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Device for applying an embossing to a web of tissue paper

  • US 20030010228A1
  • Filed: 07/16/2002
  • Published: 01/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An embossing device for embossing a single-ply or multi-ply web of tissue paper, comprising:

  • a first roll with embossing protrusions on its peripheral surface; and

    a second roll with a yielding layer on its peripheral surface cooperably disposed with respect to the first roll as to form an embossing nip therewith;

    the first roll and the second roll run in synchronization;

    the second roll has individual zones on its peripheral surface with a higher overall thickness and/or different material characteristics of the yielding layer compared to that of the remaining peripheral surface;

    wherein the individual zones are generally opposed in the embossing nip to the embossing protrusions of the first roll.

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