ВАТНЫЙ ДИСК

Ватный диск, состоящий из нетканого полотна, отличающийся тем, что поверхностные слои выполнены с более частым скреплением волокон по сравнению с внутренним слоем, а волокна внешних сторон поверхностных слоев уложены в одной плоскости. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 68 889 (13) U1 (51) МПК A61F 13/00 (2006.01) D04H 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2007122916/22 , 19.06.2007 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 19.06.2007 (45) Опубликовано: 10.12.2007 (72) Автор(ы): Шебзухов Алик Касбиевич (RU) Адрес для переписки: 369000, КЧР, г. Черкесск, ул. Привокзальная, 16, А.К. Шебзухову Формула полезной модели Ватный диск, состоящий из нетканого полотна, отличающийся тем, что поверхностные слои выполнены с более частым скреплением волокон по сравнению с внутренним слоем, а волокна внешних сторон поверхностных слоев уложены в одной плоскости. 6 8 8 8 9 (54) ВАТНЫЙ ДИСК R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Бумажная фабрика" (RU) R U 6 8 8 8 9 U 1 U 1 Ñòðàíèöà: 1 RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 68 889 U1 Полезная модель относится к области санитарной гигиены, косметики и может применяться для нанесения на поверхность кожи человека косметических и дезинфицирующих средств. Известно изделие из нетканого материала с трехмерным тиснением (см. патент России №2266823), принятое за прототип, состоящее из волокон и/или элементарных нитей и имеющее с обеих своих сторон зоны с равномерно или неравномерно чередующимися возвышениями и углублениями, отделенные друг от друга поперек направления протяжки материала нетиснеными сплошными участками, которые вытянуты в направлении протяжки материала и занимают от 5 до 50% поверхности нетисненого нетканого материала. Причем возвышения, расположенные с одной стороны, образуют на противоположной стороне углубления, а соответственно углубления, расположенные с одной стороны, ...

ВАТНЫЙ ДИСК

Ватный диск, состоящий из нетканого полотна, отличающийся тем, что поверхностный слой одной из сторон ватного диска пропитан косметическим ароматическим средством, содержащим экстракт растительного происхождения. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 73 202 (13) U1 (51) МПК A61K 8/00 (2006.01) D04H 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2007146506/22 , 12.12.2007 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 12.12.2007 (45) Опубликовано: 20.05.2008 (72) Автор(ы): Шебзухов Алик Касбиевич (RU) Адрес для переписки: 369000, КЧР, г. Черкесск, ул. Привокзальная, 16, на имя А.К. Шебзухова Формула полезной модели Ватный диск, состоящий из нетканого полотна, отличающийся тем, что поверхностный слой одной из сторон ватного диска пропитан косметическим ароматическим средством, содержащим экстракт растительного происхождения. 7 3 2 0 2 (54) ВАТНЫЙ ДИСК R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Бумажная фабрика" (RU) R U 7 3 2 0 2 U 1 U 1 Ñòðàíèöà: 1 RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 73 202 U1 Полезная модель относится к области косметики и может применяться для снятия с поверхности кожи лица косметических средств. Известно изделие из нетканого материала с трехмерным тиснением (см. патент России №2266823), принятое за прототип, состоящее из волокон и/или элементарных нитей и имеющее с обеих своих сторон зоны с равномерно или неравномерно чередующимися возвышениями и углублениями, отделенные друг от друга поперек направления протяжки материала нетиснеными сплошными участками, которые вытянуты в направлении протяжки материала и занимают от 5 до 50% поверхности нетисненого нетканого материала. Причем возвышения, расположенные с одной стороны, образуют на противоположной стороне углубления, а соответственно углубления, расположенные с одной стороны, образуют на противоположной стороне возвышения. При этом возвышения с обеих сторон выполнены ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОФЛОКИРОВАНИЯ НИТЕПОДОБНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

1. Устройство для электрофлокирования нитеподобного материала, содержащее: узел разматывания, натяжитель, клеенаносящее средство, камеру электрофлокирования с флокатором, сушильную камеру, очищающее средство, узел наматывания, отличающееся тем, что клеенаносящее средство выполнено в виде пеногенератора со сменным клеенаносящим торообразным пустотелым элементом и снабжено средством подачи сжатого воздуха, регулятором уровня клея в емкости с клеем и заземлением, флокатор - кулисным вибратором, кулисный вибратор - двигателем с регулятором частоты вращения, сушильная камера - средством подачи нагретого воздуха с регулятором температуры и распределителем нагретого воздуха вдоль сушильной камеры, очищающее средство - аспирационным устройством и узел наматывания - средством регулирования скорости наматывания флокированного нитеподобного материала, компенсирующим средством и средством заземления для снятия статического электричества. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что пеногенератор содержит сменный клеенаносящий торообразный пустотелый элемент с кольцевой щелью, перфорированный пневмопровод для барботажа как способа генерации пены, клея в емкости, регулятор уровня клея в емкости выполнен в виде трехуровневой системы контактных электродов, и исполнительный механизм для подачи клея в емкость, при этом клеенаносящий торообразный пустотелый элемент и емкость для клея сообщаются между собой пенопроводом. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что флокатор снабжен кулисным вибратором, направляющие которого закреплены стопорными кольцами на флокаторе, а ползун расположен с возможностью поворота на пальце, установленном эксцентрично на вращающемся диске, при этом на диске предусмотрен радиальный паз для пальца с целью регулирования величины эксцентриситета. 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что распределитель нагретого воздуха выполнен в виде трубы с патрубками, сообщающимися с источником нагретого воздуха и сушильной камерой, при этом каждый из патрубков сушильной ...

ИМИТИРОВАННЫЙ МЕХ

Имитированный мех, включающий основу с нанесенным на нее слоем клея, фиксирующего на ней элементы волосяного покрова мехосодержащего сырья, отличающийся тем, что в качестве указанных элементов использованы отделенные от кожевой ткани волосы меха с удаленными волосяными фолликулами. И 1 122094 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ 7 ВУ” 122 094” 1 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 12.07.2020 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 11.05.2021 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 11.05.2021 Бюл. №14 Стр.: 1 па Убоссу ЕП

Элемент волосяного покрова животного

Полезная модель относится к легкой промышленности и может быть использована при изготовлении и декоративной отделке одежды, обуви, головных уборов, аксессуаров, домашнего текстиля, украшений и т.п. из элементов натурального меха, в частности меха ценных пушных пород животных. В элементе волосяного покрова животного, включающем совокупность объединенных волос меха, согласно полезной модели, в качестве совокупности объединенных волос меха использованы фрагменты отделенных от кожевой ткани волос меха, при этом стержни волос закреплены на полимерной основе. На полимерной основе могут быть закреплены основания стержней волос; фрагменты отделенных от кожевой ткани волос меха могут содержать все типы волос, составляющих волосяной покров животного. Обеспечивается сохранение популяций доместицированных пушных животных за счет не забоя пушных животных, а их стрижки, полностью воссоздается фактура натурального меха, а также повышается носкость изготовленных изделий. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 357 U1 (51) МПК D04H 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК D04H 11/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017107339, 06.03.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Бахарева Мария Викторовна (RU) Дата регистрации: 16.02.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 122094 U1, 20.11.2012. SU 327815 A1, 19.10.1973. RU 2084190 C1, 20.07.1997. CN 2065620 U, 14.11.1990. CN 200974940 Y, 14.11.2007. CN 106064138 A, 02.11.2016. (45) Опубликовано: 16.02.2018 Бюл. № 5 R U (54) ЭЛЕМЕНТ ВОЛОСЯНОГО ПОКРОВА ЖИВОТНОГО (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к легкой меха, при этом стержни волос закреплены на промышленности и может быть использована полимерной основе. На полимерной основе могут при изготовлении и декоративной отделке быть закреплены основания стержней волос; одежды, обуви, головных уборов, аксессуаров, фрагменты отделенных от кожевой ткани волос ...

DEVICES AND METHODS TO PROVIDE AIR CIRCULATION SPACE PROXIMATE TO INSULATION MATERIAL

Insulation spacer devices, methods and related construction techniques are provided. An exemplary device may include a body having a plurality of openings defining an openwork, to allow the passage of air therethrough when placed in contact with insulation material. The device may further include a plurality of spacer struts and/or spacing depressions fixedly attached to the body. The struts may be configured to maintain a predetermined distance between a first side of the insulation material and a building surface. The body and struts act together to define and maintain a space between the first side of the insulation material and the building surface, for example, for ventilation. The building surface can be the bottom face of a roof, an insulated attic floor, wall sheathing or a soundproofed demising wall, for example. The spacer device can be capable of being transported and stored together with, or as a separate item from, the insulation material, and can also be stored in nested layers. The device can also be stored in rolled form. The openwork of the device can additionally or alternatively include a sheet of Entangled net filaments or other similar material. 1. A method of constructing a building comprising:a) constructing a wall structure from a plurality of vertically-oriented studs to form an external wall of the building;b) applying sheathing to an outer surface of the studs;c) applying a spacer device to an inner surface of the sheathing in a space defined by adjacent studs, the spacer device having a thermoformed body defining a plurality of corrugations along the thermoformed body, the spacer defining a plurality of openings therethrough that permits moisture to pass through the spacer; andb) disposing insulation material proximate the spacer device, wherein the corrugations of the spacer device act to space the insulation material from the sheathing to form a ventilation space between the building sheathing and the insulation material, wherein the ...

Knitted Fabric for Hook-and-Loop Fastener

[Subject] 1: A knitted fabric for hook-and-loop fastener comprising:tricot stitch for the knitted fabric for hook-and-loop fastener; andthe tricot stitch is formed of surface threads, middle threads and backside threads; andthe surface threads form piles that are connected to various engagement materials, and the backside threads form basic fabric by linking to their neighbor threads, and the middle threads link the surface threads with backside threads; andeach surface thread, middle thread and backside thread is knitted by repeating desired stitch patterns; andeach surface thread, middle thread and backside thread has loops at regular intervals, and loops of surface threads are linked to loops of middle threads, and loops of middle threads are linked to loops of backside threads.2: The knitted fabric for hook-and-loop fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the piles of surface threads are formed from side to side on desired numbers.3: The knitted fabric for hook-and-loop fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the piles of surface threads are formed from side to side on the same numbers.4: The knitted fabric for hook-and-loop fastener according to claim 1 , wherein thread direction of a certain loop of surface threads is opposite to thread direction of a corresponding loop of middle threads claim 1 , and the thread direction of loop of middle threads is opposite to thread direction of a corresponding loop of backside threads.5: The knitted fabric for hook-and-loop fastener according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , if stitch patterns of the tricot stitch are shown as refrain of stitch position from 1 to 9 claim 1 , the stitch pattern of the surface threads is showed as refrain of 5-4/9-8/4-5/0-1 claim 1 , stitch pattern of the middle threads is showed refrain of 0-1/1-0/1-0/0-1 and stitch pattern of the backside threads is showed refrain of 4-3/7-7/3-4/0-0; andtear strength of tricot stitch increases as the result that insert portions of backside threads are ...

PILE LAYER WITH CARBON-FIBER ENCOMPASSING BUNDLES

A pile layer is formed of a plurality of bundles, which are partially opened up into individual fibers and which contain carbon fibers and foreign substances. The carbon fibers have at least a mass fraction of 70% of the total mass of the pile layer and the foreign substances take up no more than 30%, but not less than 2%. The foreign substances are obtained from a recycling process. 119-. (canceled)20. A pile layer , comprising:a plurality of bundles formed of carbon fibers, said bundles being partially broken up into single fibers, and foreign materials derived from a recycling process;said carbon fibers being at least 70% by weight of a total weight of the pile layer, and said foreign materials being no more than 30%, but not less than 2%, of the total weight of the pile layer.21. The pile layer according to claim 20 , wherein said bundles encompassing said carbon fibers are at least partially derived from a recycling process.22. The pile layer according to claim 20 , wherein said foreign materials at least partially contain foreign fibers that are not carbon fibers.23. The pile layer according to claim 22 , wherein said carbon fibers are disposed at a predetermined first arrangement relative to each other claim 22 , which determines a first pattern claim 22 , and said foreign fibers are disposed at a second arrangement relative to each other claim 22 , which determines a second pattern claim 22 , and wherein said first pattern differs from said second pattern.24. The pile layer according to claim 22 , wherein at least 10% of said foreign fibers have a tensile strength that is 1.5 times lower by comparison with a tensile strength of said carbon fibers.25. The pile layer according to claim 22 , wherein at least a portion of said foreign fibers are sewing or knitting threads.26. The pile layer according to claim 22 , wherein at least a portion of said foreign fibers have a different color by comparison with a color of said carbon fibers.27. The pile layer according ...

REINFORCED NONWOVEN FABRIC

A flat textile structure has a reinforcing grid and at least one pile layer which is placed flat on at least one surface of the reinforcing grid. The flat textile structure has a weight per unit area of from 40 to 140 g/m2. The pile layer is formed predominantly of carbon fibers. The carbon fibers in the flat textile structure have a proportion of the weight per unit area of from 60 to 97%, the reinforcing grid has a proportionate weight per unit area of from 2.5 to 12.5 g/mand the flat textile structure is strengthened. 117-. (canceled)18. A flat textile structure , comprising:a reinforcing grid;at least one pile layer formed predominantly of carbon fibers, said at least one pile layer being disposed flat on at least one surface of said reinforcing grid;{'sup': '2', 'the flat textile structure having a weight per unit area of from 40 to 140 g/cm;'}said carbon fibers in the flat textile structure making up 60 to 97% of the weight per unit area;{'b': '3', 'sup': 2', '2, 'said reinforcing grid () having a proportionate weight per unit area of from 2.5 g/mto 12.5 g/m; and'}wherein said flat textile structure is solidified.19. The flat textile structure according to claim 18 , wherein:{'sup': '2', 'said flat textile structure has a weight per unit area of 80-110 g/m;'}said carbon fibers in said flat textile structure have a proportionate weight per unit area of 65 to 84%; and{'sup': 2', '2, 'said reinforcing grid has a proportionate weight per unit area of 3 g/mto 10 g/m.'}203. The flat textile structure according to claim 18 , wherein said reinforcing grid () is located on an outside surface of said flat textile structure.21. The flat textile structure according to claim 18 , wherein said reinforcing grid is located between two adjacent pile layers.22. The flat textile structure according to claim 18 , wherein said reinforcing grid is formed of one or both of polyester or glass.23. The flat textile structure according to claim 18 , wherein said reinforcing grid ...

Method to Produce a Textile Product and a Textile Product Resulting from the Same

A method for manufacturing a textile product includes the steps of providing an intermediate product formed by a backing having a front surface and a back surface, and yarns applied into the backing, the yarns extending from the front surface of the backing material, feeding the intermediate product along a body having a heated surface, the back surface being pressed against the heated surface, to at least partly melt the yarns present in the intermediate product to form the textile product, wherein the part of the back surface that is pressed against the heated surface has a relative speed with respect to the heated surface, and a device enabling applications of this method and to a floor covering incorporating such a textile product connected to a dimensionally stable carrier sheet using thermo reversible covalent interactions. 1. A method for manufacturing a textile product comprising:providing an intermediate product comprising a backing having a front surface and a back surface, and yarns applied into the backing, the yarns extending from the front surface of the backing material,feeding the intermediate product along a body having a heated surface, the back surface being pressed against the said heated surface, to at least partly melt the yarns present in the intermediate product to form the textile product, andproviding a relative speed of the part of the back surface that is pressed against the heated surface with respect to the heated surface.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the heated surface is an edge of a blade.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of feeding includes the step of feeding the intermediate product between the blade and a rotating drum facing the blade.4. A method according to claim 2 , further including the step of vibrating the blade when pressed against the back surface.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the frequency of vibrating is between 5000 and 50000 Hz.6. A method according to claim 2 , further ...

PILE LAYER WITH CURVED BUNDLES

A nonwoven material is composed of a pile layer which has a plurality of bundles formed of carbon fibers. At least some of the bundles have a curved course that includes a curved vertex area of a first curvature between the bundle ends and at least one bundle end area of a second curvature, located at the bundle ends. The first curvature is greater than the second curvature, in particular it is greater by at least 50%. 115.-. (canceled)16. A pile layer , comprising:a plurality of bundles encompassing carbon fibers, said bundles having bundle ends;at least some of said bundles having a curved progression with a curved vertex area of a first curvature between said bundle ends, and at least one bundle end area of a second curvature formed at said bundle ends;said first curvature being greater in value than said second curvature.17. The pile layer according to claim 16 , wherein a value of said first curvature is greater than a value of said second curvature by at least 50%.18. The pile layer according to claim 16 , wherein an orientation of a plurality of said curved bundles is substantially identical claim 16 , with a progression of at least one of the bundle end areas of a curved bundle having an essentially identically oriented progression in comparison with other bundle end areas of other curved bundles.19. The pile layer according to claim 16 , wherein said two bundle ends of curved bundles each exhibit a bundle end area with a second curvature claim 16 , and wherein the two second curvatures are smaller than said first curvature.20. The pile layer according to claim 16 , wherein at least 50% of all of said bundles in the pile layer exhibit said curved progression.21. The pile layer according to claim 16 , wherein said second curvature is substantially zero.22. The pile layer according to claim 16 , wherein said plurality of bundles encompassing said carbon fibers is no longer than 15 cm.23. The pile layer according to claim 16 , wherein average bundle lengths of ...

