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Patent Inventor Names
Thomas P. Klun0
Wayne K. Dunshee0
Debra M. Neu0
Jeffrey F. Andrews0
Kevin R. Schaffer0
Matthew T. Scholz0
Date of Patent
February 1, 2011
0Patent Application Number
108851500
Date Filed
July 6, 2004
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.
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