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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2001
Howard M. Welch, Woodstock, GA (US);
Jay S. Shultz, Roswell, GA (US);
Leslie D. Dobbins, Marietta, GA (US);
James R. Fitts, Jr., Gainesville, GA (US);
Charles J. Morell, Roswell, GA (US);
Donald V. Willitts, Douglasville, GA (US);
Michael T. Morman, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Jason K. Wehner, Chicago, IL (US);
Jessica M. Rawls, E. Flat Rock, NC (US);
David M. Schertz, Roswell, GA (US);
Howard M. Welch, Woodstock, GA (US);
Jay S. Shultz, Roswell, GA (US);
Leslie D. Dobbins, Marietta, GA (US);
James R. Fitts, Jr., Gainesville, GA (US);
Charles J. Morell, Roswell, GA (US);
Donald V. Willitts, Douglasville, GA (US);
Michael T. Morman, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Jason K. Wehner, Chicago, IL (US);
Jessica M. Rawls, E. Flat Rock, NC (US);
David M. Schertz, Roswell, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
New methods for and patterns of applying meltsprayed materials in single-layer web and laminate constructions so as to control various characteristics in the webs and laminates is provided. The patterns of adhesive produce scrim or cell-like patterns that allow for control of desirable characteristics. For example, the loft of a laminate may be enhanced, as well as strength properties.