| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 493374000 | ASSEMBLING OR DISASSEMBLING OF DISTINCT MEMBERS | 46 |
| 20100210440 | MACHINE FOR SHAPING BLANKS OF CARDBOARD BOXES - The machine according to the invention comprises a store containing the blanks; an extractor arm; means for shaping the blanks; and an upstream transport device for receiving and distributing the blanks of the boxes. The extractor aim and the shaping means are provided on the frame of a bench, which is inserted, as in a module, between the store and the upstream transport device. Said bench comprises: a ramp which is upwardly inclined at an angle of 45° in relation to the horizontal and acts as a guiding channel; a sole having an upper part, in the region of the shaping station, which can be retracted to enable the blank to pass via the ramp; a transport system for moving the blanks from the lower point to the upper point; a forming arm carried by a framework which extends above the ramp; and a transfer arm which participates in the shaping of the blank before moving it, once it has become a box blank on the downstream transport device. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110028293 | Methods for Low Cost Manufacturing of Complex Layered Materials and Device - A process for manufacturing a device includes performing a plurality of non-bonding processes during at least one web-based manufacturing stage and during at least one sheet-based manufacturing stage. The processes may be performed by a plurality of modules. The modules may be independently controlled and/or monitored. The modules may be interchangeable. One or more modules may receive and/or pass material to another module. The devices that are manufactured may be a layered device, a smart card, a sensor, an actuator, an in vitro diagnostic device, a microfluidic device, or a laminar product. An apparatus for manufacturing device includes at least one web-based manufacturing component and at least one sheet-based manufacturing component. The at least one web-based manufacturing component and the at least one sheet-based manufacturing component are configured to perform a plurality of non-bonding processes. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20120077660 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT OF COMPOSITE SHEET OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method of manufacturing a composite sheet includes joining a continuous body of an elastic member in a predetermined meander pattern in respect to a continuous body of a sheet transported continuously in a transporting direction. The method further includes transporting the continuous body along the transporting direction; and joining the continuous body of the elastic member to a portion of the continuous body of the sheet by feeding the continuous body of the elastic member to the continuous body of the sheet. The continuous body of the elastic member supplied toward the spindle portion side roller through a supply route along a rotational central axis direction of the spindle portion is put around an outer circumferential face of the spindle portion side roller and an outer circumferential face of an oscillating end side roller successively and guided to the continuous body of the sheet. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120157280 | Method and Apparatus for Assembling and Folding Absorbent Articles - Aspects of the methods herein relate to the fabrication of diaper pants wherein side panels connected with the first waist region of a discrete chassis are conveyed in a first direction until a second waist region advances past a nip. The crotch region of the chassis is then redirected into the nip, folding the chassis to position the second waist region into a facing relationship with the first waist region. The folded chassis is then conveyed in a second direction with the side panels positioned on panel conveyors extending laterally outward from the first waist region. As the folded chassis travels in the second direction, the panel conveyors twist to position end regions of the side panels to connect with the second waist region of the folded chassis. The side panels and the waist regions of the folded chassis may also be compressed between the panel conveyors and a roller. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120172188 | SEALED CARDS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - Sealed cards and methods for producing the same are described. An example method includes exposing a first side portion of a first layer of a sealed card assembly. The first layer covering instructions on an inner portion of a second layer of the sealed card assembly. The method also includes coupling the first side portion to an object to enable the instructions to be covered by the first layer until removal thereof. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120270715 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT MEMBER AND APPARATUS USED TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME - A method for manufacturing an absorbent member ( | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130274081 | MACHINE FOR INSERTING HONEYCOMB SEPARATORS IN BOXES - A machine for inserting honeycomb separators into boxes, comprising: at least two gripping elements ( | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140018222 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SANITARY ARTICLES WEARABLE AS PANTS PROVIDED WITH SIDE PANELS, AND CORRESPONDING ARTICLE - A method for producing sanitary articles ( | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140187406 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CLEANING MEMBER - To provide a novel method of production and system of production which are suitable for producing a cleaning member excellent in cleaning performance and further which enable efficient production. The present invention is a method of producing a cleaning member which is obtained from a multilayer web which contains at least a fiber bundle and a belt-shaped nonwoven fabric, the method including at least a step of conveying the fiber bundle and a step of conveying the belt-shaped nonwoven fabric, the tension of the fiber bundle in the step of conveying the fiber bundle being lower than the tension of the belt-shaped nonwoven fabric in a step of conveying the belt-shaped nonwoven fabric. