a first ionization source positioned and arranged to expose the PLA continuous filaments to ions; and a calender positioned downstream of the first ionization source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
  • D01D 5/32 - Side-by-side structureSpinnerette packs therefor
  • D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching
  • D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
  • D01D 5/34 - Core-skin structureSpinnerette packs therefor
  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding
  • B29C 43/00 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor
  • B29C 43/24 - Calendering
  • B29C 71/04 - After-treatment of articles without altering their shapeApparatus therefor by wave energy or particle radiation
  • D01D 5/08 - Melt-spinning methods
  • D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
  • D04H 3/009 - Condensation or reaction polymers
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D06M 14/32 - Polyesters
  • D01D 10/00 - Physical treatment of man-made filaments or the like during manufacture, i.e. during a continuous production process before the filaments have been collected
  • B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
  • B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
  • B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

16.

Wipes having high sustainable content

      
Application Number 16490026
Grant Number 11420414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-01
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
  • Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Drews, Gary
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Streich, Stephanie
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Chester, Stephen
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David

Abstract

A cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
  • B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • D04H 1/54 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving
  • A47L 13/16 - ClothsPadsSponges

17.

NONWOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2018076782
Publication Number 2019/068704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-02
Publication Date 2019-04-11
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA SWEDEN AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Fohlin, Dag

Abstract

The present invention relates to an elastic nonwoven fabric comprising a nonwoven web that is made of a plurality of fibers, which fibers are bicomponent fibers which each comprise a first component and a second component, wherein the first component is present in an amount in the range of from 80-95% by weight and the second component is present in an amount in the range of from 5-20% by weight, both weights based on the total weight of each fiber; wherein the first component comprises an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer and the second component comprises a low density polyethylene having a density in the range of from 0.90-0.95 g/cm3 (as determined with ASTM D792); wherein the first component and the second component both have a melt flow rate in the range of from 10-40 g/10min (as determined by ASTM D1238 (190°C, 2.16 kg)); and wherein the nonwoven web comprises a side which is provided with a pattern of individualized bonded areas, wherein the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 8-25%, based on the total surface of the side. The present invention further relates to a process for preparing the nonwoven fabric, and an article comprising the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

Nonwoven fabric and process for forming the same

      
Application Number 16079663
Grant Number 11479888
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-27
First Publication Date 2019-03-07
Grant Date 2022-10-25
Owner Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Teschner, Florian

Abstract

2, the surface of the bonded areas is from 5-20% of the total surface of the side, and the surface of the non-bonded area is from 80-95% of the total surface of the side. Processes for forming the nonwoven fabric and an absorbent article including the nonwoven fabric are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-sideMixed fibres
  • A61F 13/64 - Straps, belts, ties or endless bands
  • D04H 1/435 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/018 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the shape

19.

Extensible nonwoven fabric

      
Application Number 16174876
Grant Number 11591730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-30
First Publication Date 2019-02-28
Grant Date 2023-02-28
Owner
  • Fitesa Nonwoven, Inc. (USA)
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Chester, Stephen O.
  • Witarsa, Albert
  • Streich, Stefanie
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Siebner, Harald
  • Kong, Daniel
  • Newkirk, David D.

Abstract

Extensible nonwoven fabrics having improved elongation, extensibility, abrasion resistance and toughness. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to extensible spunbond fabrics comprising a polymeric blend of a metallocene catalyzed polypropylene, polyethylene, and a third polymer component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • A61L 15/24 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsDerivatives thereof
  • D04H 3/05 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments in another pattern, e.g. zig-zag, sinusoidal
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • A61F 13/539 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by the connection of absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers
  • D04H 5/06 - Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length strengthened or consolidated by welding-together thermoplastic fibres, filaments, or yarns
  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-sideMixed fibres

20.

EXTENSIBLE NONWOVEN FABRIC

      
Application Number 16038281
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-07-18
First Publication Date 2018-11-15
Owner
  • Fitesa Nonwoven, Inc. (USA)
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Chester, Stephen O.
  • Witarsa, Albert
  • Streich, Stefanie
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Siebner, Harald
  • Kong, Daniel
  • Newkirk, David D.

