Method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite

Details Method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite Method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite

2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Vanatta, Amy B. (Department: 3765)

Textiles: manufacturing

Thread finishing

Surface modification of running length

C028S283000, C028S220000, C019S0660CC

Reexamination Certificate

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06983520

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes the steps of or means for spreading a crimped tow; de-registering the crimped tow; shaping the de-registered tow to a substantially rectangular cross-section; and distributing a particulate onto the shaped tow. The method and apparatus also include the step of or means for introducing a crimped tow from a bale, wherein the tow's travel through de-registering, shaping, and particulate distribution, defines a vertical plane and the bale is located off the vertical plane.

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