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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 1991
Filed:
Sep. 13, 1989
Applicant:
Inventors:
John R Merkatoris, Green Bay, WI (US);
James E Hertel, Green Bay, WI (US);
Dale E Zeman, Green Bay, WI (US);
Assignee:
Paper Converting Machine Company, Green Bay, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B / ; B65H / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
156161 ; 26 52 ; 28102 ; 28244 ; 28245 ; 156164 ; 156229 ; 156494 ; 156519 ; 156521 ; 156552 ; 156567 ;
Abstract
The invention includes a method and apparatus for applying an elastic strand to disposable diapers. It uses canted, spindle-equipped wheels for engaging an elastic strand, moving the elastic strand into a sinuous configuration and stretching the strand. Stripping belts apply the strand to a diaper component.