公开(公告)号：US06361654B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09560254

申请日：2000-04-26

Applicant: Strong C. Chuang ,  Peter J. Allen

Inventor： Strong C. Chuang ,  Peter J. Allen

IPC: D21F1100

CPC classification number: D21F11/14 ,  D21F2/00 ,  D21F9/003

Abstract: A system and method for transferring a nonwoven web in a wet papermaking process to a fabric is disclosed. The system includes a vacuum shoe that operates in conjunction with a transfer shoe. The vacuum shoe is contacted against a carrier fabric which is designed to receive the nonwoven web. The transfer shoe, on the other hand, is configured to contact a transfer fabric from which the web is transferred. The transfer shoe includes an air nozzle which contacts the nonwoven web with a pressurized gas as the web is drawn towards the vacuum shoe. The system of the present invention is particularly well suited to processing lower basis weight webs and can be used in rush transfer processes.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将湿造纸工艺中的非织造纤维网转移到织物的系统和方法。 该系统包括与转移鞋一起操作的真空鞋。 真空靴与被设计成接收非织造纤维网的承载织物接触。 另一方面，传送鞋被配置为接触传送织物，从该传送织物传送网。 传送鞋包括空气喷嘴，当腹板被拉向真空靴时，空气喷嘴与加压气体接触非织造纤维网。 本发明的系统特别适用于加工较低基重的织物，并可用于急转移过程。

公开(公告)号：US07897015B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US12165152

申请日：2008-06-30

Applicant: Kou-Chang Liu ,  Tom G. Shannon ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Geof Carlow ,  Mike Goulet ,  Paul Burden ,  Greg Aykens ,  Joe Capizzi ,  Thomas Hunt ,  Diane Linskens ,  Roger Wendler ,  John Wnek

Inventor： Kou-Chang Liu ,  Tom G. Shannon ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Geof Carlow ,  Mike Goulet ,  Paul Burden ,  Greg Aykens ,  Joe Capizzi ,  Thomas Hunt ,  Diane Linskens ,  Roger Wendler ,  John Wnek

IPC: D21G3/00

CPC classification number: D21H21/24 ,  B05B7/0807 ,  B05B15/52 ,  B05B15/555 ,  B05C5/027 ,  D21H17/59 ,  D21H23/50 ,  D21H27/008 ,  Y10T428/24463 ,  Y10T428/31971 ,  Y10T428/31975 ,  Y10T428/31978 ,  Y10T428/31986 ,  Y10T428/31993

Abstract: Tissue products are described that have been topically treated with a chemical additive, such as a softener. The softener may be, for instance, a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane is topically applied to a tissue sheet, such as a single ply sheet, so as to form a Z-directional gradient in the sheet. Particular, most of the polysiloxane remains on the surface of the tissue product as opposed to migrating to the center of the sheet. In this manner, tissue sheets are formed with improved softness at lower levels of polysiloxane and without the need for applying any surfactants to the sheet. A system for applying chemical additives to tissue sheets is also described. The system includes a chemical additive applicator, such as a meltblown die that emits the chemical additive through a plurality of orifices. In one embodiment, the system includes a device for periodically cleaning the orifices during application of the chemical additive. The cleaning device may be, for instance, a brush that traverses across the die head when desired.

Abstract translation: 已经描述了已经用诸如软化剂的化学添加剂局部处理的组织产品。 软化剂可以是例如聚硅氧烷。 将聚硅氧烷局部施加到诸如单层片材的薄页纸上，以在片材中形成Z方向的梯度。 特别地，大多数聚硅氧烷保留在组织产品的表面上，而不是迁移到片材的中心。 以这种方式，在较低水平的聚硅氧烷下形成具有改善的柔软度的薄页纸，并且不需要对片材施加任何表面活性剂。 还描述了一种将化学添加剂施加到薄页纸上的系统。 该系统包括化学添加剂施加器，例如通过多个孔排放化学添加剂的熔喷模头。 在一个实施例中，系统包括用于在施加化学添加剂期间周期性地清洁孔的装置。 清洁装置可以是例如当期望穿过模头时的刷子。

公开(公告)号：US07666276B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US12229258

申请日：2008-08-21

Applicant: Michael A. Hermans ,  Kenneth J. Zwick ,  Peter J. Allen

Inventor： Michael A. Hermans ,  Kenneth J. Zwick ,  Peter J. Allen

IPC: B31C11/00

CPC classification number: D21F11/14 ,  D21F5/181

Abstract: A paper machine includes a dryer and a reel; at least one blow box located between the dryer and the reel; and a blower supplying a source of dry air to the at least one blow box.

