NETTING, ARRAYS, AND DIES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
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1. A netting comprising an array of polymeric strands periodically joined together at bond regions throughout the array, but do not substantially cross over each other, wherein the netting has a thickness up to 750 micrometers.
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Abstract
Nettings and arrays comprising polymeric strands, including dies (1030) and methods to make the same. Nettings and arrays of polymeric strands (1070a,1070b) described herein have a variety of uses, including wound care, tapes, filtration, absorbent articles, pest control articles, geotextile applications, water/vapor management in clothing, reinforcement for non-woven articles, self bulking articles, floor coverings, grip supports, athletic articles, and pattern-coated adhesives.
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- 1. A netting comprising an array of polymeric strands periodically joined together at bond regions throughout the array, but do not substantially cross over each other, wherein the netting has a thickness up to 750 micrometers.
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5. An extrusion die comprising one of:
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(I) a plurality of shims positioned adjacent to one another, the shims together defining a cavity and a dispensing surface, wherein the dispensing surface has an array of first dispensing orifices alternating with an array of second dispensing orifices, wherein the plurality of shims comprises a plurality of a repeating sequence of shims comprising a shim that provides a fluid passageway between the cavity and the first dispensing orifices and a shim that provides a fluid passageway between the cavity and the second dispensing orifices where the first array of fluid passageways has greater fluid restriction than the second array of fluid passageways;
or(II) a plurality of shims positioned adjacent to one another, the shims together defining a first cavity, a second cavity, and a dispensing surface, wherein the dispensing surface has an array of first dispensing orifices alternating with an array of second dispensing orifices, wherein the plurality of shims comprises a plurality of a repeating sequence of shims comprising a shim that provides a fluid passageway between the first cavity and one of the first dispensing orifices and a shim that provides a fluid passageway between the second cavity and one of second the dispensing orifices.
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6. An extrusion die comprising one of:
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(I) a plurality of shims positioned adjacent to one another, the shims together defining a cavity and a dispensing surface, wherein the dispensing surface has at least one net-forming zone and at least one film-forming zone, wherein the net-forming zone has an array of first dispensing orifices alternating with an array of second dispensing orifices;
or(II) a plurality of shims positioned adjacent to one another, the shims together defining a first cavity, a second cavity, and a dispensing surface, wherein the dispensing surface has at least one net-forming zone and at least one film-forming zone, wherein the net-forming zone has an array of first dispensing orifices alternating with an array of second dispensing orifices.
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- 7. An attachment system comprising a netting and an array of engagement posts for engaging with the netting, the netting comprising an array of polymeric strands periodically joined together at bond regions throughout the array, wherein the netting has a thickness up to 750 micrometers.
- 9. An attachment system comprising an array of engagement posts engaged with a netting, the netting comprising an array of polymeric strands periodically joined together at bond regions throughout the array, wherein the netting has a thickness up to 750 micrometers.
- 11. An array of alternating first and second polymeric strands, wherein the first and second strands periodically join together at bond regions throughout the array, wherein at least one of the first or second strands have a property of having been stretched beyond a yield point of the respective strands, wherein the first strands have an average first yield strength, and wherein the second strands have an average second yield strength that is different than the first yield strength.
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