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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2018
Filed:
May. 19, 2016
Curt G. Joa, Inc., Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
John A. McCabe, Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
Jeff Middlesworth, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Darren Horness, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Peter Jenquin, Plymouth, WI (US);
Gottfried J. Hohm, Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
Daniel A. Peterson, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Sudeep Ingole, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Curt G. Joa, Inc., Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods utilizing stationary and/or moveable cutting components provide limited interference with web processing operations, such as pad spin and pitch alteration. Heat, laser, fluid, or mechanical cutting operations may be used, including respectively, a heated element (e.g., wire, ribbon, bar, or embossing or perforating element) that may be triggered inductively, water or steam jets, or improved knife/anvil cooperation.