Abstract: Method and extrusion die (1030) for producing a three-dimensional polymeric strand netting, wherein a plurality of the polymeric strands (1070a, 1070b, 1070c) are periodically joined together in a regular pattern at bond regions throughout the array, wherein a majority of the polymeric strands (1070a, 1070b, 1070c) are periodically bonded to at least two (three, four, five, six, or more) adjacent polymeric strands, and wherein no polymeric strands are continuously bonded to a polymeric strand. Three-dimensional polymeric strand netting described herein have a variety of uses, including wound care, tapes, filtration, absorbent articles, pest control articles, geotextile applications, water/vapor management in clothing, reinforcement for nonwoven articles, self bulking articles, floor coverings, grip supports, athletic articles, and pattern coated adhesives.

Abstract: A method for the production of a fibrous metal structure by weaving with metal weft yarns and metal warp yarns. The method includes weaving the fibrous structure by successive weaving of metal clasps that are used as weft yarns. For the purpose of weaving, each of the arms of each of the metal clasps is introduced into at least one shed, each shed being formed by two warp yarns.

Abstract: A woven wire screening for use in classifying material flowing therethrough and a method of forming the same. The woven wire screening includes a plurality of warp wires and a plurality of weft wires. The plurality of warp wires and the plurality of weft wires are interwoven to form an integral wire cloth having a plurality of openings for permitting material to be classified to flow through the openings. The plurality of warp wires are crimped to form upper and lower knuckles. The plurality of weft wires are crimped to form upper and lower knuckles. Preferably, the plurality of weft wires are crimped deeper than the plurality of warp wires such that the upper knuckles of the weft wires are higher than the upper knuckles of the warp wires creating a knuckle height differential between the upper knuckles of the weft wires and the upper knuckles of the warp wires.

Abstract: A rotatable member (105) has an aperture (115) substantially aligned with an axis of rotation of the member and through which a first length of wire (2a) may extend. A recess (117) is provided in the member. An engagement surface (131) is associated with the recess. With s first length of wire (2a) extending through the aperture and a second length of wire (7) extending across and adjacent to the first length of wire, rotation of the rotatable member will cause the engagement surface (131) to engage with the second length of wire (7) and twist the second length of wire around the first length of wire (2a) to form a twisted wire joint at least substantially within the recess and which includes a plurality of full turns of the second length of wire around the first length of wire.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for projecting a stay wire (7) across a plurality of line wires (2) in a fence mesh forming machine. The apparatus (100) has at least two rollers (109) defining a wire travel path (W) between the rollers and arranged to contact the wire (7) and move the wire along the wire travel path (W) upon rotation of the rollers (109). At least one of the rollers (109) is arranged to be directly driven by a respective motor (115). Preferably, each of the rollers (109) is arranged to be directly driven by a respective motor (115).

Abstract: Nets or netting for fishing and for other purposes are fabricated without the customary laborious, time-consuming and costly hand knotting procedure and without the requirement for skill. The fabricating procedure can be automated for greater efficiency. The crossing strands which are to form the netting are connected at their points of crossing by crimped metal elements which lock the crossing strands against displacement in any direction. The crimped metal elements may be employed alone or in conjunction with an adhesive mass further bonding and locking the crossing net strands. In a variant, the strands are looped around the crimped metal elements for further security. The strands may also be knotted adjacent to their crossing points with the knots contained in an adhesive mass and further held by crimped metal strips.