Continuous in-line pleating apparatus and process

US7963899B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE PROCTOR & GAMBLE COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Clifford Theodore Papsdorf · Loveland, US
• Patrick John Healey · Sharonville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 13, 2001
• Grant date: Jun 21, 2011
• Expiry date: Dec 17, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H45/22
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A web pleating apparatus comprising a first series of converging elongate spaced protuberances and a second series of elongate spaced protuberances converging in the machine direction. The first series of protuberances and said second series of protuberances interleave in the Z-direction. The interleaved protuberances are capable of folding a pleatable web into a generally pleated pattern of machine direction pleats upon contact with said first and second series of protuberances.