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Abstract

The instant invention is directed to an arrangement for forming a stable fiber web having high loft and high resilience. The arrangement includes a cabinet receiving opened and blended fibers connected with a fiber web forming chute which receives the opened and blended fibers from the cabinet. The forming chute includes a first and second wall and fiber contacting elements which assist in urging the fibers through and out an exit of the chute in an evenly distributed condition while forming the fiber web. The fiber contacting elements include a fiber inter-engaging device associated with at least one of the first and second walls, said inter-engaging device acting said outer fibers causing these fibers to inter-engage creating a stable outer surface over the fiber web.

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First Claim