Patent ID: 6135747
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: B05B,B05C,B29B,B29C,B29K,B32B,D04H,E04B,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for impregnating at least one edge surface of a first and a second batt with extruded synthetic fibers, the apparatus comprising:a conveyor for conveying said batts with their side edges in adjacent opposing relationship and in a conveying path having a common direction,separator means having a first surface and a second surface spaced from said first surface, said separator means extending laterally across said conveying path and being spaced from said conveyor a sufficient distance for diverting said first batt during conveying so that said first batt is conveyed proximal said first surface while said second batt is conveyed proximal said second surface thereby to separate a side edge of said first batt from an opposing adjacent side edge of said second batt a sufficient distance to create a zone of exposure wherein at least one of said side edges is impregnated with said extruded synthetic fibers, andmeans located in said zone of exposure for impregnating at least one of said exposed edges with said fibers.