US5133836A
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Papermaking headbox having extended divider sheet
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1991-09-20
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Granted: 1992-07-28
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Expires: 2011-09-20
Abstract
Abstract The formation of paper webs produced by papermaking headboxes having damaged or imperfectly-formed headbox lips can be improved by providing the headbox with an extended flexible divider sheet which extends beyond the slice opening and is positioned adjacent the defective headbox lip. The extended divider sheet so positioned substantially eliminates the adverse effects of the defective lip on the stock jet characteristics.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter J. Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:06
CPC Classifications
D; D21; D21F; D21F1/00; D21F1/02; D21F1/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
In a papermaking headbox comprising a top wall which ends at a slice lip, a bottom wall which ends at an apron lip, the slice lip and the apron lip defining a slice opening therebetween, and a plurality of internal divider sheets that do not extend beyond the slice opening, the improvement comprising a first flexible extended divider sheet which extends through and beyond the slice opening and which is positioned directly adjacent to the top wall, a second flexible extended divider sheet which extends through and beyond the slice opening and which is positioned directly adjacent to the bottom wall, and said plurality of internal divider sheets positioned between the first and second flexible extended divider sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
In a papermaking headbox comprising a top wall which ends at a slice lip, a bottom wall which ends at an apron lip, the slice lip and the apron lip defining a slice opening therebetween, and a plurality of internal divider sheets that do not extend beyond the slice opening, the improvement comprising a first flexible extended divider sheet which extends through and beyond the slice opening and which is positioned directly adjacent to the top wall, a second flexible extended divider sheet which extends through and beyond the slice opening and which is positioned directly adjacent to the bottom wall, and said plurality of internal divider sheets positioned between the first and second flexible extended divider sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a papermaking headbox comprising a top wall which ends at a slice lip, a bottom wall which ends at an apron lip, the slice lip and the apron lip defining a slice opening therebetween, a plurality of internal dividers that do not extend beyond the slice opening, and having a divided inlet for receiving different stocks and extended layering dividers which maintain separation of the stock until after the different stocks leave the slice opening, the improvement comprising at least one flexible extended divider sheet which extends through and beyond the slice opening and which is positioned directly adjacent to the top or bottom wall of the headbox, and wherein none of the extended layering dividers are directly adjacent to the top or bottom headbox walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a papermaking headbox comprising a top wall which ends at a slice lip, a bottom wall which ends at an apron lip, the slice lip and the apron lip defining a slice opening therebetween, a plurality of internal dividers that do not extend beyond the slice opening, and having a divided inlet for receiving different stocks and extended layering dividers which maintain separation of the stock until after the different stocks leave the slice opening, the improvement comprising at least one flexible extended divider sheet which extends through and beyond the slice opening and which is positioned directly adjacent to the top or bottom wall of the headbox, and wherein none of the extended layering dividers are directly adjacent to the top or bottom headbox walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The headbox of claim 1 or 2 wherein the flexible extended divider sheet(s) extend(s) beyond the slice opening at least about 2 inches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The headbox of claim 1 or 2 wherein the flexible headbox divider sheet(s) extend(s) beyond the slice opening at least about 6 inches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The headbox of claim 1 or 2 wherein said plurality of internal dividers comprise four or more internal divider sheets.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-07-28 | 1996-01-27 | 1996-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-07-28 | 2000-01-27 | 2000-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-07-28 | 2004-01-27 | 2004-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |