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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2010
Andrew W. Chen, Woodbury, MN (US);
Andrew R. Fox, Oakdale, MN (US);
Scott A. Jerde, Maplewood, MN (US);
William P. Klinzing, West Lakeland, MN (US);
Bradley K. Kucera, Lakeville, MN (US);
Patrick J. Sager, Hastings, MN (US);
James C. Breister, Oakdale, MN (US);
Andrew W. Chen, Woodbury, MN (US);
Andrew R. Fox, Oakdale, MN (US);
Scott A. Jerde, Maplewood, MN (US);
William P. Klinzing, West Lakeland, MN (US);
Bradley K. Kucera, Lakeville, MN (US);
Patrick J. Sager, Hastings, MN (US);
James C. Breister, Oakdale, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.