A net

Abstract

A net includes a plurality of transverse bands that intersect with a plurality of longitudinal bands, each of the plurality of longitudinal bands comprising two intermittently bonded films, the two intermittently bonded films forming channels at discontinuities in the bonding between the films, and wherein at least one transverse band passes through at least one of the channels of at least one longitudinal band at at least one intersection of the longitudinal and transverse bands.

Description

[0001] Cross - reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 863,909, titled "NET", filed on June 20, 2019, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical field

[0003] In some embodiments of the present invention, a net is involved, and more specifically but not exclusively, an adjustable net is involved. Background art

[0004] Common nets have a flat two - dimensional shape that can be folded and glued together to form a three - dimensional shape. Nets are commonly used for packaging items, point - of - sale display units, tissue boxes, packages, coatings, barriers, etc.

[0005] Common nets can provide protection for elements that are at least partially surrounded by the net while supporting the element. For example, nets are used to wrap various solid products. Nets are used to transport various products in a safe and stable manner. Some common nets are used in packaging and medical treatments where air needs to pass through the mesh holes. Summary of the invention

[0006] The following embodiments and aspects thereof are described and illustrated in connection with systems, tools, and methods that are intended to be exemplary and illustrative rather than limiting in scope.

[0007] According to an aspect of some embodiments, a net is provided, the net including a plurality of transverse bands that intersect with a plurality of longitudinal bands, wherein each of the plurality of longitudinal bands includes two intermittently - glued membranes, and the two intermittently - glued membranes form a channel at a non - continuous glue joint between the membranes. And at the intersection points of the longitudinal bands and the transverse bands, the transverse bands pass through the channels in the longitudinal bands.

[0008] According to some embodiments, at least one of the channels includes a semi - glued zone, a non - glued zone, a friction zone, or a combination thereof between the channel and the transverse band. In some embodiments, at least one of the channels is configured to prevent the movement of the transverse band through the channel. In some embodiments, at least two of the plurality of transverse bands pass through the channels of at least two of the plurality of longitudinal bands and form four intersection points between the longitudinal bands and the transverse bands.

[0009] In some embodiments, the bonding strength between the transverse band and the membrane at the intersection point is at least 30% weaker than the bonding between the membranes. In some embodiments, the channels include inner surfaces facing each other, and wherein the transverse band occupies 20% to 90% of the surface area of the inner surface. In some embodiments, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portion of the membrane to the surface area of the membrane at the channel is at least 3:1.

[0010] In some embodiments, the positioning and / or orientation of the transverse bands relative to the longitudinal bands at the channels is adjustable. In some embodiments, the position of the intersection point between the longitudinal bands and the transverse bands is adjustable along the length of at least one of the longitudinal bands and / or the transverse bands. In some embodiments, the adjustability of the mesh is independent of the elasticity of the transverse bands and the longitudinal bands.

[0011] According to aspects of some embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a mesh comprising a plurality of transverse bands intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands, wherein each of the plurality of longitudinal bands comprises two intermittently bonded membranes that form a channel at the discontinuity of the bond between the membranes, and wherein at the intersection of the longitudinal bands and the transverse bands, the transverse bands pass through the channels in the longitudinal bands, wherein at least one of the channels is configured to prevent the movement of at least one transverse band through the channel, and wherein the bond between each of the membranes in the channel and the transverse band is at least 30% weaker than the bond between the bonded membranes.

[0012] According to some embodiments, the bond within at least one of the channels comprises: a semi-bonded region, a non-bonded region, a friction region, or a combination thereof between the membranes. In some embodiments, at least two of the plurality of transverse bands pass through the channels of at least two of the plurality of longitudinal bands and form four intersection points between the longitudinal bands and the transverse bands. In some embodiments, the channels comprise inner surfaces facing each other, and wherein the transverse bands occupy 20% to 90% of the surface area of the inner surfaces. In some embodiments, the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portion of the membranes to the surface area of the membranes at the channels is at least 3:1.

[0013] In some embodiments, the positioning and / or orientation of the transverse bands relative to the longitudinal bands at the channels is adjustable. In some embodiments, the position of the intersection point between the longitudinal bands and the transverse bands is adjustable along the length of at least one of the longitudinal bands and / or the transverse bands. In some embodiments, the adjustability of the mesh is independent of the elasticity of the transverse bands and the longitudinal bands. In some embodiments, the transverse bands further cross the edge longitudinal bands in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In some embodiments, the transverse bands cross the edge longitudinal bands of the mesh and form semi-loops at the longitudinal edge of one mesh, the longitudinal edge of the other mesh, or both. In some embodiments, the semi-loops extend beyond the longitudinal edge of one mesh, the longitudinal edge of the other mesh, or both. In some embodiments, the length (L) of the semi-loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between the semi-loop and the intersection point with the edge longitudinal bands at the longitudinal edge of one mesh, the longitudinal edge of the other mesh, or both. In some embodiments, two adjacent segments of the transverse bands pass through at least one edge longitudinal band and define a semi-loop locking portion of the longitudinal band edge between the two adjacent segments. In some embodiments, the ratio of the area (a) not including the channel to the area (b) including the channel of the locking portion is represented by (0.1b≥a).

[0014] According to some embodiments, provided herein is a net comprising: a plurality of longitudinal bands; intersecting with at least one transverse band, wherein each of the plurality of longitudinal bands comprises two intermittently adhered membranes, and channels are formed at the discontinuities of the adhesion between the two intermittently adhered membranes; and wherein at the intersection of the longitudinal band and the transverse band, the transverse band passes through at least one channel in the longitudinal band, and wherein the transverse band traverses at least a portion of the plurality of longitudinal bands in a serpentine or zigzag manner. The transverse band traverses the edge longitudinal bands of the net and forms half-loops at the longitudinal edge of one net, the longitudinal edge of the other net, or both. In some embodiments, the half-loops extend beyond the longitudinal edge of one net, the longitudinal edge of the other net, or both. In some embodiments, the length (L) of the half-loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between the half-loop and the intersection point of at least one longitudinal band at the longitudinal edge of one net, the longitudinal edge of the other net, or both. In some embodiments, two adjacent segments of the transverse band pass through the edge longitudinal band, defining a half-loop locking portion of the longitudinal band between the two adjacent segments.

