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Non-wovens

2006-11-01T07:34:18Z

Pritesh: /* Year wise IP activity */

===Introduction===
'''Nonwoven''' textiles are those which are neither woven nor knit, for example felt. General use hyphenates the word, but industrial use spells it as one word. Non-wovens are typically not strong (unless reinforced by a backing or densified). In the recent years non-woven material has become an alternative to polyurethane foam. 
'''Non-woven''' fabric is typically manufactured by putting small fibers together in the form of a sheet(web) and then binding them either mechanically (as in the case of felt, by interlocking them with serrated needles such that the inter-fiber friction results in a stronger fabric), with an adhesive, or thermally (by applying binder(in the form of powder, paste, or polymer melt) and melting the binder onto the web by increasing temperature).

====Raw material====
Non-woven materials are nowadays mainly produced from man-made fibers. Two synthetic polymers dominate the market: polypropylene and polyesters (mainly PET). Nonwovens are often application-designated as either durable or disposable. Nonwoven used as a housewrap to prevent water infiltration is a durable nonwoven. Nonwoven used as a facing on a baby diaper is a disposable or single-use nonwoven.

====Application====
Non-woven materials are used in numerous applications, including:
=====Hygiene=====
* Baby diapers
* Feminine hygiene
* Adult incontinence products
* Wipes
* Bandages and wound dressings
=====Medical=====
* Isolation gowns
* Surgical gowns
* Surgical drapes and covers
* Surgical scrub suits
* Caps
=====Technical=====
* Roll roofing and shingle reinforcement
* Insulation backing
* Battery electrode separators
* Vinyl flooring reinforcement
* Plastic surface reinforcement (veils)
* Wall coverings
* Honeycomb structural components
* Ceiling tile facings
* Circuit board reinforcement
* Electrical insulation
=====Geotextiles=====
* Soil stabilizers and roadway underlayment
* Agriculture mulch
* Pond and canal water barriers
* Sand infiltration barrier for drainage tile
=====Other=====
* Carpet backing, primary and secondary
* Composites
** Marine sail laminates
** Tablecover laminates
* Backing/stabilizer for machine embroidery
* Thermal insulation|insulation (fiberglass quilting|batting)
* Pillows, cushions, and upholstery padding
* Batting in quilts or comforters
* Consumer and medical face masks
* Tarps, tenting and transportation (lumber, steel) wrapping
* Disposable clothing (foot coverings, coveralls)
===Sample IP analysis===
*'''Area''': Baby diapers and Feminine hygiene.
*'''Search''': Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.
====Year wise IP activity====
*Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.The graph is base on the patents of Kimberly-Clark Corp, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Playtex from 1836 to 2006.

[[Image:graph.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Year wise IP activity]]

====Competitive analysis====
[[Image:Competitors0.jpg|thumb|center|600px]]

====Sample analysis of some patents====
*This information is according to analysis of 27 patents.
[[Image:competitors3.jpg|thumb|center|800px]]
=====Design patents=====
'''Classification of Design patents'''
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Design'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Total records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Playtex'''
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|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
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|align = "center"|1
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|align = "center"|0
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|-
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|-
|align = "center"|Shoulder strap pad for bra
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
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|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|2
|-
|}
[[Image:designaa.png|thumb|center|800px|Design patents ]]
[[Pictorial view of analysis]]

=====Production patents=====
'''Classification of Production patents'''

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Production'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Total records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Playtex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|6
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Odor removing composition
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Wrapper
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Elastic
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|}

[[Image:productionaa.png|thumb|center|800px| Production patents]]

Non-wovens

2006-11-01T07:33:02Z

2006-11-01T06:42:49Z

Pritesh: /* Design patents */

===Introduction===
'''Nonwoven''' textiles are those which are neither woven nor knit, for example felt. General use hyphenates the word, but industrial use spells it as one word. Non-wovens are typically not strong (unless reinforced by a backing or densified). In the recent years non-woven material has become an alternative to polyurethane foam. 
'''Non-woven''' fabric is typically manufactured by putting small fibers together in the form of a sheet(web) and then binding them either mechanically (as in the case of felt, by interlocking them with serrated needles such that the inter-fiber friction results in a stronger fabric), with an adhesive, or thermally (by applying binder(in the form of powder, paste, or polymer melt) and melting the binder onto the web by increasing temperature).

====Raw material====
Non-woven materials are nowadays mainly produced from man-made fibers. Two synthetic polymers dominate the market: polypropylene and polyesters (mainly PET). Nonwovens are often application-designated as either durable or disposable. Nonwoven used as a housewrap to prevent water infiltration is a durable nonwoven. Nonwoven used as a facing on a baby diaper is a disposable or single-use nonwoven.

