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US 11,441,274 B2Granted
Tissue products having emboss elements with reduced bunching and methods for producing the same
AssigneeGPCP IP Holdings LLC
InventorsBrian J. Schuh, Steven R. Olson, Michael D. Wishneski, Eric A. Stuart
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Abstract
Products having reducing tissue wrinkling, puckering, and bunching and improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The methods comprise embossing the tissue sheet with a emboss elements having segments aligned in the machine direction and including an abatement component, such as a tapered width or a multi dual-apex, that can absorb machine direction stretch during the production of the product.
Claims21
A tissue product comprising;
- at least one tissue ply comprising a pattern of embossments having at least one conforming embossment having at least one segment that aligns in the machine direction for a distance equal to an aspect ratio of at least 2.5;
- wherein the at least one conforming embossment has a base and an apex;
- wherein the conforming embossment has a length;
- wherein the apex of the conforming embossment has a width;
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- wherein the at least one conforming embossment comprises at least one of a taper varying the width of the apex such that the width of the apex narrows to a narrowest portion and widens to a widest portion along at least one portion of the length of the conforming embossment or at least one channel running the length of the conforming embossment dividing the apex into at least two sections.
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