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Method and apparatus for applying an elastic strand to a disposable diaper

US5000806A · kind A · utility

129Cited by
24References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 1989
Grant dateMar 19, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1771
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention includes a method and apparatus for applying an elastic strand to disposable diapers. It uses canted, spindle-equipped wheels for engaging an elastic strand, moving the elastic strand into a sinuous configuration and stretching the strand. Stripping belts apply the strand to a diaper component.

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