[0015] In addition to the above exemplary aspects and embodiments, other aspects and embodiments will become apparent by reference to the drawings and by study of the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Exemplary embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The dimensions of the components and features shown in the drawings are generally selected for convenience and clear presentation and are not necessarily shown to scale. The following are these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 is a simplified perspective view of an embodiment of a net according to some embodiments of the present invention; and

[0018] Figure 2A and Figure 2B is a simplified cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an intersection point within a net according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] Figures 3A to 3E is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an intersection point within a net according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4A and Figure 4B provides a simplified illustration of a tensioning system for a net according to some embodiments of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a net including an adjustable intersection point 114 is provided. In some embodiments, the net includes a plurality of transverse bands and a plurality of longitudinal bands. In some embodiments, each longitudinal band includes two intermittently adhered membranes. In some embodiments, the adhered segments of the intermittently adhered membranes are irreversibly adhered. In some embodiments, the non-adhered portions of the membranes form channels between the membranes. In some embodiments, the transverse bands pass through the channels. In some embodiments, the non-adhered portions of the membranes prevent the transverse bands from passing therethrough. In some embodiments, the size and physical properties of the channels and / or the transverse bands determine the adjustability, i.e., geometric deformation, of the transverse bands within the channels.

[0022] According to aspects of some embodiments of the present invention, a net including longitudinal bands and transverse bands is provided, wherein the longitudinal bands include channels, and wherein the transverse bands pass through the channels. In some embodiments, the channels are at least partially adhered to the transverse bands passing therethrough. In some embodiments, the adhesion between the transverse bands and the membranes at the channels (the weaker adhesion of the intersecting bands) (also referred to as nodes, intersection points, or junctions) is at least 30% weaker than the adhesion between the membranes at the adhered portions. In some embodiments, the adhesion between the transverse bands and the membranes at the channels is also referred to as reverse adhesion of nodes, intersection points, or junctions. In some embodiments, the adhesion of the longitudinal bands to the transverse bands is formed at least in part by one or more of bonding (e.g., thermal bonding, adhesive bonding, gluing, or the like), welding, chemical bonding, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the adhesion of the edges of the longitudinal bands to the transverse bands (the strong adhesion of the intersecting bands) is formed by thermal bonding, welding, chemical bonding, or any combination thereof, and the adhesion strength of such edges of the longitudinal bands is at least twice, three times, four times, five times, six times, eight times, or ten times the adhesion strength at the nodes. In one embodiment, the edges of the longitudinal bands are 0.01 cm to 5 cm long at the ends of the longitudinal bands. In some embodiments, the strong adhesion of the intersecting bands is performed only in the longitudinal bands located at or near the longitudinal edges of the net.

[0023] According to aspects of some embodiments of the present invention, a net including transverse bands and longitudinal bands is provided, wherein the adjustability of the net is independent of the elasticity of the transverse bands and the longitudinal bands. In some embodiments, the net includes adjustable two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometries. In some embodiments, the transverse bands pass through the channels of the longitudinal bands to form a reticular structure. In some embodiments, the adjustability of the longitudinal bands and the transverse bands relative to each other at the intersection point 114 includes the movable position of the intersection point along the length of the transverse band, the angle between the transverse band and the longitudinal band at the intersection point, and the length of the transverse band between the intersection points 114.

[0024] In one embodiment, the longitudinal bands include edge longitudinal bands. In one embodiment, the edge longitudinal bands are positioned at the longitudinal edges or ends of the mesh. In one embodiment, the longitudinal edges or ends of the mesh include at least one longitudinal band or at least one edge longitudinal band. In one embodiment, each of the longitudinal edges or ends of the mesh includes from 1 to 10 longitudinal bands / edge longitudinal bands. In one embodiment, each of the longitudinal edges of the mesh includes from 1 to 6 longitudinal bands / edge longitudinal bands. In one embodiment, each of the longitudinal edges of the mesh consists of 1 longitudinal band / edge longitudinal band. In one embodiment, each of the longitudinal edges of the mesh includes from 2 to 4 longitudinal bands / edge longitudinal bands.

[0025] In one embodiment, the transverse bands further cross the edge longitudinal bands in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In one embodiment, the transverse bands cross the edge longitudinal bands of the mesh and form half-loops at one longitudinal edge of the mesh, the other longitudinal edge of the mesh, or both. In one embodiment, the half-loops extend beyond one edge of the mesh, the other edge of the mesh, or both.

[0026] In one embodiment, the length (L) of the half-loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between the half-loop and the intersection points of at least one longitudinal band or the edge longitudinal bands at one edge of the mesh, the other edge of the mesh, or both.

[0027] In one embodiment, at least two adjacent segments of the transverse bands passing through at least one edge longitudinal band define a half-loop locking portion of a longitudinal band or an edge longitudinal band (at the longitudinal edge of the mesh) therebetween. In one embodiment, the ratio between the area (a) of the locking portion excluding the channels and the area (b) including the channels is represented by (0.1b≥a).

[0028] In one embodiment, there is provided herein a mesh comprising: a plurality of transverse bands; and a plurality of longitudinal bands; wherein each longitudinal band of the longitudinal bands includes two membranes, each longitudinal band includes at least two bonding portions and a non-bonding portion forming a channel therebetween. In some embodiments, the channel is an opening formed between the membranes and / or at least partial discontinuities in the bonding of the membranes between the two bonding portions.

[0029] In some embodiments, each of the bonding portions of the bonding portions ends with a channel; wherein the channel (and / or the non-bonding portion) includes a semi-bonded region, a non-bonded region, or both, and each of at least 50% of the transverse bands passes through the channel, forming an intersection point between the longitudinal band and the transverse band. In one embodiment, one transverse band passes through at least two channels, and each of the at least two channels is on a different longitudinal band. In one embodiment, at least one transverse band passes through at least two channels, and each of the at least two channels is on a different longitudinal band.

[0030] In one embodiment, the semi-adhesive zone, the non-adhesive zone, or both are present only in the channels. In one embodiment, the semi-adhesive zone, the non-adhesive zone, or both are present only in the longitudinal tapes. In one embodiment, the semi-adhesive zone is a zone where the membranes are loosely adhered to each other. In one embodiment, the semi-adhesive zone is a zone where each of the membranes is loosely adhered to the transverse tape. In one embodiment, the non-adhesive zone is a zone where the membranes are not adhered to each other. In one embodiment, the non-adhesive zone is a zone where each of the membranes is not adhered to the transverse tape.

