Patent · US Expired

Papermakers fabric having a synthetic molding seam

US5707496A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 1997
Grant dateJan 13, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/309
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seam construction for a papermakers fabric wherein mating seam components are molded onto opposite ends of the fabric. The seam is assembled by matingly engaging the seam components molded onto the respective fabric ends. Preferably, the seam components are male and female and become positively locked when the seam ends are joined together.

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