Patents by Inventor Pavneet Singh Mumick
Pavneet Singh Mumick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 6451429Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process of making N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) polymers based upon the reaction of poly(acrylic acid) and N-isopropylamine. The disclosed method of the present invention uses polyacrylic acid as a starting material to synthesize NiPAm polymers. In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a condensation reaction of an intermediate salt to form homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) with acrylic acid and/or alkyl acrylates in a molten state, which is adaptable to a continuous reactive extrusion process. Binder compositions, water-dispersible products and thermoformable articles containing the NiPAm polymers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, Yihua Chang, James Hongxue Wang
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Patent number: 6410644Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process of making N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) polymers based upon the reaction of poly(acrylic acid) and N-isopropylamine. The disclosed method of the present invention uses polyacrylic acid as a starting material to synthesize NiPAm polymers. In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a condensation reaction of an intermediate salt to form homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) with acrylic acid and/or alkyl acrylates in a molten state, which is adaptable to a continuous reactive extrusion process. Binder compositions, water-dispersible products and thermoformable articles containing the NiPAm polymers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, Yihua Chang, James Hongxue Wang
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Patent number: 6410155Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process of making N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) polymers based upon the reaction of poly(acrylic acid) and N-isopropylamine. The disclosed method of the present invention uses polyacrylic acid as a starting material to synthesize NiPAm polymers. In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a condensation reaction of an intermediate salt to form homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) with acrylic acid and/or alkyl acrylates in a molten state, which is adaptable to a continuous reactive extrusion process. Binder compositions, water-dispersible products and thermoformable articles containing the NiPAm polymers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, Yihua Chang, James Hongxue Wang
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Patent number: 6384297Abstract: Disclosed herein is a water dispersible pantiliner which has a triggerably dispersible body side facing liner, a garment side facing baffle, and, optionally, a triggerably dispersible absorbent core disposed between the liner and baffle. The garment baffle may be biodegradable. In one embodiment, the invention has a peel strip overlaying a garment attachment adhesive layer which adhesively attaches the peel strip to the clothing of a wearer on one side and to one side of a baffle on the other. The baffle is in turn attached on a second side to a body facing side with a construction adhesive. The body facing side may be made from multiple layers such as a body side liner and absorbent layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1999Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Charles Wilson Colman, Frank Steven Glaug, Yung Hsiang Huang, David Martin Jackson, John Edward Kerins, Jennifer Cappel Larson, Mary Jo Meyer, Pavneet Singh Mumick, Brian Keith Nortman, William Seal Pomplun, Fu-Jya Tsai, Susan Marie Weyenberg
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Publication number: 20010029143Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process of making N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) polymers based upon the reaction of poly(acrylic acid) and N-isopropylamine. The disclosed method of the present invention uses polyacrylic acid as a starting material to synthesize NiPAm polymers. In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a condensation reaction of an intermediate salt to form homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) with acrylic acid and/or alkyl acrylates in a molten state, which is adaptable to a continuous reactive extrusion process. Binder compositions, water-dispersible products and thermoformable articles containing the NiPAm polymers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, Yihua Chang, James Hongxue Wang
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Publication number: 20010027072Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process of making N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) polymers based upon the reaction of poly(acrylic acid) and N-isopropylamine. The disclosed method of the present invention uses polyacrylic acid as a starting material to synthesize NiPAm polymers. In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a condensation reaction of an intermediate salt to form homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) with acrylic acid and/or alkyl acrylates in a molten state, which is adaptable to a continuous reactive extrusion process. Binder compositions, water-dispersible products and thermoformable articles containing the NiPAm polymers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2001Publication date: October 4, 2001Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, Yihua Chang, James Hongxue Wang
