The Moore Company

Victor Spencer Day

Patrick J Curtin

William E Russell

An apparatus and method for separating a multi-strand elastic feed () comprising: an apparatus for separating a multi-strand elastic feed () comprising: a feed roll (); a series of pins () for separating the feed located downstream from the feed roll said series extending laterally to the machine direction (), the series comprising a first feed pin () and a subsequent set of separator pins (); and wherein the spacing of the pins in the series is such that the separation of adjacent pins in the cross direction is less than the diameter of a separator pin, wherein in use, the multi-strand elastic feed is threaded manually around the feed pin and is then separated such that the strands pass around the separator pins in a direction opposite to that traveled round the feed pin with the result that the multi-strand elastic feed is separated into strands separated in the cross direction and a tensioning means to facilitate the initial threading of the feed around the pins; and a means for passing the separated strands directly for further processing () for incorporation into a laminate.

Apparatus and process for separation of multi-strand elastics

A composite nonwoven fabric is constructed to have high breathability, a low modulus and a good hand. The composite is comprised of a fibrous nonwoven material attached to a highly elastic breathable foam film substrate. The foam film substrate is dimensioned to be thin enough to provide numerous apertures and/or voids therethrough. The attachment of the fibrous nonwoven material to the foam film substrate is accomplished by needlepunching portions of at least some strands of the nonwoven material through the apertures in the elastic foam film. During the needlepunching process, the numerous apertures and/or voids in the foam film facilitate the passage of strands of the nonwoven material through the foam film by the needles while minimizing damage to the structure of the foam film by the needles. Alternatively, the composite nonwoven textile is constructed by attaching fibers to the breathable elastic foam film by flocking. The fibers may be attached by an adhesive or may be attached by application to the elastic foam film while the film is still 'wet' (i.e. before the film is cured).

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Greenville, TN, United States of America

Victor Spencer Day