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20150111714 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLES - An apparatus includes a rotary drum for disposing a workpiece on a web and a web position guiding mechanism for guiding a position of the web. The rotary drum includes a suction unit for sucking the workpiece. The suction unit is configured to change a disposition direction of the workpiece from a first disposition direction at the reception point to a second disposition direction at a delivery point. An external shape of the workpiece sucked by the suction unit is an external shape in which an outer edge portion of the workpiece is close to a rotary shaft side of the rotary drum. At an abutment point, a central portion of the workpiece and the web come into contact with each other. At the delivery point, the web is disposed so that an outer edge portion of the workpiece and the web come into contact with each other. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150351600 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CLEANING MEMBER, AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING CLEANING MEMBER - Provided are a novel production method and production system suitable for producing a cleaning member having excellent cleaning performance, said production method and production system enabling the cleaning member to be efficiently produced. This production method involves the following steps. The method for continuously producing a cleaning member obtained from a multilayer web that includes at least a fiber bundle with hollow fibers, and non-woven fabric strips, comprises at least: a step for preparing a guide member provided with a pair of width-adjusting members, and having a predetermined interval; a step for conveying a fiber bundle strip, such as the fiber bundle with hollow fibers, between the pair of width-adjusting members of the guide member, and adjusting the width of the fiber bundle strip so as to match the aforementioned interval; a step for forming the multilayer web by overlaying the strip-like fiber bundle, the width of which has been adjusted, on the non-woven fabric strips; and a step for joining the components of the multilayer web. | 12-10-2015 |
| 493378000 | Including cutting or tearing edge | 1 |
| 20110028294 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ASSEMBLY OF A FIRST FLEXIBLE SHEET AND A SECOND FLEXIBLE SHEET BY MECHANICAL MEANS - A method for manufacturing an assembly of a first flexible sheet and a second flexible sheet ( | 02-03-2011 |
| 493379000 | Comprising bringing two members together | 27 |
| 20100179042 | FOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The folding apparatus for folding a continuous web in two along a folding line extending in a conveyance direction MD of the web by bringing one side edge of the web, toward an opposite side edge thereof, includes a large-diameter roller configured to press a reference region extending from the folding line to the opposite side edge, a folding guide bar configured to support the web at the folding line and a guide mechanism configured to guide a folded region toward the reference region, the folded region extending from the folding line to the one side edge. The folding guide bar includes a slide portion configured to allow the web to slide thereon. The slide portion has a friction coefficient of not more than 0.4. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110034310 | DISPOSABLE THERMOMETER PROBE SHEATH AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A disposable thermometer probe sheath includes a bottom piece and a plastic cover film sealed onto the bottom piece. The plastic cover film comprising an upper plastic sheet film and a lower plastic sheet film, each of which has a front edge provided with an opening, a rear edge provided with a tip, and a sealed peripheral edge except for the opening, so as to receive a thermometer probe. The plastic cover film is made of a flexible and deformable material, while the plastic cover film is provided with two notches respectively formed on two side edges adjacent to the tip. The upper plastic sheet film is provided with a first flap attached to the opening thereof, while the lower plastic sheet film is provided with a second flap attached to the opening. When the thermometer probe is inserted into the plastic cover film, the notches are tightly engaged with the thermometer probe. When separating the thermometer probe from the plastic cover film, one of the upper plastic sheet film and the lower plastic sheet film of the plastic cover film is torn from the opening thereof along a longitudinal direction of the plastic cover film under the assistance of the engagement between the two notches and the thermometer probe, and then the one of the upper plastic sheet film and the lower plastic sheet film will be overturned from the opening toward the tip of the plastic cover film, so that the thermometer probe is separated from the plastic cover film. