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Advanced dewatering system

US8092652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2009
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S162/902
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

System for drying a tissue or hygiene web. The system includes a permeable structured fabric carrying the web over a drying apparatus. A permeable dewatering fabric contacts the web and is guided over the drying apparatus. A mechanism is used to apply pressure to the permeable structured fabric, the web, and the permeable dewatering fabric at the drying apparatus. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

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