Method of making a web which is extensible in at least one direction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6896843
APP PUB NO 20040041308A1
SERIAL NO

10232057

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A method includes the steps of co-extruding a first component and a second component. The first component has a recovery percentage R1 and the second component has a recovery percentage R2, wherein R1 is higher than R2. The first and second components are directed through a spin pack to form a plurality of continuous, molten fibers. The plurality of molten fibers is then routed through a quenching chamber to form a plurality of continuous cooled fibers. The plurality of continuous cooled fibers is then routed through a drawing unit to form a plurality of continuous, solid linear fibers. The linear fibers are then deposited onto a moving support, such ass a forming wire, to form an accumulation or fibers. The accumulation of fibers are stabilized and bonded to form a web. The web is then stretched by at least 50 percent in at least one direction before being allowed to relax. The relaxation of the web causes the fibers to acquire a 3-dimensional, coiled configuration which provides the web with extensibility in at least one direction.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC2300 WINCHESTER ROAD NEENAH WI 54956

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Graham, Matthew Joseph North Canton, OH 1 41
Shawver, Susan Elaine Roswell, GA 31 1209
Topolkaraev, Vasily Aramovich Appleton, WI 18 555
Wideman, Gregory James Menasha, WI 14 191

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