Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a web (10, 40) having precursors (18) for a mechanical fastener (48). The web (10, 40) having precursors (18) comprises a backing (30) and a plurality of precursors (18) arranged on the backing (30). The precursors (18) have a width (20, 22, 52, 58) at the proximal end (16, 50) which is larger than the height (24, 26) of the precursors (18). The thickness (32) of the backing (30) is 10-100 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a fastener having fastener members (23, 63) wherein molten polymer material is deposited by a deposition device onto a contact release surface (7, 27, 32), thereby forming preform projections (20, 60), which contact the front surface (21) of a carrier (13, 62) with their terminal ends (22, 61) and bond to the carrier (13, 62). The carrier (13, 62) is removed with the preform projections (20, 60) attached, thereby separating the preform projections (20, 60) from the contact release surface (7, 27, 32) and forming fastening members (23, 63) projecting from the front surface (21) of the carrier (13, 62). The invention relates further to a method for manufacturing a precursor web (66) for manufacturing a fastener, a fastener web (91, 94,101) for engaging with a loop fabric and a precursor web (66) for manufacturing a fastener.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a sanitary product attachment means comprising a connection member (3) having a flexible base carrier (4), whereas on one main surface of the connection member (3) an underwear connection means (5) is present which is configured to fix the connection member (3) to a piece of underwear (12) and on the opposing main surface of the connection member (3) an absorbent member connection means (6) is present which is configured to fix the connection member (3) to the underside of an absorbent member (2, 2a).

Abstract: A method is provided for processing image data, wherein the image data are given by an image bitmap including pixels, wherein each pixel has exactly one pixel color value. Regions including pixels having a prespecifiable first color value and a prespecifiable maximum pixel spacing are overwritten by a rectangle having a prespecifiable second color value. This method advantageously allows for anonymization of selected image data on the basis of pixel color values to be carried out. The method may be used universally, independently of the form of the information to be anonymized (e.g., embedded texts, tables, images).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a fastener having fastener members (23, 63) wherein molten polymer material is deposited by a deposition device onto a contact release surface (7, 27, 32), thereby forming preform projections (20, 60), which contact the front surface (21) of a carrier (13, 62) with their terminal ends (22, 61) and bond to the carrier (13, 62). The carrier (13, 62) is removed with the preform projections (20, 60) attached, thereby separating the preform projections (20, 60) from the contact release surface (7, 27, 32) and forming fastening members (23, 63) projecting from the front surface (21) of the carrier (13, 62). The invention relates further to a method for manufacturing a precursor web (66) for manufacturing a fastener, a fastener web (91, 94,101) for engaging with a loop fabric and a precursor web (66) for manufacturing a fastener.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a fastener having fastener members (23, 63) wherein molten polymer material is deposited by a deposition device onto a contact release surface (7, 27, 32), thereby forming preform projections (20, 60), which contact the front surface (21) of a carrier (13, 62) with their terminal ends (22, 61) and bond to the carrier (13, 62). The carrier (13, 62) is removed with the preform projections (20, 60) attached, thereby separating the preform projections (20, 60) from the contact release surface (7, 27, 32) and forming fastening members (23, 63) projecting from the front surface (21) of the carrier (13, 62). The invention relates further to a method for manufacturing a precursor web (66) for manufacturing a fastener, a fastener web (91, 94,101) for engaging with a loop fabric and a precursor web (66) for manufacturing a fastener.

Abstract: A method is provided for processing image data, wherein the image data are given by an image bitmap including pixels, wherein each pixel has exactly one pixel color value. Regions including pixels having a prespecifiable first color value and a prespecifiable maximum pixel spacing are overwritten by a rectangle having a prespecifiable second color value. This method advantageously allows for anonymization of selected image data on the basis of pixel color values to be carried out. The method may be used universally, independently of the form of the information to be anonymized (e.g., embedded texts, tables, images).

Abstract: A method of making a structured surface and a mechanical fastener precursor are disclosed. The method includes providing a thermoplastic backing with spaced-apart, upstanding posts with base portions attached to the thermoplastic backing and distal tips; deforming the distal tips to form caps on at least some of the spaced-apart, upstanding posts to provide capped posts, wherein at least some caps upon forming touch at least one adjacent cap; and separating the capped posts. Typically, the at least some caps upon forming are shaped at least partially by the at least one adjacent cap. The mechanical fastener precursor includes a thermoplastic backing and upstanding male fastening elements with bases attached to the thermoplastic backing and distal caps larger in area than the cross-sectional area of the bases, wherein the bases of the male fastening elements are spaced apart, wherein at least some of the distal caps touch at least one adjacent distal cap.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a sanitary product attachment means comprising a connection member (3) having a flexible base carrier (4), whereas on one main surface of the connection member (3) an underwear connection means (5) is present which is configured to fix the connection member (3) to a piece of underwear (12) and on the opposing main surface of the connection member (3) an absorbent member connection means (6) is present which is configured to fix the connection member (3) to the underside of an absorbent member (2, 2a).

Abstract: A method for identifying possible error causes in a network having a plurality of computer-based nodes is provided. The method comprises proceeding from a control node, the execution of a test module in each case running locally on all or on selected nodes that are to be tested is triggered for the purpose of identifying possible error causes on the respective node; testing of a network connection between all or selected nodes that are to be tested for the purpose of identifying possible error causes; and recording of a result including one error cause, provided such a cause can be identified.

Abstract: A method of making a structured surface and a mechanical fastener precursor are disclosed. The method includes providing a thermoplastic backing with spaced-apart, upstanding posts with base portions attached to the thermoplastic backing and distal tips; deforming the distal tips to form caps on at least some of the spaced-apart, upstanding posts to provide capped posts, wherein at least some caps upon forming touch at least one adjacent cap; and separating the capped posts. Typically, the at least some caps upon forming are shaped at least partially by the at least one adjacent cap. The mechanical fastener precursor includes a thermoplastic backing and upstanding male fastening elements with bases attached to the thermoplastic backing and distal caps larger in area than the cross-sectional area of the bases, wherein the bases of the male fastening elements are spaced apart, wherein at least some of the distal caps touch at least one adjacent distal cap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a composite web for a use as landing zones for mechanical fasteners of disposable products, e.g., disposable diapers. The process comprises the steps of providing a first web material having first and second opposite surfaces, wherein the first surfaces engageable with the mechanical fastener component, providing a second web material comprising one or more indicia, wherein the second web material has a width smaller than the width of the first web material, and connecting the second web material with the second surface of the first web material to form a composite web. The invention also relates to a landing zone for mechanical fasteners and to processes for manufacturing disposable products and to disposable products as such.

Abstract: A method for identifying possible error causes in a network having a plurality of computer-based nodes is provided. The method comprises proceeding from a control node, the execution of a test module in each case running locally on all or on selected nodes that are to be tested is triggered for the purpose of identifying possible error causes on the respective node; testing of a network connection between all or selected nodes that are to be tested for the purpose of identifying possible error causes; and recording of a result including one error cause, provided such a cause can be identified.

Abstract: Disclosed are test methods for testing message paths in communication networks. Also disclosed are redundant network arrangements for rerouting information when faults are detected.

Abstract: Disclosed are test methods for testing message paths in communication networks. Also disclosed are redundant network arrangements for rerouting information when faults are detected.

Abstract: The invention refers to a laminate comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer wherein the first polymer layer comprises at least one polyolefin is simultaneously biaxially stretched and the second polymer layer is extruded upon or heat-bonded to the first polymer layer, said laminate exhibiting a variation of the laminate shrinkage in cross direction over a length of at least 100 m in machine direction of less than about 0.6%.