[0031] In one embodiment, two membranes are glued to each other. In one embodiment, each of the two membranes comprises two faces, one of which is sticky or contains glue and the other of which is non-sticky or does not contain glue. In one embodiment, the sticky face or the face containing glue of each of the two membranes contacts within the adhesive portion of the adhesive part. In one embodiment, the sticky face or the face containing glue of each of the two membranes contacts the transverse tape within the channel. In one embodiment, the transverse tape does not have a glue or sticky face. In one embodiment, the transverse tape comprises a single membrane without a glue or sticky face. In one embodiment, the longitudinal tape comprises two membranes, each of which has two faces (or surfaces), one of which (or the surface) does not have glue or is a sticky face and the second of which (or the surface) contains glue or is a sticky face.

[0032] In one embodiment, the tape comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive. In one embodiment, the tape comprises glass fiber filaments. In one embodiment, the tape is a filament tape. In one embodiment, the tape comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive coated on a polypropylene or polyester film and glass fiber filaments embedded therein. In one embodiment, the tape consists of a liquid rubber. In one embodiment, the tape comprises ethylene propylene rubber (EPR). In one embodiment, the tape comprises polyisobutene.

[0033] In one embodiment, the tape is a friction tape. In one embodiment, the tape comprises an adhesive impregnated thereon. In one embodiment, the adhesive is a rubber-based adhesive. In one embodiment, the tape is a self-fusing tape. In one embodiment, the tape is a non-sticky tape.

[0034] In one embodiment, the tape comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive coated on one side of the tape. In one embodiment, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is coated on the tape, where the tape is composed of a polypropylene or polyester film. In one embodiment, the tape has strength in both the long (machine) direction and the cross direction. In one embodiment, the tape comprises an adhesive. In one embodiment, the tape comprises an acrylic adhesive. In one embodiment, the terms "adhesive" and "glue" are used interchangeably.

[0035] In one embodiment, the tape comprises a strip of thin plastic material. In one embodiment, the tape comprises latex. In one embodiment, the tape adheres only to itself or to another identical tape. In one embodiment, the tape is a pressure-sensitive tape with a cloth or muslin backing. In one embodiment, the tape is coated with polyethylene.

[0036] In one embodiment, "loose adhesion" is an adhesion between two membranes having a strength, bond strength, adhesion strength, cohesion, or any combination thereof that is at least 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% less than the adhesion strength, bond strength, adhesion force, cohesion, or any combination thereof between the two membranes within the bonded portion of the longitudinal tape.

[0037] In one embodiment, provided herein is a web comprising: a plurality of transverse tapes; and a plurality of longitudinal tapes. In one embodiment, each longitudinal tape of the longitudinal tapes comprises two membranes. In one embodiment, each longitudinal tape comprises at least two bonded portions. In one embodiment, the bonded portion is a portion or region characterized by the adhesion between two membranes. In one embodiment, each bonded portion is contiguous with one channel or two channels.

[0038] In one embodiment, each channel of the channels comprises at least partial adhesion between two membranes or between each membrane and a transverse tape. In one embodiment, each channel of the channels does not comprise adhesion between two membranes or between each membrane and a transverse tape. In one embodiment, each channel is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the transverse tape between the membranes.

[0039] In one embodiment, each of at least 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or all of the transverse tapes passes through each of the channels. In one embodiment, the transverse tapes passing through the channels form intersection points between the longitudinal tapes and the transverse tapes. In one embodiment, the adhesion strength, bond strength, adhesion force, cohesion, or any combination thereof between the transverse tape and the channel at the intersection point is at least 30% weaker than the adhesion strength, bond strength, adhesion force, cohesion, or any combination thereof between the two membranes at the bonded portion.

[0040] In one embodiment, the transverse tape occupies 90%, 80%, 75%, 70%, 60%, or 50% or less of the channel area. In one embodiment, "the transverse tape occupies" is synonymous with the cross-section of the transverse tape.

[0041] In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonding portion to the surface area of the channel is at least 2:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonding portion to the surface area of the channel is at least 2.5:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonding portion to the surface area of the channel is at least 3:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonding portion to the surface area of the channel is at least 4:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonding portion to the surface area of the channel is at least 5:1.

[0042] In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonding portion to the surface area of the channel is between 1.5:1 and 100:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonding portion to the surface area of the channel is between 1.5:1 and 75:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonding portion to the surface area of the channel is between 2:1 and 50:1. In one embodiment, the ratio of the surface area of the bonding portion to the surface area of the channel is between 4:1 and 50:1.

[0043] In one embodiment, the transverse band is movable within the channel. In one embodiment, the transverse band is displaceable within the channel. In one embodiment, the transverse band can move along the length of the channel, along the width of the channel, or both. In one embodiment, the transverse band can be displaced within the length of the channel, the width of the channel, or both.

[0044] In one embodiment, the orientation of the transverse band relative to the longitudinal direction is adjustable. In one embodiment, the orientation of the transverse band relative to the longitudinal direction within the channel is adjustable. In one embodiment, the angle between the transverse band and the longitudinal band having the channel is adjustable. In one embodiment, the intersection point and / or the channel is movable and / or repositionable.

[0045] In one embodiment, the mesh is an adjustable mesh, which is a deformable structure composed of non-deformable, rigid, semi-rigid, and / or elastic or similar elements, such that the adjustability of the structure of the mesh 100 is at least partially formed by the adjustable orientation and / or positioning of the elements relative to each other. In one embodiment, the mesh as described herein is stretchable.

[0046] In one embodiment, the mesh as described herein can be stretched to at least 1.5 times its initial length and / or width. In some embodiments, the mesh can be stretched to at least 1.2 times its initial length. In some embodiments, the mesh can be stretched to at least 1.7 times its initial length. In some embodiments, the mesh can be stretched to at least 1.2 times its initial width. In some embodiments, the mesh can be stretched to at least 1.5 times its initial width. In some embodiments, the mesh can be stretched to at least 1.7 times its initial width.

[0047] ReferenceFigure 1 This figure is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a net according to some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, the net 100 includes a plurality of longitudinal bands 102. In some embodiments, the net 100 includes a plurality of transverse bands 104. In some embodiments, the longitudinal band 102 includes at least one channel 110 formed between two or more membranes 112. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 passes between the membranes 112 and / or through the channel 110.

[0048] In some embodiments, the longitudinal band 102 includes at least one channel 110. In some embodiments, each longitudinal band 102 includes at least two channels 110. In some embodiments, at least one transverse band 104 passes through each channel 110. In some embodiments, one transverse band 104 passes through each channel 110. In some embodiments, a plurality of transverse bands 104 pass through each channel 110.

[0049] In some embodiments, as described in more detail elsewhere herein, the elements of the net 100 are the longitudinal bands 102 and / or the transverse bands 104. In some embodiments, the intersection points 114 of the transverse bands 104 and the longitudinal bands 102 can move along the length of at least one of the transverse band 104 and the longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, the net 100 is deformable, for example, by adjusting the positioning and / or orientation of the transverse band 104 within the channel 110.

[0050] A potential advantage of the adjustable intersection point 114 is that the geometry of the net 100 can be adjusted independently of the elasticity of the transverse and longitudinal bands 104 / 102.

[0051] A potential advantage of the adjustability of the longitudinal band 102 and the transverse band 104 relative to each other at the intersection point 114 is that the adjustability of the net 100 structure is increased by establishing a range of positioning and / or orientation of the transverse band 104 relative to the longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, the adjustability of the net 100 is independent of the elasticity of the transverse band 104 and the longitudinal band 102.

[0052] Longitudinal band

[0053] In some embodiments, the longitudinal band 102 is composed of two membranes 112-1 and 112-2, collectively referred to as the membrane 112. In some embodiments, the membrane 112 includes strings, wires, tapes, membranes, threads, and the like. In some embodiments, the membrane 112 includes adhesive tapes. In some embodiments, the longitudinal band 102 includes two laminated membranes 112. In some embodiments, the membranes 112 are similar in shape and size. In some embodiments, and as described in more detail elsewhere herein, the membranes 112 are at least partially adhered to each other.

[0054] In some embodiments, the membrane 112 includes inner surfaces facing each other (e.g., inner surfaces 122-1 and 122-2, collectively referred to as inner surface 122). In some embodiments, the inner surface 122 of the membrane 112 is adhered at at least two adhesive portions 106 along the longitudinal strip 102. In some embodiments, a portion of the inner surface 122 is sticky at least at the adhesive portions 106 of the longitudinal strip 102. In some embodiments, the inner surface of the membrane 112 includes an adhesive. For example, in some embodiments (e.g., Figure 1 the exemplary embodiment depicted), the longitudinal strip 102 includes two membranes 112 adhered to each other.

[0055] In some embodiments, the membranes 112 are in contact, adhered, coupled, joined, glued, connected, linked, interfaced, attached, bonded, or any combination thereof.

[0056] In some embodiments, the longitudinal strip 102 is flexible, semi-rigid, rigid, elastic, deformable, extensible, stretchable, etc. In some embodiments, the longitudinal strip 102 is made of a material such as steel, polymer, alloy, polyethylene, plastic, elastic polymer, metal, or any combination thereof.

[0057] In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal strip 102 is 1-150 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal strip 102 is 10-50 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal strip is 15-25 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal strip 102 is constant. In some embodiments, the width of the longitudinal strip 102 varies.

[0058] In one embodiment, the width of the tape is 2 mm to 150 mm. In one embodiment, the width of the tape is 5 mm to 75 mm. In one embodiment, the width of the tape is 10 mm to 75 mm. In one embodiment, the width of the tape is 10 mm to 50 mm. In one embodiment, the width of the tape is 15 mm to 45 mm. In one embodiment, both tapes in the two tapes have the same width. In one embodiment, both tapes in the two tapes have the same length. In one embodiment, both tapes in the two tapes have the same thickness. In one embodiment, the tapes in the two tapes and the longitudinal strip have the same width. In one embodiment, the tapes in the two tapes and the longitudinal strip 102 have the same length.

[0059] In one embodiment, the thickness of the tape is 0.02 to 1 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the tape is 0.05 to 1 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the tape is 0.05 to 0.5 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the tape is 0.06 to 0.8 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the tape is 0.08 to 0.5 mm.

[0060] In one embodiment, the longitudinal band 102 has a thickness of 0.03 to 2 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the longitudinal band is 0.05 to 1.8 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the longitudinal band is 0.1 to 1 mm. In one embodiment, the longitudinal band 102 has a thickness of 0.12 to 1.8 mm. In one embodiment, the longitudinal band 102 has a thickness of 0.16 to 1.2 mm. In some embodiments, the longitudinal band 102 includes at least two adhesive portions 106, and the film 112 is adhered in the two adhesive portions 106. In some embodiments, the adhesive portions 106 confine the channel 110 therebetween.

[0061] Adhesive portion

[0062] In some embodiments, the total surface area of the adhesive portions 106 is at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% or 90% of the total surface area of the longitudinal band 102, or any value and range therebetween.

[0063] In some embodiments, the length of the adhesive portion 106 along the length of the longitudinal band 102 is 0.5 - 150 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the adhesive portion 106 is 0.5 - 75 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the adhesive portion 106 is 1 - 25 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the adhesive portion 106 is 1 - 13 mm. In some embodiments, the length of the adhesive portion 106 is 1 - 7 mm.

[0064] In some embodiments, each longitudinal band 102 includes adhesive portions 106 of equal length. In some embodiments, the length of the adhesive portion 106 varies along each individual longitudinal band 102.

[0065] In some embodiments, and as described in more detail elsewhere herein, the film 112 includes a tape. In some embodiments, and as described in more detail elsewhere herein, the tape includes one or more of a filament tape, a friction tape, a self - fusing tape, and the tape includes adhesive properties such as bond strength and / or friction.

[0066] Channel

[0067] In some embodiments, the longitudinal band 102 includes a plurality of channels 110. In some embodiments, the shape of the channel 110 is designed to accommodate the transverse band 104 passing through the channel 110. In some embodiments, the channel 110 is formed by discontinuous points in the intermittent adhesion of the longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, at least 50% of the adhesive portions 106 within the web 100 as described herein each confine at least two channels 110. In some embodiments, at least 60% to 80% of the adhesive portions 106 within the web 100 each confine at least two channels 110.

[0068] In some embodiments, the channel 110 between the two membranes 112 of the longitudinal band 102 includes openings, partial openings, partial adhesions, and / or no adhesions between the membranes 112. In some embodiments, the openings include gaps, slots, and / or discontinuities 112 in the adhesion between the two membranes. In some embodiments, and as described in more detail elsewhere herein, the channel 110 includes a semi-adhesive region, a non-adhesive region, or both. In some embodiments, the channel 110 houses the transverse band 104.

[0069] In one embodiment, the semi-adhesive region includes one or more of a region where the membranes 112 are loosely adhered to each other and a region where at least one of the membranes 112 is loosely adhered to the transverse band 104. For example, in some embodiments, the loosely adhered membranes 112 include an adhesive, where the strength of the adhesive is weaker than the adhesion strength between the membranes 112 at the adhesion portion 106. For example, in some embodiments, the loosely adhered membranes 112 include surfaces that have a frictional interaction with each other and / or with the transverse band 104.

