Waylon L Jenkins

US Patent:

6989193, Jan 24, 2006

Filed:

May 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/850548

Inventors:

William Alston Haile - Kingsport TN, US
Scott Ellery George - Kingsport TN, US
Wesley Raymond Hale - Kingsport TN, US
Waylon Lewellyn Jenkins - Kingsport TN, US

International Classification:

D01F 6/00

US Classification:

428364, 428395

Abstract:

Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.

US Patent:

7902094, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Aug 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/204868

Inventors:

William Alston Haile - Kingsport TN, US
Scott Ellery George - Kingsport TN, US
Wesley Raymond Hale - Kingsport TN, US
Waylon Lewellyn Jenkins - Kingsport TN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Chemical Company - Kingsport TN

International Classification:

D04H 1/00
B32B 25/02

US Classification:

442363, 442361, 442400, 442401, 4282967

Abstract:

Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.

US Patent:

8216953, Jul 10, 2012

Filed:

Dec 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/966487

Inventors:

William Alston Haile - Kingsport TN, US
Scott Ellery George - Kingsport TN, US
Wesley Raymond Hale - Kingsport TN, US
Waylon Lewellyn Jenkins - Kingsport TN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Chemical Company - Kingsport TN

International Classification:

D04H 13/00
D04H 1/46
D04H 3/16

US Classification:

442364, 442361, 442362, 442363, 442400, 442401, 4282967

Abstract:

Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.

US Patent:

8227362, Jul 24, 2012

Filed:

Dec 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/966502

Inventors:

William Alston Haile - Kingsport TN, US
Scott Ellery George - Kingsport TN, US
Wesley Raymond Hale - Kingsport TN, US
Waylon Lewellyn Jenkins - Kingsport TN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Chemical Company - Kingsport TN

International Classification:

D04H 3/16
D04H 13/00
D04H 1/46

US Classification:

442363, 442361, 442362, 442364, 442400, 442401

Abstract:

Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.

US Patent:

8236713, Aug 7, 2012

Filed:

Dec 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/981960

Inventors:

William Alston Haile - Kingsport TN, US
Scott Ellery George - Kingsport TN, US
Wesley Raymond Hale - Kingsport TN, US
Waylon Lewellyn Jenkins - Kingsport TN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Chemical Company - Kingsport TN

International Classification:

D03D 15/00

US Classification:

442201, 442199, 442200, 4282967

Abstract:

Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.

US Patent:

8247335, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Dec 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/966512

Inventors:

William Alston Haile - Kingsport TN, US
Scott Ellery George - Kingsport TN, US
Wesley Raymond Hale - Kingsport TN, US
Waylon Lewellyn Jenkins - Kingsport TN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Chemical Company - Kingsport TN

International Classification:

D04H 13/00
D04H 1/46
D04H 3/16

US Classification:

442363, 442361, 442362, 442364, 442400, 442401, 4282967

Abstract:

Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.

US Patent:

8262958, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

Dec 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/981950

Inventors:

William Alston Haile - Kingsport TN, US
Scott Ellery George - Kingsport TN, US
Wesley Raymond Hale - Kingsport TN, US
Waylon Lewellyn Jenkins - Kingsport TN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Chemical Company - Kingsport TN

International Classification:

D01D 5/088
D01D 5/12
D01D 5/32
D01D 5/36
D01F 6/62
D02J 1/22
D03D 15/00

US Classification:

264103, 264130, 26417213, 26417214, 2642106, 2642108, 264211, 26421115, 26421116

Abstract:

Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.

US Patent:

8435908, May 7, 2013

Filed:

Dec 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/966521

Inventors:

William Alston Haile - Kingsport TN, US
Scott Ellery George - Kingsport TN, US
Wesley Raymond Hale - Kingsport TN, US
Waylon Lewellyn Jenkins - Kingsport TN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Chemical Company - Kingsport TN

International Classification:

D04H 1/00
D04H 3/00
D04H 5/00

US Classification:

442361, 442362, 442363, 442364, 26417211, 26417213

Abstract:

Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.