A sheet is provided, the sheet including at least two polymeric layers including a bottom layer and a top layer, wherein the at least two polymeric layers are sprayed, wherein the at least two polymeric layers are seamlessly fused across the entire area of the sheet, creating a seamless, one piece sheet, and wherein at least one polymeric layer of the sheet contains gas bubbles. An article including the sheet is also provided.
C08J 9/00 - Mise en œuvre de substances macromoléculaires pour produire des matériaux ou objets poreux ou alvéolairesLeur post-traitement
C08J 9/12 - Mise en œuvre de substances macromoléculaires pour produire des matériaux ou objets poreux ou alvéolairesLeur post-traitement utilisant des gaz de gonflage produits par un agent de gonflage introduit au préalable par un agent physique de gonflage
C08J 9/30 - Mise en œuvre de substances macromoléculaires pour produire des matériaux ou objets poreux ou alvéolairesLeur post-traitement par mélange de gaz dans des compositions liquides ou des plastisols, p. ex. par fabrication de mousse à l'aide d'air
C08J 9/34 - Caractéristiques chimiques de la fabrication d'objets constitués par un cœur macromoléculaire sous forme de mousse avec une couche superficielle macromoléculaire d'une densité supérieure à celle du cœur
B29C 41/08 - Revêtement d'une forme, d'un noyau ou d'un autre support par pulvérisation ou fluidisation, p. ex. pulvérisation de poudre
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ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED TRANSFER OF BODILY FLUIDS
A method is provided to accelerate transfer of released body fluids from a body through a treated textile fabric to promote dryness of a skin of the body, the method comprising providing a treated textile fabric facing the body fluids to be transferred, wherein the treated textile fabric includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is positioned facing towards the body fluids and the second surface is positioned facing away from the body fluids, wherein the treated textile fabric is structured with a plurality of pores so to allow a passage of a liquid from the first surface to the second surface, and wherein the first surface is coated with a graphene material such that a permeation flux of the first surface is greater than a permeation flux of the second surface.
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
D06M 11/74 - Traitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexesUn tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p. ex. mercerisage avec du carbone ou ses composés avec du carbone ou du graphiteTraitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexesUn tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p. ex. mercerisage avec du carbone ou ses composés avec des carburesTraitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexesUn tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p. ex. mercerisage avec du carbone ou ses composés avec des acides graphitiques ou leurs sels
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A PRODUCT OR SHEET, COMBINED WITH A MESH OR MESHES
A composite sheet is provided, where the composite sheet has a bottom surface and an upper surface and includes: (a) at least one layer of interconnected polymer droplets, and (b) at least one mesh having a bottom surface and an upper surface, wherein the at least one mesh is embedded into at least a part of the at least one layer of interconnected polymer droplets such that the polymer droplets surround and hold at least a part of said bottom and upper surfaces of the at least one mesh.
D06N 3/00 - Cuir artificiel, toile cirée ou matériau similaire obtenu par enduction de nappes fibreuses avec une substance macromoléculaire, p. ex. avec des résines, du caoutchouc ou leurs dérivés
D06M 23/16 - Procédés pour l'application non uniforme d'agents traitants, p. ex. traitement sur une seule faceTraitement différentiel
An apparatus for flocking a curved article (10) is disclosed. The apparatus includes a flocking machine (100) having a curved mesh (101) with a plurality of sectors, the curved mesh being constructed to conform to the curve of a curved object to be flocked. The curved object also includes a plurality of sectors, and is placed at a distance from the curved mesh such that a constant gap (102) is provided between each sector on the curved object and the corresponding sector of the curved mesh.
B05B 7/14 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz agencés pour projeter des matériaux en particules
B05C 19/00 - Appareillages spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des matériaux en particules à des surfaces
B05B 5/08 - Installations pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides à des objets
A method for providing a design on a moulded product during the product manufacturing process is disclosed. The method includes applying pigments onto at least a portion of a surface of a mould in a pre-determined design, and forming or curing a product on the surface of the mould so that pigments transfer onto the surface or into the polymeric product during forming or curing. The transfer of the pigments results in the creation of the colouring design on the product.
An apparatus for producing a non-woven product is disclosed. The apparatus is located substantially within an enclosure and includes a mold or former and at least two moveable material application heads. A controller controls various elements located within or connected to the enclosure. The footprint of the enclosure is smaller than 2m x 2m.
B29C 70/38 - Empilage automatisé, p. ex. utilisant des robots, par application de filaments selon des modèles prédéterminés
D04H 1/00 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes
D04H 1/58 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles par application, incorporation ou activation de liages chimiques ou thermoplastiques, p. ex. adhésifs
D04H 1/70 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes caractérisés par la méthode de formation des voiles ou couches, p. ex. par la réorientation des fibres
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AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A NONWOVEN PRODUCT IN A NON-INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT
An apparatus for producing a non-woven product is disclosed. The apparatus is located substantially within an enclosure and includes a mold or former and at least two moveable material application heads. A controller controls various elements located within or connected to the enclosure. The footprint of the enclosure is smaller than 2m x 2m.
