Apparatus for and method of shaping and applying a segment to a moving web
US9533483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2555/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for shaping a segment of material includes a forming member having a curved sidewall shaped complementary to a desired shape of the segment of material, and a conforming member having an applicator side and an engagement side disposed for engagement with the curved sidewall of the forming member. The conforming member includes a plurality of attachment regions disposed on the applicator side. Each attachment region is adapted to hold the segment of material on the conforming member. Engagement of the conforming member with the forming member causes the attachment regions to move from a first shape profile to a second shape profile, the second shape profile being the desired shape of the segment of material.
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