Unitary deflection member for making fibrous structures having increased surface area and process for making same

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PATENT NO 9976261
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15132293

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A unitary deflection member. The unitary deflection member can have a fluid pervious reinforcing member and a patterned framework. The patterned framework can have a plurality of regularly spaced protuberances extending from the reinforcing member. At least two of said protuberances can be similar in size and shape, and each protuberance can have a transition portion having a transition portion width and a forming portion having a forming portion width. The transition portion width can be less than the forming portion width.

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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYCINCINNATI OH

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Brent,, Jr John Leslie Springboro, US 35 664
Manifold, John Allen Sunman, US 152 4530
Singer, James Michael Liberty Township, US 40 1026

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