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Method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite

US7181817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateSep 26, 2003
Grant dateFeb 27, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD04H3/04
  • 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 step of or means for spreading the tow uses at least two banding jets.

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