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US 6,146,499 AGranted
Method for increasing cross machine direction stretchability
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
InventorsPhilip S. Lin, Michael J. Rekoske
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Abstract
A method and product is disclosed to obtain sheets with increased cross-machine stretch. The method involves the use of a cross-machine stretchable fabric upon which a wet web of paper is placed. The method results in a product having increased cross-machine stretch.
Claims5
A method of making a tissue product comprising the acts of:
- (a) forming an aqueous solution comprising paper making fibers;
- (b) impinging the aqueous solution on a forming fabric;
- (c) dewatering the aqueous solution to form a wet web having a moisture content from about 20% to about 50% solids by weight;
- (d) stretching a cross-machine direction stretchable fabric in the cross-machine direction;
- (e) placing the wet web on the stretched cross-machine direction stretchable fabric;
- (f) relaxing the cross-machine stretchable fabric in the cross-machine direction;
- and,
- (g) drying the wet web to form a tissue sheet.
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