Air dryer utilizing low temperature, high velocity air

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12059889
APP PUB NO 20210146680A1
SERIAL NO

17047139

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Methods and apparatuses for drying web substrates are described. In one embodiment, a method of drying a web substrate may comprise supplying air to a first dryer head located proximate a web conveyer, the air within the first dryer head having a temperature of less than 176 degrees C., directing air from the first dryer head toward the web conveyer at a velocity greater than 1000 m/min and forming a first drying region, and advancing the web substrate in a first direction on the web conveyer and through the first drying region.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK INCNEENAH WI

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dollevoet, Tim G Kimberly, US 23 647
Heller, Jeffrey R Fond Du Lac, US 5 87
Lohoff, Michael L Oshkosh, US 8 10
Marrano, Stephen A Oshkosh, US 11 10
Neubauer, Andrew E Neenah, US 6 39
Nitke, Troy A Freedom, US 1 0

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