Method for making an apertured web

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9962867
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15376825

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A method for making apertures in a precursor web using a forming apparatus is provided where the web comprises a film having molecular orientation and the forming apparatus comprises an arrangement of teeth. The orientation of the arrangement of teeth and the molecular orientation of the film are predetermined and modified to provide a relative angle between the orientation of the teeth and the molecular orientation of the film. Apertures formed in the precursor web material have a length and width exhibiting a minimal aspect ratio.

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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYCINCINNATI OH 45202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Arora, Kelyn Anne Cincinnati, US 148 3027
Broyles, Norman Scott Hamilton, US 47 885
Gibson, Fredrick William Cincinnati, US 11 340
Hammons, John Lee Hamilton, US 161 4902
Hoying, Jody Lynn Maineville, US 36 2360
McAffry, Karen Denise Cincinnati, US 31 1092
Mullane, Timothy Ian Union, US 87 1954
O'Donnell, Hugh Joseph Cincinnati, US 61 2005
Orr, Jill Marlene Liberty Township, US 113 1996

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