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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 1993
Filed:
Sep. 14, 1992
F Lee Dickenson, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Frank P Abuto, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Leon E Chambers, Jr, Cumming, GA (US);
Edward E Werner, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Tony J Wisneski, Kimberly, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a multicomponent fibrous nonwoven structure and the process and apparatus for producing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a process for forming nonwoven materials using a forming chamber in conjunction with multiple fiber sources and a forming surface to create multicomponent nonwoven materials with varying features. The materials so produced are suitable for use in a wide variety of applications including personal care products such as diapers, feminine pads and adult incontinence products.