Abstract translation: 造纸机包括烘干机和卷轴; 至少一个吹风机位于干燥器和卷轴之间; 以及向所述至少一个吹风箱供应干燥空气源的鼓风机。

公开(公告)号：US06949168B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-27

申请号：US10305790

申请日：2002-11-27

Applicant: Kou-Chang Liu ,  Roger E. Wendler, Jr. ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Paul D. Beuther

Inventor： Kou-Chang Liu ,  Roger E. Wendler, Jr. ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Paul D. Beuther

IPC: D21F11/00 ,  D21F11/14 ,  D21H13/20 ,  D21H17/13 ,  D21H17/59 ,  D21H19/32 ,  D21H19/84 ,  D21H21/22 ,  D21H23/22 ,  D21H23/50

CPC classification number: D21H23/50 ,  D21H13/20 ,  D21H17/13 ,  D21H17/59 ,  D21H17/72 ,  D21H19/32 ,  D21H19/84 ,  D21H21/22

Abstract: A method is disclosed for topical application of compositions containing a chemical additive onto a paper web. The present invention is also directed to paper products formed from the method. In general, the method includes the steps of extruding a composition containing a chemical additive through a melt blown die and then applying the composition to a moving paper web. In particular, the method provides for the application of tacky compositions to a web through a melt blown die while avoiding die tip clogging. In one embodiment, the chemical composition is extruded into fibers and applied to the paper web. The chemical composition may contain, for instance, various additives, such as a polysiloxane softener and one or more beneficial agents.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将含有化学添加剂的组合物局部施用于纸幅上的方法。 本发明还涉及由该方法形成的纸制品。 通常，该方法包括以下步骤：通过熔喷模头挤出含有化学添加剂的组合物，然后将该组合物施加到移动的纸幅上。 特别地，该方法提供了通过熔喷模具将粘性组合物施加到幅材上，同时避免模头尖端堵塞。 在一个实施方案中，将化学组合物挤出成纤维并施加到纸幅上。 化学组成可以包含例如各种添加剂，例如聚硅氧烷软化剂和一种或多种有益剂。

公开(公告)号：US20080308246A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US12229258

申请日：2008-08-21

Applicant: Michael A. Hermans ,  Kenneth J. Zwick ,  Peter J. Allen

Inventor： Michael A. Hermans ,  Kenneth J. Zwick ,  Peter J. Allen

IPC: D21G9/00

CPC classification number: D21F11/14 ,  D21F5/181

Abstract: A paper machine includes a dryer and a reel; at least one blow box located between the dryer and the reel; and a blower supplying a source of dry air to the at least one blow box.

Abstract translation: 造纸机包括烘干机和卷轴; 至少一个吹风机位于干燥器和卷轴之间; 以及向所述至少一个吹风箱供应干燥空气源的鼓风机。

公开(公告)号：US07396593B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US10441143

申请日：2003-05-19

Applicant: Kou-Chang Liu ,  Tom G. Shannon ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Geof Carlow ,  Mike Goulet ,  Paul Burden ,  Greg Aykens ,  Joe Capizzi ,  Thomas Hunt ,  Diane Linskens ,  Roger Wendler ,  John Wnek

Inventor： Kou-Chang Liu ,  Tom G. Shannon ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Geof Carlow ,  Mike Goulet ,  Paul Burden ,  Greg Aykens ,  Joe Capizzi ,  Thomas Hunt ,  Diane Linskens ,  Roger Wendler ,  John Wnek

IPC: B32B5/66

CPC classification number: D21H21/24 ,  B05B7/0807 ,  B05B15/52 ,  B05B15/555 ,  B05C5/027 ,  D21H17/59 ,  D21H23/50 ,  D21H27/008 ,  Y10T428/24463 ,  Y10T428/31971 ,  Y10T428/31975 ,  Y10T428/31978 ,  Y10T428/31986 ,  Y10T428/31993

Abstract: Tissue products are described that have been topically treated with a chemical additive, such as a softener. The softener may be, for instance, a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane is topically applied to a tissue sheet, such as a single ply sheet, so as to form a Z-directional gradient in the sheet. Particular, most of the polysiloxane remains on the surface of the tissue product as opposed to migrating to the center of the sheet. In this manner, tissue sheets are formed with improved softness at lower levels of polysiloxane and without the need for applying any surfactants to the sheet. A system for applying chemical additives to tissue sheets is also described. The system includes a chemical additive applicator, such as a meltblown die that emits the chemical additive through a plurality of orifices. In one embodiment, the system includes a device for periodically cleaning the orifices during application of the chemical additive. The cleaning device may be, for instance, a brush that traverses across the die head when desired.

