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Method for selectively aperturing a nonwoven web

US5628097A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1995
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24826
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for selectively aperturing a nonwoven web. A nonwoven web is weakened along a plurality of locations and then a tensioning force is applied to the nonwoven web causing the nonwoven web to rupture at the plurality of weakened location creating a plurality of apertures in the nonwoven web coincident with the weakened locations.

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