Patents Assigned to First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.
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Patent number: 9925739Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nonwoven fabric made from a composite of nonwoven and pulp where the nonwoven has a high loft derived from a heat set three-dimensional relief structure and/or hydroengorged fiber structure. A nonwoven web is hydraulically treated to create a hydroengorged material having an increased loft. Alternatively a nonwoven web is treated to have a heat set three-dimensional relief structure. The treated web is then hydroentangled with pulp to form a cotendered nonwoven/pulp composite fabric.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC.Inventors: Michael Kauschke, Mordechai Turi
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Patent number: 9446163Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nonwoven including the steps of: forming a nonwoven web substantially comprised of continuous fibers; applying a bonding pattern to said nonwoven web using a smooth roll and a calender roll wherein said bonding pattern comprises a pattern having unbonded areas; and subjecting the side of said nonwoven web contacted by said smooth roll to a hydraulic treatment at a pressure of between 25 and 75 bars and a total energy of about 0.01-0.04 kwhr/kg., wherein said continuous fibers are comprised of between 97% and 98.5% by weight of an olefin resin comprising substantially of polypropylene and between 1.5% and 3% by weight of a whitener.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignees: FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC., PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventors: W. Andrew Coslett, John C. Parsons, Kevin Ronald Kanya
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Patent number: 9050777Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nonwoven fabric made from a composite of nonwoven and pulp where the nonwoven has a high loft derived from a heat set three-dimensional relief structure and/or hydroengorged fiber structure. A nonwoven web is hydraulically treated to create a hydroengorged material having an increased loft. Alternatively a nonwoven web is treated to have a heat set three-dimensional relief structure. The treated web is then hydroentangled with pulp to form a cotendered nonwoven/pulp composite fabric.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC.Inventors: Michael Kauschke, Mordechai Turi
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Patent number: 8510922Abstract: A hydroengorged spunmelt nonwoven formed of thermoplastic continuous fibers and a pattern of fusion bonds. The nonwoven has either a percentage bond area of less than 10 percent, or a percentage bond area of at least 10% wherein the pattern of fusion bonds is anisotropic.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventors: Mordechai Turi, Michael Kauschke
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Patent number: 8410007Abstract: A hydroengorged spunmelt nonwoven formed of thermoplastic continuous fibers and a pattern of fusion bonds. The nonwoven has either a percentage bond area of less than 10 percent, or a percentage bond area of at least 10% wherein the pattern of fusion bonds is anisotropic.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventors: Mordechai Turi, Michael Kauschke
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Publication number: 20120189814Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nonwoven including the steps of: forming a nonwoven web substantially comprised of continuous fibers; applying a bonding pattern to said nonwoven web using a smooth roll and a calender roll wherein said bonding pattern comprises a pattern having unbonded areas; and subjecting the side of said nonwoven web contacted by said smooth roll to a hydraulic treatment at a pressure of between 25 and 75 bars and a total energy of about 0.01-0.04 kwhr/kg., wherein said continuous fibers are comprised of between 97% and 98.5% by weight of an olefin resin comprising substantially of polypropylene and between 1.5% and 3% by weight of a whitener.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicants: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY, FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC.Inventors: W. Andrew COSLETT, John C. PARSONS, Kevin Ronald KANYA
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Publication number: 20120094567Abstract: A hydroengorged spunmelt nonwoven formed of thermoplastic continuous fibers and a pattern of fusion bonds. The nonwoven has either a percentage bond area of less than 10 percent, or a percentage bond area of at least 10% wherein the pattern of fusion bonds is anisotropic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC.Inventors: Mordechai Turi, Michael Kauschke
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Publication number: 20120091614Abstract: A hydroengorged spunmelt nonwoven formed of thermoplastic continuous fibers and a pattern of fusion bonds. The nonwoven has either a percentage bond area of less than 10 percent, or a percentage bond area of at least 10% wherein the pattern of fusion bonds is anisotropic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC.Inventors: Mordechai TURI, Michael KAUSCHKE
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Patent number: 8093163Abstract: A hydroengorged spunmelt nonwoven formed of thermoplastic continuous fibers and a pattern of fusion bonds. The nonwoven has either a percentage bond area of less than 10 percent, or a percentage bond area of at least 10% wherein the pattern of fusion bonds is anisotropic.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventors: Mordechai Turi, Michael Kauschke