Fibrous Nonwoven Web with Uniform, Directionally-Oriented Projections and a Process and Apparatus for Making the Same

A process and apparatus is used for making a fibrous nonwoven web with uniform, directionally-oriented projections by depositing fibrous material onto a first forming surface with holes positioned above a second forming surface with both forming surfaces traveling at different speeds to one another. As the fibers are deposited onto the first forming surface, a portion of the fibers are drawn down into the holes of the first forming surface forming the projections which contact the second forming surface. Due to the speed differential between the two forming surfaces the projections are uniformly skewed in the same direction. The resultant material is particularly suited for use as a wiping material which can be more abrasive in one direction but which is softer to the touch when wiped in the opposite direction thus making it a dual purpose material. 1. A process for forming a fibrous nonwoven web with uniform , directionally-oriented projections comprising:providing a first forming surface defining a plurality of openings therein;providing a second forming surface which is pervious to air;overlaying said first forming surface atop said second forming surface;causing said first forming surface to travel in a first direction at a first speed;causing said second forming surface to travel in said first direction at a second speed to cause a speed differential between said first forming surface and said second forming surface;depositing a plurality of fibers onto said first forming surface to form a fibrous nonwoven web;causing a portion of said plurality of fibers to extend through said openings in said first forming surface and contact said second forming surface to form a plurality of fibrous projections in said fibrous nonwoven web; said speed differential causing said projections to have a uniform, directional orientation relative to said first direction of travel of said first forming surface; andremoving said fibrous nonwoven web with said uniform, directionally- ...

Carpet Comprising A Propylene-Based Elastomer and Methods of Making the Same

Provided are carpets comprising at least one propylene-based elastomer. The presence of the propylene-based elastomer provides the carpet with improved properties, including good tuft bind strength and tuft lock strength, and reliable construction. 1. A carpet comprising:(a) a primary backing layer having a face side and a back side;(b) a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing layer and extending from both the face side and the back side of the primary backing layer; and(c) a second layer attached to the back side of the primary backing layer, comprising at least one propylene-based elastomer comprising at least about 60 wt% propylene-derived units and about 5 to about 25 wt% ethylene-derived units, by weight of the propylene-based elastomer, wherein the propylene-based elastomer has a heat of fusion of less than about 75 J/g,wherein the second layer substantially locks in the plurality of fibers extending from the back side of the primary backing layer.2. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the carpet comprises no more than 150 g/mof latex.3. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the carpet comprises no more than 100 g/mof latex.4. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the carpet comprises no more than 50 g/mof latex.5. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the carpet comprises no more than 20 g/mof latex.6. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the carpet comprises 0 g/mof latex.7. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the fibers comprise at least one of polypropylene claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , wool claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , and polyethylene terephthalate.8. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the primary backing layer comprises at least one thermoplastic polyolefin.9. The carpet of claim 1 , wherein the second layer further comprises a filler.10. The carpet of claim 9 , wherein the filler is a flame retardant.11. The carpet of claim 9 , wherein the filler is aluminum trihydrate or calcium carbonate.12. The carpet of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

Device and Method for Forming a Uniform or Profiled Fleece or a Uniform or Profiled Fiber Flock Mat

The device for producing a uniform or profiled fleece or a fiber flock mat includes a material dispensing device which produces a fleece and a transport device for the further transport of the fleece. The device also includes a measuring device to determine a transverse profile and a longitudinal profile of the fleece by measuring the mass per unit area of the fleece across its width, and a profile-changing device for supplying individualized fibers or fiber flocks to the fleece. A control unit controls the profile-changing device on the basis of the results of the measuring device in such a way that the profile-changing device supplies the individualized fibers or fiber flocks section by section in a targeted manner. Thus, depending on the purpose of the application, a uniform fleece or a fleece with a nonuniform transverse profile or longitudinal profile can be produced. 1. A device for forming a uniform or profiled fleece or a uniform or profiled fiber flock mat , comprising:a material dispensing device, which produces a fleece or a fiber flock mat of a predetermined width;a transport device downstream from the material dispensing device for further transport of the fleece or fiber flock mat in a transport direction;a measuring device for measuring a mass per unit area of the fleece or fiber flock mat across the width of the fleece or fiber flock mat transversely to the transport direction in a measuring area of the transport device to determine a transverse profile and a longitudinal profile of the fleece or fiber flock mat;a profile-changing device in a profile-changing area downstream from the measuring area, wherein the profile-changing device comprises a feed device for supplying individualized fibers or fiber flocks to the fleece or the fiber flock mat or a removal device for removing individualized fibers or fiber flocks from the fleece or from the fiber flock mat; anda control unit for controlling the profile-changing device on the basis of results of the ...

Polymer Webs Having Enhanced Softness

The present invention provides a nonwoven substrate comprising a fibrous web defining a surface; and a layer of a benefit agent wherein said benefit agent is selected from an additive composition, an enhancement component and combinations thereof; wherein said benefit agent is frothed and bonded to the fibrous web surface through a creping process and wherein said nonwoven substrate demonstrates improvements selected from enhanced tactile feel, enhanced printing, a decrease in hysteresis, an increase in bulk, an increase in elasticity/extensibility, an increase in retractability, a reduction in rugosities and combinations thereof when compared to an untreated substrate. 1. A nonwoven material comprising:a web containing fibers comprised of a synthetic thermoplastic polymer, the web defining a creped surface; andan additive composition present on the creped surface of the fibrous web, the additive composition comprising a polyolefin copolymer.2. A nonwoven material as defined in claim 1 , wherein the creped surface of the web has a Fuzz on Edge of greater than about 1.5 mm/mm.3. A nonwoven material as defined in claim 1 , wherein the creped surface of the web has a Fuzz on Edge of greater than about 2.0 mm/mm to less than about 10 mm/mm.4. A nonwoven material as defined in claim 1 , wherein the web has a bulk of greater than 25 cc/g.5. A nonwoven material as defined in claim 1 , wherein the web has a bulk of greater than 28 cc/g and up to about 50 cc/g.6. A nonwoven material as defined in claim 1 , wherein the fibers contained in the web comprise continuous filaments.7. A nonwoven material as defined in claim 1 , wherein the web comprises a spunbond web.8. A nonwoven material as defined in claim 1 , wherein the web comprises a hydroentangled web claim 1 , a meltblown web claim 1 , a SMS web claim 1 , or a coform web.9. A nonwoven material as defined in claim 1 , wherein the additive composition forms a collapsed foam film layer on the creped surface.10. A nonwoven ...

SHORT FIBER NONWOVEN FABRIC, LOOP MEMBER FOR SURFACE FASTENER, AND SANITARY ARTICLE

One of challenges to be overcome is providing short-fiber nonwoven and loop component with appropriate balance of air-permeability and softness. One of solutions is loop component for mechanical fastener including top layer comprising short-fiber nonwoven and substrate layer comprising short-fiber nonwoven, wherein ratio [average fineness (denier) of the top layer] against [average fineness (denier) of the substrate layer] is 1.5-30, softness of the substrate is less than 60 mm in MD direction and less than 50 mm in CD direction by 45 degree cantilever method, and air permeability of the substrate is 10 to 100 cm3/sec*cm2 by Frajour type method. 1. Loop component for mechanical fastener including top layer comprising short-fiber nonwoven and substrate layer comprising short-fiber nonwoven , whereinratio [average fineness (denier) of the top layer] against [average fineness (denier) of the substrate layer] is 1.5-30,softness of the substrate is less than 60 mm in MD direction and less than 50 mm in CD direction by 45 degree cantilever method, andair permeability of the substrate is 10 to 100 cm3/sec*cm2 by Frajour type method.2. The loop component described in claim 1 , the substrate layer is compressed with temperature that is lower than the melting point of the surface of the short fiber in the substrate layer.3. The loop component described in claim 1 , the substrate layer is compressed with temperature that is lower than 120 degrees Celsius.4. The loop component described in claim 1 , the substrate layer is compressed with pressure of more than 7 MPa.5. The loop component of described in claim 1 , 90 degree peel strength is between 0.2N/25.4 mm and 5.0N/25.4 mm against hook component claim 1 , when loop and hook components are detached (20th detached) after repeatedly attached/detached 20 times.6. The loop component described in claim 1 , the loop layer includes fused short-fiber nonwoven.7. The loop component described in claim 6 , the short-fiber nonwoven in ...

Mechanical wound cleansing device

The present invention relates to a mechanical wound cleansing device comprising a carrier layer and an abrasive loop system arranged above the carrier layer, whereby the loop system is an intermeshed fiber system which is intermeshed above the carrier layer and/or a loop system comprising highly and softly abrasive loops. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said mechanical wound cleansing device. The present invention finally relates to the use of said wound cleansing device for the abrasive removal of and cleansing of wounds, especially for venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers (neuropathic and neuro-ischemic), arterial ulcers, mixed etiology ulcers, pressure ulcers or traumatic wounds.

AUTOMOTIVE CARPET WITH SOLID MULTILOBAL FIBRE

An automotive carpet is described having a needlefelt structure which can be low in weight but having good abrasion resistance. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention the automotive carpet comprises at least a needle punched facing layer as top layer made of staple fibers, wherein the staple fibers comprise at least 50% by weight of solid multilobal fibers, and at least a partial binding. A process for making this automotive carpet is described comprising the steps of: conveying a fibrous card web to a crosslapping machine and crosslapping the card web into a batt of material, wherein the multilobal nonwoven crosslapper travelling distance is less than 20% and larger than 10% bigger than the final width of the needle punched facing layer. 135-. (canceled)36. An automotive carpet comprising:at least a needle punched facing layer as a top layer made of staple fibers, wherein the staple fibers comprise at least 50% by weight of solid multilobal fibers, and at least a partial binding of the fibers of the needle punched facing layer.37. The automotive carpet according to claim 36 , whereby the solid multilobal fiber content is at least 60% claim 36 , 70 claim 36 , 80 or 90% by weight of a total fiber content.38. The automotive carpet according to claim 36 , whereby an outer cross-section of the multilobal solid fibers is substantially trilobal.39. The automotive carpet according to claim 36 , wherein a modulus of the facing layer is higher than 150 N/wt %.40. The automotive carpet according to claim 36 , wherein the multilobal fibers have an average modification ratio of 1.5 to 6.41. The automotive carpet according to claim 36 , wherein the multilobal fibres have a ratio of a circumscribing outer radius (R) to a tip diameter (D) of between 2.0 and 10.0.42. The automotive carpet according to claim 36 , wherein the at least partial binding comprises a latex compound claim 36 , a binder fiber claim 36 , a binder powder or a binder layer.43. The automotive ...

HOOK-AND-LOOP COMPONENT EMBEDDED WITH FOAM MATERIAL AND CUSHION THEREOF

A hook-and-loop component embedded with a foam material is disclosed herein and includes a band body having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface being opposite to each other and the hook-and-loop component is characterized in that: a plurality of pores disposed on the band body; a plurality of hair loops disposed on the first surface; and a magnetic material disposed on the second surface and is corresponding to a disposed position of the hair loops;. The disposed position of the hair loops and the magnetic material includes an interval away from an edge of the first surface and the second surface. 1. A hook-and-loop component embedded with a foam material , comprising:a band body having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface being opposite to each other, the band body being made of nonwoven fabric or fiber fabric;a plurality of pores disposed within the band body;a plurality of hair loops being soft fiber materials disposed on a first area of the first surface; anda magnetic material disposed on a second area of the second surface corresponding in position to the first area;wherein a side edge of the first area is distant from an edge of the first surface with an interval while a side edge of the second area is distant from an edge of the second surface with the same interval; andwherein only the pores within the interval are filled with the foam material and the foam material covers the edge of the first surface and the edge of the second surface, and the foam material does not reach the pores between the first area and the second area due to that the foam material become hardened during filling the pores within the interval.2. The hook-and-loop component of claim 1 , wherein the hook-and-loop component is fixed in a mold with the first area of the first surface being firmly adhered to the mold and the hair loops are pressed to be compact during a process of being embedded with the ...

FIBER SURFACE FINISH ENHANCED FLOCKED IMPACT FORCE ABSORBING STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING

Embodiments of fiber surface finish enhanced flocked surface impact force absorbing structure include a plurality of flock fibers disposed on a substrate, a surface coating applied to the plurality of flock fibers, and in another embodiment, a divider fabric bonded to the tops of flock fibers. 1. An enhanced impact force absorbing structure comprising:a substrate; 'a surface coating applied to a surface of the plurality of monofilament flock fibers adjacent to the first end.', 'a plurality of monofilament flock fibers, each having first and second ends, each of the plurality of monofilament flock fibers being attached, at the first ends to a surface of the substrate with the second ends extending away from the substrate; and'}2. The enhanced impact force absorbing structure of further comprising a divider fabric bonded to the second ends of each of the plurality of monofilament flock fibers.3. The enhanced impact force absorbing structure of claim 2 , wherein the divider fabric comprises a surface coated divider fabric.4. The enhanced impact force absorbing structure of wherein a denier of each of the plurality of monofilament flock fibers is about two to about 20 and a thickness of the surface coating is about one to about five micrometers.5. The enhanced impact force absorbing structure of wherein a denier of each of the plurality of monofilament flock fibers is about 20 to about 100 and a thickness of the surface coating is about five to about ten micrometers.6. The enhanced impact force energy absorbing structure of claim 1 , wherein the surface coating comprises one of:a silicone based water repellent resin spray-on coating;a flat finish polyurethane based varnish spray;a gloss finish varnish spray;a semi-gloss finish varnish spray;a water based acrylic varnish spray coating;a pigmented spray paint with nano-silica particles; anda pigmented spray paint with alumina particles.7. The enhanced impact force absorbing structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

HOOK-AND-LOOP COMPONENT EMBEDDED WITH FOAM MATERIAL AND CUSHION THEREOF

A hook-and-loop component embedded with a foam material is disclosed herein and includes a band body having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface being opposite to each other and the hook-and-loop component is characterized in that: a plurality of pores disposed on the band body; a plurality of hair loops disposed on the first surface; and a magnetic material disposed on the second surface and is corresponding to a disposed position of the hair loops. The disposed position of the hair loops and the magnetic material includes an interval away from an edge of the first surface and the second surface. 1. A hook-and-loop component embedded with a foam material , comprising a band body having a first surface and a second surface , the first surface and the second surface being opposite to each other and the hook-and-loop component comprises:a plurality of pores disposed on the band body;a plurality of hair loops disposed on the first surface; anda magnetic material disposed on the second surface and corresponding in position to a disposed position of the hair loops;wherein an interval exists between the disposed position of the hair loops and the magnetic material and an edge of the first surface and the second surface;wherein the pores on the band body within the interval are filled with the foam material while the pores on the band body within the disposed area of the hair loops and the magnetic material are not filled with the foam material.2. The hook-and-loop component of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic material is powder.3. The hook-and-loop component of claim 2 , wherein the magnetic material is metal powder.4. The hook-and-loop component of claim 2 , wherein the magnetic material is metal alloy powder.5. The hook-and-loop component of claim 1 , wherein a material of the band body is nonwoven fabric.6. The hook-and-loop component of claim 1 , wherein a material of the band body is fiber fabric.7. A chair cushion with a hook- ...

DEPLOYABLE TOUCH FASTENER

Embodiments related to a touch fastener and its methods of manufacture and use are disclosed. In one embodiment, the touch fastener may include a substrate with a first portion and a second portion displaceable relative to the first portion. A first fastening element may be formed in the first portion. When the first portion is displaced relative to the second portion, a force and/or moment generated by the displacement may cause the first fastening element to be deployed. 1. A touch fastener comprising:a substrate including a first portion and a second portion displaceable relative to the first portion; anda first fastening element formed in the first portion, wherein, when the first portion is displaced relative to the second portion, a force and/or moment generated by the displacement causes the first fastening element to be deployed.2. The touch fastener of claim 1 , further comprising a first deployment link extending between the first fastening element and the second portion claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the first portion is displaced relative to the second portion claim 1 , the first deployment link deploys the first fastening element.3. The touch fastener of claim 2 , wherein the deployment link applies a non-symmetrical force to the fastening element when the first portion is displaced relative to the second portion.4. The touch fastener of claim 1 , wherein a shape of the fastening element comprises at least one of an arrowhead claim 1 , a single hook claim 1 , a double hook claim 1 , a T claim 1 , a mushroom claim 1 , a partial circle claim 1 , a lightning bolt shape claim 1 , a sinusoidal shape claim 1 , a single saw tooth shape claim 1 , a double sided saw tooth shape claim 1 , a Y claim 1 , a star burst claim 1 , a pointed shape claim 1 , a straight pin claim 1 , a tapered pin and a loop.5. The touch fastener of claim 1 , wherein a shape of the fastening element comprises a fastening portion including a throat angled relative to a centerline of the ...