====Application====
Non-woven materials are used in numerous applications, including:
===Hygiene===
* Baby diapers
* Feminine hygiene
* Adult incontinence products
* Wipes
* Bandages and wound dressings
===Medical===
* Isolation gowns
* Surgical gowns
* Surgical drapes and covers
* Surgical scrub suits
* Caps
===Technical===
* Roll roofing and shingle reinforcement
* Insulation backing
* Battery electrode separators
* Vinyl flooring reinforcement
* Plastic surface reinforcement (veils)
* Wall coverings
* Honeycomb structural components
* Ceiling tile facings
* Circuit board reinforcement
* Electrical insulation
===Filter (chemistry)|Filters===
* Gasoline, oil and air - including HEPA filtration
* Water, coffee, tea bag
===Geotextiles===
* Soil stabilizers and roadway underlayment
* Agriculture mulch
* Pond and canal water barriers
* Sand infiltration barrier for drainage tile
===Other===
* Carpet backing, primary and secondary
* Composites
** Marine sail laminates
** Tablecover laminates
* Backing/stabilizer for machine embroidery
* Thermal insulation|insulation (fiberglass quilting|batting)
* Pillows, cushions, and upholstery padding
* Batting in quilts or comforters
* Consumer and medical face masks
* Tarps, tenting and transportation (lumber, steel) wrapping
* Disposable clothing (foot coverings, coveralls)
===Sample IP analysis===
*'''Area''': Baby diapers and Feminine hygiene.
*'''Search''': Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.
====Year wise IP activity====
*Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.The graph is base on the patents of Kimberly-Clark Corp, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Plytex from 1836 to 2006.

[[Image:graph.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Year wise IP activity]]
====Competitive analysis====
[[Image:Competitors.jpg|thumb|center|600px]]
'''Classification of Design patents'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Design'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Plytex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|11
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|5
|align = "center"|4
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Attaching napkin to garment
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Fastening means
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Shoulder strap pad for bra
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|2
|-
|}

'''Classification of Production patents'''

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Production'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Plytex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|6
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Odor removing composition
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Wrapper
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Elastic
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|}

====Sample analysis of some patents====
*This information is according to analysis of 27 patents.
[[Image:competitors1.jpg|thumb|center|800px]]
=====Design patents=====
'''Classification of Design patents'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Design'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Plytex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|11
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|5
|align = "center"|4
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Attaching napkin to garment
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Fastening means
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Shoulder strap pad for bra
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|2
|-
|}
[[Image:designaa.png|thumb|center|800px|Design patents ]]
[[Pictorial view of analysis]]

=====Production patents=====
[[Image:productionaa.png|thumb|center|800px| Production patents]]

File:Competitors1.jpg

2006-11-01T06:19:42Z

Pritesh:

Non-wovens

2006-11-01T06:19:30Z

Pritesh: /* Sample analysis of some patents */

===Introduction===
'''Nonwoven''' textiles are those which are neither woven nor knit, for example felt. General use hyphenates the word, but industrial use spells it as one word. Non-wovens are typically not strong (unless reinforced by a backing or densified). In the recent years non-woven material has become an alternative to polyurethane foam. 
'''Non-woven''' fabric is typically manufactured by putting small fibers together in the form of a sheet(web) and then binding them either mechanically (as in the case of felt, by interlocking them with serrated needles such that the inter-fiber friction results in a stronger fabric), with an adhesive, or thermally (by applying binder(in the form of powder, paste, or polymer melt) and melting the binder onto the web by increasing temperature).

====Raw material====
Non-woven materials are nowadays mainly produced from man-made fibers. Two synthetic polymers dominate the market: polypropylene and polyesters (mainly PET). Nonwovens are often application-designated as either durable or disposable. Nonwoven used as a housewrap to prevent water infiltration is a durable nonwoven. Nonwoven used as a facing on a baby diaper is a disposable or single-use nonwoven.

