Method and apparatus for producing a zoned and/or layered substrate

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11866884
APP PUB NO 20230149226A1
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17915827

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Methods and apparatuses for producing a zoned and/or layered substrate are described. A method can include providing a first supply of fibers, providing a second supply of fibers, and providing a headbox. The headbox can include a machine direction, a cross-direction, and a first cross-directional divider that separates a first zone of the headbox from a second zone of the headbox in a cross-directional manner. The method can further include transferring the first supply of fibers and the second supply of fibers to the headbox. The method can also include transferring the first supply of fibers and the second supply of fibers through the headbox to provide the substrate.

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KIMBERLY CLARK CO2300 WINCHESTER ROAD NEENAH WISCONSIN 54956 US

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Abuto, Francis P Johns Creek, US 15 79
Kaul, Vikram Atlanta, US 13 50
Qin, Jian Appleton, US 144 5240
Ranganathan, Sridhar Alpharetta, US 80 3386

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