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Methods and apparatus for application of nested zero waste ear to traveling web and formation of articles using a dual cut slip unit

US9433538B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2012
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1075
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of providing a disposable product with zero waste ear formation and attaching the ears to a running chassis web. A cut/slip operation is performed on an incoming web carried by a transfer drum, and the cut/slip pieces are further divided and next separated by a second transfer drum and bonded to incoming webs.

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