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Methods for applying a liquid to a web

US7320814B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2003
Grant dateJan 22, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B12/126
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of spraying patterns on a web that includes directing at least one intermittent spray of liquid onto the web to form a pattern on the web; sensing a position of a leading edge of at least one of the spray and the pattern relative to one or more references on the web; generating a first correction signal when the leading edge is out of position; and adjusting the spray of liquid in response to the first correction signal to correctly position a leading edge of a subsequent pattern. The method further includes sensing a position of a trailing edge of at least one of the spray and the pattern relative to one or more references on the web; generating a second correction signal when the trailing edge is out of position; and adjusting the spray of liquid in response to the second correction signal to correctly position a trailing edge of subsequent patterns.

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