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Publication number: 20010027238Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process of making N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) polymers based upon the reaction of poly(acrylic acid) and N-isopropylamine. The disclosed method of the present invention uses polyacrylic acid as a starting material to synthesize NiPAm polymers. In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a condensation reaction of an intermediate salt to form homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) with acrylic acid and/or alkyl acrylates in a molten state, which is adaptable to a continuous reactive extrusion process. Binder compositions, water-dispersible products and thermoformable articles containing the NiPAm polymers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2001Publication date: October 4, 2001Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, Yihua Chang, James Hongxue Wang
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Patent number: 6291372Abstract: A water soluble polymer binder for binding a fibrous substrate comprises from about 25 weight percent to about 85 weight percent of an unsaturated carboxylic acid/unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymer; from about 5 weight percent to about 35 weight percent of a divalent ion inhibitor; and from about 10 weight percent to about 60 weight percent of a hydrophilic cross-linkable polymer. In a preferred mode of the invention the hydrophilic cross-linkable polymer functions substantially as a divalent ion inhibitor and promotes hydrophilicity of the treated fabric eliminating the requirement of a separate divalent ion inhibitor. The binder composition is soluble in an aqueous environment having a divalent ion concentration less than about 50 ppm and a monovalent ion concentration of less than about 0.4 weight percent. Also disclosed is a water dispersible fibrous fabric having an effective amount of the binder distributed on the fibrous substrate and a method of making a water dispersible fibrous fabric.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, William Seal Pomplun
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Patent number: 6277768Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process of making N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) polymers based upon the reaction of poly(acrylic acid) and N-isopropylamine. The disclosed method of the present invention uses polyacrylic acid as a starting material to synthesize NiPAm polymers. In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a condensation reaction of an intermediate salt to form homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) with acrylic acid and/or alkyl acrylates in a molten state, which is adaptable to a continuous reactive extrusion process. Binder compositions, water-dispersible products and thermoformable articles containing the NiPAm polymers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Kimberly Clark WorldwideInventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, Yihua Chang, James Hongxue Wang
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Patent number: 6268449Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing temperature-responsive polymers that may be formed into a thermally-processable form which exhibits flushability properties when immersed in water such that the temperature-responsive polymer may be used in a disposable absorbent product to impart flushability properties to the product. The process prepares the temperature-responsive polymer in an aqueous solution using a chain transfer agent such as isopropanol.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1996Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Yihua Chang, Pavneet Singh Mumick
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Patent number: 6194517Abstract: A water soluble polymer comprising from about 25 weight % to about 90 weight % of an unsaturated carboxylic acid/unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymer; from about 10 weight % to about 75 weight % of a divalent ion inhibitor and from about 0 weight % to about 10 weight % of a plasticizer is soluble in an aqueous environment having a divalent ion concentration less than about 50 ppm and a monovalent ion concentration of less than about 0.5 weight %. Also disclosed is a water dispersible fibrous fabric having a fibrous substrate and an effective amount of the binder distributed on the substrate and a method of making a water dispersible fibrous fabric.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: William Seal Pomplun, Pavneet Singh Mumick, David Martin Jackson, Yihua Chang
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Patent number: 6043317Abstract: A water soluble polymer binder for binding a fibrous substrate comprises from about 25 weight percent to about 85 weight percent of an unsaturated carboxylic acid/unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymer; from about 5 weight percent to about 35 weight percent of a divalent ion inhibitor; and from about 10 weight percent to about 60 weight percent of a hydrophilic cross-linkable polymer. In a preferred mode of the invention the hydrophilic cross-linkable polymer functions substantially as a divalent ion inhibitor and promotes hydrophilicity of the treated fabric eliminating the requirement of a separate divalent ion inhibitor. The binder composition is soluble in an aqueous environment having a divalent ion concentration less than about 50 ppm and a monovalent ion concentration of less than about 0.4 weight percent. Also disclosed is a water dispersible fibrous fabric having an effective amount of the binder distributed on the fibrous substrate and a method of making a water dispersible fibrous fabric.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1997Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, William Seal Pomplun