Abstract translation: 已经描述了已经用诸如软化剂的化学添加剂局部处理的组织产品。 软化剂可以是例如聚硅氧烷。 将聚硅氧烷局部施加到诸如单层片材的薄页纸上，以在片材中形成Z方向的梯度。 特别地，大多数聚硅氧烷保留在组织产品的表面上，而不是迁移到片材的中心。 以这种方式，在较低水平的聚硅氧烷下形成具有改善的柔软度的薄页纸，并且不需要对片材施加任何表面活性剂。 还描述了一种将化学添加剂施加到薄页纸上的系统。 该系统包括化学添加剂施加器，例如通过多个孔排放化学添加剂的熔喷模头。 在一个实施例中，系统包括用于在施加化学添加剂期间周期性地清洁孔的装置。 清洁装置可以是例如当期望穿过模头时的刷子。

公开(公告)号：US06585855B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US09854145

申请日：2001-05-11

Applicant: Robert A. Drew ,  Patricia Riedl ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Brian Klaubert ,  Paul Arnold ,  Susan E. Smith ,  Michael A. Hermans ,  Phil S. Lin

Inventor： Robert A. Drew ,  Patricia Riedl ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Brian Klaubert ,  Paul Arnold ,  Susan E. Smith ,  Michael A. Hermans ,  Phil S. Lin

IPC: D21H2700

CPC classification number: D21F11/145 ,  A61F13/15707 ,  B31F1/00 ,  D21F1/04 ,  D21F11/006 ,  D21F11/14 ,  D21H11/16 ,  D21H25/005 ,  D21H27/30 ,  D21H27/38 ,  Y10T428/24455 ,  Y10T428/24463

Abstract: A process for increasing the tactile properties of a base web without adversely effecting the strength of the web is disclosed. In one embodiment, the process includes the steps of placing a base web between a first moving conveyor and a second moving conveyor. The conveyors are then wrapped around a shear-inducing roll which creates shear forces that act upon the base web. The shear forces disrupt the web, increasing the softness and decreasing the stiffness of the web. The shear-inducing roll typically has a relatively small diameter. In some applications, more than one shear-inducing roll may be incorporated into the system. Base webs made according to the present invention have been found to have improved void-volume and fuzz-on-edge properties.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于增加基底纤维网的触感性能而不会不利地影响纤维网强度的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括将基底布置在第一移动输送机和第二移动输送机之间的步骤。 然后将输送机缠绕在剪切导向辊上，该辊产生作用在基底网上的剪切力。 剪切力破坏幅材，增加幅材的柔软度和降低幅材刚度。 剪切诱导辊通常具有相对较小的直径。 在一些应用中，可以将多于一个剪切导向辊并入系统中。 已经发现根据本发明制成的基础网具有改善的空隙体积和绒边上缘特性。

公开(公告)号：US06547926B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US10013337

申请日：2001-12-10

Applicant: Robert A. Drew ,  Frank G. Druecke ,  Patricia Riedl ,  Peter J. Allen

Inventor： Robert A. Drew ,  Frank G. Druecke ,  Patricia Riedl ,  Peter J. Allen

IPC: B31F112

CPC classification number: A61F13/15707 ,  B31F1/00 ,  D21F1/04 ,  D21F11/006 ,  D21F11/14 ,  D21F11/145 ,  D21H11/16 ,  D21H25/005 ,  D21H27/02 ,  D21H27/38 ,  Y10T428/24446 ,  Y10T428/24455 ,  Y10T428/24479

Abstract: A process for increasing the tactile properties of a base web without adversely effecting the strength of the web is disclosed. In one embodiment, the process includes the steps of placing a creped base web between a first moving conveyor and a second moving conveyor. The conveyors are then wrapped around a shear-inducing roll which creates shear forces and compressive forces that act upon the base web. The shear forces disrupt the web, increasing the softness and decreasing the stiffness of the web. The compressive forces are localized at the areas where the fabric knuckles contact the base web, imparting a unique fabric-imprinted pattern to the web with limited caliper reduction. The shear-inducing roll typically has a relatively small diameter. In some applications, more than one shear-inducing roll may be incorporated into the system.

