FIXING MEMBER AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE

A fixing member including a sheet-like base member and a surface fastener provided on the base member is disclosed. The surface fastener covers a surface of the base member at a position separated from a tip end E of the base member in a wrap-around direction, and minimum bending stiffness of the fixing member as determined via a bending test using a Gurley tester being 150 mgf or less when measured using a test piece cut from a portion where the surface fastener is provided. The surface S on the surface fastener side of the portion on the tip end E side of the surface fastener of the base member is a surface with reduced engagement with the surface fastener 1. A fixing member comprising: a sheet-like base member; anda surface fastener provided on top of the base member, whereinthe surface fastener covers a surface of the base member at a position separated from a tip end of the base member, a minimum value of bending stiffness of the fixing member, as determined via a bending test using a Gurley tester, being 150 mgf or less, the bending test being performed using a strip-shaped test piece cut from a portion where the surface fastener is provided by anchoring an end of the test piece using a clamp so that a length from the anchored end of the test piece to the free end thereof is 19.05 mm; andengagement with the surface fastener is minimized on the surface of the base member on a side on which the surface fastener is provided in a part closer to the tip end than the surface fastener.2. The fixing member according to claim 1 , wherein the surface of the base member in which the engagement with the surface fastener is minimized has a maximum 90-degree peel strength with respect to the surface fastener of 0.10 N/15 mm or less.3. The fixing member according to claim 1 , wherein the surface of the base member wherein engagement with the surface fastener is minimized is constituted by a heat-treated fiber assembly.4. The fixing member according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Bonded substrates and methods for bonding substrates

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging heated fluids onto the surfaces of substrates to heat the surfaces of the substrates so as to facilitate melt-bonding the substrates to each other to form a laminate. Also are disclosed are laminates in which a fibrous web is bonded to a substrate in a surface-bonded manner and/or is bonded in a loft-retaining manner. The substrate may comprise protrusions on the surface of the substrate opposite the surface that is bonded to the fibrous web.

Mechanical closure element

Slot die position adjustment and return to baseline

A method of controlling a slot die comprises, while continuing to pass the extrudate through the fluid flow path and out the applicator slot, changing the position of the actuators with the controller to either increase the cross-directional thickness of the fluid flow path adjacent each of the actuators or substantially close the fluid flow path adjacent the actuators, and after changing the cross-directional thickness of the fluid flow path adjacent each of the actuators, while continuing to pass the extrudate through the fluid flow path and out the applicator slot, repositioning each of the actuators with the controller according to the set of discrete settings to resume operating the slot die with the actuators positioned according to the set of discrete settings.

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of moving substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. A long axis of the first fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the first moving substrate, and a long axis of the second fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the second moving substrate. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively.

Slot die position adjustment control

A system comprises a slot die including an applicator slot extending about a width of the slot die, wherein the applicator slot is in fluid communication with a fluid flow path through the slot die, and a plurality of actuators spaced about the width of the slot die, wherein each actuator in the plurality of actuators is operable to adjust a cross-directional thickness of the fluid flow path at its respective location to provide a local adjustment of fluid flow through the applicator slot. The system further comprises a controller configured to set the position of each actuator according to one of a plurality of discrete settings for operation of the slot die. The controller is further configured to, using fluid dynamics and a digital model of the die, predict a set of discrete settings from the plurality of discrete settings corresponding to a preselected cross-web profile for the extrudate.

METHOD OF MAKING A MECHANICAL FASTENING STRIP AND RETICULATED MECHANICAL FASTENING STRIP THEREFROM

A method of making a mechanical fastening strip and a reticulated mechanical fastening strip are disclosed. The method includes providing a backing having upstanding posts; providing interrupted slits through the backing, the interrupted slits being interrupted by at least one intact bridging region; spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; and fixing the multiple strands of the backing in a spread configuration. The reticulated mechanical fastening strip includes multiple strands of a backing attached to each other at bridging regions in the backing and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide openings. Upstanding posts on each of the multiple strands have bases attached to the backing, and each of the multiple strands has a width that is greater than that of the bases of its attached upstanding posts. 1. A method of making a mechanical fastening strip , the method comprising:providing a thermoplastic backing having multiple rows of upstanding posts;slitting through the thermoplastic backing to provide a slit backing having interrupted slits between at least some pairs of adjacent rows of the upstanding posts, wherein each interrupted slit is interrupted by at least one intact bridging region of the slit backing;spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands of the thermoplastic backing attached to each other at least at some of the bridging regions and separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; andfixing the multiple strands of the thermoplastic backing in a spread configuration to maintain the at least one opening between the multiple strands of the thermoplastic backing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein fixing the multiple strands comprises annealing.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising maintaining at least some of the multiple strands in a ...

