Patent ID: 6733284
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: B05D,B29C,F26B

Abstract:
A method of embossing a web, the method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a first embossing roll having a first embossing pattern disposed thereon; (b) providing a second embossing roll that is engaged with the first embossing roll, the second embossing roll having a second embossing pattern disposed thereon, the first embossing pattern and the second embossing pattern being complementary; (c) maintaining the second embossing roll at a first temperature; (d) applying an adhesive to the second embossing roll; (e) contacting a web of sheet material with the second embossing roll such that the adhesive forms an adhesive pattern on the web of sheet material in register with the second embossing pattern of the second embossing roll; (f) passing the web of sheet material between the first embossing roll and the second embossing roll wherein the first embossing roll and the second embossing roll emboss the web with the complementary embossing pattern; (g) providing a belt disposed about at least a portion of the second embossing roll, the belt having a second temperature that is different from the first temperature; (h) passing the web between the belt and the second embossing roll; and (e) removing the web of sheet material from the second embossing roll.