Abstract

Extensible nonwoven fabrics having improved elongation, extensibility, abrasion resistance and toughness. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to extensible spunbond fabrics comprising a polymeric blend of a metallocene catalyzed polypropylene, polyethylene, and a third polymer component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers
  • D04H 3/05 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments in another pattern, e.g. zig-zag, sinusoidal
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 5/06 - Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length strengthened or consolidated by welding-together thermoplastic fibres, filaments, or yarns
  • A61L 15/24 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsDerivatives thereof
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-sideMixed fibres
  • A61F 13/539 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by the connection of absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers

21.

WIPES HAVING HIGH SUSTAINABLE CONTENT

      
Application Number IB2018051314
Publication Number 2018/158724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-01
Publication Date 2018-09-07
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Drews, Gary
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Streich, Stefanie
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Chester, Stephen
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David

Abstract

A cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • B32B 7/04 - Interconnection of layers
  • B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools

22.

Nonwoven fabrics comprising polylactic acid having improved strength and toughness

      
Application Number 15676163
Grant Number 11441251
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-14
First Publication Date 2018-02-22
Grant Date 2022-09-13
Owner
  • Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
  • Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Drews, Gary
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Chester, Stephen
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David D.

Abstract

Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/009 - Condensation or reaction polymers
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
  • D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
  • D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads
  • D01D 5/38 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like during polymerisation
  • D01D 7/00 - Collecting the newly-spun products
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching

23.

NONWOVEN FABRICS COMPRISING POLYLACTIC ACID HAVING IMPROVED STRENGTH AND TOUGHNESS

      
Application Number IB2017054971
Publication Number 2018/033861
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-15
Publication Date 2018-02-22
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Drews, Gary
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Chester, Stephen
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David Dudley

Abstract

Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
  • D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
  • D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent

24.

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING POLYLACTIC ACID NONWOVEN FABRICS

      
Application Number IB2017054741
Publication Number 2018/025209
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-02
Publication Date 2018-02-08
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Drews, Gary
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David Dudley

Abstract

A system for preparing a polylactic acid (PLA) spunbond nonwoven fabric is provided. In particular, the system includes a first PLA source configured to provide a stream of molten or semi-molten PLA resin; a spin beam in fluid communication with the first PLA source, the spin beam configured to extrude and draw a plurality of PLA continuous filaments; a collection surface disposed below an outlet of the spin beam onto which the PLA continuous filaments are deposited to form the PLA spunbond nonwoven fabric; a first ionization source positioned and arranged to expose the PLA continuous filaments to ions; and a calender positioned downstream of the first ionization source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching
  • D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
  • D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent

25.

System and process for preparing polylactic acid nonwoven fabrics

      
Application Number 15666675
Grant Number 10590577
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-02
First Publication Date 2018-02-08
Grant Date 2020-03-17
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Drews, Gary
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Hamilton, Jason
  • Izzo, Alfredo
  • Newkirk, David Dudley

Abstract

A system for preparing a polylactic acid (PLA) spunbond nonwoven fabric is provided. In particular, the system includes a first PLA source configured to provide a stream of molten or semi-molten PLA resin; a spin beam in fluid communication with the first PLA source, the spin beam configured to extrude and draw a plurality of PLA continuous filaments; a collection surface disposed below an outlet of the spin beam onto which the PLA continuous filaments are deposited to form the PLA spunbond nonwoven fabric; a first ionization source positioned and arranged to expose the PLA continuous filaments to ions; and a calender positioned downstream of the first ionization source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D01F 8/14 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyester as constituent
  • D01D 5/32 - Side-by-side structureSpinnerette packs therefor
  • D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching
  • D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
  • D01D 5/34 - Core-skin structureSpinnerette packs therefor
  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding
  • B29C 43/00 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor
  • B29C 43/24 - Calendering
  • B29C 71/04 - After-treatment of articles without altering their shapeApparatus therefor by wave energy or particle radiation
  • D01D 5/08 - Melt-spinning methods
  • D01F 6/92 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyesters
  • D04H 3/009 - Condensation or reaction polymers
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D06M 14/32 - Polyesters
  • D01D 10/00 - Physical treatment of man-made filaments or the like during manufacture, i.e. during a continuous production process before the filaments have been collected
  • B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
  • B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
  • B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

26.