[0070] For example, in some embodiments, the loosely adhered membranes 112 and the transverse band 104 include an adhesive, where the strength of the adhesive is weaker than the adhesion strength between the membranes 112 at the adhesion portion 106.

[0071] In some embodiments, the semi-adhesive region includes an adhesion that is at least 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 99% (or any value or range therebetween) weaker than the adhesion between the membranes 112 of the longitudinal band 102.

[0072] In some embodiments, the non-adhesive region includes a region where one or both of the membranes 112 are not adhered to the transverse band 104 and / or the membranes 112 are not adhered to each other.

[0073] In some embodiments, the channel 110 houses the transverse band 104. In some embodiments, the channel 110 houses 1 - 3 transverse bands 104. In some embodiments, the channel 110 is adapted to provide an opening for housing the transverse band 104. In some embodiments, the channel 110 is adapted to provide an opening for housing the transverse band 104 and a region that is 20% to 200% of the width of the transverse band 104. In some embodiments, the channel 110 is adapted to provide an opening for housing the transverse band 104 and a region that is 30% to 150% of the width of the transverse band 104. In some embodiments, the channel 110 is adapted to provide an opening for housing the transverse band 104 and a region that is 40% to 100% of the width of the transverse band 104.

[0074] In some embodiments, the ratio of the surface area of the outer surface of the membranes 112 at the adhesion portion 106 to the surface area of the outer surface of the membranes 112 at the channel 110 is 8:1, 6:1, 4:1, or 2:1, or any value and range therebetween. For example, inFigure 1 In the exemplary embodiment depicted, the ratio between the surface area of the outer surface of the membrane 112 at the bonding portion 106 and the surface area of the outer surface of the membrane 112 at the channel 110 is 3:1. In some embodiments, the width of the membrane 112 at the bonding portion 106 is equal to the width of the membrane 112 at the channel 110.

[0075] In some embodiments, the width of the channel 110 is defined as the distance across the channel 110 parallel to the length of the longitudinal strip 102. In some embodiments, the channel 110 is at least 2 mm wider than the transverse strip 104. In some embodiments, the channel 110 is at least 5 mm wider than the transverse strip 104. In some embodiments, the width of the channel 110 is 1 - 20 mm greater than the width of the transverse strip 104.

[0076] In some embodiments, the width of the channel 110 is 5 - 10 mm greater than the width of the transverse strip 104. In some embodiments, the width of the channel 110 is 1 - 5 mm greater than the width of the transverse strip 104. In some embodiments, the width of the channel 110 is constant. In some embodiments, the width of the channel 110 varies. In some embodiments, the difference between the width of the channel 110 and the width of the transverse strip 104 defines the range of distance by which the transverse strip 104 can be adjusted within the channel 110.

[0077] The potential advantage of the width of the channel 110 being greater than the width of the transverse strip 104 is that the positioning and / or orientation of the transverse strip 104 is adjustable within the channel 110, which increases the adjustability of the structure of the mesh 100 independent of the elasticity of the longitudinal strip 102 and / or the transverse strip 104.

[0078] The potential advantage of the longitudinal strip 102 containing the channel 110 is that the surface of the transverse strip can remain parallel to the surface of the longitudinal strip within the channel 110, which keeps the mesh 100 flat. The flat mesh 100 can be rolled onto a roller during unpacking and / or used for efficient storage.

[0079] The potential advantage of the membrane 112 having a stronger bond than the bond within the channel 110 is that the bonding portion 106 of the longitudinal strip 102 and / or the dimensions of the channel 110 are not changed by the forces applied to the mesh 100. In some embodiments, the bonding of the membrane 112 prevents the external force applied to the longitudinal strip 102 from deforming the channel 110. In some embodiments, the bonding of the membrane 112 prevents the external force applied to the transverse strip 104 from deforming the channel 110.

[0080] Transverse strip

[0081] In some embodiments, the transverse strip 104 includes strings, wires, bands, membranes, threads, and the like. In some embodiments, the transverse strip 104 includes at least a portion having dimensions sufficient to fit within the channel 110 of the longitudinal strip 102.

[0082] In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 is flexible, semi-rigid, rigid, elastic, deformable, stretchable, extensible, etc. For example, in some embodiments, the transverse band 104 is made of materials such as steel, polymer, alloy, metal, polyethylene, plastic, elastic polymer, or any combination thereof.

[0083] In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is from 0.03 to 2 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is 0.05 - 1.8 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is 0.1 - 1 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is 0.12 - 1.8 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is 0.04 - 1.3 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is constant. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 varies.

[0084] In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is less than or equal to the height of the opening of the channel 110. In some embodiments, the thickness of the transverse band 104 is sufficient to fit within the opening of the channel 110 such that the transverse band 104 abuts against the two membranes 112 of the channel 110.

[0085] In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is shorter than the width of the channel 110. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is 1 - 50 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is 0.2 - 30 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is 0.5 - 15 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is 3 - 17 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 is constant. In some embodiments, the width of the transverse band 104 varies.

[0086] In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 is folded within the channel 110 such that the width of the transverse band 104 within the channel 110 is less than the flat transverse band 104.

[0087] In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 occupies 90% or less of the area of the channel 110. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 occupies 70% or less of the area of the channel 110. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 occupies 60% - 99% of the area of the channel 110. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 occupies 20% - 65% of the area of the channel 110.

[0088] In some embodiments, the transverse band includes a portion within the channel 110 and an external portion 118 that remains outside the channel 110. In some embodiments, the dimensions of the external portion 118 are greater than the dimensions of the channel 110 (as described in more detail elsewhere herein and byFigure 2B (depicted). For example, in some embodiments, the width of the outer portion 118 is greater than the width of the channel 110. In some embodiments, the outer portion 118 is sized and positioned such that the transverse band 104 has limited flexibility along the longitudinal axis of the transverse band 104. In some embodiments, the movement of the transverse band 104 within the channel 110 is restricted by the portion 118.

[0089] In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 includes outer portions 118 on one or both sides of the channel 110 such that the movement of the transverse band 104 is restricted within the channel 110. In some embodiments, the transverse band 104 includes at least one outer portion 118 on at least one side of the channel 110 such that the intersection point 114 of the movement along the length of the transverse band 104 is restricted in at least one direction.

[0090] In some embodiments, the distance between two consecutive outer portions 118 is 20 - 90 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between two consecutive outer portions 118 is 30 - 100 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between two consecutive outer portions 118 is 40 - 60 mm.

