Abstract: A retainer for aiding vehicle transportability includes an openable rear closure and one or more strap connection surface inwardly disposed of the rear closure of a length X, and has a lightweight bag with a bottom panel and one or more side panel connected to the bottom panel and extending upward therefrom and forming a retaining mouth, and strap portions connecting to the bag and adjustably interconnecting the side strap portions to the strap connection surfaces such that when so connected, the mouth remains inwardly disposed within the vehicle to retain items from exiting a rear of the vehicle when the rear closure is open.

Abstract: Embodiments of sized fluff pulp, or fluff pulp treated with a sizing agent, have desirable characteristics for one or more intended applications. The sized fluff pulp can be debonded or non-debonded. In several examples, the one or more desirable characteristics includes a reduction in its absorption characteristics (e.g., the pulp is less hydrophilic). Some characteristics improved by the sized fluff pulp include, but are not limited to, soak and drip capacity and wicking rate. In several examples, the sized fluff pulp are less hydrophilic but retain or exhibit other desirable characteristics for producing non-wovens, including low fiberization energy and fiberized knot percentage.

Abstract: A product comprising cellulosic fibers, 0.0001 to 0.03 moles of a water soluble metal salt per 100 grams of cellulosic fiber, based on the oven dry weight of the cellulosic fiber, water and a quantity quaternary ammonium salt to provide 100 to 3000 ppm of quaternary ammonium salt in solution. A process for making the product.

Abstract: A large scale processing method for separating banana pulp from its peel is shown. In this method bananas are separated into two parts (generally in a transverse direction), each part having a tip end and a cut end. A compression force is applied to those banana parts such that the force increases from the tip end to the cut end. A device which implements that process, including a cutting device, a means for feeding bananas into the cutting device, and two processing conveyor devices (to apply the compression force to the banana parts), is also shown.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes an absorbent composite which comprises substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers. The fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber and comprise a plurality of first intra-fiber multi-valent metal ion crosslinks and a plurality of second intra-fiber crosslinks selected from ether crosslinks or ester crosslinks. In addition, the absorbent composite has been subjected to a treatment to create interfiber bonding between the fibers of the composite either throughout the composite or only on the surface of the composite.

Abstract: A product comprising cellulosic fibers, 0.0001 to 0.03 moles of a water soluble metal salt per 100 grams of cellulosic fiber, based on the oven dry weight of the cellulosic fiber, water and a quantity quaternary ammonium salt to provide 100 to 3000 ppm of quaternary ammonium salt in solution. A process for making the product.

Abstract: A large scale processing method for separating banana pulp from its peel is disclosed. In this method bananas are separated into two parts (generally in a transverse direction), each part having a tip end and a cut end. A compression force is applied to those banana parts such that the force increases from the tip end to the cut end. A device which implements that process, comprising a cutting device, a means for feeding bananas into the cutting device, and two processing conveyor devices (to apply the compression force to the banana parts), is also disclosed.

Abstract: A large scale processing method for separating banana pulp from its peel is shown. In this method bananas are separated into two parts (generally in a transverse direction), each part having a tip end and a cut end. A compression force is applied to those banana parts such that the force increases from the tip end to the cut end. A device which implements that process, comprising a cutting device, a means for feeding bananas into the cutting device, and two processing conveyor devices (to apply the compression force to the banana parts), is also shown.

Abstract: A device which separates banana pulp from its peel, suitable for large-scale processing, is disclosed. The device consists of upper and lower conveyor belts, a roller installed above the upper belt, and a pressure generating element (e.g., a roller or a plate) installed below the lower belt. The belts are installed so as to converge in the direction of their movement. The axes of the roller(s) is oriented between the longitudinal direction of the lower belt and its transverse direction.

Abstract: Substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, wherein the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and wherein the fibers include a plurality of non-permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks and a plurality of permanent intra-fiber crosslinks; and fiber bundles that include the fibers.

Abstract: Methods for making substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, wherein the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and wherein the fibers include a plurality of non-permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks and a plurality of permanent intra-fiber crosslinks.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes an absorbent composite which comprises substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers. The fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber and comprise a plurality of first intra-fiber multi-valent metal ion crosslinks and a plurality of second intra-fiber crosslinks selected from ether crosslinks or ester crosslinks. In addition, the absorbent composite has been subjected to a treatment to create interfiber bonding between the fibers of the composite either throughout the composite or only on the surface of the composite.

Abstract: Methods for making substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, wherein the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and wherein the fibers include a plurality of non-permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks and a plurality of temporary intra-fiber crosslinks.

Abstract: Methods for making substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, wherein the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and wherein the fibers include a plurality of non-permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks and a plurality of permanent intra-fiber crosslinks.

Abstract: Substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, wherein the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and wherein the fibers include a plurality of non-permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks and a plurality of permanent intra-fiber crosslinks; and fiber bundles that include the fibers.

Abstract: Substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, wherein the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and wherein the fibers include a plurality of non-permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks and a plurality of temporary intra-fiber crosslinks; and fiber bundles that include the fibers.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. At least one component of the article, such as the absorbent core, includes a superabsorbent fiber. In one aspect, the article includes substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, where the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and where the fibers comprise a plurality of non permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks and a plurality of temporary intra-fiber crosslinks.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. At least one component of the article, such as the absorbent core, includes a superabsorbent fiber. In one aspect, the article includes substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, where the fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber, and where the fibers comprise a plurality of non-permanent intra-fiber metal crosslinks and a plurality of permanent intra-fiber crosslinks.