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Method for cutting and sealing an absorbent member

US6562168B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2000
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1313
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A web including a fibrous material and superabsorbent material is fed to a station. The web has a first surface, a second surface, a first side edge and a second side edge. At the station, the operation of applying a superabsorbent material movement obstruction agent and cutting the web into individual absorbent members having a pair of opposing cut ends are carried out simultaneously.

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