Beverage Can Sanitizer

A unitary, single-use, sanitary sterilizing wipe for a beverage can. It has a number of can wiping interfaces incorporated into its design that matingly conforms to a standard beverage can, and uses a natural sterilizing fluid that is frictionally wiped onto the can's outer surfaces before drinking from the can. It may be used anywhere by opening the polymer seal, removing the wipe, placing it on the top of a beverage can and twisting it under pressure to sterilize the can. 1. A beverage can sanitizing wipe , comprising:an airtight sealed polymer packaging;a three dimensional formed polymer fabric wipe having an inner face and an outer face, said polymer fabric wipe contained within said airtight sealed polymer packaging; anda sanitizing fluid impregnated onto at least an inner face of said polymer fabric wipe.2. The beverage can sanitizing wipe of wherein said sanitizing fluid is a natural sanitizing fluid selected from the set of natural sanitizers consisting of lime juice claim 1 , lemon juice claim 1 , white vinegar claim 1 , alcohol claim 1 , vodka claim 1 , hydrogen peroxide and essential oils including but not limited to tea tree claim 1 , citronella claim 1 , geranium claim 1 , lemongrass claim 1 , orange claim 1 , and patchouli.3. The beverage can sanitizing wipe of wherein said polymer fabric wipe is a porous claim 2 , non-woven filament fiber polyester claim 2 , said polymer fabric wipe having an inner face and an outer face.4. The beverage can sanitizing wipe of wherein said inner face of said polymer fabric wipe is brushed.5. The beverage can sanitizing wipe of wherein said polymer fabric wipe is a spun polyester selected from the group of polyesters comprising natural polyesters claim 4 , synthetic polyesters or polyester blends.6. The beverage can sanitizing wipe of wherein said polymer fabric wipe has a central dome with an peripheral ring that abuts a double pleat with a lower rolled edge and an upper rolled edge.7. The beverage can sanitizing wipe ...

Shaped Nonwoven

A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, wherein the intensive property is one or more of thickness, basis weight, or volumetric density, and wherein the first surface has a TS7 value different than a TS7 value of the second surface. 1. A spunbond nonwoven fabric comprising:a. a first surface on a first side of the fabric and a second surface on a second opposite side of the fabric and at least a first and second visually discernible zone on at least one of the first and second surface, each of the first and second zones having a pattern of three-dimensional features, each of the three-dimensional features defining a microzone comprising a first region and a second region, the first and second regions having a difference in values for an intensive property, andb. wherein the difference in values for an intensive property for at least one of the microzones in the first zone is different from the difference in values for the intensive property for at least one of the microzones in the second zone, wherein the first surface has a TS7 value, and wherein the second surface has a different TS7 value than the first surface.2. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first surface has a TS7 value of about 2 to about 12 dB Vrms.3. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 2 , wherein the second surface has a TS7 value that is lower than the first surface TS7 value.4. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second surface has a TS7 value of about 3 dB Vrms to about 8 dB Vrms claim 1 , and wherein the first surface has a TS7 value different than the TS7 value of the first surface.5. The spunbond nonwoven fabric ...

Foundry Component Having an Anticorrosion Layer Structure

A foundry component for an apparatus for casting or handling a metal melt includes a metallic main body which is provided in a melt-contact surface region with an anticorrosion layer structure composed of one or more superposed layers. The anticorrosion layer structure has, as a sole layer or as one of a plurality of layers, a protective woven fabric body prefabricated as flexible woven fabric body from a woven fabric material which is casting temperature resistant or a nonwoven protective layer prefabricated as pliable nonwoven layer from a fiber nonwoven material or fiber paper material which is casting temperature resistant or a protective shaped body prefabricated as rigid shaped body from a material which is casting temperature resistant.

NEEDLE PUNCHED CARPET

A needle punched carpet for use in a car is disclosed. The needle punched carpet comprises at least a needle punched facing layer defining a top layer and made of staple fibers. The staple fibers comprise hollow fibers having a hollow fiber content that is at least more than 45 weight % of the total staple fibers. 1. A needle punched carpet , comprised of:a needle punched facing layer made of a non-woven web having an area weight of between approximately 180-800 g/m2, and which is comprised of polyester hollow staple fibers not of conjugate or bicomponent construction and other staple fibers, processed by a first needle punching process and a second needle punching process; anda secondary layer associated with the facing layer, wherein the facing layer is the topmost layer of the needle punched carpet that is adapted for direct contact with abrasion-causing compression.2. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the secondary layer is at least one of a foam layer claim 1 , a felt layer claim 1 , a heavy layer claim 1 , and an adhesive layer of a non-latex backing layer.3. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the secondary layer is heavy mass layer claim 1 , and further comprising a decoupling layer.4. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow staple fibers have a cross section with at least one void area comprising approximately 15 to 35% of the total cross sectional area of the hollow staple fiber.5. A needle punched carpet claim 1 , comprising:a facing layer produced from a fibrous non-woven web processed by a first needle punching process and a second needle punching process, the facing layer having an area weight of between approximately 180-800 g/m2 and comprised of hollow staple fibers and other staple fibers, wherein the hollow fibers are made of polyester and are not of conjugate or bicomponent construction, and wherein a hollow fiber content of the needle punched carpet is at least more than 45% ...

MOTOR VEHICLE FLOOR COVERING, BOOT OR TRUNK COVERING OR LOAD COMPARTMENT COVERING HAVING A STRUCTURALLY NEEDLE-PUNCHED CARPET SURFACE (II)

The subject matter of the invention is a method for producing a three-dimensionally shaped floor panelling, luggage compartment panelling or load floor panelling for motor vehicles, the carpet surface of which has a needled structure on the visible side, as well as the panelling itself. 1. A method for the production of a three-dimensionally deformable velour carpet for a floor panelling , a luggage compartment panelling or a load floor panelling of a motor vehicle with a structurally needled , deformation-resistant surface having a grammage of the carpet in the range from 300 g/m2 to 700 g/m2 , characterised in that two or more needle types of different lengths are arranged in segments across the width of a needle board , with a defined setting of the penetration depth as well as a defined setting of the penetration density , the structured velour carpet is produced from an initial nonwoven by needling , and the velour carpet is provided and deformed with one or more underlayers.2. Method according to claim 1 , characterised in that needles are used which differ in length claim 1 , fineness claim 1 , fork opening and/or fork orientation.3. Three-dimensionally shaped velour carpet for a floor panelling claim 1 , a luggage compartment panelling or a loading floor panelling of a motor vehicle with a structurally needled claim 1 , deformation-resistant surface with a grammage of the carpet in the range from 300 g/m2 to 700 g/m2 claim 1 , further comprising one or more underlayers claim 1 , characterised in that the visible side of the velour carpet has a structurally needled claim 1 , hard-wearing surface. The object of the invention is a method of manufacturing a three-dimensionally shaped floor panelling, luggage compartment panelling or load floor panelling for motor vehicles, the carpet surface of which has a needled structure on the visible side, as well as the panelling itself.The surface material for a motor vehicle itself is a velour carpet, which may have ...

MOTOR VEHICLE FLOOR COVERING, BOOT OR TRUNK COVERING OR LOAD COMPARTMENT COVERING HAVING A STRUCTURALLY NEEDLE-PUNCHED CARPET SURFACE

A subject matter of the invention is a three-dimensionally deformable velour carpet for a floor paneling, a luggage compartment paneling or a load floor paneling of a motor vehicle, which has a needled structure on the visible side produced by structured brushes in the brush belt. 1. Method for the production of a three-dimensionally deformable velour carpet for a floor paneling , a luggage compartment paneling or a load floor paneling of a motor vehicle with a structurally needled , deformation-resistant surface with a grammage of the carpet in the range from 180 g/m2 to 700 g/m2 , which is characterised in that at a defined setting of the penetration depth , a structured velour carpet is produced from an initial nonwoven , wherein one uses a brush belt which has segmental or partial sections of different brushes and/or brush arrangements and provides and deforms this velour carpet with one or more sub-layers.2. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 ,the structuring of the bristles is carried out by arranging brush segments, by different brush heights and/or by defined placement and/or removal of bristles in the belt and/or dividing webs.3. Three-dimensionally shaped velour carpet for a floor paneling claim 1 , a luggage compartment paneling or a load floor paneling of a motor vehicle with a structurally needled claim 1 , deformation-resistant surface with a grammage of the carpet in the range from 180 g/m2 to 700 g/m2 claim 1 , further comprising one or more sublayers claim 1 , wherein the visible side of the carpet has an optionally three-dimensional structurally needled claim 1 , hard-wearing surface. The subject matter of the invention is a method of manufacturing a three-dimensionally shaped floor paneling, luggage compartment paneling or load floor paneling for motor vehicles, the carpet surface of which has a needled structure on the visible side, as well as the paneling themselves.The surface material for a motor vehicle itself is a ...

Novel Artificial Turf and Methods of Making Same

Disclosed are artificial turfs having a nonwoven backing layer and a plurality of turf fibers extending through the nonwoven backing layer such that a face side portion of the turf fibers extends from the face side of the nonwoven backing layer and a back side portion of the turf fibers extends from the back side of the nonwoven backing layer, wherein at least a portion of the back side portion of turf fibers are bonded to themselves. Also disclosed herein are the methods of making the same. 1. An artificial turf , comprising:a nonwoven backing layer having a face side and a back side, anda plurality of turf fibers extending through the nonwoven backing layer such that a face side portion of the turf fibers extends from the face side of the nonwoven backing layer and a back side portion of the turf fibers extends from the back side of the nonwoven backing layer,wherein at least a portion of the back side portion of turf fibers are bonded to themselves.2. The artificial turf of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven backing layer comprises a fiber batt.3. The artificial turf of claim 2 , wherein the fiber batt comprises fibers that are mechanically bonded.4. The artificial turf of claim 2 , wherein the fiber batt comprises fibers that are thermally bonded.5. The artificial turf of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven backing layer is needlepunched.6. The artificial turf of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven backing layer is comprised of fibers comprising at least one of nylon claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , and polypropylene claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , Kenaf claim 1 , jute claim 1 , or any combination thereof.7. The artificial turf of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven backing layer is comprised of fibers having a length from about 1 to 8 inches and a denier ranging between about 2 DPF to less than about 20 claim 1 ,000 DPF.8. The artificial turf of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven backing comprises at least one additive material distributed therein claim 1 , and wherein ...

Deformed Web Materials

Deformed web materials are disclosed. The web materials have discrete deformations formed therein. The deformations may be features in the form of portions of a web with apertures therein, protrusions, depressed areas, and combinations thereof. These features may extend out from the surface on one side of the web, or from both of the surfaces of the web. Different features may be intermixed with one another. 1. A web material comprising a nonwoven , said web material having discrete features formed therein , said web material having a first surface and a second surface , said web material comprising:a) substantially undeformed regions, said substantially undeformed regions having surfaces that correspond to the first and second surfaces of said web material;b) a plurality of spaced apart discrete first macroscopic features comprising at least one of the following: portions of said web material with apertures therein; protrusions; and depressions; andc) a plurality of spaced apart discrete second macroscopic features comprising at least one of the following: portions of said web material with apertures therein; protrusions; and depressions;wherein said first features comprise at least one of a different type and a different property than the second features, and at least some of said second features are intermixed with said first features, and said first features and said second features extend outward in the same direction from one of the surfaces of the web material.2. A web material comprising a nonwoven , said web material having discrete features formed therein , said web material having a first surface and a second surface , said web material comprising:a) substantially undeformed regions, said substantially undeformed regions having surfaces that correspond to the first and second surfaces of said web material;b) a plurality of spaced apart discrete first macroscopic features comprising at least one of the following: portions of said web material with ...

METHOD OF MAKING A MECHANICAL FASTENER USING DIVERGING DISKS

A method of making a mechanical fastener. The method includes providing a slit web having mechanical fastening elements, applying tension to the slit web in the machine direction, and spreading the slit web in the cross-machine direction by directing its side edges over two rotating diverging disks to provide a spread mechanical fastening web. The slit web includes a plurality of interrupted slits that are interrupted by intact bridging regions of the web. The two rotating diverging disks are laterally spaced and have a support surface between them that contacts the slit web during the spreading. The spread mechanical fastening web includes multiple strands of the slit web attached to each other at least at some of the intact bridging regions and separated from each other between at least some of the intact bridging regions. 1. A method of making a mechanical fastener , the method comprising:providing a slit web having mechanical fastening elements and a length in a machine direction, wherein the slit web comprises a plurality of laterally separated interrupted slits that are interrupted by intact bridging regions of the web, wherein the interrupted slits extend in a first direction not parallel to a cross-machine direction, and wherein for at least some adjacent interrupted slits, the intact bridging regions are staggered in a direction transverse to the first direction;applying tension to the slit web in the machine direction; andspreading the slit web in the cross-machine direction by directing its side edges over two rotating diverging disks to provide a spread mechanical fastening web, wherein the two rotating diverging disks are laterally spaced and have a support surface between them that contacts the slit web during the spreading, and wherein the spread mechanical fastening web comprises multiple strands of the slit web attached to each other at least at some of the intact bridging regions and separated from each other between at least some of the intact ...

METHOD OF MAKING A MECHANICAL FASTENER USING A CROWNED SURFACE

A method of making a mechanical fastener. The method includes providing a slit web having mechanical fastening elements, applying tension to the slit web in the machine direction, and spreading the slit web in the cross-machine direction by moving the slit web over a crowned surface to provide a spread mechanical fastening web. The slit web includes a plurality of interrupted slits that are interrupted by intact bridging regions of the web. The crowned surface may be an air bearing, or at least a portion of the crowned surface is a low-friction surface, and the crowned surface and the slit web are not moving at the same speed in the same direction. The crowned surface may be provided with at least one ridge. 1. A method of making a mechanical fastener , the method comprising:providing a slit web having mechanical fastening elements and a length in a machine direction, wherein the slit web includes a plurality of laterally separated interrupted slits that are interrupted by intact bridging regions of the web, wherein the interrupted slits extend in a first direction that is non-parallel to a cross-machine direction, and wherein for at least some adjacent interrupted slits, the intact bridging regions are staggered in a direction transverse to the first direction;applying tension to the slit web in the machine direction; and at least a portion of the crowned surface is an air bearing; or', 'at least a portion of the crowned surface is a low-friction surface, and the crowned surface and the slit web are not moving at the same speed in the same direction., 'spreading the slit web in a cross-machine direction by moving the slit web over a crowned surface to provide a spread mechanical fastening web, wherein the spread mechanical fastening web comprises multiple strands of the slit web attached to each other at least at some of the intact bridging regions and separated from each other between at least some of the intact bridging regions, and wherein'}2. The method of ...

FASTENER

A fastening element is provided having a gripping portion, a plurality of gripping elements extending from the gripping portion, a supporting portion being defined by at least one supporting-portion wall extending from the gripping portion in a direction opposite that of the gripping elements, the supporting portion having a supporting-portion width smaller than a gripping-portion width of the gripping portion, such that a top flange is formed by the gripping portion relative to the supporting portion on at least one side of the fastening element, and an anchoring portion extending from a distal end of at least one supporting-portion wall and parallel to the gripping portion so as to form a bottom flange relative to the supporting portion on the at least one side corresponding to the top flange. 1. A fastening element , comprising:a gripping portion;a plurality of gripping elements extending from the gripping portion;a supporting portion being defined by at least one supporting-portion wall extending from the gripping portion in a direction opposite that of the gripping elements, the supporting portion having a supporting-portion width smaller than a gripping-portion width of the gripping portion, such that a top flange is formed by the gripping portion relative to the supporting portion on at least one side of the fastening element; andan anchoring portion extending from a distal end of at least one supporting-portion wall and parallel to the gripping portion so as to form a bottom flange relative to the supporting portion on the at least one side corresponding to the top flange.2. The fastening element according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening element claim 1 , the plurality of gripping elements claim 1 , the supporting portion claim 1 , and the anchoring portion are together formed unitarily.3. The fastening element according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting portion is defined by at least two supporting-portion walls.4. The fastening element according to ...