Nonwoven fabric and process for forming the same

      
Application Number 15540398
Grant Number 10633773
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-24
First Publication Date 2018-01-04
Grant Date 2020-04-28
Owner
  • FITESA SWEDEN AB (Sweden)
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Fohlin, Dag

Abstract

2, the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 5-20% of the total surface of the side, and the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of 80-95% of the total surface of the side. The present invention further relates to a process for forming the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
  • A61F 13/511 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • B32B 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
  • A61F 13/513 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin having areas of different permeability
  • A61L 15/24 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsDerivatives thereof
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers
  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding

27.

NONWOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2017054513
Publication Number 2017/148865
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-27
Publication Date 2017-09-08
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Teschner, Florian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric comprising a plurality of polylactic acid-containing fibers that form a nonwoven web, wherein the web has a side which is provided with an alternating pattern of individualized bonded areas which bonded areas are in the form of rods which are arranged in the cross direction of the web, the rods are arranged in such a way that in the machine direction of the web no uninterrupted regions exist along the web while in the cross direction of the web the arrangement of the rods defines a plurality of uninterrupted regions that extend continuously along the web, the alternating pattern of individualized bonded areas defines a non-bonded area, the web has a basis weight on the range of from 5-50 g/m2, the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 5-20 % of the total surface of the side, and the surface of the non-bonded area is in the rangeof 80-95 % of the total surface of the side.The invention also relates to processes for forming the nonwoven fabric; an absorbent article comprising the nonwoven fabric; and the use of the nonwoven fabricin an absorbent article.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 13/64 - Straps, belts, ties or endless bands
  • D04H 1/435 - Polyesters
  • D04H 1/54 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving
  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-sideMixed fibres
  • D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion

28.

NON-WOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2016060012
Publication Number 2016/177786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-04
Publication Date 2016-11-10
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Siebner, Harald
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Novarino, Elena

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric comprising a nonwoven web which is formed from a plurality of trilobal fibers, wherein the lobes of the trilobal fibers each have a ratio of length to width in the range of from 1.5-4, the nonwoven web has a basis weight in the range of from 5-20 gsm, the nonwoven web has a side which is provided with a pattern of bonded areas which defines one or more non-bonded areas, and wherein the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 10-32 % of the total surface of the side and the surface of the non-bonded area(s) is in the range of from 68-90 % of the total surface of the side. The invention further relates to the use of the present nonwoven fabric. In addition, the present invention also relates to an absorbent article comprising the present nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads
  • D04H 1/4391 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece characterised by the shape of the fibres
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • D04H 3/018 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the shape
  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding

29.

NON-WOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2016060013
Publication Number 2016/177787
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-04
Publication Date 2016-11-10
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Siebner, Harald
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Novarino, Elena

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric comprising a nonwoven web which is formed from a plurality of trilobal fibers, wherein the lobes of the trilobal fibers each have a ratio of length to width in the range of from 1.5-4. The present invention also relates to the use of the nonwoven fabric in a closure system in an absorbent article or in a reinforcement layer of an absorbent article. In addition, the present invention provides an absorbent article comprising the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/4391 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece characterised by the shape of the fibres
  • A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • D04H 3/018 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the shape
  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding

30.

NONWOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2015077422
Publication Number 2016/107698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-24
Publication Date 2016-07-07
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA SWEDEN AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Fohlin, Dag

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric comprising a plurality of polypropylene-containing fibers that form a nonwoven web, which fibers in addition contain a slip agent, the web has a side which is provided with an alternating pattern which consists of individualized bonded areas which bonded areas are in the form of rods which are arranged in the cross direction of the web, the alternating pattern of individualized bonded areas defines a non-bonded area, the web has a basis weight on the range of from 5-25 g/m2, the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 5-20 % of the total surface of the side, and the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of 80-95 % of the total surface of the side. The present invention further relates to a process for forming the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 13/511 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin
  • A61K 8/02 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • A61F 13/513 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin having areas of different permeability
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators

31.

