Papermakers fabric having a synthetic molding seam
US5707496A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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