[0091] Reference Figure 2A and Figure 2B , which are cross-sectional views of exemplary embodiments of intersection points within the mesh according to some embodiments of the present invention. In Figure 2A and Figure 2B the depicted exemplary embodiments, the longitudinal bands 204 / 214 include a membrane 210 / 224 on either side of the transverse bands 206 / 216 at each intersection point 200 / 250.

[0092] In some embodiments, as depicted, for example, by Figure 2A the shape of the channel 202 is designed to accommodate the transverse band 206. In some embodiments, the shape of the channel 202 is designed to accommodate the transverse band 206 within an orientation range relative to the longitudinal band 204.

[0093] In some embodiments, as depicted, for example, by Figure 2B the width of the transverse band 216 varies. In some embodiments, the width of the portion 220 of the transverse band within the channel 212 is less than the width of the channel 212. In some embodiments, the width of the portion 218 of the transverse band 216 outside the channel 212 is greater than the width of the channel 212. In some embodiments, the distance between the portions 218 of the transverse band 216 that are wider than the channel 212 determines the flexibility range of the intersection point 250 along the length of the transverse band 216.

[0094] In some embodiments, channel 212 is asymmetric. In some embodiments, the asymmetric channel 212 prevents the lateral band 216 from sliding along the length of the lateral band 216 in only one direction through the channel.

[0095] Intersection point

[0096] In some embodiments, the mesh 100 includes a plurality of intersection points 114. In some embodiments, the intersection point 114 includes a first membrane (e.g., membrane 112-1), a lateral band 104, and a second membrane (e.g., membrane 112-2). In some embodiments, the first membrane and the second membranes 112-1 and 112-2 are components of the longitudinal band 102. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the surface of the first membrane 112 is adhered to at least a portion of the surface of the second membrane 112. In some embodiments, one or both of the membranes 112 include an adhesive surface. In one embodiment, the intersection point 114 includes a lateral band 104 sandwiched between two membranes 112.

[0097] In some embodiments, the intersection point 114 includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including the first membrane 112, the lateral band 104, and the second membrane, and the second portion including the first membrane 112 and the second membrane 112 without the lateral band 104. In some embodiments, the intersection point 114 includes three partitions, where the first partition and the third partition include the first portion and the second partition includes the second portion. In one embodiment, the second partition is sandwiched between the first partition and the third partition.

[0098] In some embodiments, the adhesion between each of the membranes 112 of the longitudinal band 102 and the lateral band 104 causes the application of a force above a threshold to one of the bands at the intersection point 114 to change the orientation of one band relative to the other band.

[0099] In some embodiments, the adhesion between the lateral band 104 and one or more of the membranes 112 of the longitudinal band 102 includes lateral adhesion.

[0100] In some embodiments, the lateral band 104 is slidable within the channel 110. In some embodiments, the position of the intersection point 114 along the length of the lateral band 104 is adjustable. In some embodiments, the orientation of the lateral band 104 is adjustable relative to the channel 110 and / or the longitudinal band 102.

[0101] Mesh structure

[0102] In some embodiments, the mesh 100 includes a mesh structure. In some embodiments, the mesh structure is symmetric. In some embodiments, the mesh structure is a grid or grid-like.

[0103] In some embodiments, at least one lateral band 104 is positioned within the channel 110 of the longitudinal band 102 such that applying a tensile force on the lateral band 104 reduces one or more of the width, length, or thickness of at least a portion of the mesh 100. In some embodiments, and as explained in more detail elsewhere herein, the structure of the mesh 100 is adjusted to form a suitable wrap for a three-dimensional object.

[0104] In some embodiments, the length of the diagonal of the mesh 100 is extended by changing the positioning of the intersection points 114 along the length of one or more of the lateral bands 104. In some embodiments, the extending ability of the mesh 100 is increased by removing the lateral band 104 from one or more of the channels 110.

[0105] Mesh tension control system

[0106] Now refer to Figure 3A 、 Figure 3B 、 Figure 3C and Figure 3D , which are simplified plan views of a mesh tension control system according to some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments and as explained elsewhere herein, the mesh 300 includes an adhesive portion 106 along the longitudinal band 102, and one or more lateral bands 104 cross one or more longitudinal bands 102 from one side of the mesh 300 to the other via one or more channels 312 (similar to the channels 110 described elsewhere herein in a serpentine or zigzag manner). In some embodiments, the mesh 300 includes one or more lateral bands 104, and one or more lateral bands 104 cross the edge longitudinal band 304 of the mesh 300 in a serpentine or zigzag manner.

[0107] In some cases, the mesh 300 can surround an item having an asymmetric geometry, protrusions, and / or projections. Thus, in some embodiments, the mesh 300 is stretchable at least along its longitudinal axis. However, in certain cases, overstretching may cause the fibers / bands of the mesh 300 to lose elasticity or even cause the mesh fibers / bands to tear. Therefore, in some embodiments, the mesh 300 includes a mesh tension control system 350 that limits the degree of stretching of the mesh 300 and prevents overstretching and possible mesh tearing.

[0108] In some embodiments, the web tension control system 350 includes one or more lateral bands 302 that pass through the web 300 in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In some embodiments, the web tension control system 350 includes one or more lateral bands 302 that cross, loop around, and / or surround the edge longitudinal bands 304 of the web 300 in a serpentine or zigzag manner. In some embodiments, the bands 302 pass through the web 300 or cross, loop around, and / or surround edge longitudinal bands that follow other patterns (e.g., parallel to one or more edges of the web 300, in a cross pattern, a zigzag pattern (Z - type or N - type), or any other pattern that adds tension to the web 300 over the material being packaged).

[0109] In some embodiments, and as Figure 3A shown, the lateral band 302 extends beyond the edge 304 or edge longitudinal band 304 of the web 300 to form one or more half - loops 306 by exiting and re - entering the channel 312 at an adjustable intersection point 114 at one or more edges 304 of the web 300. For example, the lateral band 302 can exit the channel 312 at an exit point 308 and re - enter the edge 304 of the web 300 via an entry point 310 at a second channel 312. In some embodiments, the lateral band 302 forms one or more half - loops 306 at a predetermined location (e.g., at a location arranged to tear like a fold or bend in the web 300). Alternatively, and optionally, the lateral band 302 forms half - loops 306 in a repeating pattern through the dimension (e.g., edge) of the web 300. In one embodiment, the edge 304 is or includes the edge longitudinal band 304.

