Systems and methods for cutting or perforating a web material

US10953561B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Curt G. Joa, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John A. McCabe · Sheboygan Falls, US
• Jeff Middlesworth · Fishers, US
• Darren Horness · Sheboygan, US
• Peter J. Jenquin · Plymouth, US
• Gottfried Jason Hohm · Sheboygan Falls, US
• Daniel A. Peterson · Sheboygan, US
• Sudeep Ingole · Sheboygan, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 29, 2019
• Grant date: Mar 23, 2021
• Expiry date: May 29, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2801/57
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods utilizing stationary and/or moveable cutting components provide limited interference with web processing operations, such as pad spin and pitch alteration. Heat, laser, fluid, or mechanical cutting operations may be used, including respectively, a heated element (e.g., wire, ribbon, bar, or embossing or perforating element) that may be triggered inductively, water or steam jets, or improved knife/anvil cooperation.