Patent ID: 8287800
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: A61F,B23K,B26F,B29C,B29L,B33Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for making a polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression on at least one side thereof, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a forming drum comprising at least one vacuum chamber; b) providing a forming structure, the forming structure being moveable upon the forming drum and comprising: c. extruding a precursor web directly onto the forming structure; d. moving the forming structure adjacent the vacuum chamber; and e. applying vacuum at a sufficient level to induce a sufficient partial pressure to conform the polymeric web to the forming structure, thereby forming the polymeric web exhibiting a soft and silky tactile impression on at least one side thereof, the polymeric web comprising hair-like fibrils having closed distal ends and an average aspect ratio of at least about 1.