Apparatus and method for minimizing waste and improving quality and production in web processing operations by automated threading and re-threading of web materials

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9387131
APP PUB NO 20120159753A1
SERIAL NO

13160932

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Apparatus and methods are provided to minimize waste and improve quality and production in web processing operations. A first non-elastomeric layer is bonded with an elastomeric layer, and to a second non-elastomeric layer. The apparatus and methods provide defect detection in the elastomeric layer and triggers an unthreading/rethreading sequence. Web defect detection may be provided by way of at least one visual inspection station. If defects are detected in the elastic layer, the resulting products may be culled.

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CURT G JOA INC100 CROCKER AVE SHEBOYGAN FALLS WI 53085

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Andrews, Robert E Sheboygan, US 73 1121
Dodelin, Donald R Woodstock, US 4 15
Fritz, Jeff W Plymouth, US 9 285
Hohm, Jason Sheboygan Falls, US 6 5
Sayaovong, Song Glendale, US 2 7
Strains, Peter Sheboygan Falls, US 1 5

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