Process for making an embossed web
US8926890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31F2201/0738
- 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 static pressure plenum. The forming structure has a plurality of discrete protruded elements. Pressure is provided by the static pressure plenum against the precursor web and the forming structure to conform the precursor web to the discrete protruded elements of the forming structure to form the embossed web. The resulting embossed web has a plurality of discrete extended elements having open proximal ends.
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