LOOPED LAYER OR STRIP INCLUDING DIFFERENTIAL ATTACHMENT AREAS AND NAPPY COMPRISING SUCH A LAYER

The invention relates to a looped layer in the form of a laminate including an inner supporting element (), for example a non-woven fabric or a plastic film, and a plurality of fibres and/or filaments () attached to the outer surface of the supporting element so as to form loops for engaging with hooks, the attachment being carried out in a attachment region, while in at least one other so-called looped region the filaments and/or fibres are not attached to the supporting element so as to form loops, characterised in that at least in one area () of at least one attachment region the attachment is only carried out in a partial manner, while at least in one other area () of at least one attachment region the attachment is carried out in a complete manner. 11354. A looped layer in the form of a laminate comprising an internal support element () , for example a non-woven fabric or a plastic film , and a plurality of fibers and/or filaments () secured to the external face of the support element so as to form loops for engaging with hooks , the attachment being made in at least one attachment region , while in at least one other so-called looped region the filaments and/or fibers are not secured to the support element so as to thus form loops , characterized in that in at least one zone () of the at least one attachment region the attachment is only carried out in a partial manner , while in at least one other zone () of the at least one attachment region the attachment is carried out in a complete manner.2. The layer according to claim 1 , characterized in that the complete and partial attachments are achieved by welding claim 1 , in particular by calendering.337. The layer according to claim 1 , characterized in that the plurality of fibers and/or filaments () forming the loops () are consolidated into at least one non-woven fabric.41. The layer according to any of claim 1 , characterized in that the support element () is formed by at least one non-woven fabric.51. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR DOWNSPOUT RETENTION

Systems and method for retaining a downspout onto a spout are disclosed. The downspout may be retained on the spout using hook and loop fasteners. In some implementations, a portion of a spout may include a first portion of a hook and loop fastener and the downspout may include a second portion of the first hook and loop faster. The first and second portions of the hook and loop faster are complimentary such that the first and second portions of the hook and loop fastener combine to interlocking secure the downspout and the spout together. 1. A downspout for conveying materials , the downspout comprising:a first end portion configured to receive a portion of a spout;a second end portion;an inlet formed at the first end portion, the inlet configured to receive material;an outlet formed at the second end portion, the outlet configured to permit outflow of material;a passage extending from the first end to the second end and configured to permit passage of material therethrough; anda first portion of a first hook and loop fastener, the first portion of the first hook and loop fastener configured to couple to a second portion of the first hook and loop fastener, complementary to the first portion, located on a spout to form an interlocking connection.2. The downspout of claim 1 , further comprising a slit formed in the first end portion claim 1 , the slit operable to change an opening size of the inlet.3. The downspout of claim 2 , wherein the first end portion comprises a flap formed on the first end portion and extending from a first side of the slit.4. The downspout of claim 3 , wherein the flap is configured to extend across the slit and be secured to an exterior surface of the first end portion.5. The downspout of claim 4 , wherein the flap and slip cooperate to reduce a size of the inlet when the flap is secured to the exterior surface of the first end portion.6. The downspout of claim 3 , wherein the flap comprises one of a hook portion and a loop portion of a ...

NEEDLE PUNCHED CARPET

A needle punched carpet for use in a car is disclosed. The needle punched carpet comprises at least a needle punched facing layer defining a top layer and made of staple fibers. The staple fibers comprise hollow fibers having a hollow fiber content that is at least more than 45 weight % of the total staple fibers. 1. A needle punched carpet for use in a car , comprising:at least a needle punched facing layer defining a top layer and made of staple fibers, wherein the staple fibers comprise hollow fibers having a hollow fiber content that is at least more than 45% by weight of the total staple fibers.2. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow fiber content is at least 65% by weight of the total fiber content.3. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of solid fibers and binding fibers are added up to 100% by weight of the total staple fibers.4. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow fibers have a cross section with at least one void area extending axially over the whole length of the fiber.5. The needle punched carpet according to claim 4 , wherein the hollow fibers have a void space claim 4 , based on the cross-section claim 4 , comprising approximately 15 to 35% of the total cross sectional area of the fiber.6. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein an outer cross-section of the hollow fibers is at least one of substantially rounded claim 1 , circular claim 1 , trilobal or square.7. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein a staple length of all fibers used is between approximately 40 and 120 mm.8. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein substantially all staple fibers used are between approximately 4 and 20 dtex.9. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow staple fibers and the other staple fibers up to 100% have a different dtex.10. The needle punched carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the staple ...

Absorbent Article With Conforming Features

A disposable absorbent article is described herein. The disposable absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent system disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. At least a portion of the has a plurality of conforming features such that the absorbent article has a blot residual value of less than 30 mg and a bending stiffness of less than 12.

Nonwoven

The present invention relates to a nonwoven that includes superposed plies of fibers, such that a binder web is positioned between two plies and heat sealed to the at least two plies, and that it is not stitched. The heat sealing of the plies makes the nonwoven extremely solid and sets the orientation of the fibers, which can no longer move during the processing of the nonwoven. The fibers are, in fact, held by weld points that are non-continuous and are distributed over the entire surface, unlike stitching. 1. A nonwoven comprising at least two superposed plies of fibers; a binder web positioned between the at least two plies and being heat sealed , wherein the nonwoven is not stitched.2. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , wherein it is a pultrusion nonwoven.3. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , wherein the plies comprise oriented fibers.4. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , wherein two superposed plies have different fiber orientations.5. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , wherein the binder web is a thermoplastic.6. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , further comprising a surface web.7. The nonwoven according to claim 2 , wherein the binder web has a melting point above a pultrusion temperature.8. The nonwoven according to claim 3 , wherein the binder web has a basis weight less than or equal to the basis weight of the fibers of the plies.9. The nonwoven according to claim 3 , wherein certain fibers are reinforcing fibers.10. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , wherein the plies comprise carbon fibers.11. A process for producing a nonwoven comprising superposing plies of fibers and at least one binder web between two plies of fibers to form an assembly; and claim 1 , heating sealing the assembly.12. The process according to claim 11 , further comprising positioning a surface web on the plies of fibers before heat sealing.13. A pultruded profile comprising a nonwoven comprising at least two superposed plies of fibers; a binder web positioned between the at ...

Nonwoven Webs With Hydrophobic And Hydrophilic Layers

A nonwoven web for use in an absorbent article is described. The nonwoven web has first and second nonwoven layers. The first nonwoven layer has a first plurality of fibers, an additive disposed, at least in part, on a portion of the first plurality of fibers, a first side and an opposing second side, wherein second side has a plurality of discontinuities. The second nonwoven layer has a second plurality of fibers, a first surface and an opposing second surface, and a plurality of tufts extending through at least a portion of the discontinuities in the first nonwoven layer, wherein the second nonwoven layer is attached to the first nonwoven layer such that at least a portion of the second plurality of fibers are in liquid communication with the first nonwoven layer, wherein the first nonwoven layer is hydrophobic and the second nonwoven layer is hydrophilic. 1. A nonwoven web for use in an absorbent article , the nonwoven web comprising:a first nonwoven layer comprising a first plurality of fibers, a first side and a second side opposed to the first side, wherein second side comprises a plurality of discontinuities, wherein the first nonwoven layer comprises an additive which is disposed, at least in part, on at least a portion of the first plurality of fibers; anda second nonwoven layer comprising a second plurality of fibers, a first surface and a second surface opposed to the first surface and a plurality of tufts extending through at least a portion of the discontinuities in the first nonwoven layer, wherein the second nonwoven layer is attached to the first nonwoven layer such that at least a portion of the second plurality of fibers are in liquid communication with the first nonwoven layer, wherein the first nonwoven layer is hydrophobic and the second nonwoven layer is hydrophilic.2. The nonwoven web of claim 1 , wherein the first nonwoven layer comprises a first plurality of apertures claim 1 , and wherein the second nonwoven layer comprises a second ...

FOAMING POROUS PAD FOR USE WITH A MOTORIZED DEVICE

A foaming porous pad suitable for coupling to a hand-held device and for application to human skin includes a porous pad substrate and a foaming composition disposed on the porous pad substrate. The porous pad substrate includes a nonwoven pile fabric having a nonwoven backing layer and a pile comprising individual fibers extending from the backing layer. The nonwoven pile fabric has fibers having a denier of less than about 9. Other aspects of the disclosure include a kit including a foaming porous pad and a motorized handheld device, methods of making the foaming porous pad, and methods of using the foaming porous pad. 1. A method of making foaming porous pads suitable for coupling to a hand-held device and for application to human skin , said method comprising:a. forming a nonwoven pile fabric by needlepunching a nonwoven backing layer to move fibers of the nonwoven backing layer outwardly and away from the backing layer to form a pile from the layer, wherein the nonwoven backing layer comprises a planar web of fibers predominantly oriented in an x-y plane of the backing layer, and the fibers forming the pile extend away from the planar web of the backing layer and end in at least one of free ends or loops spaced away from the backing layer;b. applying a foaming composition to the nonwoven pile fabric; andc. separating individual porous pads from the nonwoven pile fabric.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the backing layer has a higher fiber density than the pile.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein needlepunching the nonwoven backing layer to form a pile further comprises selecting needles to create cut fibers in the pile having free ends.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein needlepunching the nonwoven backing layer to form a pile further comprises selecting needles to leave looped claim 3 , uncut fibers extending outwardly and away from the backing layer.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein needlepunching the nonwoven backing layer to form a pile further comprises ...

COMPENSATION LAYER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF THE SAME

A method for processing a compensation layer, used in a vehicle interior, to increase a pressure resistance of the compensation layer. The method includes providing an unprocessed compensation layer. The compensation layer includes a first layer formed of fiber stitches, a second layer formed of fiber stitches, and a plurality of pile fiber bundles, each formed of pile fibers, connecting the first and second layers. The method further includes displacing the first and second layers substantially translatorily towards one another to thereby deform the pile fiber bundles into a deformed state, such that a distance between the first and second layers is reduced. The method also includes fixing the pile fiber bundles in the deformed state, such that the pressure resistance of the compensation layer in the deformed state is greater than the pressure resistance of the unprocessed compensation layer. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for processing a compensation layer , used in a vehicle interior , to increase a pressure resistance of the compensation layer , the method comprising:providing an unprocessed compensation layer, wherein the compensation layer includes a first layer formed of fiber stitches, a second layer formed of fiber stitches, and a plurality of pile fiber bundles, each formed of pile fibers, connecting the first and second layers;displacing the first and second layers substantially translatorily towards one another to thereby deform the pile fiber bundles into a deformed state, such that a distance between the first and second layers is reduced; andfixing the pile fiber bundles in the deformed state, such that the pressure resistance of the compensation layer in the deformed state is greater than the pressure resistance of the unprocessed compensation layer.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein displacing the first and second layers includes displacing the first and second layers toward one another in a direction substantially parallel to a direction ...

Fibrous Nonwoven Web with Uniform, Directionally-Oriented Projections and a Process and Apparatus for Making the Same

A process and apparatus is used for making a fibrous nonwoven web with uniform, directionally-oriented projections by depositing fibrous material onto a first forming surface with holes positioned above a second forming surface with both forming surfaces traveling at different speeds to one another. As the fibers are deposited onto the first forming surface, a portion of the fibers are drawn down into the holes of the first forming surface forming the projections which contact the second forming surface. Due to the speed differential between the two forming surfaces the projections are uniformly skewed in the same direction. The resultant material is particularly suited for use as a wiping material which can be more abrasive in one direction but which is softer to the touch when wiped in the opposite direction thus making it a dual purpose material. 118-. (canceled)19. A process for forming a fibrous nonwoven web with uniform , directionally-oriented projections comprising:providing a first forming surface defining a plurality of openings therein;providing a second forming surface which is pervious to air;overlaying said first forming surface atop said second forming surface;causing said first forming surface to travel in a first direction at a first speed;causing said second forming surface to travel in said first direction at a second speed to cause a speed differential between said first forming surface and said second forming surface;depositing a plurality of fibers onto said first forming surface to form a fibrous nonwoven web;causing a portion of said plurality of fibers to extend through said openings in said first forming surface and contact said second forming surface to form a plurality of fibrous projections in said fibrous nonwoven web; said speed differential causing said projections to have a uniform, directional orientation relative to said first direction of travel of said first forming surface and each projection having a base portion formed of ...

NONWOVEN CLEANING SUBSTRATE

The presently disclosed subject matter relates to nonwoven materials and their use in cleaning articles. More particularly, the nonwovens are layered structures including a rough outer surface which are useful for scrubbing and cleaning purposes. 1. A multi-layer nonwoven material , comprising:a first outer layer comprising synthetic fibers; anda second outer layer comprising cellulose fibers and/or synthetic fibers,wherein the first outer layer has a static coefficient of friction ranging from about 0.01 to about 3.0 and a kinetic coefficient of friction ranging from about 0.0001 to about 2.0.2. The multi-layer nonwoven material of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first outer layer and the second outer layer comprises binder.3. The multi-layer nonwoven material of claim 1 , wherein the first outer layer comprises bicomponent fibers.4. The multi-layer nonwoven material of claim 1 , wherein the second outer layer comprises both cellulose fibers and synthetic fibers.5. The multi-layer nonwoven material of claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate layer.6. The multi-layer nonwoven material of claim 5 , wherein the intermediate layer comprises cellulose fibers.7. The multi-layer nonwoven material of claim 6 , wherein the intermediate layer comprises bicomponent fibers.8. The multi-layer nonwoven material of claim 1 , wherein the first outer layer comprises bicomponent fibers having a first dtex value and the second outer layer comprises bicomponent fibers having a second dtex value claim 1 , and wherein the first dtex value is greater than the second dtex value.9. The multi-layer nonwoven material of claim 8 , further comprising a first intermediate layer claim 8 , disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer claim 8 , and comprising cellulose fibers.10. The multi-layer nonwoven material of claim 9 , further comprising a second intermediate layer claim 9 , disposed adjacent to the first outer layer claim 9 , and comprising bicomponent fibers ...

Laminate Fabrics

The present invention provides laminate fabrics comprising two or more spunlaced fabric layers. 1. A laminate fabric , comprising:a first nonwoven, spunlaced fabric layer comprising a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, said front surface comprising a first three-dimensional pattern; anda second nonwoven, spunlaced fabric layer comprising a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, said front surface comprising a second three-dimensional pattern,wherein the first and second nonwoven, spunlaced fabric layers are laminated together such that the back surface of the first nonwoven, spunlaced fabric layer is coupled to the back surface of the second nonwoven, spunlaced fabric layer.2. The laminate fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first three-dimensional pattern and the second three-dimensional pattern are substantially the same.3. The laminate fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first three-dimensional pattern and the second three-dimensional pattern are aligned such that the laminate fabric appears to comprise one consistent pattern throughout the depth of the fabric.4. The laminate fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first nonwoven claim 1 , spunlaced fabric layer comprises one or more fibers selected from the group consisting of cellulose claim 1 , viscose and lyocell.5. The laminate fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first nonwoven claim 1 , spunlaced fabric layer comprises one or more fibers selected from the group consisting of polyester claim 1 , polyethylene and polypropylene.6. The laminate fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second nonwoven claim 1 , spunlaced fabric layer comprises one or more fibers selected from the group consisting of cellulose claim 1 , viscose and lyocell.7. The laminate fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second nonwoven claim 1 , spunlaced fabric layer comprises one or more fibers selected from the group consisting of polyester claim 1 , polyethylene and polypropylene.8. The laminate fabric of claim 1 , wherein ...

FLOCKED MATERIAL AND PROCESS TO PRODUCE IT

The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of a flocked material for coating surfaces and structures such as the interiors of automobiles, objects for interior decorating (walls, sofas, armchairs, etc.), handbags, suitcases or other accessories, covers or cases for weapons, musical instruments or electronic devices, or to make carpets and/or rugs, and that comprises the use of bicomponent fibres of the “island-in-the-sea” type of limited length (microfibres). The process of the invention comprises a step of partial and selective dissolution of the sea component by an alkaline removal agent, which makes it possible to obtain a flocked material characterized by improved resistance to abrasion and a more appealing appearance compared to flocked products of the prior art. 1. A process for the preparation of a flocked material starting from sea-island bicomponent fibres , comprising the steps of:spinning a bicomponent fibre of the “island-in-the-sea” type to produce sea-island bicomponent fibres that contain a sea component and an island component;cutting the fibre to a length ranging between 0.1 mm and 3 mm;optionally, dyeing the fibres with coloring agents;applying an aqueous solution comprising inorganic salts to the fibre to activate the fibre;applying an adhesive agent onto a backing layer made of fabric or non-woven fabric;depositing the cut fibre on the backing layer coated with the adhesive agent by means of electrostatic deposition to orient the fibres;drying and optionally reticulating the adhesive agent;optionally, removing excess fibres;optionally, applying a layer of a removable resin at the base of the fibres to protect the fibre base;at least partially removing the sea component of the fibres by applying a removal agent that has a viscosity ranging between 300 mPa·s and 100,000 mPa·s to provide a flocked material; andoptionally, dyeing the flocked material.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the island component of the ...