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Patent number: 5986004Abstract: A water soluble polymer comprising from about 25 weight % to about 90 weight % of an unsaturated carboxylic acid/unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymer; from about 10 weight % to about 75 weight % of a divalent ion inhibitor and from about 0 weight % to about 10 weight % of a plasticizer is soluble in an aqueous environment having a divalent ion concentration less than about 50 ppm and a monovalent ion concentration of less than about 0.5 weight %. Also disclosed is a water dispersible fibrous fabric having a fibrous substrate and an effective amount of the binder distributed on the substrate and a method of making a water dispersible fibrous fabric.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: William Seal Pomplun, Pavneet Singh Mumick, David Martin Jackson, Yihua Chang
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Patent number: 5972805Abstract: A water soluble polymer comprising from about 25 weight % to about 90 weight % of an unsaturated carboxylic acid/unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymer; from about 10 weight % to about 75 weight % of a divalent ion inhibitor and from about 0 weight % to about 10 weight % of a plasticizer is soluble in an aqueous environment having a divalent ion concentration less than about 50 ppm and a monovalent ion concentration of less than about 0.5 weight %. Also disclosed is a water dispersible fibrous fabric having a fibrous substrate and an effective amount of the binder distributed on the substrate and a method of making a water dispersible fibrous fabric.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: William Seal Pomplun, Pavneet Singh Mumick, David Martin Jackson, Yihua Chang
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Patent number: 5969052Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process of making N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) polymers based upon the reaction of poly(acrylic acid) and N-isopropylamine. The disclosed method of the present invention uses polyacrylic acid as a starting material to synthesize NiPAm polymers. In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a condensation reaction of an intermediate salt to form homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NiPAm) with acrylic acid and/or alkyl acrylates in a molten state, which is adaptable to a continuous reactive extrusion process. Binder compositions, water-dispersible products and thermoformable articles containing the NiPAm polymers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, Yihua Chang, James Hongxue Wang
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Patent number: 5952251Abstract: A water-dispersible coformed fibrous nonwoven fabric structure comprising a primary reinforcing polymer material, preferably capable of being meltspun; a secondary reinforcing polymer material having an average fiber length less than or equal to about 15 mm and preferably having a softening point at least about 30.degree. C. lower than the softening point of the primary reinforcing polymer; and, an absorbent material, such as pulp or a superabsorbent. The fabric structure maintains desired tensile strength and softness while being water-dispersible and flushable. The fabric produced can be incorporated into an article and can be flushed down a commode. The fabric is flushable when placed in water, with agitation, if necessary, and will disperse into unrecognizable pieces without clogging conventional plumbing or piping.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: David Martin Jackson, Pavneet Singh Mumick, Audrie Tomoko Ono, William Seal Pomplun, Kenneth Yin Wang
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Patent number: 5948710Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fibrous nonwoven composite structure more commonly referred to as a coform structure. Unlike current coform structures, the material of the present invention is more water-dispersible due to the use of a water-degradable reinforcing fiber matrix.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: William Seal Pomplun, David Martin Jackson, Pavneet Singh Mumick
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Patent number: 5916678Abstract: Disclosed herein are multicomponent fibers wherein at least one component will permit bonding of the fibers to themselves and other types of fibers and wherein the same first component is also degradable in an aqueous medium. Such fibers can be used to form fibrous nonwoven webs which can be used as components in such end-use products as medical and health care related items, wipes and personal care absorbent articles.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1996Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David Martin Jackson, William Seal Pomplun, Pavneet Singh Mumick, Paul Windsor Estey
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Patent number: 5770528Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of producing methylated hydroxypropylcellulose (m-HPC). By controlling the degree of methylation, one can manipulate the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of the m-HPC polymer to below room temperature and thereby stabilize the polymer in water above about 30.degree. C. The present invention is also directed to binder compositions, fibrous substrates, water-dispersible products and thermoformable products containing the m-HPC polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Pavneet Singh Mumick, Yihua Chang