Patent ID: 7838111
Filing Date: 2010-11-23
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An individualized cellulose pulp particle having the shape of a general prismatoid having two parallel bases, the individualized pulp particle comprising cellulose pulp fibers in a wet laid pulp sheet form, one of the bases having an area that is equal to or greater than the area of the other base, the area of the larger base being equal to or less than 35 mm 2 and equal to or greater than 8 mm 2 , the height being equal to or greater than 0.9 mm and equal to or less than 6 mm, the dimensions of the bases being greater than the height of the particle, at least one of the bases of the particle being treated with a material selected from hydrophilic, hydrophobic or softening materials or films.