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Methods and apparatuses for folding absorbent articles

US10065831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2014
Grant dateSep 4, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/57
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for manufacturing absorbent articles. More particularly, the systems and methods for folding absorbent articles advancing in a converting line may be configured with tucker blades that prevent opposing end regions of absorbent articles from colliding directly with each other as the absorbent articles are being folded.

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