====Application====
Non-woven materials are used in numerous applications, including:
===Hygiene===
* Baby diapers
* Feminine hygiene
* Adult incontinence products
* Wipes
* Bandages and wound dressings
===Medical===
* Isolation gowns
* Surgical gowns
* Surgical drapes and covers
* Surgical scrub suits
* Caps
===Technical===
* Roll roofing and shingle reinforcement
* Insulation backing
* Battery electrode separators
* Vinyl flooring reinforcement
* Plastic surface reinforcement (veils)
* Wall coverings
* Honeycomb structural components
* Ceiling tile facings
* Circuit board reinforcement
* Electrical insulation
===Filter (chemistry)|Filters===
* Gasoline, oil and air - including HEPA filtration
* Water, coffee, tea bag
===Geotextiles===
* Soil stabilizers and roadway underlayment
* Agriculture mulch
* Pond and canal water barriers
* Sand infiltration barrier for drainage tile
===Other===
* Carpet backing, primary and secondary
* Composites
** Marine sail laminates
** Tablecover laminates
* Backing/stabilizer for machine embroidery
* Thermal insulation|insulation (fiberglass quilting|batting)
* Pillows, cushions, and upholstery padding
* Batting in quilts or comforters
* Consumer and medical face masks
* Tarps, tenting and transportation (lumber, steel) wrapping
* Disposable clothing (foot coverings, coveralls)
===Sample IP analysis===
*'''Area''': Baby diapers and Feminine hygiene.
*'''Search''': Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.
====Year wise IP activity====
*Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.The graph is base on the patents of Kimberly-Clark Corp, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Plytex from 1836 to 2006.

[[Image:graph.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Year wise IP activity]]
====Competitive analysis====
[[Image:Competitors.jpg|thumb|center|600px]]
'''Classification of Design patents'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Design'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Plytex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|11
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|5
|align = "center"|4
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Attaching napkin to garment
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Fastening means
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Shoulder strap pad for bra
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|2
|-
|}

'''Classification of Production patents'''

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Production'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Plytex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|6
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Odor removing composition
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Wrapper
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Elastic
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|}

====Sample analysis of some patents====
*This information is according to analysis of 27 patents.
[[Image:competitors1.jpg|thumb|center|800px]]
=====Design patents=====
[[Image:designaa.png|thumb|center|800px|Design patents ]]
[[Pictorial view of analysis]]

=====Production patents=====
[[Image:productionaa.png|thumb|center|800px| Production patents]]

Non-wovens

2006-11-01T06:17:38Z

Pritesh: /* Sample analysis of some patents */

===Introduction===
'''Nonwoven''' textiles are those which are neither woven nor knit, for example felt. General use hyphenates the word, but industrial use spells it as one word. Non-wovens are typically not strong (unless reinforced by a backing or densified). In the recent years non-woven material has become an alternative to polyurethane foam. 
'''Non-woven''' fabric is typically manufactured by putting small fibers together in the form of a sheet(web) and then binding them either mechanically (as in the case of felt, by interlocking them with serrated needles such that the inter-fiber friction results in a stronger fabric), with an adhesive, or thermally (by applying binder(in the form of powder, paste, or polymer melt) and melting the binder onto the web by increasing temperature).

====Raw material====
Non-woven materials are nowadays mainly produced from man-made fibers. Two synthetic polymers dominate the market: polypropylene and polyesters (mainly PET). Nonwovens are often application-designated as either durable or disposable. Nonwoven used as a housewrap to prevent water infiltration is a durable nonwoven. Nonwoven used as a facing on a baby diaper is a disposable or single-use nonwoven.

====Application====
Non-woven materials are used in numerous applications, including:
===Hygiene===
* Baby diapers
* Feminine hygiene
* Adult incontinence products
* Wipes
* Bandages and wound dressings
===Medical===
* Isolation gowns
* Surgical gowns
* Surgical drapes and covers
* Surgical scrub suits
* Caps
===Technical===
* Roll roofing and shingle reinforcement
* Insulation backing
* Battery electrode separators
* Vinyl flooring reinforcement
* Plastic surface reinforcement (veils)
* Wall coverings
* Honeycomb structural components
* Ceiling tile facings
* Circuit board reinforcement
* Electrical insulation
===Filter (chemistry)|Filters===
* Gasoline, oil and air - including HEPA filtration
* Water, coffee, tea bag
===Geotextiles===
* Soil stabilizers and roadway underlayment
* Agriculture mulch
* Pond and canal water barriers
* Sand infiltration barrier for drainage tile
===Other===
* Carpet backing, primary and secondary
* Composites
** Marine sail laminates
** Tablecover laminates
* Backing/stabilizer for machine embroidery
* Thermal insulation|insulation (fiberglass quilting|batting)
* Pillows, cushions, and upholstery padding
* Batting in quilts or comforters
* Consumer and medical face masks
* Tarps, tenting and transportation (lumber, steel) wrapping
* Disposable clothing (foot coverings, coveralls)
===Sample IP analysis===
*'''Area''': Baby diapers and Feminine hygiene.
*'''Search''': Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.
====Year wise IP activity====
*Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.The graph is base on the patents of Kimberly-Clark Corp, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Plytex from 1836 to 2006.