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of moving substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. A long axis of the first fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the first moving substrate, and a long axis of the second fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the second moving substrate. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively.

Method of detecting a component of an article and method of preparing a component for detection

A method of detecting the presence or position of a first component in an article is disclosed. The first component, which has a predefined response to incident light, includes a microporous film of a semi-crystalline polyolefin and a beta-nucleating agent. The method includes irradiating the article with incident light, detecting light received from the irradiated article; and identifying the predefined response of the first component in the light received from the irradiated article to detect the presence or the position of the first component. A method for preparing a mechanical fastening component for use in an article is also disclosed. The method includes stretching a film backing containing beta-spherulites and having upstanding fastening elements to provide a microporous film backing with sufficient porosity to allow it to be detected when subjected to an inspection system comprising a light detector.

METHOD OF MAKING A MECHANICAL FASTENING STRIP AND RETICULATED MECHANICAL FASTENING STRIP THEREFROM

A method of making a mechanical fastening strip and a reticulated mechanical fastening strip are disclosed. The method includes providing a backing having upstanding posts; providing interrupted slits through the backing, the interrupted slits being interrupted by at least one intact bridging region; spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; and fixing the multiple strands of the backing in a spread configuration. The reticulated mechanical fastening strip includes multiple strands of a backing attached to each other at bridging regions in the backing and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide openings. Upstanding posts on each of the multiple strands have bases attached to the backing, and each of the multiple strands has a width that is greater than that of the bases of its attached upstanding posts. 1. A method of making a mechanical fastening strip , the method comprising:providing a thermoplastic backing having multiple rows of upstanding posts;slitting through the thermoplastic backing to provide a slit backing having interrupted slits between at least some pairs of adjacent rows of the upstanding posts, wherein each interrupted slit is interrupted by at least one intact bridging region of the slit backing;spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands of the thermoplastic backing attached to each other at least at some of the bridging regions and separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; andfixing the multiple strands of the thermoplastic backing in a spread configuration to maintain the at least one opening between the multiple strands of the thermoplastic backing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein fixing the multiple strands comprises annealing.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising maintaining at least some of the multiple strands in a ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPINGING FLUIDS ON SUBSTRATES

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively. The apparatus and method may be used e.g. to impinge fluids onto two converging substrates and may be used to heat the surfaces of the substrates so as to facilitate melt-bonding the substrates to each other. 1. An apparatus for impinging fluid onto at least a first surface of a first moving substrate and a first surface of a second moving substrate and locally removing the impinged fluid , comprising:at least one first fluid delivery outlet;at least one first fluid capture inlet that is locally positioned relative to the at least one first fluid delivery outlet;at least one second fluid delivery outlet;at least one second fluid capture inlet that is locally positioned relative to the at least one second fluid delivery outlet;wherein the at least one first fluid delivery outlet and the at least one second fluid delivery outlet are in diverging relation;and wherein the at least one first fluid delivery channel and the at least one second fluid delivery channel comprise first and second portions of a common fluid delivery plenum.2. The apparatus of wherein the at least one first fluid delivery outlet comprises a circumferentially elongated arcuate shape and wherein the at least one first fluid capture inlet comprises a circumferentially elongated arcuate shape that is congruent with that of the at least one first fluid delivery outlet; and claim 1 ,wherein the at least one second fluid delivery outlet comprises a circumferentially elongated arcuate shape and wherein the at least one second fluid capture inlet comprises ...

THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE

A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. The powertrain assembly includes at least an engine. The vehicle further includes a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and which includes a radiator and at least one fan positioned rearward of the radiator and angled relative to the radiator. A rear shroud is positioned between the radiator and fan and includes an air bypass assembly to exhaust air thought he rear shroud at higher speeds of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a plurality of ground-engaging members;a frame assembly supported by the ground-engaging members;a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and including at least an engine; anda cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and including a radiator and at least one fan positioned rearward of the radiator;a rear shroud positioned intermediate the radiator and the at least one fan; andan air bypass assembly integrated with the rear shroud, the air bypass assembly comprising a bypass opening formed in the rear shroud, a bypass flap coupled over the bypass opening by way of a hinge, and a mechanical control system coupled between the bypass flap and the rear shroud whereby the mechanical control system maintains the bypass flap in a normally spring loaded and shut position until the speed of the vehicle is greater than a speed V.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical control system is at least one spring.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the at least one spring comprises two torsion springs.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the radiator extends in a vertical plane and the at least one fan extends in a plane angled relative to the vertical plane.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the at least one fan is angled approximately 30-60 degrees relative to the radiator.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the at least one fan is angled ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPINGING A FLUID ON A SUBSTRATE

Apparatus and methods for impinging a heated fluid onto the surface of a substrate and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus and methods may be used to heat a surface of a substrate e.g. so that the substrate can be melt-bonded to another substrate. 1. An apparatus for impinging a heated first fluid onto a first surface of a first moving substrate , and locally removing at least a portion of the impinged heated first fluid , and bonding the first surface of the first moving substrate to a first surface of a second moving substrate , the apparatus comprising:at least one first fluid delivery outlet and at least one first fluid capture inlet that is locally positioned relative to the first fluid delivery outlet;a first backing surface configured to support the first moving substrate and to carry the first moving substrate by the first fluid delivery outlet so that a heated first fluid that is delivered from the first fluid delivery outlet is impinged upon the first surface of the first moving substrate so that it is a heated first surface;and,a second backing surface configured to support the second moving substrate and to carry the second moving substrate along a converging path which brings the first major surface of the second moving substrate into contact with the heated first surface of the first moving substrate.2. The apparatus of wherein the first fluid delivery outlet comprises a circumferentially elongated arcuate shape and wherein the first fluid capture inlet comprises a circumferentially elongated arcuate shape that is congruent with that of the heated first fluid capture inlet.3. The apparatus of wherein the first fluid delivery outlet is laterally outwardly flanked by a pair of first fluid capture inlets that are both congruent with the first fluid delivery outlet.4. The apparatus of wherein the apparatus comprises a laterally-spaced pair of first fluid delivery outlets claim 1 , with a pair of first fluid capture inlets laterally ...

Slot die position adjustment and return to baseline

A method of controlling a slot die comprises, while continuing to pass the extrudate through the fluid flow path and out the applicator slot, changing the position of the actuators with the controller to either increase the cross-directional thickness of the fluid flow path adjacent each of the actuators or substantially close the fluid flow path adjacent the actuators, and after changing the cross-directional thickness of the fluid flow path adjacent each of the actuators, while continuing to pass the extrudate through the fluid flow path and out the applicator slot, repositioning each of the actuators with the controller according to the set of discrete settings to resume operating the slot die with the actuators positioned according to the set of discrete settings.

BONDED SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR BONDING SUBSTRATES

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging heated fluids onto the surfaces of substrates to heat the surfaces of the substrates so as to facilitate melt-bonding the substrates to each other to form a laminate. Also are disclosed are laminates in which a fibrous web is bonded to a substrate in a surface-bonded manner and/or is bonded in a loft-retaining manner. The substrate may comprise protrusions on the surface of the substrate opposite the surface that is bonded to the fibrous web. 1. A method of bonding at least one fibrous web to at least one substrate , comprising:impinging heated fluid onto a first major surface of a moving fibrous web;impinging heated fluid onto the first major surface of a moving substrate; and,contacting the first major surface of the fibrous web with the first major surface of the substrate so that the first major surface of the fibrous web is melt-bonded to the first major surface of the substrate.2. The method of wherein the melt-bonding of the first major surface of the fibrous web to the first major surface of the substrate is surface-bonding.3. The method of wherein the fibrous web is a nonwoven fibrous web and wherein the bonding comprises loft-retaining bonding.4. The method of wherein the second major surface of the substrate comprises protrusions and wherein the bonding process does not cause significant damage to the protrusions.5. The method of wherein the bonding process comprises loft-retaining bonding and surface bonding claim 1 , and wherein the bonding process does not cause significant damage to the protrusions.6. The method of wherein the impinging of heated fluid onto the first major surface of the fibrous web and the impinging of heated fluid onto the first major surface of the substrate are performed simultaneously.7. The method of wherein the fibrous web comprises a second claim 1 , oppositely-facing major surface that is in contact with a first backing surface during the impinging of heated fluid onto ...

