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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 10, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 10, 2007
Applicant:
Angelo Benvenuti, Lucca, IT;
Inventor:
Angelo Benvenuti, Lucca, IT;
Assignee:
Fabio Perini S.p.A., Lucca, IT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65H 18/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The device includes a supporting surface, with an initial curved surface portion, and a substantially flat surface portion. Above the supporting surface, extends at least part of a first path and of a second path of a first ply and of a second ply. The two paths are disposed adjacent to the supporting surface and the initial curved surface portion has a convexity facing the first path. Also provided is a system to supply air between the first path of the first ply and the supporting surface, to help support the web material with respect to the supporting surface.