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Method of mechanical softening of sheet material

US7112257B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2004
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31993
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

New and improved methods and products are disclosed relating to softness of fibrous webs. Increased softness, among other things, is obtained by abrading the surface of the web to create fuzziness from protruding fibers.

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