ARTIFICIAL TURF FOR LANDSCAPE AND SPORTS

The present invention seeks to provide artificial turf that imitates more closely the root zone, the volume effect, and density of natural grass and that has an improved wear and drainage property. An artificial turf adapted for use in landscape and sports applications comprises a mechanically bounded layer of fibers formed as a non-woven matting made of one or more natural and/or synthetic fibers. A plurality of tufts of pile yarn is inserted through the mechanically bounded layer of fibers. A backing is applied at the backside of the mechanically bounded layer of fibers enhancing anchoring the tufts to the mechanically bounded layer of fibers. 1. An artificial turf adapted for use in landscape and sports applications , comprising:a mechanically bounded layer of fibers made of one or more natural and/or synthetic fibers, andpile yarn inserted through the mechanically bounded layer of fibers, the pile yarn being anchored to the mechanically bounded layer of fibers,wherein the mechanically bounded layer of fibers has a density that decreases from the bottom to the top of the mechanically bounded layer of fibers.2. The artificial turf according to claim 1 , wherein fill yarn extending the upper surface of the mechanically bounded layer of fibers is created through velour needle-punching claim 1 , the fill yarn giving the upper surface of the mechanically bounded layer of fibers a velour-like appearance claim 1 , thereby providing structural support for the pile yarn by assisting the pile yarn to stand claim 1 , imitating the root zone of natural grass claim 1 , and providing cushioning.3. The artificial turf according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanically bounded layer of fibers includes a lower layer and an upper layer claim 1 , the lower layer being positioned at the bottom of the mechanically bounded layer of fibers and the upper layer being positioned on top of the lower layer claim 1 , and the upper layer having a higher fiber coarseness than the lower layer.4. ...

SELF-BINDING STRAP DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a bi-stable spring band device that is covered substantially along its entire length with Velcro® or similar fastening material, where one side of the device is covered substantially along its length with Velcro® “hook” material and the opposing side of the device is covered substantially along its length with corresponding Velcro® “loop” material. When the device is curled into a rolled-up configuration by application of the bi-stable band, its opposing Velcro® “hook” and “loop” surfaces can fasten together to form a secure strap that is strong enough to hold weighted articles in the air or to securely connect one article to another. 1. A separable self-wrapping strap device comprising:an upper layer of Velcro® “hook” material in attachment with a lower layer of Velcro® “loop” material to form a cavity there-between, which is substantially closed along its edges;a bi-stable spring band positioned within the cavity, wherein the bi-stable spring band is configured to alternate the shape of the separable self-wrapping strap device between a substantially flat, straight configuration and a substantially coiled, wrapped configuration;where in the wrapped configuration, a substantial portion of the upper layer of Velcro® “hook” material is pressed against a substantial portion of the lower layer of Velcro® “loop” material by coiling action of the bi-stable band, such that in the wrapped configuration, the separable self-wrapping strap device forms a substantially closed loop capable of resisting a weighted force of at least 50 pounds.2. The separable self-wrapping strap device of claim 1 , wherein the bi-stable band is bonded to the inner surfaces of the cavity.3. The separable self-wrapping strap device of claim 1 , wherein the bonding is achieved by application of adhesive action.4. The separable self-wrapping strap device of claim 3 , wherein the adhesive action comprises RF heat-sealing.5. The separable ...

Fibrous Nonwoven Web with Uniform, Directionally-Oriented Projections and a Process and Apparatus for Making the Same

A process and apparatus is used for making a fibrous nonwoven web with uniform, directionally-oriented projections by depositing fibrous material onto a first forming surface with holes positioned above a second forming surface with both forming surfaces traveling at different speeds to one another. As the fibers are deposited onto the first forming surface, a portion of the fibers are drawn down into the holes of the first forming surface forming the projections which contact the second forming surface. Due to the speed differential between the two forming surfaces the projections are uniformly skewed in the same direction. The resultant material is particularly suited for use as a wiping material which can be more abrasive in one direction but which is softer to the touch when wiped in the opposite direction thus making it a dual purpose material. 118-. (canceled)19. A fibrous nonwoven web having a textured surface comprising:a coherent web of fibers, said nonwoven web having a top surface, an opposed bottom surface, a length, a width and a thickness;a plurality of fibrous projections emanating from said top surface of said web, said projections being integrally formed from said web and comprise said fibers;said projections have a base portion and a head portion connected to said base portion and wherein said head portion is skewed relative to said base portion thereby forming an overhang and further wherein said projections are directionally-oriented being skewed in a uniform direction.20. The fibrous nonwoven web of wherein said plurality of fibrous projections form a pattern.21. The fibrous nonwoven web of wherein said fibers comprise thermoplastic fibers.22. The fibrous nonwoven web of wherein said web comprises a stabilized matrix of thermoplastic fibers and a secondary fibrous material selected from the group consisting of woody pulp claim 19 , non-woody pulp claim 19 , rayon claim 19 , superabsorbent and treated staple fibers.23. The fibrous nonwoven web of ...

Shaped Nonwoven

A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, wherein the intensive property is one or more of thickness, basis weight, or volumetric density, and wherein the first surface has a TS7 value of less than about 15 dB V2 rms. 1. A spunbond nonwoven fabric comprising:a. a first surface and a second surface and at least a first and second visually discernible zone on at least one of the first and second surface, each of the first and second zones having a pattern of three-dimensional features, each of the three-dimensional features defining a microzone comprising a first region and a second region, the first and second regions having a difference in values for an intensive property, and{'sup': '2', 'b. wherein the difference in values for an intensive property for at least one of the microzones in the first zone is different from the difference in values for the intensive property for at least one of the microzones in the second zone, wherein at least one of the surfaces has a TS7 value of less than about 15 dB Vrms.'}2. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first surface has a TS7 value of about 2 to about 12 dB Vrms and the second surface has a TS7 value different than the TS7 value of the first surface.3. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 2 , wherein the second surface has a TS7 value that is lower than the first surface TS7 value.4. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second surface has a TS7 value of about 3 dB Vrms to about 8 dB Vrms and the first surface has a TS7 value different than the TS7 value of the first surface.5. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 4 , wherein the first surface ...

SPACER PRODUCT

A spacer product (e.g., a fabric) has long and thin stems welded to, interconnecting and extending from, two spaced flexible carrier sheets, such as of thin film. A precursor sheet product may be made by orienting thin, hollow, drawn staple fibers between bristles of a brush, and then fusing a film to the fiber ends by direct welding. The fibers are then withdrawn from the brush as stems with distal ends that are secured to another carrier sheet to form the spacer product. 1. A spacer product comprising two spaced apart carrier sheets , each carrier sheet having a side surface facing the other carrier sheet; anda multiplicity of non-tapered resin stems extending from and interconnecting the side surfaces of the carrier sheets;wherein the stems extend at different angles from the carrier sheets; andwherein the stems are secured to the side surfaces of the carrier sheets at weld points in which resin of the stems is solidified in a weld with resin of the side surface.2. The spacer product of claim 1 , wherein the side surfaces are formed by resin film.3. The spacer product of claim 2 , wherein the stems and the film of the side surfaces are of similar thickness.4. The spacer product of claim 2 , wherein the resin film forming the side surfaces also forms opposite surfaces of the carrier sheets.5. The spacer product of claim 1 , wherein the stems are in the form of hollow cylindrical tubes.6. The spacer product of claim 5 , wherein the stems have longitudinal seams extending along their length.7. The spacer product of claim 5 , wherein the hollow stems define passages through the spacer product claim 5 , the passages open at outer surfaces of the carrier sheets.8. The spacer product of claim 7 , wherein the passages are sealed to a cavity defined between the carrier sheets.9. The spacer product of claim 1 , wherein the stems have a length-to-thickness ratio of between 10 and 60.10. The spacer product of claim 1 , wherein the stems have a nominal stem length of at least ...

MALE TOUCH FASTENER ELEMENTS

A male touch fastener product with a resin surface and an array of spaced-apart male touch fastener elements carried on the surface. Each touch fastener element has a stem extending from the surface and a head disposed at a distal end of the stem and extending laterally from the stem to a distal edge overhanging the surface. The head, stem and surface form a contiguous mass of resin, the head. The distal edge has multiple toes extending laterally outward and varying in shape and size about the edge, with adjacent toes having facing, free-form resin surfaces defining crevices therebetween. The fastener element is particularly flexible and engages with very fine fibers. 1. A male touch fastener product , comprisinga resin surface; a stem extending from the surface; and', 'a head disposed at a distal end of the stem, and forming with the stem and the surface a contiguous mass of resin, the head extending laterally from the stem to a distal edge overhanging the surface;, 'an array of spaced-apart male touch fastener elements carried on the surface, each touch fastener element comprising'}wherein the distal edge comprises multiple toes extending laterally outward and varying in shape and size about the edge, with adjacent toes having facing, free-form resin surfaces defining crevices therebetween, the crevices being narrower than the adjacent toes.2. The male touch fastener product of claim 1 , wherein the array comprises at least one row of the male touch fastener elements arranged such that heads of adjacent fastener elements of the row are spaced from each other a distance that is between 1.2 and 2.0 times a minimum lateral dimension of the stems of the adjacent fastener elements.3. The male touch fastener product of claim 1 , wherein for at least most of the fastener elements of the array claim 1 , the ratio of a difference between the overall lateral extent of the head and a minimum lateral extent of the stem to the overhang midpoint thickness is between 1.0 and 5.0 ...

NONWOVEN SUBSTRATES HAVING FIBRILS

The present invention relates to a nonwoven substrate comprising a layer of fibers, wherein a plurality of the fibers each comprise a plurality of fibrils extending outwardly from a surface of the fibers, and wherein the plurality of fibrils comprise a lipid ester. 1. A nonwoven substrate comprising a layer of fibers , wherein a plurality of the fibers each comprise a plurality of fibrils extending outwardly from a surface of the fibers , and wherein the plurality of fibrils comprise a lipid ester.2. The nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers are formed from a composition comprising a polyolefin and the lipid ester claim 1 , and wherein the composition comprises at least 11% of the lipid ester claim 1 , by weight of the composition claim 1 , wherein the lipid ester has preferably a melting point in the range of 40° C. to 150° C.3. The nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , wherein the average length of the fibrils from the surfaces of the fibers to free ends of the fibrils is in the range of about 0.5 μm to about 20 μm.4. The nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , wherein the average hydraulic diameter of the fibrils is in the range of about 100 nm to about 800 nm.5. The nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , wherein the layer of fibers comprises spunbond fibers claim 1 , meltblown fibers claim 1 , or fine fibers.6. The nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the fibrils extend radially outwardly from the surface of the fibers in a central longitudinal third of at least some of the fibers.7. The nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of the fibrils grow out of the surface of the fibers at least 24 hours post-nonwoven substrate formation under ambient conditions.8. The nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , wherein the fibers comprising the plurality of fibrils are free of droplets of the lipid ester.9. A nonwoven substrate comprising a layer of fibers claim 1 , wherein the layer of fibers comprises a plurality of bonds claim 1 , each ...

METHODS OF MAKING ELASTIC BELTS FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES

The present disclosure is directed to methods of manufacturing elastic belts for absorbent articles. The elastic belts may be used as waist bands, or portions thereof, in absorbent articles. The elastic belts may define a first nonwoven substrate, a second nonwoven substrate, and a plurality of elastic strands positioned intermediate the first and second nonwoven substrates. The elastic belts may define a plurality of apertures therethrough to create breathability in the elastic belts. 1. A method of making a three-dimensional , apertured elastic belt for an absorbent article , the method comprising:conveying an elastic belt in a machine direction, wherein the elastic belt comprises a first nonwoven substrate, a second nonwoven substrate, and a plurality of elastic strands positioned intermediate the first nonwoven substrate and the second nonwoven substrate, and wherein the elastic strands are strained in the machine direction;providing a first roll having a first rotational axis;providing a second roll having a second rotational axis, wherein the first rotational axis and the second rotational axis are positioned generally parallel to each other to form a nip between the first and second rolls;rotating the first roll in a first direction about the first rotational axis;rotating the second roll in a second, opposite direction about the second rotational axis;using the first and second rolls to form apertures in the elastic belt in or proximate to the nip; andusing the first and second rolls to form three-dimensional elements in the elastic belt in or proximate to the nip in areas free of the apertures.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising using the first and second rolls to form compressed regions in the nip in the three-dimensional elements or around the apertures.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first roll comprises:a first radial outer surface;a first plurality of projections extending at least partially outwardly from the first radial outer surface, ...

APPARATUS FOR MAKING A HIGH LOFT, NONWOVEN WEB EXHIBITING EXCELLENT RECOVERY

An apparatus for making a high loft, nonwoven web exhibiting excellent recovery. 1. An apparatus for producing a high loft , nonwoven web having a three dimensional structure with fibers oriented in the x , y and z directions , said apparatus comprising:a) a die having a plurality of nozzles each ejecting a filament, each of said plurality of nozzles having a distal end;b) a pair of moving surfaces located from between about 10 cm to about 150 cm of said distal end of each of said plurality of nozzles, said pair of moving surfaces forming a convergent passage having an entry and an exit;c) depositing means for depositing said plurality of filaments onto and between said pair of moving surfaces;d) routing means for causing said plurality of filaments to pass through said convergent passage in descending travel from said entry to said exit to form a 3-dimensional structure; and{'sup': 2', '2, 'e) a bonder located downstream of and in vertically alignment with said pair of moving surfaces for bonding said 3-dimensional structure to create a high loft, nonwoven web with said filaments transformed into fibers oriented in the x, y and z directions, said web having a thickness of less than about 250 mm and a basis weight ranging from between about 50 g/mto about 3,000 g/m, and a vertical cross-section of said web, when taken parallel to a machine direction, exhibiting a plurality of snugly stacked, approximately V, U or C-shaped structures, with each V, U or C-shaped structure having an apex facing in said machine direction, and said web having a recovery value ranging from between about 20% to about 99% after being compressed under a pressure of 0.25 psi for a time period of 30 minutes.'}2. The apparatus of wherein said pair of moving surfaces comprise a first rotatable drum and a second rotatable drum.3. The apparatus of wherein said first rotatable drum rotates counterclockwise and a second rotatable drum rotates clockwise claim 2 , both drums causing said plurality of ...

SHEET OF LOOP MATERIAL, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SAME

A sheet of loop material having utility as the landing zone in the manufacture of, e.g. disposable diapers and having excellent properties and an exceptionally low basis weight. Methods and apparatus for forming the sheet of loop material are also disclosed. 1. A method of treating a sheet of loop material , comprising: a backing comprising a thermoplastic backing layer and having front and rear major surfaces; and', 'a sheet of fibers having generally non-deformed anchor portions bonded in the thermoplastic backing layer at bonding locations spaced along the backing layer, and arcuate portions projecting from the front surface of the backing between the bonding locations;, 'providing a sheet of loop material adapted to be cut into pieces to form loop portions for fasteners comprising releasably engageable hook and loop portions, said sheet of loop material comprisingpassing the sheet of loop material between a pair of interdigitated rollers so as to stretch at least a portion of the backing layer beyond its elastic limit in a first direction;elongating the sheet of loop material in the first direction; andannealing the sheet of loop material so as to stabilize it in its elongated condition.2. The method according to wherein the sheet of loop material is in the form of a web of indefinite length.3. The method according to wherein at least one of the interdigitated rollers is heated above room temperature.4. The method according to wherein the basis weight of the sheet of loop material after the annealing is less than 40 g/m.5. The method according to wherein the basis weight of the sheet of loop material after the annealing is less than 35 g/m.6. The method according to wherein the thermoplastic backing layer comprises at least 5% of an elastomeric polyolefin.7. The method according to wherein the elastomeric polyolefin is a metallocene elastomer.8. The method according wherein the thermoplastic backing layer comprises elastomeric polyolefin in an amount between 5 ...

OLFACTORY MAT FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS

A washable, reusable mat that serves as a stimulation device for animals, the mat having a base with a pile thereon, the pile being formed from a plurality of fingers which are arranged to form a structure with a plurality of spaces. Food or treats for the animal (e.g., a dog), are placed on the mat, and the food or treats fall among the fingers and are captured within the spaces formed in the pile by the fingers. The animal locates the food or treats by employing the animal's olfactory senses, such as smell and taste, to locate the food within the mat pile. The animal may use its nose (or paws) to gain access to the captured food by tunneling among the fingers, moving the fingers aside, or other action to access the hidden food. 1. A mat for feeding an animal comprising:a base structure having a top surface;a plurality of strips attached to the top surface of the base structure, each of the strips having a columnar shape; andwherein the strips are attached to the base structure in a plurality of spaced apart rows.2. The mat according to wherein each of the strips is formed from a first fabric material.3. The mat according to wherein the base structure is formed from a second fabric material that is a different material than the first fabric material.4. The mat according to wherein each of the strips comprises a longitudinal axis claim 2 , and wherein the fabric material is resilient and stretchable such that upon pulling on one of the strips along the longitudinal axis in a direction away from the base structure the one of the strips will stretch and upon release of the one of the strips the one of the strips will return to its unstretched condition.5. The mat according to wherein each of the strips has a cylindrical shape.6. The mat according to wherein each of the strips comprises a solid structure.7. The mat according to wherein the plurality of strips comprises a plurality of peripheral strips positioned adjacent to a peripheral edge of the base structure claim ...