[0110] In some embodiments, the lateral band 302 passes through the web 300 (e.g., between the films 112 of the band) and / or through the channels 110 and / or dedicated channels 312, the shape of the dedicated channels 312 being designed to have a geometry corresponding to and supporting the containment portion of the band 302. In some embodiments, the lateral band 302 is at least partially adhered to the web 300 at one or more locations in the dedicated channels, e.g., at nodes, intersection points, or crossing points as explained in more detail elsewhere herein. In some embodiments, the adhesion of the lateral band 302 at the exit and entry points 308 / 310 is the same as the adhesion points along the channels 110 and / or dedicated channels 312. In some embodiments, the adhesion of the lateral band 302 at the entry and exit points 308 / 310 is greater than the adhesion points of the lateral band 302 along the channels 110 and / or dedicated channels 312.

[0111] In the exemplary embodiments depicted in the paired figure numbers 3B / 3C and 3D / 3E, the lateral band 302 forms a semi-loop 306 having a generally fixed length (L) and projects outside one or more edges 304 of the mesh 300 between an exit point and an entrance point 308 / 310, the exit point and the entrance point 308 / 310 being spaced apart from each other by a distance (D1). As Figure 3B / Figure 3C shown, once the mesh 300 is stretched (e.g., in the direction indicated by the arrow denoted by reference numeral 375), the distance between the exit point and the entrance point 308 / 310 increases from the distance (D1) to the distance (D2), i.e., (D2) > (D1), and thus the semi-loop 306 having a generally fixed length (L) is axially pulled out and straightened parallel to the direction indicated by the arrow 350 to conform to and be pushed along its length against the edge 304 of the mesh 300.

[0112] In some embodiments, the semi-loop 306 serves as a visual indicator of the amount of stretch of the mesh 300, since the amount of stretch of the mesh 300 corresponds to the level of straightness or the proximity of the length dimension of the semi-loop 306 to the edge 304 of the mesh 100. To this end, Figure 3B the length (L1) of the semi-loop 306 depicted in is designed to be approximately equal to the stretched distance (D2) between the exit point and the entrance point 308 / 310 of the mesh 300 (L1 = D2). Thus, the length (L) of the semi-loop 306 is equal to the maximum allowable distance (D2).

[0113] In some embodiments, the length (L) of the semi-loop 306 is predetermined according to the desired stretch limit of the mesh 300. For example, and as Figure 3D and Figure 3E shown, the loop 306' has a length (L2) that allows the mesh 300 to be stretched to a limited distance (D3), i.e., (L2 = D3), where the distance (D3) is greater than Figure 3C the distance (D2) of (D3 > D2). In this example, (L2 / L1) is proportional to (D3 / D2).

[0114] In some embodiments, during stretching of the mesh 300, the lateral band 302 moves / slides at least somewhat within the channel 110 of the adjustable intersection 114, thereby resulting in a certain distribution of the lateral band 302 throughout the mesh 300. This minor distribution of the lateral band 302, if it has any effect on the elongation of the semi-loop 306 along the edge 304 of the mesh 300 during stretching, is negligible.

[0115] In some embodiments, the maximum allowable stretch of the mesh 300 depends on, for example, the material of the longitudinal band 102, the degree of adhesion of the transverse bands 104 / 302 within the channels 312, and the intersection density of the transverse bands 302. In some embodiments, the transverse bands 302 are made of a non-compliant material. In some embodiments, the transverse bands 302 are made of a material that is less compliant than the material of the mesh 300 (e.g., having a Young's modulus (E net ) equal to or less than the Young's modulus (E band ) of the mesh). In some embodiments, the transverse bands 302 are made of an elastic material, the elastic limit of which is reached at a tension less than that required to tear the fibers of the mesh 300. In some embodiments, the type of material of the transverse bands 302 depends on the degree of elasticity of the mesh 300 or the desired stretch of the mesh 300, regardless of the elastic level of the transverse and longitudinal bands 104 / 102 themselves.

[0116] Now referring to Figure 4A and Figure 4B , which are simplified plan views of the mesh 300 tensioning system according to some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, the half-rings 306 serve as physical limiters for overstretching of the mesh 300. As Figure 4A shown, the mesh tension control system 300 includes transverse band 302 half-ring 306 locking portions 402 along one or more edges 304 of the mesh 300 (at the longitudinal edges of the mesh), and the transverse band 302 half-ring 306 locking portions 402 prevent the stretching of the transverse bands 302 so as not to tear the mesh 300.

[0117] In one embodiment, one or more edges are longitudinal edges. In one embodiment, one or more edges include a portion of a longitudinal band positioned at the edge or longitudinal edge of the mesh. In one embodiment, the mesh includes 2 longitudinal edges. In one embodiment, each longitudinal edge includes at least one longitudinal band. In one embodiment, each longitudinal edge includes from 1 to 10 longitudinal bands. In one embodiment, each longitudinal edge includes from 1 to 6 longitudinal bands. In one embodiment, each longitudinal edge includes from 2 to 4 longitudinal bands. In some embodiments and as explained elsewhere herein, the transverse bands 302 of the mesh 300 are arranged along the bonding points in the channels 110 and / or dedicated channels 312. In some embodiments, the bonding of the transverse bands 302 at the edge portion of the mesh 300 (e.g., along the edge 304 band 106) in one or more channels 110 and / or dedicated channels is stronger than the bonding of the transverse and longitudinal bands 104 / 102 of the mesh 300 at the non-edge 304 portion of the mesh 300. This configuration forms a locking portion 402 along one or more edge portions of the mesh 300, and the locking portion 402 is arranged between one or more channels 110 and / or dedicated channels 312. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the transverse bands 104 / 302 are coated with an adhesive. In some embodiments, the transverse bands 104 / 302 are entirely coated with an adhesive. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the transverse bands 104 / 302 are welded and / or bonded to one or more longitudinal bands 106.

[0118] A potential advantage of this configuration is that local variations in the stretching of the mesh 300 do not affect the edge 304 of the mesh 300, for example, do not cause the edge 304 to tear. A potential advantage of the locking portion 402 is that when the mesh 300 is tensioned, the locking portion 402 prevents the half-ring 306 from moving inward from the edge 304 towards the center of the mesh 300 in the direction indicated by the arrow 395.

[0119] In some embodiments, the ratio between the area (a) of the locking portion 402 and the area (b) that includes the area (a) and includes the channels 110 and / or dedicated channels 312 marked by the dashed line 404 is (0.1b≥a). The area (b) of the mesh 300 is determined by the density of the longitudinal and transverse bands of the mesh 300, and not necessarily by the stretchability of the mesh 300.

[0120] In some embodiments, one or more portions 402 of the band 106 along the edge 304 can be strengthened by increasing the density of the mesh 300, the transverse and longitudinal bands 104 / 102, an additional layer of the mesh 300, an additional layer of polymer, or the like or any other strengthening mechanism.

