Patent ID: 6251331
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: B29C,D21F

Abstract:
A process for making a papermaking belt comprising a reinforcing structure and a resinous framework joined thereto, the process comprising the steps of:(a) providing a reinforcing structure having a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and a thickness formed therebetween;(b) providing a flowable resinous material;(c) providing a molding member, the molding member being at least partially fluid-permeable;(d) depositing the flowable resinous material onto or into the molding member;(e) juxtaposing the reinforcing structure with the molding member;(f) applying a fluid pressure differential to the flowable resinous material associated with the molding member thereby transferring the flowable resinous material from the molding member to the reinforcing structure and causing the flowable resinous material and the reinforcing structure to join together; and(g) solidifying the resinous material thereby forming the resinous framework joined to the reinforcing structure, whereby the papermaking belt is formed.