METHOD OF SEPARATING STRANDS ON A STRETCHING SURFACE

A method of separating strands of a slit web is disclosed. The method includes providing a slit web having a length in a machine direction and running the slit web in the machine direction onto a stretchable surface. The slit web includes multiple strands provided by a plurality of slits extending in a first direction not parallel to a cross-machine direction. The slit web is in contact with the stretchable surface for a path length in the machine direction, and for at least a portion of the path length, the stretchable surface is stretching in the cross-machine direction. The traction between the slit web and the stretchable surface during the stretching at least partially separates at least some of the multiple strands of the slit web in a second direction transverse to the first direction. A method of increasing a width of a polymeric netting is also disclosed. 1. A method of separating strands of a slit web , the method comprising:providing a slit web having a length in a machine direction, wherein the slit web comprises multiple strands provided by a plurality of slits extending in a first direction not parallel to a cross-machine direction; andrunning the slit web in the machine direction onto a stretchable surface, wherein the slit web is in contact with the stretchable surface for a path length in the machine direction, wherein for at least a portion of the path length, the stretchable surface stretches in the cross-machine direction, and wherein traction between the slit web and the stretchable surface during stretching at least partially separates at least some of the multiple strands of the slit web in a second direction transverse to the first direction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the slit web has a width after contacting the stretchable surface that is at least five percent greater than its width before it contacts the stretchable surface.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the slit web comprises mechanical fastening elements on at least one major ...

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively. The apparatus and method may be used e.g. to impinge fluids onto two converging substrates and may be used to heat the surfaces of the substrates so as to facilitate melt-bonding the substrates to each other.

THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE

A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. The powertrain assembly includes at least an engine. The vehicle further includes a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and which includes a radiator and at least one fan positioned rearward of the radiator and angled relative to the radiator. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a plurality of ground-engaging members;a frame assembly supported by the ground-engaging members;a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and including at least an engine; anda cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and including a radiator and at least one fan positioned rearward of the radiator and angled relative to the radiator.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the radiator extends in a vertical plane and the at least one fan extends in a plane angled relative to the vertical plane.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the cooling assembly further comprises a first shroud extending forward of the radiator and the at least one fan and a second shroud extending rearward of the radiator and forward of the at least one fan claim 1 , and the second shroud has a curved shape extending between the radiator and the at least one fan.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ground-engaging members includes two front ground-engaging members and a single rear ground-engaging member.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a front suspension assembly having at least a control arm and a shock absorber claim 1 , and the control arm and the shock absorber are operably coupled to the frame assembly claim 1 , and the cooling assembly is positioned below an upper portion of the shock absorber.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one fan is angled approximately 30-60 degrees relative to the radiator.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the at least one fan is angled approximately 36- ...

Method of detecting a component of an article and method of preparing a component for detection

A method of detecting the presence or position of a first component in an article is disclosed. The first component, which has a predefined response to incident light, includes a microporous film of a semi-crystalline polyolefin and a beta-nucleating agent. The method includes irradiating the article with incident light, detecting light received from the irradiated article; and identifying the predefined response of the first component in the light received from the irradiated article to detect the presence or the position of the first component. A method for preparing a mechanical fastening component for use in an article is also disclosed. The method includes stretching a film backing containing beta-spherulites and having upstanding fastening elements to provide a microporous film backing with sufficient porosity to allow it to be detected when subjected to an inspection system comprising a light detector.

method of detecting a component of an article and method of preparing a component for detection

resumo “método de detecção de um componente de um artigo e método de preparo de um componente para detecção” é revelado um método para detectar a presença ou a posição de um primeiro componente em um artigo. o primeiro componente, que tem uma resposta predefinida para luz incidente, inclui um filme microporoso de uma poliolefina semicristalina e um agente de nucleação beta. o método inclui irradiar o artigo com luz incidente, detectar a luz recebida a partir do artigo irradiado; e identificar a resposta predefinida do primeiro componente na luz recebida a partir do artigo irradiado para detectar a presença ou a posição do primeiro componente. um método para preparar um componente de fixação mecânica para uso em um artigo também é revelado. o método inclui estirar um suporte de filme que contém beta-esferulitos e que tem elementos de fixação verticais para fornecer uma camada posterior de filme microporoso com porosidade suficiente para permitir que seja detectado quando submetido a um sistema de inspeção que compreende um detector de luz. Summary "Method of Detecting a Component of an Article and Method of Preparing a Component for Detection" A method for detecting the presence or position of a first component in an article is disclosed. The first component, which has a predefined incident light response, includes a microporous film of a semicrystalline polyolefin and a beta nucleating agent. The method includes beaming the article with incident light, detecting light received from the beamed article; and identifying the predefined response of the first component in the light received from the irradiated article to detect the presence or position of the first component. A method for preparing a mechanical fastener for use in an article is also disclosed. The method includes stretching a beta-spherulite-containing film holder and having vertical fasteners to provide a backing of microporous film with sufficient porosity to allow detection when subjected to an ...