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20120040815 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A HEAT-REFLECTIVE BLANK AND CONTAINER - A machine for continuously forming heat-reflective blanks is provided. The heat-reflective blanks each include a blank of sheet material and a thermal film patch coupled to the blank. The machine includes an intake station configured to align a first blank of sheet material and a second blank of sheet material for application of a first thermal film patch and a second thermal film patch, respectively. The intake station is further configured to maintain a spacing between the first blank and the second blank. The intake station includes adjustable hold-down bars for maintaining an alignment and the spacing of the first and second blanks. The machine also includes an applicator station configured to apply the first and second thermal film patches to the first and second blanks, respectively, to form a first heat-reflective blank and a second heat-reflective blank, and an ejection station configured to eject the heat-reflective blanks. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120071309 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TOP SHEET OR BACK SHEET OF A DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method of manufacturing a top sheet material or back sheet material for use in the manufacture of disposable absorbent articles, including the steps of: a) splitting a continuous first web of sheet material having substantially straight side edges into a second and third continuous web by an alternating concave-convex cutting line cut in a longitudinal direction along the continuous first web, the cutting line being distanced from both side edges of the continuous first web; b) shifting the second continuous web in a lateral direction in relation to the third continuous web so that the substantially straight edges of the second and third continuous webs are parallel to and adjacent to each other and longitudinally shifting the second continuous web so that the series of concave edge portions and the series of convex edge portions of the second and third continuous webs are longitudinally aligned with each other: c) directly or indirectly joining the substantially straight edges of the second and third continuous webs to each other, thereby forming a composite fourth web. The cutting line is made in the first continuous web so that all portions of the cutting line are distanced from a longitudinal centre line of the first continuous web. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120157281 | Method and Apparatus for Assembling Disposable Absorbent Articles - A method of manufacturing an absorbent article in a diaper manufacturing machine, the method includes providing a chassis, folding the chassis along one or more axes, providing two side panels, aligning the side panels with the chassis, and attaching the side panels to the chassis along four seams. The method may include forming the four seams substantially simultaneously. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120157282 | Methods for Assembling Disposable Diaper Pants - Methods for assembling diaper pants are disclosed herein. Each diaper pant may include a chassis and two side panels extending from the chassis. The side panels join a first waist region and a second waist region of the chassis. The methods may include the step of transferring the chassis to a rotating drum including a chassis folding member, a first panel folding member and a second panel folding member. The chassis may be folded about a lateral axis by the chassis folding member. The first and second folding members may also move toward each other and radially outward relative an outer surface of the rotating drum to position second end regions of the side panels in contact with a second waist region of the chassis. The second end regions of the side panels may be connected with the second waist region. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120196733 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING FLUTED FILTRATION MEDIA HAVING TAPERED FLUTES - A method form forming fluted filtration media is provided. The method includes forming fluted filtration media having a repeating pattern of flutes wherein at least one flute in the repeating pattern of flutes comprises at least one ridge in a flute period between adjacent same side peaks, the flutes showing a tapered cross sectional area. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20130079207 | MANUFACTURING DEVICE FOR COMPOSITE BODIES OF CONTINUOUS SHEET-LIKE MEMBERS - A device for manufacturing a composite body of a continuous sheet-like member by attaching and handing over a retained workpiece to a continuous sheet-like member, at a workpiece hand over position including a rotating body that rotates about a rotating shaft, a workpiece retaining portion supported by the rotating body in a state where a retaining surface that retains the workpiece faces outward in a direction of radius of gyration of the rotating body, a workpiece hand over mechanism that is positioned to accord with the workpiece hand over position along a direction of rotation of the rotating body, and that hands over the workpiece from the retaining surface to the continuous sheet-like member when the retaining surface passes the workpiece hand over position, wherein the workpiece hand over mechanism has a roller that comes into contact with the continuous sheet-like member to transport the continuous sheet-like member, and a pushing mechanism that is capable of pushing out an outer circumferential face of the roller inward along the direction of radius of gyration to push the continuous sheet-like member against the workpiece, and the pushing mechanism changes an amount by which the outer circumferential face is pushed out in conjunction with a location, of the retaining surface along the direction of radius of gyration, at the workpiece hand over position. