Method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite
US6983520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04H1/70
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes the steps of or means for spreading a crimped tow; de-registering the crimped tow; shaping the de-registered tow to a substantially rectangular cross-section; and distributing a particulate onto the shaped tow. The method and apparatus also include the step of or means for introducing a crimped tow from a bale, wherein the tow's travel through de-registering, shaping, and particulate distribution, defines a vertical plane and the bale is located off the vertical plane.
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