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of moving substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. A long axis of the first fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the first moving substrate, and a long axis of the second fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the second moving substrate. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively.

United substrates and methods for joining substrates

Un laminado (150) unido superficialmente que comprende: una red fibrosa (110) que comprende fibras (111) y que tiene una primera y una segunda superficies principales (112, 113) orientadas de forma opuesta; y, un sustrato (120) con una primera y una segunda superficies principales (121, 122) orientadas de forma opuesta; en el que algunas fibras (111) de la primera superficie principal (112) de la red fibrosa (110) están unidas superficialmente a la primera superficie principal (121) del sustrato (120), en el que fibras (111) que están unidas superficialmente a la primera superficie principal (121) del sustrato (120) significa que partes de las superficies (115) de fibra de las partes (114) de fibra de las fibras (111) están unidas por fusión a la primera superficie principal (121) del sustrato (120), de una forma tal que se conserva básicamente la forma original previa a la unión de la primera superficie principal (121) del sustrato (120), y se conservan básicamente al menos algunas partes de la primera superficie principal (121) del sustrato (120) en una condición expuesta, en el área unida superficialmente.

Method of separating strands on a stretching surface

Three-wheeled vehicle

A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. The powertrain assembly includes at least an engine. The vehicle further includes a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and which includes a radiator and at least one fan positioned rearward of the radiator and angled relative to the radiator.

Apparatus and methods for impinging a fluid on a substrate

Three-wheeled vehicle

A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. The powertrain assembly includes at least an engine. The vehicle further includes a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and which includes a radiator and at least one fan positioned rearward of the radiator and angled relative to the radiator. A rear shroud is positioned between the radiator and fan and includes an air bypass assembly to exhaust air thought he rear shroud at higher speeds of the vehicle.

Method of Separating Yarn Wires on a Tension Surface

Bir yarıklı ağın iplik tellerinin ayrılmasına ilişkin bir usul açıklanmıştır. Bu usul, makine yönünde uzanan bir yarıklı ağ sağlamayı ve yarıklı ağı esnetilebilir bir yüzey üzerinde makine yönünde çalıştırmayı içerir. Yarıklı ağ, enine makine yönüne paralel olmayan bir birinci yönde uzanan yarıkların çok sayıda olması sayesinde birden fazla iplik teli içerir. Yarıklı ağ makine yönünde bir yol boyunca esnetilebilir yüzeyle temas halindedir ve yol uzunluğunun en azından bir kısmı boyunca esnetilebilir yüzey enine makine yönünde uzanır. Yarıklı ağ ile esnetilebilir yüzey arasında esnetme sırasında ortaya çıkan çekiş, yarıklı ağın birden fazla iplik telinin en azından bazılarını birinci yönü enine kesen ikinci bir yönde en azından kısmen ayırır. Bir polimerik filenin genişliği artırmaya yönelik bir usul de açıklanmıştır. A method of separating strands of a slotted web is disclosed. This method includes providing a slotted web extending in the machine direction and operating the slotted mesh in the machine direction on a stretchable surface. The slotted web includes a plurality of strands due to the plurality of slots extending in a first direction not parallel to the transverse machine direction. The slotted web is in contact with the stretchable surface along a path in the machine direction, and the stretchable surface extends in the transverse machine direction along at least a portion of the path length. The traction that occurs during stretching between the slotted web and the stretchable surface at least partially separates at least some of the plurality of strands of the slotted web in a second direction transversely to the first direction. A method of increasing the width of a polymeric net is also disclosed.

Method of detecting a component of an article and method of preparing a component for detection

Apparatus and methods for impinging a fluid on a substrate

Apparatus and methods for impinging a heated fluid onto the surface of a substrate and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus and methods may be used to heat a surface of a substrate e.g. so that the substrate can be melt-bonded to another substrate.