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130178349 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRETCHABLE SHEET - The present invention provides a method for continuously manufacturing a stretchable sheet ( | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130260978 | Method and Apparatus for Making Personal Hygiene Absorbent Articles - A method and device for turning a continuous supply of absorbent cores oriented in cross machine direction into a machine direction orientation and dividing the supply of absorbent cores into two or more sub-lines is provided. The device includes a plurality of turning plates which each include means for picking up, holding and releasing the absorbent cores, means for reversibly transferring the turning plates from a core pick-up point to a core release point, each turning plate being mounted rotationally on an axis, so that the absorbent cores can be re-oriented from a cross-machine direction at the pick-up point into machine direction at the release point whilst being held on the turning plates. Each turning plate includes means for picking up, holding and releasing two or more absorbent cores. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20140274646 | Methods and Apparatus for Assembling Refastenable Absorbent Articles - A method for assembling pre-fastened refastenable absorbent articles includes advancing discrete chassis in a machine direction such that the lateral axis is parallel with the machine direction. The chassis defines a first waist region and a longitudinally opposed second waist region separated by a central region. A first web advances in the machine direction and is combined with a discrete fastener component having a refastenable element. The discrete chassis are combined with the first web in the first waist region of the chassis. The second waist region of the discrete chassis is combined with a second web advancing in the machine direction. The chassis are folded and the first and second webs are joined together. The discrete fastener component is permanently connected with the second web. The absorbent article is cut along the discrete fastener component to create discrete, pre-fastened refastenable absorbent articles. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150336766 | MACHINE FOR THE FORMATION OF NUMBERED PACKS OF INTERLEAVED SHEETS OF PAPER - A machine for the formation of numbered packs of interleaved sheets of paper ( | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150360435 | Process for assembly of corrugated pallets - A process for assembling a corrugated pallet having of two die cut corrugated paperboard blanks that form a pallet top and a pallet bottom, with each having at least one vertically extending double thickness rib, each rib having at least one notch, wherein said notches lock the opposing ribs from opening when the pallet top and pallet bottom are vertically nested together. In performance of the process a mix of machine and human performed operations is used. The machine forms the rib on each blank by applying in-plane pressure to the blank through protruding elements on the machine that engage the blank and move in relation towards each other, and the machine maintains the in-plane pressure to keep the rib from opening until a time after the pallet top and bottom are nested together. The machine uses rib folding plates that apply out-of-plane forces to the blanks to assist forming of the ribs by rotating in the out-of-plane direction when the in-plane compression is applied. Human operators load the blanks into the machine and form the sidewalls and fork openings. | 12-17-2015 |
| 493380000 | Indeterminate length member | 6 |
| 20140148323 | Method and Apparatus for Applying An Elastic Material To A Moving Substrate In A Curved Path - Aspects of the methods and apparatuses relate to making elastic laminates, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for applying elastic material in a curved path onto an advancing substrate. The elastic material may be in various forms, such as for example, elastic strands and/or ribbons. Apparatuses and methods disclosed herein may also provide for the application of viscous fluids, such as adhesives, in pre-determined patterns to the elastic material while being positioned on an advancing substrate. | 05-29-2014 |
| 493381000 | Plural indeterminate length members | 4 |
| 20120035038 | DUNNAGE CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH STOCK MATERIAL SPLICING - A method that includes the steps of (i) attaching a leading portion of a supply of stock material to a trailing portion of a preceding supply of stock material by means of a mechanical fastener, an electromagnetic field, electrostatic charges, or an activatable bonding agent, and (ii) converting the stock material into a relatively less dense dunnage product. The attaching step may include (a) embossing, punching, stitching, stapling, riveting, clipping, snapping, buttoning, attaching with male and female interlocking devices or hook-and-loop fasteners, (b) integrating one or more elements into the stock material to provide a stock material with magnetic or magnetizable material in the leading or trailing portion, (c) imparting opposing and attractive magnetic charges in respective leading and trailing portions, (d) inducing an electrostatic charge or a magnetic field in at least one of the leading and trailing portions, and/or (e) activating a bonding agent. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20130109557 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GUIDING BANDS TO BE JOINED TO ONE ANOTHER ALONG THEIR LONGITUDINAL EDGES | 05-02-2013 |