AUTOMATIC PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ASSEMBLING MALE AND FEMALE FASTENERS ON CARRIER SHEET

An automatic process is provided for continuously assembling male and female fasteners on a carrier sheet, and includes a) continuously advancing the carrier sheet to pass through a narrowest gap between first and second rollers, b) sequentially feeding the male and female fasteners onto the first and second rollers, respectively, and c) rotating the first and second rollers to permit the male and female fasteners respectively on the first and second rollers to sequentially move into the narrowest gap. Each of the male fasteners, once moving into the narrowest gap, extends through the carrier sheet to be brought into fastening engagement with the corresponding female fastener in the narrowest gap. 1. An automatic process for continuously assembling male fasteners and female fasteners on a carrier sheet , said automatic process comprising the steps of:a) continuously advancing the carrier sheet from rear to front to pass through a narrowest gap between a first roller and a second roller in an upright direction, each of the first and second rollers extending in a left-and-right direction;b) sequentially feeding the male fasteners onto an outer peripheral surface of the first roller, and sequentially feeding the female fasteners onto an outer peripheral surface of the second roller; andc) rotating the first and second rollers to permit the sequentially fed male fasteners on the first roller to sequentially move into the narrowest gap and to permit the sequentially fed female fasteners on the second roller to sequentially move into the narrowest gap such that each of the male fasteners, once moving into the narrowest gap, is permitted to extend through the advancing carrier sheet to be brought into fastening engagement with a corresponding one of the female fasteners in the narrowest gap, to thereby continuously assemble the male and female fasteners on the advancing carrier sheet.2. The automatic process according to claim 1 , wherein step c) includes the sub-steps of: ...

ASSEMBLING APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ASSEMBLING MALE AND FEMALE FASTENERS ON CARRIER SHEET

An assembling apparatus is provided for continuously assembling male fasteners and female fasteners on a carrier sheet. The assembling apparatus includes two rollers each having a plurality of retaining holes, a suction device coupled to apply vacuum to the retaining holes, and two feeding devices for feeding male and female fasteners respectively to the two rollers. In the process of continuously advancing the carrier sheet to pass through the narrowest gap between the rollers, each male fastener retained on one of the rollers, once passing the narrowest gap, is permitted to extend through the carrier sheet to be brought into fastening engagement with the corresponding female fastener retained on the other one of the rollers. 1. An assembling apparatus for continuously assembling male fasteners and female fasteners on a carrier sheet which is advanced continuously from rear to front , said assembling apparatus comprising: two rollers each of which extends along a roller axis in a left-and-right direction, and each of which has an outer peripheral surface surrounding the roller axis, said rollers being spaced apart from each other in an upright direction to define therebetween a narrowest gap for passage of the carrier sheet, said outer peripheral surface of one of said rollers being formed with at least one circumferential row of first retaining holes in which said first retaining holes are angularly displaced from each other and are each configured for retaining therein each one of the male fasteners, said outer peripheral surface of the other one of said rollers being formed with at least one circumferential row of second retaining holes in which said second retaining holes are angularly displaced from each other and are each configured for retaining therein each one of the female fasteners, and', 'a roller drive module coupled to drive rotation of said two rollers such that each of the male fasteners retained on said one of said rollers, once moving into said ...

FASTENER INTEGRATED WITH A FABRIC SPACER

Examples of a fastener integrated with a fabric spacer are disclosed. The fastener comprises a first part with a first fastening member that has an eyelet with a base secured to a top surface of a first tape. The bottom surface of the tape is bonded to a fabric spacer. The fastener further comprises a second part with a second fastening member that has a hooking end. The second fastening member is secured to a second fabric. The hooking end of the second fastening member is configured to releasably engage the eyelet of the first fastening member to bring close together the first part and the second part of the fastener. 1. A fastener comprising: i. at least one first fastening member having a base and a looping end;', 'ii. a first fabric having a first surface and a second surface, the base of the at least one first fastening member being secured to the second surface of the first fabric; and', 'iii. a fabric spacer, the first surface of the first fabric being bonded to a top surface of the fabric spacer; and, 'a. a first part having i. at least one second fastening member having a base and a hooking end;', 'ii. a second fabric having a first surface and a second surface, the base of the at least one second fastening member being secured to the second surface of the second fabric,, 'b. a second part havingwherein the hooking end of the at least one second fastening member being configured to releasably engage the looping end of the at least one first fastening member to bring close together the first part and the second part of the fastener.2. The fastener of claim 1 , wherein the looping end of the at least one first fastening member is angled in respect to the base such that the looping end extends away from the second surface of the first fabric.3. The fastener of claim 1 , wherein edges of each of the first part and the second part are ultrasonically sealed.4. The fastener of claim 1 , wherein the fabric spacer comprises a monofilament layer between two outer ...

PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR MAKING AN EROSION CONTROL MAT

A process for making an erosion control mat includes rotating a cylindrical drum having a plurality of mold cavities; depositing a paste into the mold cavities; selecting the sheet of mesh material to have sufficient tensile strength to join the blocks of hardened paste together without tearing or separating from the blocks of hardened paste, and to have sufficient density to retain the paste within the mold cavities as the drum rotates; covering an outer surface of the cylindrical drum and outer surfaces of the paste with the sheet of mesh material; continuing to rotate the cylindrical drum as the paste hardens into dimensionally stable blocks, and holding the sheet against the outer surface such that the sheet retains the paste within the mold cavities and the sheet becomes embedded in the paste; and separating the dimensionally stable blocks from the mold cavities. 1. A process for making an erosion control mat consisting of a plurality of blocks of hardened paste attached to and joined together by a sheet of mesh material , the process comprising:rotating a cylindrical drum having a plurality of mold cavities about an outer surface thereof shaped to form the blocks;depositing a flowable, hardenable paste into the mold cavities;selecting the sheet of mesh material to have sufficient tensile strength to join the blocks of hardened paste together without tearing or separating from the blocks of hardened paste, and to have sufficient density to retain the paste within the mold cavities as the drum rotates;covering an outer surface of the cylindrical drum and outer surfaces of the flowable paste in the mold cavities with the sheet of mesh material as the cylindrical drum rotates;continuing to rotate the cylindrical drum as the flowable, hardenable paste hardens into dimensionally stable blocks in the mold cavities, and holding the sheet of mesh material against the outer surface such that the sheet of mesh material retains the paste within the mold cavities and at ...

MICROFIBROUS PRODUCT AND THE USE THEREOF FOR THE PREPARATION OF COVERS AND CASES

The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibres immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 μm. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products. 1. A process for preparing a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibres immersed in a polyurethane matrix , comprising the steps of:A) spinning a bicomponent fibre with an island in the sea structure, wherein the island component is microfibrous and the sea component, immiscible therewith, is soluble in solvents;B) preparing a felt via a process of mechanical needle or water punching of the bicomponent fibre;C) impregnating the felt with an adhesive;D) dissolving the sea component in a selective solvent;E) impregnating the felt with a polyurethane binding agent solution and removing the adhesive by dissolution in an organic solvent or water;F) submitting the felt as per step E) to buffing on both faces, by rotating abrasive paper strips over both faces in a concurrent direction of orientation;G) submitting the felt as per step F) to dyeing;H) brushing the dyed felt on both faces so as to lend a concurrent orientation to the fibres on both faces;I) cutting the product of step H) in the direction of thickness so as to produce two identical laminates, each of half thickness.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said bicomponent fibre comprises polyester or polyamide microfibres claim 1 , preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET) claim 1 , and said sea component comprises polystyrene (PS).3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said bicomponent fibre obtained in step A) is ironed claim 1 , curled and cut to yield a flock fibre.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein ...

HOOK-AND-LOOP FASTENER FEMALE MEMBER

Provided is a hook-and-loop fastener female member including an engaging layer adopting a non-woven fabric, the hook-and-loop fastener female member being excellent in engaging force with a hook-and-loop fastener male member. The hook-and-loop fastener female member of the present invention includes an engaging layer engageable with a male member, in which the engaging layer includes a non-woven fabric of fiber, in which the non-woven fabric in the engaging layer has a density of from 5 kg/mto 110 kg/m, and in which the fiber has a diameter of from 15 μm to 60 μm. 1. A hook-and-loop fastener female member , comprising an engaging layer engageable with a male member ,wherein the engaging layer includes a non-woven fabric of fiber,{'sup': 3', '3, 'wherein the non-woven fabric in the engaging layer has a density of from 5 kg/mto 110 kg/m, and'}wherein the fiber has a diameter of from 15 μm to 60 μm.2. The hook-and-loop fastener female member according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber comprises at least one kind selected from polyolefin fiber claim 1 , polyester fiber claim 1 , and composite fiber of two or more kinds of resins.3. The hook-and-loop fastener female member according to claim 2 , wherein the polyolefin fiber comprises polypropylene fiber.4. The hook-and-loop fastener female member according to claim 2 , wherein the composite fiber of two or more kinds of resins comprises crimpable fiber.5. The hook-and-loop fastener female member according to claim 4 , wherein the crimpable fiber comprises crimpable fiber having a core-sheath structure.6. The hook-and-loop fastener female member according to claim 5 , wherein a sheath portion of the core-sheath structure contains a polyethylene resin.7. The hook-and-loop fastener female member according to claim 5 , wherein a core portion of the core-sheath structure contains a polyethylene terephthalate resin.8. The hook-and-loop fastener female member according to claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fabric in the engaging ...

LOOP SURFACE FASTENER HAVING EXCELLENT POSITIONING FUNCTION

A loop surface fastener in which numerous looped engaging elements formed from loop yarns inserted in parallel to ground warp yarns are provided upright on one side of a base fabric formed from ground warp yarns and ground weft yarns satisfies all the following requirements 1) to 3). 1) The loop yarn is a multi-filament yarn formed by bundling 5 to 9 filaments of 30 to 45 decitex. 2) The density of the looped engaging elements is in a range of 100 to 200/cm. 3) Loop surfaces of the looped engaging elements are substantially facing in the same direction and the loop surface facing direction is a ground weft yarn direction. 1. A loop surface fastener , comprising:numerous looped engaging elements formed from loop yarns inserted in parallel to ground warp yarns,whereinthe looped engaging elements are placed upright on one side of a base fabric formed from the ground warp yarns and ground weft yarns,the loop yarns are multi-filament yarns formed by bundling 5 to 9 filaments of 30 to 45 decitex,{'sup': '2', 'the looped engaging elements have a density of from 100 to 200/cm, and'}the looped engaging elements have loop surfaces substantially facing in the same direction, which is a ground weft yarn direction.2. The loop surface fastener according to claim 1 , whereinthe multi-filament yarns forming the looped engaging elements are made of polybutylene terephthalate-based polyester, andboth the ground warp yarns and the ground weft yarns are multi-filament yarns made of polyethylene terephthalate-based polyester.3. The loop surface fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the loop yarns are inserted into a base fabric in parallel to the ground warp yarns so as not to cross the ground warp yarns.4. The loop surface fastener according to claim 1 , wherein a looped engaging element is formed every time loop yarn slips under one ground weft yarn and emerges above an adjacent ground weft yarn.5. The loop surface fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the looped engaging elements ...

Lapping Machine Drive

A high speed vertical textile lapper has a comb reciprocated by a first motor and a presser bar reciprocated by a second motor, both motors being under a common servo motor control. The linear comb is reciprocated by a comb crankshaft in a crankcase while the presser bar is reciprocated by a bar crankshaft in order to deposit a lapped web onto a horizontal conveyor which sends the web through an oven where some of the web fibres fuse to adhere the finished web. The incoming web to be plated is carried to the lapping zone by a combination of horizontal and vertical conveyors. These feed the descending web close to the lapping zone. The comb crankcase has pressurised lubrication and external cooling. The servo control permits PLC synchronisation. 1. A lapping device for lapping a textile web from a card so as to form a pleated sheet of fabric comprising a comb reciprocable by a first motor , a presser bar reciprocable by a second motor , wherein the comb drive further comprises a crankcase containing a comb crankshaft with multiple cranks , a servo motor to drive the crankshaft , a linear comb spaced from the comb crankshaft , a connector assembly extending from each crank to the comb , whereby the assemblies act in unison to reciprocate the comb and a presser bar drive further comprises a crankcase containing a bar crankshaft with multiple cranks , a servo motor to drive the bar crankshaft , a presser bar spaced from the bar crankshaft , a connector assembly extending from each crank to the presser bar , whereby the assemblies act in unison to reciprocate the presser bar.2. A lapping device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the comb crankcase has transverse walls for supporting bearings for each crank and each crank drives a connector assembly which reciprocates the comb.3. A lapping device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each assembly has a connecting rod extending from the crank and a comb link pivoted to the free end of the connecting rod at one end of the link and ...

Method to Produce a Pile Textile Product and a Textile Product Resulting from the Same

A method for manufacturing a textile product includes the steps of providing an intermediate product formed by a backing having a front surface and a back surface, and yarns applied into the backing, the yarns extending from the front surface of the backing material, feeding the intermediate product along a body having a heated surface, the back surface being pressed against the heated surface, to at least partly melt the yarns present in the intermediate product to form the textile product, wherein the part of the back surface that is pressed against the heated surface has a relative speed with respect to the heated surface, and a device enabling applications of this method and to a floor covering incorporating such a textile product connected to a dimensionally stable carrier sheet using thermo reversible covalent interactions. 1. A method for manufacturing a carpet comprising the steps of:providing an intermediate product comprising a backing having a front surface and a back surface, and yarns applied into the backing, the yarns extending from the front surface of the backing material,feeding the intermediate product along a body having a heated surface, the back surface being pressed against the said heated surface, to at least partly melt the yarns present in the intermediate product to form the carpet, andproviding a relative speed of the part of the back surface that is pressed against the heated surface with respect to the heated surface.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the heated surface is an edge of a blade.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of feeding includes the step of feeding the intermediate product between the blade and a rotating drum facing the blade.4. A method according to claim 2 , further including the step of vibrating the blade when pressed against the back surface.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the frequency of vibrating is between 5000 and 50000 Hz.6. A method according to claim 2 , further ...

COMPOSITE SHEET MATERIAL

A method of forming a composite sheet material, the method comprises energising a pair of electrodes to apply an electrostatic charge to a bed of fibres located therebetween thereby orienting at least some of the fibres to be substantially orthogonal to the electrodes and sandwiching at least some of the oriented fibres between a first sheet and a second sheet. The first sheet may be subsequently removed. A third sheet may be used to sandwich the fibres between the second sheet and the third sheet. Apparatus () is disclosed for carrying out the method. 1. A method of forming a composite sheet material , the method comprising locating a first sheet adjacent to a second of a pair of electrodes , energising the pair of electrodes to apply an electrostatic charge to a bed of fibres located therebetween thereby orienting at least some of the fibres of the bed of fibres to be substantially orthogonal to the pair of electrodes and adhered to the first sheet , and sandwiching at least some of the oriented fibres between the first sheet and a second sheet , and subsequently removing the first sheet.2. (canceled)3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the bed of fibres is located in a first position adjacent a first of the pair of electrodes claim 1 , the method further comprising positioning the first sheet between the bed of fibres and the second electrode claim 1 , and energising the electrodes causes at least some of the fibres to move from the bed of fibres toward a second electrode of the pair of electrodes such that at least some of the fibres attach or adhere to the first sheet in an orthogonal orientation.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. (canceled)25. (canceled)26. (canceled)27. (canceled)28. (canceled)29. (canceled)30. ( ...

PILE FABRIC

A pile fabric includes a plurality of pile portions including a long pile portion and a short pile portion. The short pile portion includes first fibers, and the long pile portion includes second fibers including modified cross-section fibers A. The modified cross-section fibers A have one or more cross-sectional shapes selected from the group consisting of C-shaped cross-sectional shapes and H-shaped cross-sectional shapes, and have a single fiber fineness of 15 to 60 dtex. 1. A pile fabric , comprising a plurality of pile portions comprising a long pile portion and a short pile portion ,wherein the short pile portion comprises first fibers,wherein the long pile portion comprises second fibers comprising modified cross-section fibers A, andwherein the modified cross-section fibers A have one or more cross-sectional shapes selected from the group consisting of C-shaped cross-sectional shapes and H-shaped cross-sectional shapes, and have a single fiber fineness of 15 to 60 dtex.2. The pile fabric according to claim 1 , wherein both of the first fibers and the second fibers are one or more fibers selected from the group consisting of acrylic fibers and modacrylic fibers.3. The pile fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the first fibers have a single fiber fineness of 1 to 15 dtex.4. The pile fabric according to claim 1 , wherein a content of the modified cross-section fibers A in a total weight of fibers constituting the plurality of pile portions is 5 to 50% by weight.5. The pile fabric according to claim 1 , wherein an average pile length of the long pile portion is 5 to 60 mm longer than an average pile length of the short pile portion.6. The pile fabric according to claim 2 , wherein the first fibers have a single fiber fineness of 1 to 15 dtex.7. The pile fabric according to claim 2 , wherein a content of the modified cross-section fibers A in a total weight of fibers constituting the plurality of pile portions is 5 to 50% by weight.8. The pile fabric according ...

