Method and apparatus for applying an elastic member
US7252730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/49012
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for stretching an elastic member and applying it to an article web include a pair of wheels that rotate the elastic member. In particular, the pair of wheels engages the elastic member at an entry location on the pair of wheels and rotates the elastic member from the entry location to an exit location on the pair of wheels. In addition, an absorbent article may include at least one elastic member provided by the method and apparatus.
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