US4566154A
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Nonwoven web spreader
Assignee: Fibertech Group Inc
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Filing: 1983-08-02
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Granted: 1986-01-28
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Expires: 2003-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A web spreading apparatus that includes a set of spreader rolls spaced from each other in the machine direction of web formation with the axles of the rolls extending generally in the cross-machine direction of web formation. The set of spreader rolls includes a first upstream group of curved rolls and a second downstream group of rolls. Each roll in the downstream group has a central region having less curvature than the end regions joining the central region.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard W. Streeper
- 👤 Joseph R. Chille
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H23/00; B65H23/02; B65H23/022; B65H23/025; B65H23/0258; D; D01; D01G; D01G25/00; D06; D06C; D06C3/00; D06C3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
For use in an apparatus for forming a nonwoven fibrous web, an improved web spreading device comprising a set of spreader rolls, spaced from each other in a machine direction of web formation and having axles extending generally in a cross-machine direction of web formation, characterized in that the spreader rolls comprise an upstream group of curved rolls and a downstream group of rolls, each roll in the downstream group having a straight central region and opposed curved end regions, the length of each central region being less than or equal to the length of the central region of its adjacent downstream spreader roll whereby fibers that have passed over a straight central region are not subjected to further spreading by a more downstream roll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
For use in an apparatus for forming a nonwoven fibrous web, an improved web spreading device comprising a set of spreader rolls, spaced from each other in a machine direction of web formation and having axles extending generally in a cross-machine direction of web formation, characterized in that the spreader rolls comprise an upstream group of curved rolls and a downstream group of rolls, each roll in the downstream group having a straight central region and opposed curved end regions, the length of each central region being less than or equal to the length of the central region of its adjacent downstream spreader roll whereby fibers that have passed over a straight central region are not subjected to further spreading by a more downstream roll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved web spreading device of claim 1 wherein the length of the central region of the most downstream roll is at least equal to the width of the spread web passing over said most downstream roll.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved web spreading device of claim 1 characterized in that the length of each central region is less than the length of the central region of its adjacent downstream spreader roll.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved web spreading device of claim 2 wherein the length of the central region of the most downstream roll is at least equal to the width of the spread web passing over said most downstream roll.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved web spreading device of claim 1 wherein the curved upstream rolls and the curved end regions of the downstream rolls are concentric circular segments.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved web spreading device of claim 2 wherein the curved upstream rolls and the curved end regions of the downstream rolls are concentric circular segments.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved web spreading device of claim 3 wherein the curved upstream rolls and the curved end regions of the downstream rolls are concentric circular segments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved web spreading device of claim 4 wherein the curved upstream rolls and the curved end regions of the downstream rolls are concentric circular segments.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-01-27 | 1989-07-29 | 1990-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-27 | 1993-07-29 | 1994-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-27 | 1997-07-29 | 1998-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |