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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7354387 | Folding device Folding device, for use in sealing flexible tubular containers by adhering two facing portions on the same end edge, which comprises two groups of rotating paddles that face one another, able to turn simultaneously and so that each paddle in the same group pushes re... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7305739 | Apparatus for tow opening An apparatus for opening a crimped multifilament tow comprising: a source of crimped multifilament tow; at least one pair of opposed gripping rollers comprising a first roller which is a metal roller and a second roller which is a smooth-surfaced roller made of a ma... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7029264 | Forming structure for embossing and debossing polymeric webs A forming structure for use in an apparatus for making formed polymeric film. The forming structure comprises a first portion comprising a network of interconnecting members defining apertures, the apertures being spaced in a pattern defining a first percent open ar... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6748634 | Tampon having improved early expansion characteristics A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon ex... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6684468 | Microfiber structure A process and apparatus for manufacturing a microfiber structure for absorbing impact energy, sound energy and/or temperature, the structure being used in the ballistic field and in the sound and temperature isolation fields, wherein the method comprises ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6298529 | Method for the formation and conditioning of insulating felts and a device to implement the formation and conditioning A method for forming and conditioning insulating felts of fibrous products whereby an insulating blanket is transported continuously on a transporting device, the insulating blanket is cut into a plurality of fiber strips, the fiber strips are driven by a... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6131254 | Method of making an absorbent article with coiled side walls The absorbent structure of the invention has a substantially continuous absorbent web having an absorbent layer and a transfer layer. The transfer layer includes a nonabsorbent material and is capable of transferring liquids which it receives to the absor... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6066121 | Disposable liquid-absorbent article having longitudinal liquid barrier means, method and apparatus for its manufacture A liquid-absorbent article to be worn by a user and comprising a substantially longitudinal absorption body (1) and a cover (2) enclosing the same. On a first side, facing the user in an in-use position, the cover displays a liquid pervious first cover-sh... | 05/23/2000 |
| 4237591 | Deodorant mini-pad sanitary napkin A sanitary napkin is provided containing a perfume composition and means for inhibiting migration of components of the perfume composition. Means comprise providing within the napkin at least one elongated narrow strip element. The strip element carries t... | 12/09/1980 |
| 4179776 | Method and apparatus for deregistering and processing an open synthetic tow into fiber-filled articles An improved method for producing and processing deregistered and disorientated synthetic tow for forming fiber filled articles in which crimped registered tow is deregistered through pairs of rolls utilizing a non-continuous groove-threaded surface. The s... | 12/25/1979 |
| 4087506 | Method of producing a fluid absorbent web A method of producing a fluid absorbent web for the manufacture of disposable absorbent articles is provided, such as diapers, underpads, sanitary napkins or similar articles. The method includes the step of forming a uniform moving web of fiberized wood ... | 05/02/1978 |
| 3982374 | Apparatus and method for continuously forming and filling tampon sacks An apparatus and method for continuously forming and filling tampon overwraps or sacks wherein a web of pouch forming material is unwound from a supply roll, passed through an adhesive printer which applies spaced apart transverse stripes of heat activata... | 09/28/1976 |
| 3939240 | Method for forming fibrous pads Method for the dry forming of fibrous pads employ a pad forming member closing the lower end of a pad forming area. The pad forming member preferably is in the form of a condenser roll having three-dimensional pockets, or cavities about the periphery ther... | 02/17/1976 |
