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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7951315 | Polyvinyl chloride fiber for artificial hair, manufacturing and apparatus of the same The present invention is to provide a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fiber for artificial hair. The PVC fiber is manufactured by melt spinning a PVC resin composition with a nozzle, wherein the nozzle has a nozzle hole having a diameter D and a land length L, and a nozzle... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7919028 | Method of manufacturing noise attenuating flexible cutting line for use in rotary vegetation trimmers A process for forming flexible noise attenuating cutting line for use in rotary vegetation trimmers formed of at least two monofilament polymer strands bonded together in a twisted disposition or a single strand twisted about its central axis in which the strand or ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7303710 | Method and device for extruding a continuous moulded body The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method as well as a system for extruding continuously molded bodies for producing filaments or staple fibers from an extrusion solution, such as a cellulose solution containing water, cellulose and tertiary amine o... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7228612 | Methods of making refrigerator storage assemblies A method of making a removable refrigerator storage assembly is provided. The method includes feeding a polymeric or metal material into an extruder and directing the material through a die having an aperture with a first and second leg formed therein, thereby formi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7214335 | Solution containing cellulose dissolved in N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide and high tenacity lyocell multifilament using the same This invention relates to a method of preparing cellulose solution which is homogeneous at relatively low temperature, in which a small amount of cellulose powder or polyvinylalcohol is dissolved in the liquid-state, concentrated N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (hereinaf... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7165963 | Spinneret for producing circular cross section yarn and process for making the same A melt extrusion spinneret plate has at least one non-circular capillary orifice for producing at least a single filament of circular cross-sectional shape. This non-circular cross-sectional shape of the extrusion capillary, when used to extrude filaments of circula... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7132066 | Method for producing honeycomb structure and honeycomb structure A method for producing a honeycomb structure using, as a part of a starting material, a recycled raw material recycled from a recovered material which is produced in the production process of the honeycomb structure and originates from the starting material for the ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7037960 | Woody formed article and method for producing the same A woody formed article, characterized as being produced by admixing a woody material W and, as a binding agent, a fibrous and/or ribbon shaped thermoplastic resin R which is easy to be intertwined with the woody material W, and molding the resultant mixture. The the... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029611 | Process of making poly(trimethylene terephthalate) bulked continuous filament carpet yarn This invention relates to a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) BCF carpet yarn having a Y-shaped cross-section that has an modification ratio and a arm angle within a specific range, and a method for preparing it. The BCF carpet yarn has excellent bulk property and sp... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026377 | High performance fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, method and apparatus for making the same A process for producing a fiber-reinforced molded article and the resulting article such as a cantilevered battery tray. In the process, thermoplastic material in its solid state having a melt flow index above 25 g/10 minutes is fed into a suitable processing machin... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014800 | Method of producing bristles Bristles for applying media are produced in that a filament, which can be cut into bristles, is extruded with a core which also determines the mechanical properties of the bristle. Cavities are formed at a separation from the center of the core and open towards the ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6926854 | Process of making polyester fine denier multifilament Manufacturing method for polyester fine denier multifilament. The length of a protective delay shroud of the radial outer-flow quenching system used in melt spinning process for manufacturing fine hollow polyester filaments is expressed as (2˜8060×throughput÷fila... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6835339 | Process for preparing poly(trimethylene terephthalate) tetrachannel cross-section staple fiber Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) tetrachannel cross-section staple fibers, as well as yarns, fiberfill webs, batts and products, and fabrics made therewith. Also, the process of making such staple fibers, yarns, fiberfill webs, batts and products, and fabrics. ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6800226 | Method and device for the production of an essentially continous fine thread The invention relates to a method and a device for the production of essentially continuous fine threads made of meltable polymers. The polymer melt is spun from at least one spin hole (5) and the spun thread is attenuated using gas flows which are accelerate... