Patent ID: 6358594
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: D21F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A papermaking belt comprising a reinforcing element and a patterned resinous framework joined to the reinforcing element and extending outwardly therefrom, the resinous framework further having a plurality of deflection conduits therein, the resinous framework comprising:at least a first plurality of resinous beads and a second plurality of resinous beads, the at least first and second pluralities of resinous beads being joined to the reinforcing element, the first plurality of resinous beads having a first thickness, and the second plurality of resinous beads having a second thickness, wherein the at least first and second pluralities of the resinous beads at least partially overlap at points of contact, thereby forming super-knuckles therein, the deflection conduits being disposed intermediate the points of contact, the super-knuckles having a third thickness greater than either one of the first thickness and the second thickness.