Abstract: A graphical interface that enables a user to view the exact inventory status of machine clothing for a particular paper machine or a set of paper machines comprising a mill or corporation. A collection of machine positions forms the profile of a machine along the horizontal axis of a table or diagram. A collection of icons represent different items of inventory for each machine position and are included along the vertical axis. Repositioning the items and changing their design represents changes in the machine's status or the status of the inventory for that machine. The user has control over the default settings on the diagram and can show or hide information as needed. The user is able to control the information displayed on the diagram which then controls the actual manufacturing, logistics and inventory control situation for the machine's inventory items. Each icon is linked to it's representation in an Enterprise Resource Planning system and other information gathering systems.

Abstract: An endless impervious, oil, abrasion, and crush resistant belt for use with papermaking machinery such as presses, especially of the extended nip type for the mechanical removal of water from a web of paper including a urethane coating impregnating a portion of a woven base providing multiple layers of base void of urethane and the portion impregnated impervious to oil, water, and air. The impregnated surface of the belt is made smooth and uniform in thickness through a grinding and polishing operation to act as a hydraulic bearing surface. The portion of the base void of urethane is capable of receiving and carrying water essential in the papermaking process.

Abstract: A wet press felt for use on papermaking machines is disclosed. The wet press felt of the invention comprises a conventional felt fabric having a special finish or surface for receiving the paper sheet. This special sheet surface comprises a layer of a substantially uniform, non-woven spun-bonded, synthetic organic filaments which are substantially round in cross-section and randomly distributed throughout the layer.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the manufacture of textile fabrics having resin coated components. The method comprises coating staple fibers with crosslinkable polymeric resins, forming the desired fabrics from the fibers and then cross-linking the resin coating.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a laminated foam-fabric endless belt is disclosed. A foam strip is joined endless and then stretched over an endless substrate fabric. A layer of batting is needled into the foam and substrate fabric to form an integral laminated belt. Several layers of batting may be applied to increase the weight of the belt to a desired level.