# US 10,870,777 B2 · Absorbent and protective composition containing an elastomeric copolymer > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,870,777 B2 - Document ID: US10870777B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/778,955 - Filed: 2016-12-01 - Published: 2018-12-06 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2015-12-01 - Assignees: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Applicants: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Inventors: John Gavin MacDonald - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10870777B2 ## CPC - C09D 153/02: Vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes - C08J 5/18: Manufacture of films or sheets - C09D 5/20: for coatings strippable as coherent films, e.g. temporary coatings strippable as coherent films - C09D 7/40: Additives - C09D 123/08: Copolymers of ethene (C09D123/16 takes precedence) - D06M 15/227: of hydrocarbons, or reaction products thereof, e.g. afterhalogenated or sulfochlorinated - D06M 15/233: aromatic, e.g. styrene - D06M 15/693: with natural or synthetic rubber, or derivatives thereof - D06M 23/16: Processes for the non-uniform application of treating agents, e.g. one-sided treatment; Differential treatment - D06P 1/0012: {Effecting dyeing to obtain luminescent or phosphorescent dyeings} - C08J 2300/26: Elastomers - C08J 2323/08: Copolymers of ethene (C08J2323/16 takes precedence) - C08J 2353/00: Characterised by the use of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives of such polymers - C09D: COATING COMPOSITIONS, e.g. PAINTS, VARNISHES OR LACQUERS; FILLING PASTES; CHEMICAL PAINT OR INK REMOVERS; INKS; CORRECTING FLUIDS; WOODSTAINS; PASTES OR SOLIDS FOR COLOURING OR PRINTING; USE OF MATERIALS THEREFOR (cosmetics A61K; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general, B05D; staining wood B27K5/02; glazes or vitreous enamels C03C; natural resins, French polish, drying-oils, driers, turpentine, per se, C09F; polishing compositions other than French polish, ski waxes C09G; adhesives or use of materials as adhesives C09J; materials for sealing or packing joints or covers C09K3/10; materials for stopping leaks C09K3/12; processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production of coatings C25D) - C08J: WORKING-UP; GENERAL PROCESSES OF COMPOUNDING; AFTER-TREATMENT NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES C08B, C08C, C08F, C08G or C08H (working, e.g. shaping, of plastics B29) - D06M: TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS - D06P: DYEING OR PRINTING TEXTILES; DYEING LEATHER, FURS OR SOLID MACROMOLECULAR SUBSTANCES IN ANY FORM ## Abstract An improved composition for protecting a vehicle, building, or airplane surface that will be painted or mechanically processed. For example, certain regions of a vehicle, building, or airplane may be masked in accordance with the present disclosure to protect those regions from paint overspray. The composition produces a film which adheres well to a surface to be protected, with few or no pinholes. Additionally, the composition can absorb any oil or grease present on the surface which can eliminate the need for towels and chemical solvents that may create toxic fumes, hazardous waste, and flammable hazards. Further, the material can be removed easily from the surface after use by peeling the film layer away from the surface. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A liquid composition comprising an elastomeric copolymer and a solvent in which the elastomeric copolymer is dissolved wherein the composition is configured to dry after being applied to a surface, leaving an elastomeric copolymer film configured to be peeled away from the surface, the composition further comprising a color changing indicator configured to change color after the composition is dry. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The liquid composition of claim 1 wherein the elastomeric copolymer is oleophilic. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The liquid composition of claim 1 wherein the elastomeric copolymer is selected from polystyrene-polyisoprene-polystyrene, polystyrene-block-polybutadiene-block-polystyrene, polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene-ran-polybutylene)-block-polystyrene, polystyrene-block-polybutadiene-block-polystyrene, alpha-methylstyrene-vinyltoluene-copolymer, and ethylene-octene-1 copolymer. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The liquid composition of claim 1 wherein the solvent is selected from mineral spirits, methylethylketone, toluene, p-xylene, tetrahydrofuran, and dimethoxymethane. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The liquid composition of claim 1 wherein the composition is configured to be sprayable. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A method of protecting a surface in vehicle, building, or airplane painting operations from paint overspray comprising the steps of applying the liquid composition of claim 1 to the surface to be protected, allowing the liquid composition to dry, painting the vehicle, building or airplane, the dried composition preventing the paint from contacting the surface to be protected, and peeling the dried composition from the surface. ### Claim 7 A method of absorbing an oil-based contaminant from a surface comprising the steps of applying a liquid composition to a surface having an oil-based contaminant thereon, the liquid composition comprising an elastomeric copolymer and a solvent in which the elastomeric copolymer is dissolved wherein the composition is configured to dry after being applied to a surface leaving an elastomeric copolymer film, allowing the liquid composition to dry, and peeling the dried composition from the surface. ### Claim 8 An oleophilic nonwoven comprising a liquid composition applied to a nonwoven material, the liquid composition comprising an elastomeric copolymer, a solvent in which the elastomeric copolymer is dissolved, and a color changing indicator, wherein the composition is configured to dry after being applied to a surface, leaving an elastomeric copolymer film. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The nonwoven of claim 8 wherein the elastomeric copolymer is selected from polystyrene-polyisoprene-polystyrene, polystyrene-block-polybutadiene-block-polystyrene, polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene-ran-polybutylene)-block-polystyrene, polystyrene-block-polybutadiene-block-polystyrene, alpha-methylstyrene-vinyltoluene-copolymer, and ethylene-octene-1 copolymer. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The nonwoven of claim 8 wherein the solvent is selected from mineral spirits, methylethylketone, toluene, p-xylene, tetrahydrofuran, and dimethoxymethane. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The nonwoven of claim 8 wherein the liquid composition is applied to the nonwoven in a pattern wherein the pattern comprises at least one of a dot, line, circle, or wavy line. ### Claim 12 A method of absorbing an oil-based contaminant from a surface comprising providing an oleophilic nonwoven comprising a liquid composition applied to a nonwoven material, the liquid composition comprising an elastomeric copolymer and a solvent in which the elastomeric copolymer is dissolved, wiping the contaminated surface with the nonwoven, wherein the composition is configured to dry after being applied to the surface, leaving an elastomeric copolymer film, and wiping a second surface with the nonwoven wherein the oil-based contaminant is not transferred to the second surface from the nonwoven.