METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY EMBOSSING AND FORMING A PERIMETER SEAL ON AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE

摘要

A method and apparatus of embossing a pattern into absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence pads which simultaneously forms a perimeter seal on the absorbent article is disclosed. The method and apparatus utilize a heated sealing member and an anvil surface. The heated sealing member has a recessed region with a lower temperature and lower pressure embossing member therein.