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Apparatus for and method of applying ribbon in a nonlinear pattern to a web

US8702887B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2010
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/17
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for applying ribbon in a nonlinear pattern to a web includes a guide assembly having a roller adapted to guide the ribbon onto the web as the web is moving in a first direction. A reciprocating device is provided to move at least the roller of the guide assembly back and forth along an axis of motion. The axis of motion is other than parallel to the first direction.

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