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Publication number: 20110217894Abstract: A nonwoven fabric comprises: a first layer comprising hydrophilic spunbond fibers including a hydrophilic melt additive, the first layer forming at least one exposed outer surface of the nonwoven fabric; a second layer comprising hydrophobic spunbond fibers, the second layer forming an opposite exposed outer surface of the nonwoven fabric; and a third layer comprising meltblown fibers interposed between the first and second layers; wherein the nonwoven fabric has an absorptive capacity of at least 100%.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC.Inventors: W. Andrew Coslett, Lynda A. Kelly, John C. Parsons
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Patent number: 7858544Abstract: A hydroengorged spunmelt nonwoven formed of thermoplastic continuous fibers and a pattern of fusion bonds. The nonwoven has either a percentage bond area of less than 10 percent, or a percentage bond area of at least 10% wherein the pattern of fusion bonds is anisotropic.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventors: Mordechai Turi, Michael Kauschke
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Patent number: 6872274Abstract: A nonwoven has low tensile and high elongation in the first direction (typically the CD) and high tensile and low elongation in the second direction (typically the MD). The nonwoven has a plurality of bonding points defining a total bonding area along the second direction greater than along the first direction. Accordingly, the nonwoven has unbonded fiber portions and bonded fiber portions, with a bonded portion/unbonded portion ratio greater along the second direction than along the first direction. The bonding points are preferably either circular or oval in plan.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventors: Michael Kauschke, Mordechai Turi
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Patent number: 6803103Abstract: A condrapable hydrophobic nonwoven web of continuous fibers includes a hydrophobic nonwoven web of continuous fibers, and a fiber surface-modifying agent on the web to form therewith a condrapable hydrophobic web. The agent is essentially an amino-modified polydimethylsiloxane. The condrapable hydrophobic web is characterized by a substantial hydrophobicity, as measured by a strike-through of over 180 seconds and by a substantial increase in condrapability, as measured by a Handle-O-Meter decrease of at least 15% average for MD and CD.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignees: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc., Schill & Seilacher AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Kauschke, Mordechai Turi, Horst Ring, Sabine Borst
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Patent number: 6689242Abstract: A nonwoven fabric comprised of a self-sustaining pre-bonded web formed by carding together first relatively thin monocomponent fibers, second relatively thicker monocomponent fibers, and 1-5% bicomponent fibers with the low softening point component thereof bonding together the first, second and bicomponent fibers to form the self-sustaining web. Six to ten percent by weight of cured latex particles are disposed within the fabric and smeared on the outer surfaces of the fabric, the particles being cured in situ to provide enhanced tensile strength to the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventor: Hassan Bodaghi
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Patent number: 6632385Abstract: A condrapable hydrophobic nonwoven web of continuous fibers includes a hydrophobic nonwoven web of continuous fibers, and a fiber surface-modifying agent on the web to form therewith a condrapable hydrophobic web. The agent is essentially an amino-modified polydimethylsiloxane. The condrapable hydrophobic web is characterized by a substantial hydrophobicity, as measured by a strike-through of over 180 seconds and by a substantial increase in condrapability, as measured by a Handle-O-Meter decrease of at least 15% average for MD and CD.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventors: Michael Kauschke, Mordechai Turi, Horst Ring, Sabine Borst
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Patent number: 6610390Abstract: A nonwoven has low tensile and high elongation in the first direction (typically the CD) and high tensile and low elongation in the second direction (typically the MD). The nonwoven has a plurality of bonding points defining a total bonding area along the second direction greater than along the first direction. Accordingly, the nonwoven has unbonded fiber portions and bonded fiber portions, with a bonded portion/unbonded portion ratio greater along the second direction than along the first direction. The bonding points are preferably either circular or oval in plan.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2000Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventors: Michael Kauschke, Mordechai Turi
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Patent number: 6537644Abstract: A nonwoven has low tensile and high elongation in the first direction (typically the CD) and high tensile and low elongation in the second direction (typically the MD). The nonwoven has a plurality of bonding points defining a total bonding area along the second direction greater than along the first direction. Accordingly, the nonwoven has unbonded fiber portions and bonded fiber portions, with a bonded portion/unbonded portion ratio greater along the second direction than along the first direction. The bonding points are preferably either circular or oval in plan.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1999Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventors: Michael Kauschke, Mordechai Turi
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Patent number: D778436Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: First Quality Nonwovens, Inc.Inventors: William Andrew Coslett, Susan O'Connell
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Patent number: D810930Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC.Inventors: William Andrew Coslett, Susan O'Connell
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Patent number: D814024Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, INC.Inventors: William Andrew Coslett, Susan O'Connell