D04H 1/00 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes
D04H 1/58 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles par application, incorporation ou activation de liages chimiques ou thermoplastiques, p. ex. adhésifs
D04H 1/70 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes caractérisés par la méthode de formation des voiles ou couches, p. ex. par la réorientation des fibres
D01G 21/00 - Combinaisons de machines, d'appareils ou de procédés, p. ex. pour le travail en continu
D01G 25/00 - Dispositifs de formation de nappes, non intégrés dans les machines désignées ci-dessus
B29C 70/38 - Empilage automatisé, p. ex. utilisant des robots, par application de filaments selon des modèles prédéterminés
B29C 67/00 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou
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Apparatus for producing a nonwoven product in a non-industrial environment
An apparatus for producing a non-woven product is disclosed. The apparatus is located substantially within an enclosure and includes a mold or former and at least two moveable material application heads. A controller controls various elements located within or connected to the enclosure. The footprint of the enclosure is smaller than 2 m×2 m.
B29C 67/00 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou
D04H 1/00 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes
D04H 1/70 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes caractérisés par la méthode de formation des voiles ou couches, p. ex. par la réorientation des fibres
D04H 1/655 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles par application, incorporation ou activation de liages chimiques ou thermoplastiques, p. ex. adhésifs l'agent de liage étant appliqué à l'état humide, p. ex. agents chimiques en dispersion ou solution caractérisé par le dispositif d'application de l'agent de liage
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN FLOCKING FIBERS AND FLOCKED OBJECTS
A method and apparatus for adjusting the relative longitudinal movement between flocked fibers and an object to be flocked is disclosed. Fibers move along a curved or arcuate path (203) which includes both vertical and horizontal movement of the fibers from a flocking machine (200) to the object to be flocked. The method improves the flocking process quality and increases production speed and output.
A method and apparatus for adjusting the relative movement between flocked fibers and an object to be flocked is disclosed. Fibers move along a curved or arcuate path which includes both vertical and horizontal movement of the fibers from a flocking machine to the object to be flocked. The method improves the flocking process quality and increases production speed and output.
A method and apparatus for managing different traffic speeds of carriages moving along a closed-loop track is disclosed. The closed-loop track has at least four different speed zones, which include a slow speed zone, a fast speed zone, an acceleration zone, and a deceleration zone. A computerized control system monitors and controls the movement of the carriages along the different speed zones of the closed loops track, so different traffic speeds are maintained along the closed loop track, simultaneously, with no collisions.
B65G 23/30 - Transmissions à changement de vitesse
B65G 35/06 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un porte-charges se déplaçant le long d'un circuit, p. ex. d'un circuit fermé, et adapté pour venir en prise avec l'un quelconque des éléments de traction espacés le long du circuit
B65G 35/08 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un train de porte-charges non reliés, p. ex. des sections de courroie, déplaçables sur un circuit, p. ex. un circuit fermé, adaptés pour venir au contact les uns des autres et être mus par des dispositifs venant successivement en prise avec chaque porte-charges
B65G 54/02 - Transporteurs non mécaniques, non prévus ailleurs électrostatiques, électriques ou magnétiques
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANGING CARRIAGE SPEED ON A CLOSED-LOOP TRACK
A method and apparatus for managing different traffic speeds of carriages (15) moving along a closed-loop track (10) is disclosed. The closed-loop track has at least four different speed zones (11, 12, 13, 14), which include a slow speed zone (11), a fast speed zone (12), an acceleration zone (13, 14), and a deceleration zone (14, 13). A computerized control system (17) monitors and controls the movement of the carriages along the different speed zones of the closed loops track, so different traffic speeds are maintained along the closed loop track, simultaneously, with no collisions.
B65G 23/30 - Transmissions à changement de vitesse
B65G 35/06 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un porte-charges se déplaçant le long d'un circuit, p. ex. d'un circuit fermé, et adapté pour venir en prise avec l'un quelconque des éléments de traction espacés le long du circuit
B65G 35/08 - Transporteurs mécaniques non prévus ailleurs comportant un train de porte-charges non reliés, p. ex. des sections de courroie, déplaçables sur un circuit, p. ex. un circuit fermé, adaptés pour venir au contact les uns des autres et être mus par des dispositifs venant successivement en prise avec chaque porte-charges
B65G 54/02 - Transporteurs non mécaniques, non prévus ailleurs électrostatiques, électriques ou magnétiques
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Method and apparatus for changing carriage speed on a closed-loop track
A method and apparatus for managing different traffic speeds of carriages moving along a closed-loop track is disclosed. The closed-loop track has at least four different speed zones, which include a slow speed zone, a fast speed zone, an acceleration zone, and a deceleration zone. A computerized control system monitors and controls the movement of the carriages along the different speed zones of the closed loops track, so different traffic speeds are maintained along the closed loop track, simultaneously, with no collisions.
An all direction stretchable dressing article is disclosed. The article includes a first surface, a second surface, at least one layer of ail directions stretchable polymer, and at least one layer of fibers affixed to at least a part of the polymer layer. The article farther includes at least one type of curative material embedded or associated with at least one of the polymer layer or the fiber layer.
