Methods for shaping fibrous material and treatment compositions therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9877559
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14552603

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The present invention relates to a method of shaping a fibrous material and treatment compositions therefor. The method comprises providing a treatment composition comprising an active agent and a photocatalyst, applying the treatment composition to the fibrous material to form a treated fibrous material, mechanically shaping the treated fibrous material, and exposing the treated fibrous material to electromagnetic radiation. The treatment composition comprises an active agent, wherein the active agent comprises a high-polarity functional group, preferably selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, carboxylic acid groups, and combinations thereof; and a photocatalyst.

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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYONE P&G PLAZA CINCINNATI OH 45202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Jacob Robert Cincinnati, US 14 149
Mueller, William Richard Cincinnati, US 13 216
Reed, Jamie Angel Maineville, US 16 332
Samuel, Stevan A Cincinnati, US 7 169
Sawin, Philip Andrew Cincinnati, US 116 1512
Washington, Randy Purnell West Chester, US 27 460
Watson, Randall Alan Loveland, US 29 442
Willey, Alan David Cincinnati, US 72 992

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