[[Image:graph.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Year wise IP activity]]
====Competitive analysis====
[[Image:Competitors.jpg|thumb|center|600px]]
'''Classification of Design patents'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Design'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Plytex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|11
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|5
|align = "center"|4
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Attaching napkin to garment
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Fastening means
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Shoulder strap pad for bra
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|2
|-
|}

'''Classification of Production patents'''

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Production'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Plytex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|6
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Odor removing composition
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Wrapper
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Elastic
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|}

====Sample analysis of some patents====
*This information is according to analysis of 27 patents.
[[Image:competitors1.jpg]]
=====Design patents=====
[[Image:designaa.png|thumb|center|800px|Design patents ]]
[[Pictorial view of analysis]]

=====Production patents=====
[[Image:productionaa.png|thumb|center|800px| Production patents]]

Non-wovens

2006-11-01T06:14:47Z

Pritesh: /* Competitive analysis */

===Introduction===
'''Nonwoven''' textiles are those which are neither woven nor knit, for example felt. General use hyphenates the word, but industrial use spells it as one word. Non-wovens are typically not strong (unless reinforced by a backing or densified). In the recent years non-woven material has become an alternative to polyurethane foam. 
'''Non-woven''' fabric is typically manufactured by putting small fibers together in the form of a sheet(web) and then binding them either mechanically (as in the case of felt, by interlocking them with serrated needles such that the inter-fiber friction results in a stronger fabric), with an adhesive, or thermally (by applying binder(in the form of powder, paste, or polymer melt) and melting the binder onto the web by increasing temperature).

====Raw material====
Non-woven materials are nowadays mainly produced from man-made fibers. Two synthetic polymers dominate the market: polypropylene and polyesters (mainly PET). Nonwovens are often application-designated as either durable or disposable. Nonwoven used as a housewrap to prevent water infiltration is a durable nonwoven. Nonwoven used as a facing on a baby diaper is a disposable or single-use nonwoven.

====Application====
Non-woven materials are used in numerous applications, including:
===Hygiene===
* Baby diapers
* Feminine hygiene
* Adult incontinence products
* Wipes
* Bandages and wound dressings
===Medical===
* Isolation gowns
* Surgical gowns
* Surgical drapes and covers
* Surgical scrub suits
* Caps
===Technical===
* Roll roofing and shingle reinforcement
* Insulation backing
* Battery electrode separators
* Vinyl flooring reinforcement
* Plastic surface reinforcement (veils)
* Wall coverings
* Honeycomb structural components
* Ceiling tile facings
* Circuit board reinforcement
* Electrical insulation
===Filter (chemistry)|Filters===
* Gasoline, oil and air - including HEPA filtration
* Water, coffee, tea bag
===Geotextiles===
* Soil stabilizers and roadway underlayment
* Agriculture mulch
* Pond and canal water barriers
* Sand infiltration barrier for drainage tile
===Other===
* Carpet backing, primary and secondary
* Composites
** Marine sail laminates
** Tablecover laminates
* Backing/stabilizer for machine embroidery
* Thermal insulation|insulation (fiberglass quilting|batting)
* Pillows, cushions, and upholstery padding
* Batting in quilts or comforters
* Consumer and medical face masks
* Tarps, tenting and transportation (lumber, steel) wrapping
* Disposable clothing (foot coverings, coveralls)
===Sample IP analysis===
*'''Area''': Baby diapers and Feminine hygiene.
*'''Search''': Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.
====Year wise IP activity====
*Based on title, abstract and claims for some major companies in this field.The graph is base on the patents of Kimberly-Clark Corp, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Plytex from 1836 to 2006.

[[Image:graph.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Year wise IP activity]]
====Competitive analysis====
[[Image:Competitors.jpg|thumb|center|600px]]
'''Classification of Design patents'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Design'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Plytex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|11
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|5
|align = "center"|4
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Attaching napkin to garment
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Fastening means
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Shoulder strap pad for bra
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|1
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|2
|-
|}

'''Classification of Production patents'''

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Production'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Records'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Kimberly Clark'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Procter & Gamble'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Johnson & Johnson'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#00CCFF"|'''Plytex'''
|-
|align = "center"|Absorbent pad
|align = "center"|6
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Odor removing composition
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Wrapper
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Elastic
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|align = "center"|Tampon
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|1
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|align = "center"|0
|-
|}

====Sample analysis of some patents====
=====Design patents=====
[[Image:designaa.png|thumb|center|800px|Design patents ]]
[[Pictorial view of analysis]]

=====Production patents=====
[[Image:productionaa.png|thumb|center|800px| Production patents]]

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