ABSORBING AND DISTRIBUTING LAYER FOR A LIQUID TO BE ABSORBED AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREFROM

      
Application Number EP2015067365
Publication Number 2016/020236
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-29
Publication Date 2016-02-11
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Siebner, Harald

Abstract

The present invention relates to an absorbing and distributing layer for a liquid to be absorbed, to a sheet material at least comprising a corresponding absorbing and distributing layer, to a hygiene article at least comprising a corresponding absorbing and distributing layer, to a method for producing a corresponding sheet material, and to the use of the corresponding absorbing and distributing layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 13/537 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium having an inhomogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad characterised by a layer facilitating or inhibiting flow in one direction or plane, e.g. a wicking layer
  • A61F 13/538 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by specific fibre orientation or weave

32.

Extensible nonwoven fabric

      
Application Number 14804458
Grant Number 10156031
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-21
First Publication Date 2015-11-12
Grant Date 2018-12-18
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA NONWOVEN, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chester, Stephen O.
  • Witarsa, Albert
  • Streich, Stefanie
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Siebner, Harald
  • Kong, Daniel
  • Newkirk, David D.

Abstract

Extensible nonwoven fabrics having improved elongation, extensibility, abrasion resistance and toughness. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to extensible spunbond fabrics comprising a polymeric blend of a metallocene catalyzed polypropylene, polyethylene, and a third polymer component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • A61L 15/24 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsDerivatives thereof
  • D04H 3/05 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments in another pattern, e.g. zig-zag, sinusoidal
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • A61F 13/539 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by the connection of absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers
  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-sideMixed fibres
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers
  • D04H 5/06 - Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length strengthened or consolidated by welding-together thermoplastic fibres, filaments, or yarns

33.

MELTBLOWN NONWOVEN WEB COMPRISING RECLAIMED POLYPROPYLENE COMPONENT AND RECLAIMED SUSTAINABLE POLYMER COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME FIELD

      
Application Number US2015012658
Publication Number 2015/112844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-23
Publication Date 2015-07-30
Owner
  • FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC. (USA)
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Newkirk, David D.
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Streich, Stefanie

Abstract

Process of preparing meltblown fibers that are reclaimed from a starting material of a polypropylene component and a sustainable polymer component is provided. In one aspect, the method includes blending starting fibers of a polypropylene component and a sustainable polymer component under heat to form a molten stream, and then vis-breaking the components to obtain a polymeric blend that is suitable for use in meltblowing applications. The molten stream of the vis-broken polymer components are extruded through a meltblowing die to form a stream of meltblown fibers that is then collected on a collection surface to form a coherent meltblown web. The starting material may be bicomponent filaments having a sheath-core configuration in which the polypropylene component is oriented in the sheath and the sustainable polymer component is oriented in the core of the filaments. The invention is also directed to meltblown fibers and webs prepared from the process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/4274 - RagsFabric scraps
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/435 - Polyesters
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres

34.

Polymer fiber and nonwoven

      
Application Number 14661147
Grant Number 10087555
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-18
First Publication Date 2015-07-09
Grant Date 2018-10-02
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bornemann, Steffen
  • Haberer, Markus

Abstract

50) of the filler is less than or equal to about 6 μm. A textile fabric, especially nonwoven, produced from the polymer fiber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D01F 6/06 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins from polypropylene
  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers
  • D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
  • D04H 1/42 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 3/02 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D04H 1/4334 - Polyamides
  • D04H 1/435 - Polyesters
  • D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibresComposite fibresMixed fibresUltrafine fibresFibres for artificial leather
  • D04H 1/4391 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece characterised by the shape of the fibres

35.

NON-WOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2014063474
Publication Number 2015/000774
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-26
Publication Date 2015-01-08
Owner FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Novarino, Elena
  • Siebner, Harald
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Teschner, Florian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a non-woven fabric comprising a first non-woven web suitable for use in a hygiene absorbent article, which web comprises a side which is provided with a first pattern of individualised bonded areas which defines a second pattern of non-bonded areas which non-bonded areas have a hexagonal type of shape, and wherein the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 10-30 % of the total surface of the side and the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of from 70-90 % of the total surface of the side. The present invention further relates to an absorbent article comprising the present non-woven fabric, and a process for forming the non-woven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 13/511 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin
  • A61F 13/514 - Backsheet, i.e. the impermeable cover or layer furthest from the skin
  • D04H 1/54 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving
  • D04H 3/14 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding
  • D06C 15/02 - Calendering, pressing, ironing, glossing or glazing textile fabrics between co-operating press or calender rolls
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • D04H 1/559 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving the fibres being within layered webs

36.

