Process for making an embossed web
US8585951B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2553/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for making an embossed web. A precursor web is provided between a forming structure and a compliant substrate. The forming structure has a plurality of discrete apertures or depressions. Pressure is provided between the compliant substrate and the forming structure to force the precursor web into the apertures or depressions of forming structure to form the embossed web. The resulting embossed web has a plurality of discrete extended elements.
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