Method of manufacturing a mechanical fastener strip and a cross-linked mechanical fastener strip from the same

Un método de fabricación de un dispositivo (10c) de fijación mecánica, comprendiendo el método: ranurado a través de un soporte termoplástico (14) que tiene pilares verticales (12) para proporcionar un dispositivo (10a) de fijación mecánica ranurado que tenga hendiduras interrumpidas (20), en donde cada hendidura interrumpida (20) está interrumpida por al menos una región (22) puente intacta del dispositivo (10a) de fijación mecánica ranurado; expandir el dispositivo (10a) de fijación mecánica ranurado para proporcionar múltiples hebras (26) del dispositivo de fijación mecánica unido entre sí al menos a algunas de las regiones puente (22) y separados entre sí entre al menos algunas de las regiones puente (22) para proporcionar al menos una abertura (24); y fijar las múltiples hebras (26) del dispositivo (10c) de fijación mecánica en una configuración expandida para mantener la al menos una abertura (24) entre las múltiples hebras (26). A method of manufacturing a mechanical fastener (10c), the method comprising: slotting through a thermoplastic backing (14) having upright posts (12) to provide a slotted mechanical fastener (10a) having interrupted grooves (20), wherein each interrupted groove (20) is interrupted by at least one intact bridging region (22) of the slotted mechanical fastener (10a); expanding the slotted mechanical fastener (10a) to provide multiple strands (26) of the mechanical fastener attached to each other at least some of the bridging regions (22) and spaced apart from each other between at least some of the bridging regions (22). ) to provide at least one opening (24); and fixing the multiple strands (26) of the mechanical fastening device (10c) in an expanded configuration to maintain the at least one opening (24) between the multiple strands (26).

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of moving substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. A long axis of the first fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the first moving substrate, and a long axis of the second fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the second moving substrate. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively.

fixing element and an absorbent article

resumo ?elemento de fixação e um artigo absorvente? a presente invenção revela um elemento de fixação que inclui um elemento de base em formato de folha 21 e um fecho de superfície 30 fornecido no elemento de base 21. o fecho de superfície 30 cobre uma superfície do elemento de base 21 em uma posição separada a partir de uma extremidade final 21e1 do elemento de base 21 em uma direção de envolvimento, e a rigidez à flexão mínima do elemento de fixação 20, conforme determinada através de um teste de flexão com o uso de um equipamento de teste gurley é de 150 mgf ou menos quando medida usando a peça de teste cortada a partir de uma porção onde o fecho de superfície 30 é fornecido. a superfície s1 no lado do fecho de superfície 30 com a porção 21a no lado da extremidade final 21e1 do fecho de superfície 30 do elemento de base 21 é uma superfície com encaixe reduzido com o fecho de superfície 30. summary? fastener and absorbent article? The present invention discloses a fastener including a leaf-shaped base member 21 and a surface closure 30 provided on the base member 21. The surface closure 30 covers a surface of the base member 21 in a separate position to from an end 21e1 of the base member 21 in a wrapping direction, and the minimum flexural stiffness of the fastener 20 as determined by a bend test using a gurley tester is 150 mgf or less when measured using the test piece cut from a portion where surface closure 30 is provided. surface s1 on the surface closure side 30 with the end portion 21a on the end closure side 21e1 of the base member 21 of the base member 21 is a reduced engaging surface with the surface closure 30.

Apparatus and methods for impinging a fluid on a substrate.

La presente invención se refiere a aparatos y métodos para incidir un fluido calentado sobre la superficie de un sustrato y después eliminar localmente el fluido incidido. Los aparatos y métodos pueden ser usados para calentar una superficie de sustrato por ejemplo, de manera que el sustrato puede ser unido por fusión a otro sustrato.

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates.

Se describen en la presente los aparatos y métodos para arrojar fluidos, por ejemplo, fluidos calientes sobre la superficie de sustratos, y luego eliminar localmente el fluido arrojado. El aparato puede comprender al menos primera y segunda salidas de distribución de fluido que están en relación divergente una con la otra. El aparato puede comprender al menos primera y segunda entradas de captura de fluido que están localmente colocadas con relación a la primera y segunda salidas de distribución de fluido, respectivamente. El aparato y el método pueden ser utilizados, por ejemplo, para arrojar fluidos sobre dos sustratos convergentes y pueden ser utilizados para calentar las superficies de los sustratos para facilitar la unión por fusión de los sustratos, uno con el otro.