The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic sheets and products having two or more zone having different material features and performance. The products can he comprised of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material of different types over different zones of a workpiece former or conveyor belt.
The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic sheets and products having two or more zone having different material features and performance. The products can he comprised of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material of different types over different zones of a workpiece former or conveyor belt.
A method and apparatus for producing custom made disposable garments and undergarments for hygiene products are disclosed. The method includes customization of the disposable garment for a consumer. The customization may include use of a consumer's measurements, 3D body scanning data, style, color, design, and decoration preferences, for example. The apparatus includes a manufacturing line having a main program driven manufacturing control processor to convert and apply prerecorded consumer information into production orders to be used on a versatile production line, and to enable a dedicated production process for an individual consumer, as well as a versatile production line specified to produce tailored on demand disposable nonwoven garments and undergarments using the consumer's prerecorded information.
A method for obtaining temporary non-stretchability characteristics, mainly in a machine direction, in a non- woven fabric having any level of stretchability, in order to ease converting is disclosed. The non-stretchability characteristics can be then eliminated in order to restore the original characteristics of the non-woven fabric. This technique allows the formation of final products comprising stretchable non-woven fabrics by converting machines.
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
D04H 5/08 - Non-tissés formés de mélanges de fibres relativement courtes et de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur caractérisés par la méthode de formation des voiles ou couches, p. ex. par réorientation des fibres ou fils
A61F 13/49 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes
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Stretchable sheets comprising a variety of layers and zones and methods to produce such products
The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic sheets and products having two or more zone having different material features and performance. The products can be comprised of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material of different types over different zones of a workpiece former or conveyor belt.
B05D 1/02 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces réalisés par pulvérisation
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
B05D 1/00 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces
B29C 41/08 - Revêtement d'une forme, d'un noyau ou d'un autre support par pulvérisation ou fluidisation, p. ex. pulvérisation de poudre
B33Y 70/00 - Matériaux spécialement adaptés à la fabrication additive
D06N 7/00 - Matériaux sous forme de feuilles flexibles, non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. fils, filaments, filés ou cordes textiles, collés sur des matériaux macromoléculaires
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PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A SHAPE-RETAINING NONWOVEN MATERIAL
A hybrid, shape - retaining non woven structure (100) of at least two layers is disclosed. A first functional layer (101) includes an expandable nonwoven sheet having an expansion character allowing for elongation in at least one direction and a second functional layer (102) includes a shape - retaining material. The first functional layer and second functional layer are associated with each other.
B32B 37/14 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches
D04H 1/74 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes caractérisés par la méthode de formation des voiles ou couches, p. ex. par la réorientation des fibres les fibres étant orientées, p. ex. parallèles
The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method for creating perforated products by spraying product material over fibers in an upright position. The invention provides methods for making double sided fiber coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall.
B32B 3/10 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels
B32B 3/14 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche de surface formée d'éléments individuels
An absorptive pad having a frontward pad section and a rearward pad section of sufficient length to cover the buttocks of a user to thereby control rearward leakage of fluid. The width of the rearward pad section is less than the width of the frontward pad section, and may become increasingly narrower until the rear edge of the absorptive pad. This ergonomic shape of the pad allows for the absorptive pad to feel comfortable to the user while providing adequate protection from rearward leakage. The rear width at the rear edge of the pad may be at least 50 percent narrover than the forward width at the forward edge. The pad may comprise a continuously decreasing width. The length of the pad may be at least 35 cm.
The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method for creating perforated products by spraying product material over fibres in an upright position. The invention provides methods for making double sided fibre coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall.
The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method for creating perforated products by spraying product material over fibres in an upright position. The invention provides methods for making double sided fibre coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall.
A disposable undergarment with a front opening panel is described. The undergarment includes a waist band having an inner surface, an outer surface, a front side, a back side, a top portion, and a bottom portion, and a panel extending from the bottom portion of the back side of the waist band, the panel having a first end, a front portion, and a back portion. The first end of the panel is secured to the waist band by a suitable securing mechanism. In another embodiment, the waist band includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the waist band is attached to the second end of the waist band by another suitable securing mechanism.
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
A61F 13/70 - Vêtements, dispositifs de soutien ou de support dont les garnitures absorbantes ne forment pas partie intégrante du type couvrant l'abdomen à entrejambe ouvrant ou amovible
The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method for creating perforated products by spraying product material over fibres in an upright position. The invention provides methods for making double sided fibre coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall.
A method and apparatus for producing a product using a substantially flat mold shell is provided. A substantially flat mold shell (10) converted from a 3 -dimensional mold (100). The substantially flat mold shell has open ends (12, 14). When the open ends are brought proximate to each other, the substantially flat mold shell has the shape of the 3- dimensional mold. A product having the shape of the 3 -dimensional mold is formed from the substantially flat mold.
The invention provides methods and apparatus for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method and apparatus for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method and apparatus for creating perforated products by spraying product material over a perforated surface or partly breathable surface, The invention also provides methods and apparatus for making double sided fibre coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall. The method and apparatus also enable easy removal of the product from the former. Workpiece formers are also provided.
