Apparatus and method for conveying absorbent articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9573766
APP PUB NO 20150158672A1
SERIAL NO

14549603

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An apparatus and method for conveying absorbent articles may utilize a conveyor including a vacuum source in fluid connection with a deck. The deck may include a channel. The conveyor may include a belt having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and an aperture. The second surface of the belt may be in facing relationship with the deck such that the aperture is aligned with the channel. A first row of angled teeth and a second row of angled teeth may be connected with the second surface of the belt. The first row of angled teeth and the second row of angled teeth mesh with a first gear member and a second gear member, respectively. The first and second gear members may be attached to an axle member such that the first gear member and the second gear member rotate with the axle member to advance the belt.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Freije, Zachary Aaron Milford, US 23 420
Lenser, Todd Douglas Liberty Township, US 62 505

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