Patent ID: 6170393
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An embosser assembly for forming a pattern of embossments in an absorbent article, said embosser assembly comprising:A.) a die roll; andB.) an anvil roll aligned with said die roll, said anvil roll having a multi-layered configuration, and comprisingi. a shaft;ii. a hub;iii. a compressible layer; andiv. a sleeve;said anvil roll providing an anvil surface against which a components of an absorbent article are placed, said anvil shaft having substantially encircled by said hub, said hub being substantially encircled by at least one compressible layer, said compressible layer comprising a discontinuous layer of compressible material, said discontinuous layer of compressible material being disposed around the entire circumference of said hub, said compressible material having open spaces therein, said open spaces being free of intervening material so that when said compressible layer is compressed, said compressible material will move into said open spaces, said compressible layer being substantially enclosed by said sleeve, andC.) a mechanism for applying compressive pressure on the components of an absorbent article when said components are passed through said embosser assembly between said die roll and said anvil roll, wherein said mechanism aligns said anvil roll and said die roll.