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Nonwoven sheet materials, tapes and methods

US5496603A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1995
Grant dateMar 5, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2754
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Nonwoven sheet materials, and pressure sensitive adhesive tapes formed from nonwoven sheet materials are provided. The nonwoven sheet materials comprise a randomly interlaced fibrous web of tensilized nonfracturable staple fibers and binder fibers, wherein the fibrous web is pattern embossed, and is interbonded by a chemical bonding agent, physical entanglement, or a combination thereof, and further wherein the nonwoven sheet material is readily finger-tearable in the cross web direction. Methods of making nonwoven sheet materials and adhesive tapes are also provided.

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