Aparelho e método para impactar fluidos contra superfícies de substratos

aparelho e métodos para impactar fluidos contra superfícies de substratos. a presente invenção refere-se a um aparelho e a métodos para impactar fluidos, por exemplo, fluidos aquecidos, contra a superfície de substratos em movimento e, então, localmente remover o fluido impactado. o aparelho pode compreender pelo menos uma primeira e uma segunda saídas de distribuição de fluidos que se encontram em uma relação divergente entre si. um eixo longo da primeira saída de distribuição de fluidos pode ser orientada de maneira oblíqua à trajetória do primeiro substrato em movimento, e um eixo longo da segunda saída de distribuição de fluidos pode ser orientada de maneira oblíqua à trajetória do segundo substrato em movimento. o aparelho pode compreender pelo menos uma primeira e uma segunda entradas de captura de fluidos que ficam localmente posicionadas em relação à primeira e à segunda saldas de distribuição de fluidos, respectivamente.

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively. The apparatus and method may be used e.g. to impinge fluids onto two converging substrates and may be used to heat the surfaces of the substrates so as to facilitate melt-bonding the substrates to each other.

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively. The apparatus and method may be used e.g. to impinge fluids onto two converging substrates and may be used to heat the surfaces of the substrates so as to facilitate melt-bonding the substrates to each other.

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively. The apparatus and method may be used e.g. to impinge fluids onto two converging substrates and may be used to heat the surfaces of the substrates so as to facilitate melt-bonding the substrates to each other.

Apparatus and methods for impinging fluids on substrates

sistema para ajuste de posição de matriz em fenda

resumo “ajuste de posição de matriz em fenda” a presente invenção refere-se a um sistema que compreende uma matriz em fenda que inclui uma fenda de aplicador que se estende ao redor de uma largura da matriz em fenda, em que a fenda de aplicador está em comunicação fluida com uma trajetória de fluxo de fluidos através da matriz em fenda, e uma pluralidade de atuadores espaçados ao redor da largura da matriz em fenda. cada atuador é operável para ajustar uma espessura de direção transversal da trajetória de fluxo de fluidos em seu respectivo local para fornecer um ajuste local de fluxo de fluidos através da fenda de aplicador. o sistema compreende adicionalmente um controlador configurado para estabelecer a posição de cada atuador de acordo com uma dentre uma pluralidade de regulagens distintas para operação da matriz em fenda. o controlador é configurado adicionalmente para prever um conjunto de regulagens distintas que corresponde a um perfil de manta transversal selecionada previamente para um extrudado com base em uma correlação conhecida entre o conjunto de regulagens distintas e o perfil de manta transversal do extrudado. 1 / 1

Fixing member and absorbent article

A fixing member including a sheet-like base member 21 and a surface fastener 30 provided on the base member 21 is disclosed. The surface fastener 30 covers a surface of the base member 21 at a position separated from a tip end 21E1 of the base member 21 in a wrap-around direction, and minimum bending stiffness of the fixing member 20 as determined via a bending test using a Gurley tester being 150 mgf or less when measured using a test piece cut from a portion where the surface fastener 30 is provided. The surface S1 on the surface fastener 30 side of the portion 21a on the tip end 21E1 side of the surface fastener 30 of the base member 21 is a surface with reduced engagement with the surface fastener 30.

Three-wheeled vehicle

A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. The powertrain assembly includes at least an engine. The vehicle further includes a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and which includes a radiator and at least one fan positioned rearward of the radiator and angled relative to the radiator. A rear shroud is positioned between the radiator and fan and includes an air bypass assembly to exhaust air thought he rear shroud at higher speeds of the vehicle.

Method of separating strands on a stretching surface

A method of separating strands of a slit web is disclosed. The method includes providing a slit web having a length in a machine direction and running the slit web in the machine direction onto a stretchable surface. The slit web includes multiple strands provided by a plurality of slits extending in a first direction not parallel to a cross-machine direction. The slit web is in contact with the stretchable surface for a path length in the machine direction, and for at least a portion of the path length, the stretchable surface is stretching in the cross-machine direction. The traction between the slit web and the stretchable surface during the stretching at least partially separates at least some of the multiple strands of the slit web in a second direction transverse to the first direction. A method of increasing a width of a polymeric netting is also disclosed.