Joann Brooks

US Patent:

6733773, May 11, 2004

Filed:

Nov 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/717939

Inventors:

Jay C. Hsu - Alpharetta GA
Richard L. Shick - Alpharetta GA
Audra S. Wright - Woodstock GA
Joann A. Brooks - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61K 970

US Classification:

424443, 424449

Abstract:

A paper product that is applied with a lotion composition is provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, the lotion composition includes water in an amount up to about 90% by weight of the lotion, an emollient component in an amount up to about 20% by weight of the lotion, a fatty alcohol component in an amount up to about 50% by weight of the lotion, an emulsifier component in an amount up to about 40% by weight of the lotion, and a skin conditioning component in an amount up to about 60% by weight of the lotion. Typically, the add-on level of the lotion composition is between about 1% to about 15% by weight of the paper product. As a result, the paper product can be used to dry the hands of a user, while also imparting certain benefits to the skin as well.