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Method and apparatus for forming fluff pads for diapers and the like

US5097574A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1990
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/15658
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for forming fluff pads and the like wherein fluff providing material webs are introduced into separate hammermills and then delivered through a plurality of ducts through a moving screen under vacuum and wherein the ducts are characterized by reverse bends to densify the particle stream at the outside of the curvature for generally perpendicular deposition on the screen.

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