Process for manufacturing absorbent sanitary paper products

A method of manufacturing an absorbent sanitary paper product having a machine direction, a cross-machine direction orthogonal and co-planar thereto, and a Z-direction orthogonal to both the machine- and cross-machine directions is disclosed. The method provides the steps of: providing a first and second network of fibers each having opposing first and second sides where each fiber of the first network of fibers has a longitudinal axis generally disposed within the plane comprising the machine- and cross-machine-directions; applying a first bonding layer to one of the first and second sides of the first network of fibers; applying a first and second second network of fibers to the first bonding layer; and, placing the first and second network of fibers into face-to-face contacting engagement.

LAPPED NONWOVEN WITH ATTACHABLE BACKING AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

A fibrous nonwoven material which is vertically lapped in its entirety or which includes one or more lapped regions which include vertically lapped fibers provides for padding to be applied to a substrate (e.g., an article of interest such as a handle for sporting equipment or tool, or on the inside of a motorcycle or bicycle helmet, etc.). The skin contacting surface of the nonwoven has regions which are relatively thicker than other regions, and air, sweat, and the like are allowed to easily pass through these regions for cooling, wicking of fluid and enhanced breathability. The lapped nonwoven includes a backing material which helps define the pad shape and which permits securing to a substrate. A hook and loop fastener may be affixed to the lapped nonwoven at the backing material so as to allow retrieval and replacement of the nonwoven on the substrate. An acquisition layer on the surface can be used on the surface of the nonwoven, and a carded consolidated web may be positioned within the nonwoven. The nonwoven may take a variety of shapes including the shape of a strip and the shape of a koozie. 1. A cushion or pad device , comprisingat least one layer of nonwoven material defining a volume with length, width, and depth dimensions, wherein the nonwoven material is vertically lapped in its entirety or in one or more lap regions; anda backing material associated with a surface of the nonwoven, wherein the backing material is configured for directly or indirectly securing the nonwoven to a substrate,wherein the nonwoven has an opposing surface which does not include the backing material and which is configured for being contacted by a person, wherein there are regions of the nonwoven material with differing thicknesses between the surface and the opposing surface such that the opposing surface has one or more gaps therein.2. The cushion or pad device of further comprising a hook and loop connector associated with said backing material.3. The cushion or pad device ...

Compositioned, Textured Nonwoven Webs

Disclosed herein are textured nonwoven webs suitable for use in disposable absorbent articles. The textured nonwoven webs have a generally planar first region and a plurality of integrally formed discrete second regions. The textured nonwoven webs also have at least one composition disposed on at least one of the first region or the plurality of discrete second regions. 1. A textured nonwoven web having a plurality of fibers , a generally planar first region and a plurality of discrete integral second regions , the generally planar first region comprising a first and a second surface , the plurality of discrete integral second regions comprising protrusions extending outward from the first surface of said nonwoven material and openings in the second surface of the nonwoven material , said protrusions being formed from said fibers , wherein the protrusions comprise a base proximate the first surface of said nonwoven material , an opposed distal end extending outward from the base , sidewalls between said base and said distal end of said protrusion , and a cap comprising at least a portion of the sidewalls and the distal end of the protrusions , wherein each of said sidewalls and distal ends have inner surfaces and opposed outer surfaces , wherein multiple fibers extend from the base of the protrusions to the distal end of the protrusions , and contribute to form a portion of the sides and cap of a protrusion , and said fibers at least substantially surround the sides of the protrusions , wherein the inner surfaces of the sidewalls define a base opening at the base of the protrusion , and wherein a first composition is disposed on the textured nonwoven web in the first region and/or a portion of the plurality of discrete integral second regions.2. The textured nonwoven web of claim 1 , wherein the first composition is more hydrophobic than the plurality of fibers and is disposed on at least a portion of the plurality of discrete integral second regions claim 1 , and ...

System and method for activated interlocking fasteners and seals

An active interlocking fastener system is adapted to control an interlock in response to an external stimulus. The interlocking fastener system includes a first element including a plurality of first interlocking fasteners. The interlocking fastener system also includes a second element including a plurality of second interlocking fasteners configured to couple to the first plurality of interlocking fasteners. The plurality of first interlocking fasteners or the plurality of second interlocking fasteners includes a reactive material configured to vary a mechanical engagement between the plurality of first interlocking fasteners and the plurality of second interlocking fasteners as a function of the external stimulus.

DUAL LAYER CARPET

A dual layer carpet comprising at least a needle punched surface layer made of staple fibres and an adjacent needle punched cushioning layer made of staple fibres characterised in that the surface layer and the cushioning layer comprise of at least 25% of hollow staple fibres. 1. A dual layer carpet comprising:a needle punched surface layer made of staple fibres that comprise at least 25% by weight hollow staple fibres; anda needle punched cushioning layer made of staple fibres that comprise at least 25% by weight hollow staple fibres, the needle punched cushioning layer positioned adjacent to the needle-punched cushioning layer;2. The dual layer carpet according to the claim 1 , wherein the staple fibres of the surface layer have a fibre fineness in the range of 2 and 12 decitex (dtex) claim 1 , which is less than or equal to that of the staple fibres of the cushioning layer.3. The dual layer carpet according claim 2 , wherein at least 75% by weight of the staple fibres of the cushioning layer have a fibre fineness of between 17 and 200 dtex.4. The dual layer carpet surface according to claim 1 , wherein binder fibres are present in the cushioning layer in an amount that is less than 25% by weight.5. The dual layer carpet according to wherein the surface layer is devoid of binder fibres.6. The dual layer carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the dual layer carpet has an overall area weight is between 400 and 2000 grams per square metre (qsm) claim 1 , of which the surface layer is only 20 to 35%.7. The dual au-al layer carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the surface layer and the cushioning layer are bound together by mechanical entanglement.8. The dual layer carpet according to further comprising:a thermally activated binder layer, interposed between the surface layer and the cushioning layer.9. The dual layer carpet according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow staple fibres have a void ratio in a cross-section thereof of at least 10% claim 1 , with an upper limit ...

MAKING SOFT FABRIC TOUCH FASTENERS

Methods of making a male touch fastener product, by shearing distal portions of loops extending from a side of a flexible fabric, leaving fibers extending from the side of the flexible fabric in place of the sheared loops, the fibers extending to respective free distal ends, while leaving other loops extending from the side of the fabric intact, and then heating the distal ends with energy supplied by a linear energy source, such that resin of the distal ends flows to form enlarged heads on the extending fibers, while leaving at least some of the other loops intact. A male touch fastener product has a flexible fabric base with a broad side, and fibers extending from the broad side of the base. The fibers form both loops of fibers, each loop extending from the base at two spaced-apart points, and fiber segments extending from the base to respective distal fiber ends spaced from the base. Each distal fiber end forms an enlarged head of fiber resin for snagging other fibers. 1. A method of making a male touch fastener product , the method comprising:shearing distal portions of loops extending from a side of a flexible fabric, leaving fibers extending from the side of the flexible fabric in place of the sheared loops, the fibers extending to respective free distal ends, while leaving other loops extending from the side of the fabric intact; and thenheating the distal ends with energy supplied by a linear energy source, such that resin of the distal ends flows to form enlarged heads on the extending fibers, while leaving at least some of the other loops intact;wherein the shearing and heating leave intact at least 10 percent of the loops extending from the side of the flexible fabric prior to shearing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the shearing and heating leave intact at least 20 percent of the loops extending from the side of the flexible fabric prior to shearing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sheared loops are of fibers having a denier of less than about ...

CLEANING AND PERSONAL CARE ARTICLES

A textile sheet element having selectively applied arrays of surface projection elements defining raised zones across an active surface for cleaning and/or personal care, The textile sheet element is adapted for use by itself and/or for attachment to a user manipulated support with or without a handle such as a mop head or the like. 113-. (canceled)14. A cleaning or personal care system comprising:a textile sheet element of stitch-bonded construction, the textile sheet element including a substrate of spunbonded nonwoven construction with a plurality of ground yarns extending in stitched relation through the substrate such that the ground yarns define a substantially continuous ground covering across the substrate and a plurality of pile yarns extending in stitched relation through the substrate such that the pile yarns define a discontinuous patterned arrangement of outwardly projecting surface elements of loop construction extending away from the substrate; anda user manipulated support structure adapted to operatively secure the textile sheet element across at least one surface of the support structure.15. The invention as recited in claim 14 , wherein the user manipulated support structure is operatively connected to an elongate handle structure.16. The invention as recited in claim 14 , wherein the textile sheet element includes a three-dimensional active treatment zone having a plurality of said outwardly projecting surface elements disposed across an interior portion of the textile sheet element and a pair of attachment zones adapted for operative connection to the user manipulated support structure disposed outboard of the active treatment zone.17. The invention as recited in claim 16 , wherein the attachment zones are substantially two dimensional consisting essentially of the ground covering across the substrate.18. The invention as recited in claim 16 , wherein the attachment zones comprise one half of a hook and loop attachment structure. This ...

FASTENING MEMBER FOR HOOK-AND-LOOP FASTENER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SANITARY PRODUCT

A fastening member for a hook-and-loop fastener including a base material layer having a fastening portion and a printed layer directly fixed on the base material layer is provided. A method for manufacturing a fastening member for a hook-and-loop fastener including a printed layer and a base material layer having a fastening portion is also provided, including the steps of forming a printed layer on a liner, transferring the printed layer to a base material layer having a fastening portion, and removing the liner from the printed layer. A sanitary product including the fastening member for a hook-and-loop fastener is also provided. 1. A fastening member for a hook-and-loop fastener comprising:a base material layer having a fastening portion, anda printed layer fixed directly on the base material layer.2. The fastening member for a hook-and-loop fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening member is a female member.3. The fastening member for a hook-and-loop fastener according to claim 2 , wherein the base material layer comprises a fiber layer having a first main surface having a loop engaging element on a surface thereof claim 2 , and a second main surface opposing the first main surface claim 2 , andthe printed layer is fixed directly on the second main surface.4. The fastening member for a hook-and-loop fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the base material layer comprises an adhesive layer and the printed layer is fixed directly on the adhesive layer.5. A method for manufacturing a fastening member for a hook-and-loop fastener including a printed layer and a base material layer having a fastening portion claim 1 , comprising the steps of:forming a printed layer on a liner,transferring the printed layer to a base material layer having a fastening portion, andremoving the liner from the printed layer.6. A sanitary product comprising the fastening member for a hook-and-loop fastener of .7. The sanitary product according to claim 6 , wherein the ...

ADHESIVE COMPOSITION CONTAINING A STARCH HYDROLYSATE FOR HEAT-SEALING

A method for thermal bonding of a fibrous matrix to a support, comprising the steps of: i) deposition, on a bonding region of said support and/or of said fibrous matrix, of a pulverulent composition comprising essentially a starch hydrolysate having a DE of greater than 30, ii) bringing the bonding regions of said fibrous matrix and of said support into contact, iii) applying, to one and/or the other of the bonding regions of said support and of said fibrous matrix, a temperature of between 100 and 180° C. in order to bond said fibrous matrix to the support. The use of an adhesive composition comprising essentially a starch hydrolysate having a DE of greater than 30 in thermal bonding and an adhesive composition for binding a fibrous matrix to a support. 1. A method for thermal bonding of a fibrous matrix to a support , comprising the steps of:deposition, on a bonding region of said support and/or of said fibrous matrix, of a pulverulent composition comprising more than 50% (w/w) of a starch hydrolysate having a dextrose equivalent (DE) of between 30 and 90;bringing the bonding regions of said fibrous matrix and of said support into contact;applying, to one and/or the other of the bonding regions of said support and of said fibrous matrix, a temperature of between 100 and 180° C. in order to bond said fibrous matrix to the support.2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that said pulverulent composition has a DE of between 36 to 40.3. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that said pulverulent composition comprises more than 60% (w/w) of starch hydrolysate.4. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that said pulverant composition has a mean particle size distribution of between 40 and 500 pm.5. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that a pressure of 1 to 100 bar is applied to at least one of the bonding regions of said support and/or of said fibrous matrix during the step of applying a temperature of between 100 ...

Loop-Engageable Fasteners and Related Systems and Methods

A method of making a sheet-form loop-engageable fastener product includes placing a layer of staple fibers on a first side of a substrate, needling fibers of the layer through the substrate to form loops extending from a second side of the substrate, removing end regions from at least some of the loops to form stems, and forming loop-engageable heads at free ends of at least some of the stems.

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF EMBEDDING ARTICLES WITHIN RECLOSABLE FASTENER SYSTEMS

The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for reclosable fasteners with increased stability against horizontal movement and increased stability against horizontal movement of an embedded article within the reclosable fasteners. The reclosable fastener may include, for example, a hook and loop fastener or interlocking mushroom fastener. More specifically, the present disclosure presents reclosable fastener systems that may securely contain and embed an article within the reclosable fastener system. 1. A reclosable fastener system for securely containing an embedded article , wherein the reclosable fastener system includes:a first reclosable fastener substrate comprising a first generally planar base;multiple first fastener components fixedly attached to the first reclosable fastener substrate;a second reclosable fastener substrate comprising a second generally planar base;multiple second fastener components fixedly attached to the second reclosable fastener substrate, wherein the second fastener components are complementary to the first fastener components; andthe first and second fastener substrates are arranged to purposefully receive an article in a manner that will allow for a substantial engagement of the first fastener components and the second fastener components and secure the article between the first reclosable fastener substrate and the second reclosable fastener substrate.2. The reclosable fastener system of wherein one or both the first substrate and the second substrate additionally comprises a resilient layer proximate to one or both of the first fastener components and the second fastener components claim 1 , said resilient layer formable by an article received between the first reclosable fastener substrate and the second reclosable fastener substrate while the first reclosable fastener substrate is engaged with the second reclosable fastener substrate.3. The reclosable fastener system of claim 1 , wherein one or both the first ...

Breathable, wicking nonwoven material

An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.

LOOP FASTENING MATERIAL

A touch fastener loop material has a non-woven web of fibers forming both a base and a field of high-tenacity hook-engageable loops extending outward from one broad side of the base. The fibers are distributed such that the field of loops has a particular fiber volume distribution as a function of elevation above the base. 1. A touch fastener loop material comprising a non-woven web of fibers forming both a base and a field of hook-engageable loops of a tenacity of at least 1.1 grams per denier extending outward from one broad side of the base , wherein the fibers are distributed such that the field of loops has a Maximum Fiber Volumetric Ratio of between 5 and 25 percent , and wherein the Maximum Fiber Volumetric Ratio occurs closer to the Rising 5% Ratio Elevation than to the Falling 5% Ratio Elevation.2. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , having a Critical Fiber Volume Percentage of between 20 and 60 percent.3. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , wherein the Maximum Fiber Volumetric Ratio is between 8 and 20 percent.4. The touch fastener loop material of claim 3 , wherein the Maximum Fiber Volumetric Ratio is between 10 and 15 percent.5. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , wherein the tenacity is at least 5 grams per denier.6. The touch fastener loop material of claim 5 , wherein the tenacity is at least 8 grams per denier.7. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , having a Peel Strength of at least 500 grams force per inch width when mated with an HTH725 hook and tested according to ASTM D5170-98.8. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , having a Shear Strength of at least 8 claim 1 ,000 grams force per square inch when mated with an HTH725 hook and tested according to ASTM D5169-98.9. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , having Frazier air permeability of at least 500 feet/feet/sec.10. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , having an overall thickness of less than about 1.5 millimeters.11. The touch ...

LOOP FASTENING MATERIAL

A touch fastener loop material has a non-woven web of fibers forming both a base and a field of high-tenacity hook-engageable loops extending outward from one broad side of the base. The fibers are arranged with a particularly low density while maintaining hook-engageability and usefulness as a fastening material. 1. A touch fastener loop material comprising a non-woven web of fibers forming both a base and a field of hook-engageable loops of a tenacity of at least 1.1 grams per denier extending outward from one broad side of the base , wherein the fibers are distributed such that the loop material has a Loop Loft Density of between 0.6 and 1.3 gram per cubic inch.2. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , wherein the Loop Loft Density is between 0.8 and 1.0.3. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , having a Critical Fiber Volume Percentage of between 20 and 60 percent.4. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , wherein the fibers are distributed such that the field of loops has a Maximum Fiber Volumetric Ratio of between 5 and 25 percent.5. The touch fastener loop material of claim 4 , wherein the Maximum Fiber Volumetric Ratio is between 10 and 15 percent.6. The touch fastener loop material of claim 4 , wherein the Maximum Fiber Volumetric Ratio occurs within a lower 30% of an elevation span between the Rising 5% Ratio Elevation and the Falling 5% Ratio Elevation.7. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , wherein the tenacity is at least 5 grams per denier.8. The touch fastener loop material of claim 7 , wherein the tenacity is at least 8 grams per denier.9. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , having a Peel Strength of at least 500 grams force per inch width when mated with an HTH725 hook and tested according to ASTM D5170-98.10. The touch fastener loop material of claim 1 , having a Shear Strength of at least 8 claim 1 ,000 grams force per square inch when mated with an HTH725 hook and tested according to ASTM D5169-98.11. The ...