| 20140024514 | METHOD AND UNIT FOR MAKING SECTIONS OF PADDING FOR ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLES - In a unit for making sections of padding for absorbent sanitary articles comprising a first rotary conveyor for feeding and forming a continuous succession of outer pads, comprising at least one layer, a second rotary conveyor for feeding and forming a continuous succession of inner pads comprising two layers, a third rotary conveyor for the pads defining a position for superposing the outer pads and the inner pads, there are compressing means for the two-layer inner pads upstream of the superposing position and second compressing means for the superposed pads downstream of the superposing position. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140057769 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TWO FILM WEBS - A splicing method serves for connecting an active film web ( | 02-27-2014 |
| 493382000 | Member comprising adhesive backed tape | 1 |
| 20130178350 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE WORN ARTICLE - A method for manufacturing a disposable worn article including an absorbent body | 07-11-2013 |
| 493383000 | Including distinct securing member | 4 |
| 20090298662 | Method for protecting the untrimmed edge of a paperboard or paper - The invention relates to a method for protecting the untrimmed edge of paperboard or paper ( | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110245059 | Foldably constructed force-resisting structures having interior vertical support ribs - A foldably constructed force-resisting structure comprises a top member and a bottom member foldably constructed and assembled from one or more blanks of sheet material, preferably corrugated paperboard, initially in a flat condition. The top member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded downwardly from the base panel. The bottom member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded upwardly from the base panel. The top and bottom members are assembled in nested relation to define an interior of the force-resisting structure between the base panels, which are at least substantially parallel to one another. The force-resisting structure includes a vertical support rib structure in the interior defining an X-shaped or cross-shaped configuration. The support rib structure is foldably constructed from the top member base panel and/or the bottom member base panel and provides vertical support for a load disposed on the base panel of the top member. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20130059712 | Apparatus For Inserting A First Folded Film Within A Second C-Folded Film - Apparatus for inserting a folded film into another folded film include combining the films without unfolding or folding either of the folded films. In particular, one or more implementations include a spreader bar configured to separate layers of a first folded film. Additionally, the apparatus can include one or more orientation rollers configured to direct a second film between the separated layers of the first folded film. Furthermore, the apparatus can include a direction change bar configured to change the direction a travel of the second film while the second film is positioned between the layers of the first folded film. | 03-07-2013 |
| 493384000 | Work penetrating member | 1 |
| 20140106951 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURING A SLEEVE FOR ENDOLUMINAL DEVICES - The present disclosure describes methods and apparatus for preparing a sleeve used to surround and assist in delivering an expandable implant to the vasculature of a human patient. The sleeve is formed by curving a sheet of material, longitudinally folding the material, and securing the longitudinally folded material with an elongated member, such as wire or thread, to form a sleeve. The resulting sleeve can then receive an endoluminal device. | 04-17-2014 |
| 493386000 | Wrapping one member about another member | 1 |
| 20090098994 | Preformed decorative wrapper and methods use thereof - A preformed decorative wrapper for covering a flower pot has an open upper end, an open lower end, and a sidewall extending therebetween. At least a portion of the preformed decorative wrapper extends beyond an upper end of the pot and at least a portion of a lower end of the flower pot extends through the open lower end of the preformed decorative wrapper. | 04-16-2009 |
| 493390000 | And securing by interfitting | 3 |
| 20140135193 | ASSEMBLY AND STRUCTURING SYSTEM BASED ON CORRUGATED AND LAMINATED CARDBOARD - System assembly and structure consisting of the inclusion of pieces of laminated cardboard in slots die-cut on corrugated panels to obtain three-dimensional structures very strength with regard to the materials used, as well as lightweight and self-supported. The applications are a plurality, ranging from items of furniture such as chairs, tables, beds, elements of load of products or displays, packaging; until construction elements such as attics mezzanines. In addition the assembly system is designed to be armed with practical and easy way for the user, without the need to use tools. This allows and facilitates the transport of structures exploded accommodated in a compact way, occupying a relatively small space. | 05-15-2014 |
