Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9976771
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14257253

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Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.

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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYST PAUL MN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Breister, James C Oakdale, US 27 229
Chen, Andrew W Woodbury, US 14 264
Fox, Andrew R Oakdale, US 80 1252
Jerde, Scott A Maplewood, US 3 4
Klinzing, William P West Lakeland, US 20 1304
Kucera, Bradley K Lakeville, US 3 4
Sager, Patrick J Hastings, US 17 47

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