EXTENSIBLE NONWOVEN FABRIC

      
Application Number US2014024907
Publication Number 2014/159724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-03-12
Publication Date 2014-10-02
Owner
  • FITESA NONWOVEN, INC. (USA)
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Chester, Stephen O.
  • Witarsa, Albert
  • Streich, Stefanie
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Siebner, Harald
  • Kong, Daniel
  • Newkirk, David D.

Abstract

Extensible nonwoven fabrics having improved elongation, extensibility, abrasion resistance and toughness. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to extensible spunbond fabrics comprising a polymeric blend of a metallocene catalyzed polypropylene, polyethylene, and a third polymer component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-sideMixed fibres
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • D04H 5/06 - Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length strengthened or consolidated by welding-together thermoplastic fibres, filaments, or yarns

37.

Extensible nonwoven fabric

      
Application Number 14206699
Grant Number 09994982
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-03-12
First Publication Date 2014-09-18
Grant Date 2018-06-12
Owner
  • FITESA GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • FITESA NONWOVEN, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chester, Stephen O.
  • Witarsa, Albert
  • Streich, Stefanie
  • Hartl, Helmut
  • Siebner, Harald
  • Kong, Daniel
  • Newkirk, David D.

Abstract

Extensible nonwoven fabrics having improved elongation, extensibility, abrasion resistance and toughness. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to extensible spunbond fabrics comprising a polymeric blend of a metallocene catalyzed polypropylene, polyethylene, and a third polymer component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
  • D04H 1/00 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
  • D04H 1/46 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres
  • D04H 3/147 - Composite yarns or filaments
  • A61L 15/24 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsDerivatives thereof
  • D04H 3/05 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments in another pattern, e.g. zig-zag, sinusoidal
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • A61F 13/539 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by the connection of absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-sideMixed fibres
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers
  • D04H 5/06 - Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length strengthened or consolidated by welding-together thermoplastic fibres, filaments, or yarns

38.

Nonwoven fabric, a laminated fabric, a nonwoven fabric product, a multicomponent fibre, a web, and a method of producing the nonwoven fabric

      
Application Number 13880251
Grant Number 09850603
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-19
First Publication Date 2014-03-27
Grant Date 2017-12-26
Owner Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Newkirk, David Dudley
  • Rudolph, Juergen Friedrich
  • Hartl, Helmut

Abstract

A nonwoven fabric comprising a meltspun fiber of a lignin compound. Also claimed a laminated fabric comprising the nonwoven fabric, a nonwoven fabric product comprising the nonwoven fabric, a structured multicomponent fiber comprising a lignin compound, a web comprising a meltspun fiber of a lignin compound and a method of producing a nonwoven fabric by forming a web of meltspun fiber comprising a lignin compound and bonding at least a portion of the fiber in the web to form the nonwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D01D 5/08 - Melt-spinning methods
  • D04H 1/42 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece
  • D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
  • D01F 6/46 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from mixtures of polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of polyolefins
  • D01F 8/06 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from synthetic polymers with at least one polyolefin as constituent
  • D01F 8/18 - Conjugated, i.e. bi- or multicomponent, man-made filaments or the likeManufacture thereof from other substances
  • D01F 9/00 - Man-made filaments or the like of other substancesManufacture thereofApparatus specially adapted for the manufacture of carbon filaments
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • D01D 10/00 - Physical treatment of man-made filaments or the like during manufacture, i.e. during a continuous production process before the filaments have been collected
  • D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
  • D04H 1/4266 - Natural fibres not provided for in group
  • D04H 3/013 - Regenerated cellulose series
  • D04H 3/015 - Natural yarns or filaments

39.

Polymer fiber and nonwoven

      
Application Number 12258811
Grant Number 08987152
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-27
First Publication Date 2009-04-23
Grant Date 2015-03-24
Owner Fitesa Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bornemann, Steffen
  • Haberer, Markus

Abstract

50) of the filler is less than or equal to about 6 μm. A textile fabric, especially nonwoven, produced from the polymer fiber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 3/007 - Addition polymers
  • D04H 1/00 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
  • C08K 3/00 - Use of inorganic substances as compounding ingredients
  • D04H 1/42 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece
  • D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 3/02 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments
  • D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion