Astenjohnson, Inc.

Asten, Inc.

C Barry Johnson

Angelo Yializis

Michael G Mikhael

Richard E Ellwanger

Gale Shipley

Wolfgang Decker

Timothy D O'Brien

Rachel H Kramer

A bi-component link for making a modular papermaking fabric has a link base component capable of interconnecting to at least one other link and a surface plate component attached to the link base forming a paper support surface. Each component is made through molding techniques to have predetermined characteristics such as open area, permeability, surface finish, etc. The surface plate component is attached to the link base component for combined effect on fabric characteristics. A papermaking fabric is constructed from a plurality of interconnected bi-component links and has predetermined permeability established by the combination of a pattern of open and contact areas on each component of each link.

Bi-component molded modular link and a fabric made from a plurality thereof

A link for making a modular papermaking fabric by interconnecting with other links is made through molding techniques to have predetermined characteristics such as open area, permeability, surface finish, etc. A papermaking fabric is constructed from a plurality of interconnected links and has predetermined permeability established by the combination of open and contact areas on each link.

Molded modular link and a fabric made from a plurality thereof

Methods and apparatus for plasma modifying a substrate are disclosed along with associated techniques for applying coatings to the substrate. Particular utility has been found using a hollow cathode to generate the plasma along with magnetic focusing means to focus the plasma at the surface of a substrate.

Structures and components thereof having a desired surface characteristic together with methods and apparatuses for producing the same

Structures and components thereof having a desired surface

A seam construction for a papermakers fabric wherein mating seam components are molded onto opposite ends of the fabric. The seam is assembled by matingly engaging the seam components molded onto the respective fabric ends. Preferably, the seam components are male and female and become positively locked when the seam ends are joined together.

Papermakers fabric having a synthetic molding seam

A seam construction for a papermakers fabric in which mating seam components are molded onto opposite ends of the fabric. The seam is assembled by matingly engaging the seam components molded onto the respective fabric end to define a seam having a caliper substantially equal to the caliper of the fabric. Preferably, the seam components are male and female and become positively locked when the seam ends are joined together.

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Mt. Pleasant, SC, United States of America

C Barry Johnson