[0121] Throughout this application, various embodiments of the present invention may be presented in a range format. It should be understood that the description in range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the present invention. Thus, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all possible sub-ranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, a description of a range such as 1 to 6 should be considered to have specifically disclosed sub-ranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6, etc., as well as individual numbers within that range, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.

[0122] Whenever a numerical range is indicated herein, it is intended to include any recited number (fractional or integral) within the indicated range. The phrases "range between" a first recited number and a second recited number and "range from" a first recited number "to" a second recited number are used interchangeably herein and are intended to include the first and second recited numbers and all fractional and integral numbers therebetween.

[0123] In the description and claims of this application, each of the words "comprising", "including", and "having", and forms thereof, is not necessarily limited to the elements in the list with which those words may be associated. Further, in the event of an inconsistency between this application and any document incorporated by reference herein, this application is intended to prevail.

[0124] The description of various embodiments of the present invention is presented for purposes of illustration but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terms used herein are chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application, or technical improvements made to the technology found in the marketplace, or to enable other persons of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A net, comprising: A plurality of transverse bands; A plurality of longitudinal bands; the plurality of transverse bands intersecting the plurality of longitudinal bands; Wherein each longitudinal band of the plurality of longitudinal bands comprises two intermittently adhered membranes, the two intermittently adhered membranes forming a channel at a non - continuous adhesion between the membranes; and Wherein at the intersection of the longitudinal band and the transverse band, the transverse band passes through the channel in the longitudinal band, and wherein the strength of the adhesion between the transverse band and the membrane in the channel is at least 30% weaker than the adhesion between the membranes, such that the positioning and / or orientation of the transverse band relative to the longitudinal band at the channel is adjustable to allow at least some movement and / or sliding of the transverse band within the channel, resulting in some distribution of the transverse band through the net, and Wherein the channel is at least partially adhered to the transverse band passing through the channel.

2. The net according to claim 1, wherein at least two transverse bands of the plurality of transverse bands pass through the channels of at least two longitudinal bands of the plurality of longitudinal bands and form four intersection points between the longitudinal bands and the transverse bands.

3. The net according to any one of claims 1 - 2, wherein the channel comprises inner surfaces facing each other, and wherein the transverse band occupies 20% to 90% of the surface area of the inner surfaces.

4. The net according to any one of claims 1 - 3, wherein the ratio of the surface area of the adhered portion of the membrane to the surface area of the membrane at the channel is at least 3:

1.

5. The net according to any one of claims 1 - 4, wherein the position of the intersection points between the longitudinal band and the transverse band is adjustable along the length of at least one of the longitudinal band and / or the transverse band, wherein the adjustability of the net is independent of the elasticity of the transverse band and the longitudinal band.

6. The net according to any one of claims 1 - 5, wherein the transverse band further traverses the edge longitudinal band in a serpentine or zig - zag manner.

7. The net according to claim 6, wherein the transverse band traverses the edge longitudinal band of the net and forms a half - loop at one longitudinal edge of a net, another longitudinal edge of a net, or both.

8. The net according to claim 7, wherein the half - loop extends beyond one longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both.

9. The net according to any one of claims 7 and 8, wherein the length (L) of the half - loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between the half - loop and the intersection point of the edge longitudinal band at one longitudinal edge of the net, another longitudinal edge of the net, or both.

10. The net according to any one of claims 6 - 9, wherein two adjacent segments of the transverse band pass through at least one of the edge longitudinal bands, defining a half - loop locking portion of the edge longitudinal band between the two adjacent segments.

11. The net according to claim 10, wherein the ratio of the area (a) not including the channel of the locking portion to the area (b) including the channel is represented by (0.1b≥a).

12. A net, comprising: A plurality of transverse bands; A plurality of longitudinal bands; the plurality of transverse bands intersecting the plurality of longitudinal bands; wherein each longitudinal band of the plurality of longitudinal bands comprises two intermittently bonded membranes, the two intermittently bonded membranes forming a channel at a discontinuity in the bonding between the membranes; and wherein at the intersection of the longitudinal band and the transverse band, the transverse band passes through the channel in the longitudinal band; wherein the channel is at least partially bonded to the transverse band passing through the channel; and wherein the bonding between each membrane of the membranes within the channel and the transverse band is at least 30% weaker than the bonding between the bonded membranes, such that the positioning and / or orientation of the transverse band relative to the longitudinal band at the channel is adjustable to allow at least some movement and / or sliding of the transverse band within the channel, thereby resulting in some distribution of the transverse band through the web.

13. The web according to claim 12, wherein at least two of the plurality of transverse bands pass through the channels of at least two of the plurality of longitudinal bands and form four intersection points between the longitudinal bands and the transverse bands.

14. The web according to any one of claims 12 - 13, wherein the channel comprises inner surfaces facing each other, and wherein the transverse band occupies 20% to 90% of the surface area of the inner surfaces.

15. The web according to any one of claims 12 - 14, wherein the ratio of the surface area of the bonded portion of the membrane to the surface area of the membrane at the channel is at least 3:

1.

16. The web according to any one of claims 12 - 15, wherein the positioning and / or orientation of the transverse band relative to the longitudinal band at the channel is adjustable.

17. The web according to any one of claims 12 - 16, wherein the position of the intersection points between the longitudinal band and the transverse band is adjustable along the length of at least one of the longitudinal band and / or the transverse band.

18. The web according to claim 17, wherein the adjustability of the web is independent of the elasticity of the transverse band and the longitudinal band.

19. The web according to any one of claims 13 - 17, wherein the transverse band further traverses the edge longitudinal band in a serpentine or zigzag manner.

20. The web according to claim 19, wherein the transverse band traverses the edge longitudinal band of the web and forms a half - loop at the longitudinal edge of one web, the longitudinal edge of the other web, or both.

21. The web according to claim 20, wherein the half - loop extends beyond the longitudinal edge of one web, the longitudinal edge of the web, or both.

22. The web according to any one of claims 20 and 21, wherein the length (L) of the half - loop corresponds to a predetermined distance (D) between the half - loop and the intersection point with at least one of the edge longitudinal bands at the longitudinal edge of one web, the longitudinal edge of the other web, or both.

23. The web according to any one of claims 20 - 22, wherein two adjacent segments of the transverse band pass through the edge longitudinal band, defining a half - loop locking portion of the longitudinal band between the two adjacent segments.

24. The net according to claim 23, wherein a ratio between an area (a) of the locking portion excluding the channel and an area (b) including the channel is represented by (0.1b≥a).

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