Embossing roll assembly with mixed inclination embosses

Abstract

An emboss pattern, tissue product and method of manufacturing tissue product having improved bulk and softness with minimal roll ridging. The pattern combines a plurality of aligned signature bosses with a grouping of signature bosses offset from the machine direction in a clockwise manner and another grouping of signature bosses being offset in a counter-clockwise manner.

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         22 . An embossed paper product comprising:
 macro bosses forming an interconnected pattern of tapered elliptical cells separated from one another by embossed linear segments wherein the macro bosses are off-set from the machine direction of the paper product.   
     
     
         23 . The paper product of  claim 22 , wherein the cells are offset in the clockwise direction from about 5° to about 45°. 
     
     
         24 . The paper product of  claim 22 , wherein the cells are offset in the counter-clockwise direction from about 5° to 45°. 
     
     
         25 . The paper product of  claim 22 , wherein the cells of the macro bosses contain a signature boss. 
     
     
         26 . The paper product of  claim 22 , wherein the cells of the macro bosses contain micro bosses. 
     
     
         27 . The paper product of  claim 22 , wherein the macro bosses form a pattern of nested cells. 
     
     
         28 . The paper product of  claim 27 , wherein the nested cells are separated by a pattern of bosses. 
     
     
         29 . The paper product of  claim 28 , wherein the bosses separating the nested cells are micro bosses.