公开(公告)号：US5494554A

公开(公告)日：1996-02-27

申请号：US220338

申请日：1994-03-30

Applicant: Steven L. Edwards ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Oliver P. Renier

Inventor： Steven L. Edwards ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Oliver P. Renier

IPC: A47K10/16 ,  D21F1/08 ,  D21F11/04 ,  D21F11/14 ,  D21H17/36 ,  D21H17/55 ,  D21H21/14 ,  D21H27/30 ,  D21H27/38 ,  B31F1/12

CPC classification number: D21F11/04 ,  D21F11/14 ,  D21H21/146 ,  D21H27/38 ,  D21H17/36 ,  D21H17/55

Abstract: The formation of wet-pressed tissue webs useful for facial tissue, bath tissue, paper towels or the like is substantially improved by forming the wet tissue web in layers in which the second-formed layer has a consistency which is significantly less than the consistency of the first-formed layer. The fiber support index of the forming fabric is about 170 or greater. The resulting improvement in web formation enables uniform debonding during creping, which in turn provides a significant improvement in softness and a reduction in linting. Wet-pressed tissues made with this process are uniformly internally debonded, as measured by a high Void Volume Index, which is comparable to that of throughdried tissues.

Abstract translation: 用于面巾纸，浴巾纸，纸巾等的湿压纸巾网的形成通过在湿纸巾的形成层中形成，其中第二成形层具有明显小于 形成第一层。 成形织物的纤维支撑指数为约170或更大。 由此产生的纤维网形成的改善使得在起皱期间能够均匀脱粘，这又提供了柔软性的显着改善和降低了绒毛。 通过该方法制成的湿压组织通过高空隙体积指数测量，其均匀地内部脱粘，其与通过干燥的组织相当。

公开(公告)号：US20080257512A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12165152

申请日：2008-06-30

Applicant: Kou-Chang Liu ,  Tom G. Shannon ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Geof Carlow ,  Mike Goulet ,  Paul Burden ,  Greg Aykens ,  Joe Capizzi ,  Thomas Hunt ,  Diane Linskens ,  Roger Wendler ,  John Wnek

Inventor： Kou-Chang Liu ,  Tom G. Shannon ,  Peter J. Allen ,  Geof Carlow ,  Mike Goulet ,  Paul Burden ,  Greg Aykens ,  Joe Capizzi ,  Thomas Hunt ,  Diane Linskens ,  Roger Wendler ,  John Wnek

IPC: D21F1/00

CPC classification number: D21H21/24 ,  B05B7/0807 ,  B05B15/52 ,  B05B15/555 ,  B05C5/027 ,  D21H17/59 ,  D21H23/50 ,  D21H27/008 ,  Y10T428/24463 ,  Y10T428/31971 ,  Y10T428/31975 ,  Y10T428/31978 ,  Y10T428/31986 ,  Y10T428/31993

Abstract: Tissue products are described that have been topically treated with a chemical additive, such as a softener. The softener may be, for instance, a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane is topically applied to a tissue sheet, such as a single ply sheet, so as to form a Z-directional gradient in the sheet. Particular, most of the polysiloxane remains on the surface of the tissue product as opposed to migrating to the center of the sheet. In this manner, tissue sheets are formed with improved softness at lower levels of polysiloxane and without the need for applying any surfactants to the sheet. A system for applying chemical additives to tissue sheets is also described. The system includes a chemical additive applicator, such as a meltblown die that emits the chemical additive through a plurality of orifices. In one embodiment, the system includes a device for periodically cleaning the orifices during application of the chemical additive. The cleaning device may be, for instance, a brush that traverses across the die head when desired.

Abstract translation: 已经描述了已经用诸如软化剂的化学添加剂局部处理的组织产品。 软化剂可以是例如聚硅氧烷。 将聚硅氧烷局部施加到诸如单层片材的薄页纸上，以在片材中形成Z方向的梯度。 特别地，大多数聚硅氧烷保留在组织产品的表面上，而不是迁移到片材的中心。 以这种方式，在较低水平的聚硅氧烷下形成具有改善的柔软度的薄页纸，并且不需要对片材施加任何表面活性剂。 还描述了一种将化学添加剂施加到薄页纸上的系统。 该系统包括化学添加剂施加器，例如通过多个孔排放化学添加剂的熔喷模头。 在一个实施例中，系统包括用于在施加化学添加剂期间周期性地清洁孔的装置。 清洁装置可以是例如当期望穿过模头时的刷子。