| 493391000 | Assembling container partitions | 2 |
| 20130102450 | Partition Assembly Made With Partitions Having Rounded Edges and Method of Making Same - A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20140018223 | Partition Assembly Made With Partitions Having Rounded Edges, Stiffening Members and Method of Making Same - A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material. | 01-16-2014 |
| 493393000 | Securing | 7 |
| 20090258773 | CRAFT KITS - A craft kit for producing artwork using one or more lengths of flexible material includes a substrate. The lengths of flexible material can be lengths of cord which are attachable to the substrate by, for example, retaining elements, a hook and loop fastener or magnetic attraction to form representations in which the strips appear imitative of pen or brush strokes. A stylus can be used to apply the fabric to the substrate. The substrate may be made of wood, metal or fabric, such as an item of clothing or a piece of folded cardboard. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110287918 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT OF COMPOSITE BODY OF SHEET-LIKE MEMBER OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method of manufacturing a composite body of a sheet-like member of an absorbent article, the method includes: holding a first sheet-like member on a holding surface of a holding section; and delivering and attaching the first sheet-like member from the holding surface to a second sheet-like member. The first sheet-like member has a section that is to be delivered first, and a section that is to be delivered subsequently during delivery to the second sheet-like member. The first sheet-like member is held on the holding surface with suction air from a plurality of holes that have been formed on the holding surface. The holding section has at least two suction chambers. A first suction chamber is in communication with holes that suck the section that is to be delivered first, and a second suction chamber is in communication with holes that suck the section that is to be delivered subsequently. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120028777 | Method for producing an absorbent disposable incontinence diaper and apparatus for conducting the method - The invention relates to a method for producing an absorbent disposable incontinence diaper ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120088646 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PANTS-TYPE DIAPER - A method for facilitating the alignment of first and second side panel portions of a pants-type diaper whilst feeding a pants-type diaper precursor in a machine direction through processing apparatus. The pants-type diaper precursor includes a leading edge region, a trailing edge region and first and second side edge regions, each of the first and second side edge regions having a first side panel portion at the leading edge region and a second side panel portion at the trailing edge region. The method includes applying elastic elements under tension to a flat continuous web having a predetermined width in the cross-machine direction, the web forming either the backsheet or the topsheet of the pants-type diaper. The elastic element in the trailing edge region is adapted to generate a greater gathering force than the elastic element in the leading edge region such that the first and second panels are better aligned when brought into overlapping relationship. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20130217558 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A SEMI-FINISHED WEB AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Method and device for producing a semi-finished web having a longitudinal direction, a plastic matrix, and a plurality of fibers fixed in a unidirectionally oriented manner enclosing a predetermined angle (a) greater than 0° to the longitudinal direction. The method includes supplying a web having a main direction, a plastic matrix, and a plurality of fibers fixed in a unidirectionally oriented manner enclosing an angle of about 0° to the main direction, separating segments from the supplied web, arranging the separated segments next to one another so that longitudinal edges of adjacent segments are parallel to the main direction and to one another, and enclose the predetermined angle (a) to the longitudinal direction, and connecting the adjacent segments in a region of their longitudinal edges. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20140135194 | PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR FOLDING A PANT TYPE DIAPER - A method and apparatus for folding and engaging side panels of a training pant are provided. The training pant comprises a leading portion, a trailing portion, a central portion, and a first pair of side panels and a second pair of side panels attached to the central portion. The central portion of the training pant is folded about a transverse axis to form a folded training pant. Portions of the first pair of side panels and second pair of side panels are engaged while the central portion of the folded training pant is received by at least one recessed seat. The at least one recessed seat is located on at least one of a first belt and a second belt of a conveyance system. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140287902 | NOVEL PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The present invention is directed to a novel process for preparing an absorbent article, wherein the process comprises providing a first sheet layer ( | 09-25-2014 |
