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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 03, 1997
William A James, Long Branch, NJ (US);
William G Kelly, Middlesex, NJ (US);
McNeil-PPC, Inc., Skillman, NJ (US);
Abstract
A topographical support member and a method of forming a topographical support member for use in producing nonwoven fabrics with raised portions, especially intaglio and slub type portions. The topographical support member includes a body having a top surface including a first micro-sized topographical pattern and a pattern of apertures extending through the body. At least one macro-sized region recessed below the top surface is provided. The micro-sized pattern produces a background portion of the fabric and the macro-sized recessed regions produce the raised portions of the fabric. Multiple levels may be provided in the macro-sized region to produce multiple level raised portions.