FASTENING FABRIC

A fastening fabric comprises: a restraining fabric structure, comprising a first base structure and plural fiber bundles protruding from a surface of the first base structure, wherein each of the fiber bundles comprises plural inclined restraining fibers, and the plural inclined restraining fibers are formed with a rigidity and inclined towards a same direction, and respectively formed with an included angle with respect to the surface of the first base structure; and a loop fabric structure, comprising a second base structure and plural loop bundles protruding from a surface of the second base structure, wherein each of the loop bundles comprises plural fibriform loops; when the restraining fabric structure and the loop fabric structure are in contact for being mutually adhered, the inclined restraining fibers and the fibriform loops are tangled with each other to provide an adhering and fastening effect. 1. A fastening fabric , fabricated by synthetic fibers and comprising:a restraining fabric structure, processed with a thermal pressing and forming treatment, wherein said restraining fabric structure comprises a first base structure and a plurality of fiber bundles protruding from a surface of said first base structure, and each of said fiber bundles comprises a plurality of inclined restraining fibers, wherein said plural inclined restraining fibers are formed with a rigidity and inclined towards a same direction, and respectively formed with an included angle with respect to said surface of said first base structure, wherein said included angle is greater than 5 degrees but smaller than 60 degrees; anda loop fabric structure, comprising a second base structure and a plurality of loop bundles protruding from a surface of said second base structure, wherein each of said loop bundles comprises a plurality of fibriform loops;when said restraining fabric structure and said loop fabric structure are in contact for being mutually adhered, said inclined restraining ...

Pile weatherstripping and other pile and brush articles having piles or brushes exclusively of polyamide (nylon) reactively bonded to an unlike plastic material especially polypropylene

Pile articles (20,22), especially pile weather stripping, and a method and apparatus (10) for making such articles where the backing (24) and the pile (26) are of unlike material, especially nylon yarn for the pile (26) and polypropylene containing material for the backing (24), wherein prior to the welding of the pile (26) to the backing (24) the pile is first pre- heated using ultrasonic energy to melt the pile in a region (65) thereof where the pile is ultrasonically welded to the backing and before the weld is made. The ultrasonic melting occurs upstream of the location where the pile (26) is welded to the backing (24) so that the ultrasonically pre-heated melted region (65) of the pile (26) can cool and become at least partially solidified. Then pile (26) at the pre-heated melted region (65) is welded to the backing (24) and causes a reactive or chemical weld to occur, thereby attaching the pile (26) to the backing (24).

Tufted fibrous web

A fibrous web having a first surface and a second surface. The fibrous web has a first region and at least one discrete second region, the second region being a discontinuity on the second surface and being a tuft comprising a plurality of tufted fibers extending from the first surface. The tufted fibers define a distal portion, the distal portion comprising portions of the tufted fibers being bonded together. Bonding can be thermal melt-bonding. In another embodiment the second surface of the web can have non-intersecting or substantially continuous bonded regions, which also can be thermal melt-bonding.

Nonwoven tufted fabric by crimping

Tufted laminate web

A laminate web comprising a first and second precursor webs, at least the first precursor web being a nonwoven web, the laminate web having a first side, the first side comprising the second precursor web and at least one discrete tuft, each of the discrete tufts having a linear orientation defining a longitudinal axis and comprising a plurality of tufted fibers being integral extensions of the first precursor web and extending through the second precursor web; and a second side, the second side comprising the first precursor web.

Inverse textured web

A composite web adapted for use as a component in a disposable absorbent article is disclosed. The composite web comprises a first fibrous layer and a second layer, the first and second layers each comprising a body-facing side and a garment-facing side and are disposed in a face to face relationship to form a laminate. The first fibrous layer comprises a fibrous web of randomly oriented fibers with respect to an X-Y plane, and a plurality of discrete regions of fiber reorientation at least on the body-facing side thereof, and a plurality of fibers having portions reoriented in a direction substantially orthogonal to the X-Y plane and extending toward the garment-facing side.

Soft loop laminate and method of making

There is provided a soft nonwoven fibrous loop material for use in hook and loop fastening systems. The nonwoven fibrous loop material of the invention contains an open fibrous loop layer comprised predominately of polypropylene polymer, copolymer or blend fibers. The nonwoven fibrous loop layer material is autogeneously bonded to a backing layer formed of polypropylene polymers or copolymers having a percent isotacticity of less than 70%, optionally with additional layers present provided so that the overall nonwoven fibrous loop material is a laminate having a circular bend stiffness of less than about 9 Newton and having tensile strength of at least 1500 g/2.54 cm-width.

Method of making a fibrillated article

A fibrillated foamed article and process for producing the same is described. The fibrillated articles are useful as tape backings, filters, thermal and acoustical insulation and as a diffuse reflector for use in optical applications such as computer displays and as reinforcement fibers for polymers or cast building materials such as concrete.

Fibrillated foam article

A fibrillated foamed article and process for producing the same is described. The fibrillated articles are useful as tape backings, filters, thermal and acoustical insulation and as a diffuse reflector for use in optical applications such as computer displays and as reinforcement fibers for polymers or cast building materials such as concrete.

非织造纤维网

本发明公开了用于吸收制品的非织造纤维网。非织造纤维网可具有第一非织造层和第二非织造层。所述第一非织造层具有多根第一纤维、第一侧面和与所述第一侧面相反的第二侧面，以及从所述第一侧面延伸穿过所述第一非织造层至所述第二侧面的多个第一孔。所述第一非织造层也具有添加剂，其至少部分地设置在所述多根第一纤维的至少一部分上。所述第二非织造层具有多根第二纤维、第一侧面和与所述第一侧面相反的第二侧面。所述第二非织造层附接到所述第一非织造层，使得所述多根第二纤维的至少一部分与所述多个第一孔液体连通。

Облегченные ковровые продукты и способ их изготовления

1. Ковровый продукт, включающий:- неотделанный ковровый материал, содержащий первичную основу и прошивной ворс;- вторичную основу, содержащую нетканый материал из синтетических волокон; и- термопластичную клеевую композицию, плавящуюся в горячем состоянии, приклеенную к неотделанному ковровому материалу и вторичной основе, при этом термопластичная клеевая композиция включает:- модифицированный полиэтилентерефталат (ПЭТФ), имеющий степень кристалличности, меньшую, чем у немодифицированного ПЭТФ, и точку плавления от 90°C до 150°C; и- дисперсный наполнитель,причем ковровый продукт имеет массу основы менее 60 унций на квадратный ярд (примерно менее 2,034 кг/м).2. Ковровый продукт по п.1, отличающийся тем, что термопластичная клеевая композиция имеет вязкость от 6000 сП при температуре 325°F (162,78°C) до 8500 сП при температуре 325°F.3. Ковровый продукт по п.1, отличающийся тем, что модифицированный ПЭТФ имеет точку плавления от 100°C до 115°C.4. Ковровый продукт по п.1, отличающийся тем, что количество дисперсного наполнителя составляет менее 43% от массы термопластичной клеевой композиции.5. Ковровый продукт по п.4, отличающийся тем, что дисперсный наполнитель имеет удельную теплоемкость от 0,15 ккал/(кг·°C) до 0,25 ккал/(кг·°C).6. Ковровый продукт по п.1, отличающийся тем, что количество дисперсного наполнителя составляет от 37 до 41% от массы термопластичной клеевой композиции.7. Ковровый продукт по п.1, отличающийся тем, что дисперсный наполнитель включает стекло, керамику, барит, карбонат кальция, магнетит, камень или их комбинацию.8. Ковровый продукт по п.1, отличающийся тем, что дисперсный наполнитель имеет размер частиц менее 60 меш.9. Ковровый продук РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК D06N 7/00 (13) 2013 116 766 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2013116766/05, 03.10.2011 (71) Заявитель(и): БОЛЬЁ ГРУП, ЛЛК (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): САЛЬСМАН ...

Lightweight carpet products and method of manufacture thereof

1차 백킹과 터프트 섬유를 갖는 그레이지 카펫, 합성섬유의 부직 텍스타일을 포함하는 2차 백킹, 및 그레이지 카펫과 2차 백킹에 접착된 열가소성 접착제 조성물을 포함하는 경량 카펫 제품이 제공된다. 상기 열가소성 접착제 조성물은 미개질 폴리에틸렌 테레프탈레이트(PET)보다 결정도가 낮고 융점이 약 90℃ 내지 약 150℃인 개질된 PET와 미립자상 충전제를 포함한다. 열가소성 접착제 조성물을 이용하여 그레이지 카펫을 2차 백킹에 접착시킴으로써 경량 카펫 제품을 만드는 방법도 제공된다. There is provided a lightweight carpet product comprising a grafted carpet having primary backing and tufted fibers, a secondary backing comprising nonwoven textile of synthetic fibers, and a thermoplastic adhesive composition bonded to the secondary backing. The thermoplastic adhesive composition comprises a modified PET and a particulate filler having a lower crystallinity than unmodified polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a melting point of from about 90 캜 to about 150 캜. A method of making a lightweight carpet product by adhering a greige carpet to a secondary backing using a thermoplastic adhesive composition is also provided.

Loop material

FIELD: loop material production. SUBSTANCE: multilayer loop material includes at least one support layer and a loop layer supported with the support layer, while both the support layer and the loop layer contain a non-woven layer, and the non-woven layer of the support layer is sealed by means of embossing, wherein, on the one hand, the specified loop material can be widely adapted relatively to air permeability, and, nonetheless, it preserves the resistance relatively to clutch characteristics, and on the other hand, it can be relatively cheap and flexible, if multilayer loop material is characterized in that non-woven material of the support layer is sealed by embossing with a surface embossing density in the range of 10-95%, and the loop layer and the support layer are connected to each other with gaps with a surface connection density less than the surface embossing density. EFFECT: obtaining loop material. 12 cl, 8 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 763 548 C2 (51) МПК D04H 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61F 13/627 (2021.05); D04H 1/54 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018115228, 24.04.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Ломан-кёстер ГмбХ унд Ко.КГ (DE) Дата регистрации: 30.12.2021 04.05.2017 DE 10 2017 109 592.6 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 24.10.2019 Бюл. № 30 (45) Опубликовано: 30.12.2021 Бюл. № 1 2 7 6 3 5 4 8 R U (54) ПЕТЕЛЬНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ (57) Реферат: Многослойный петлевой материал, включающий по меньшей мере один опорный слой и петлевой слой, поддерживаемый опорным слоем, при этом как опорный слой, так и петлевой слой содержат нетканый слой, а нетканый слой опорного слоя уплотнен посредством тиснения, причем с одной стороны указанный петлевой материал может быть в широких пределах адаптирован относительно воздушной проницаемости и тем не менее сохранять устойчивость относительно характеристик Стр.: 1 сцепления, а с другой ...

Способ изготовления текстильного покрытия и текстильное покрытие

Изобретение относится к способу изготовления текстильного покрытия (2) из полотна (3) из волокна, содержащего: заднюю поверхность (8В), первую область (5), вторую область (7) и переднюю поверхность (8А), причем первая область является областью сцепления, в которой волокна (4) полотна (3) интегрированы в плотную перепутанную структуру (5), удерживающую эти волокна (4), и которая расположена только в части толщины (6) полотна (3), а вторая область (7) расположена в другой части толщины (6) полотна (3) вплоть до упомянутой передней поверхности (8А). Способ характеризуется тем, что согласно способу а) прикладывают переменное электрическое поле к полотну (3), по меньшей мере, передняя или задняя (8А, 8В), из сторон которого несет термоплавкое порошкообразное связующее (12), причем это порошкообразное связующее (12) внедряют в полотно (3) из волокна (4) таким образом, чтобы упомянутое связующее (12) было сконцентрировано в первой области (5). Затем с) связующее (12) подвергают плавлению путем подачи тепла; затем d) связующее (12) оставляют до отверждения или подвергают отверждению. Также изобретение относится к текстильному покрытию, полученному описанным способом. Использование настоящего способа позволяет упростить изготовление текстильного покрытия, не приводя к ухудшению механических свойств покрытия. 2 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 4 пр., 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 455 410 (13) C2 (51) МПК D06N D06N D04H D04H D06M 3/00 7/00 11/08 3/12 23/08 (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010100810/04, 30.05.2008 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 30.05.2008 (72) Автор(ы): БОНЭН Венсан (FR), ВИЛЛЬ Жером (FR) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ФИБРОЛАЙН ФРАНС (FR) R U Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 12.06.2007 FR 0755713 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.07.2011 Бюл. № 20 2 4 5 5 4 1 0 (45) Опубликовано: 10.07.2012 Бюл. № 19 2 4 5 5 4 1 0 R U ...

Tufted carpet for automobile applications

FIELD: chemistry. SUBSTANCE: tufted carpet for application for automobiles consists of burry layer and, at least, main base layer. Burry layer has poil weight and consists of yarn from bulk-continuous-filaments (BCF yarn), containing specified number of threads, which have specified diameter. Carpet is subjected to tufting with specified size. BCF yarn consists of polypropylene (PP) thread with tear strength between 2.6 cN/dtex (centinewton per decitex) and 3.2 cN/dtex (centinewton per decitex) with elongation from 50% to 70% or polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) with tear strength between 2.6 cN/dtex (centinewton per decitex) and 3.4 cN/dtex (centinewton per decitex) with elongation from 20% to 40%. EFFECT: obtaining tufted carpet. 15 cl, 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК D04H 11/00 (13) 2 541 285 C2 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2011151639/12, 17.05.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 17.05.2010 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): МЕЕНАКШИСУНДАРАМ Меганатхан (CH), ТЭЙЛОР Джеймс П (CH) 18.05.2009 CH 00773/09 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.06.2013 Бюл. № 18 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): АУТОНОЙМ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТ АГ (CH) (45) Опубликовано: 10.02.2015 Бюл. № 4 20080220199 A1, 11.09.2008. RU 2278187 C2, 20.06.2006. RU 2188265 C2, 27.08.2002. RU 2138398 C1, 27.09.1999 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 19.12.2011 2 5 4 1 2 8 5 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 5622765 A, 22.04.1997. US 2 5 4 1 2 8 5 R U EP 2010/056700 (17.05.2010) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2010/133531 (25.11.2010) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) ВОРСОВЫЙ КОВЕР ДЛЯ АВТОМОБИЛЬНЫХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЙ (57) Реферат: Ворсовый ковер для использования в нити с прочностью на разрыв между 2,6 cN/dtex применениях для ...

制品用的机械扣合系统

用于产品，例如，吸收制品如婴儿训练裤用的机械扣合系统，其中该机械扣合系统是服装上的钩-环型扣合系统，其中环材料是层压材料装配后经过了后粘合的非织造布层压材料。

Tufted carpenting with unitary needlebonded backing and method of manufacturing the same

Tufted carpeting has a unitary primary backing comprising a woven synthetic scrim with a backing layer of staple fibers needled onto its back surface before tufting. The tuft bases are at least partially surrounded by the fibers of the backing layer, and sizing is applied to the underside of the carpet after tufting. The resulting product has excellent dimensional stability, stiffness and flame retardance, and requires no secondary backing. In the preferred embodiment, the staple fibers are needled through the scrim to provide, in addition to the backing layer, a dyeable subface on the face side.

Method of manufacturing a recyclable carpet

A tufted fabric (1) devoid of external chemical binders is formed by crosslapping a carded web of fibers (10) onto a back side (15) of a tufted primary backing (12), the opposed front side (19) of which having tufts (17) projecting therethrough, while it is transported by a conveyor (46) feeding into a first needle loom (20). Fibers in the primary backing and in the carded web of fibers are then entangled by the first needle loom and by a second needle loom (36), whereby the carded web of fibers meshes with the primary backing to form a carpet backing (58) of sufficient weight and integrity to replace a conventional carpet underpad. The carpet backing is a blend of preferably homogenous fibers wherein the primary backing and the carded web of fibers are indistinguishable from one another. The tufted fabric may then be dyed and dried through a heat treatment, which, if the tufted fabric includes binder fibers, causes a fusion bond between the fibers in the carpet backing and between the carpet backing and the tufts.

Carpet comprising a propylene-based elastomer and methods of making the same

Provided are carpets comprising at least one propylene-based elastomer. The presence of the propylene-based elastomer provides the carpet with improved properties, including good tuft bind strength and tuft lock strength, and reliable construction.