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6740276 | Process for preparing pigmented shaped articles comprising poly (trimethylene terephthalate) A process of making a pigmented shaped article comprising: (a) providing polytrimethylene terephthalate chips and two or more colored pigmented chips each containing at least one different color pigment; (b) heating the polytrimethylene terephthalate chips and color... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6740404 | HMLS-fibers made of polyester and a spin-stretch process for its production HMLS filaments consisting of a polyester, from 0.1 to 2.5% by weight of an incompatible, thermoplastic, amorphous, polymeric additive having a glass transition temperature of from 90 to 170° C. and a ratio of its melt viscosity to that of the polyester component of... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6685859 | Processes for making poly(trimethylene terephthalate) yarn Processes for making poly(trimethyelene terephthalate) yarn are provided. The process includes extruding a polyester polymer through a spinneret to form non-round filaments at a spinning speed less than 4500 mpm and a temperature between about 255° C. an... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6682672 | Process for making polymeric fiber Spinnerette including a plate including a plurality of capillaries which have capillary ends with dividers which divide each capillary end into a plurality of openings, and a process of making polymeric fiber. The process includes passing a molten polymer... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6663809 | Wireless polymeric twist tie A twist tie, the twist tie incorporating a thermoplastic copolyester.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6656583 | High-strength polyester threads and method for producing the same High strength polyester fibers comprising from 0.1 to 2.0 by weight of an incompatible, thermoplastic amorphous, polymeric additive.... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6637181 | Elastane threads and method for the production thereof Described is a process for producing segmented polyurethanes having improved processing characteristics in the melt state and an efficient spinning process based thereon to form highly elastic, fine linear density elastane yarn and filament having improve... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6623639 | Solvent-resistant microporous polybenzimidazole membranes Solvent-resistant polybenzimidazole membranes, methods of making them and crosslinking them and composite membranes and hollow fiber membrane modules from them are disclosed.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6616723 | Method and apparatus for spinning a web of mixed fibers, and products produced therefrom A fiber spinning device and process for manufacturing a web of fibers including a homogeneous mixture of fibers of different characteristics. Monocomponent fibers of different polymers can be extruded side-by-side from the same die system. Sheath/core bic... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6596049 | Method and apparatus for spinning a web of mixed fibers, and products produced therefrom A fiber spinning device and process for manufacturing a web of fibers in the nature of a homogeneous mixture of fibers of different characteristics. Monocomponent fibers of different polymers can be extruded side-by-side from the same die system. Sheath/c... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6582817 | Nonwoven fabrics formed from polyethylene glycol modified polyester fibers and method for making the same Disclosed is a nonwoven fabric that is formed of polyethylene glycol modified copolyester staple fibers. The copolyester staple fibers include polyethylene terephthalate in an amount sufficient for the copolyester staple fibers to possess dimensional stab... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6527987 | Process for producing regenerated cellulosic fibers It is an object of the present invention to overcome the problem of fibrillation which is a drawback found in solvent-spun regenerated cellulosic fibers and to thereby provide high-quality regenerated cellulosic fibers. The regenerated cellulosic fibers a... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6398039 | High efficient acid-gas-removing wicking fiber filters An unique filtration device (10) which removes acidic contaminants such as H2S and SO2 from a fluid stream through the use of partially hollow wicking fibers (20) impregnated with an effective amount of alkaline-generating chemical compounds, preferably a... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6371751 | Spinnerets with orifices for improved filament cross-sections Novel spinnerets for producing multi-grooved filaments have a row of apertures connected by slots that correspond to the grooves in the periphery of the resulting filaments.... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6352664 | Process of making a bundle of synthetic fibers The ability to transport body liquids in consumer products such as diapers, incontinents and feminine napkins is a key factor in their performance. This invention is designed to provide specific high fluxes (volume of liquid/time*mass of polymer) of aqueo... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6332993 | Process of making heat-retaining fibers A method for making heat-retaining fiber and fabrics. According to the present invention, the white conductive particles and the white particles with good radiating efficiency of far-infrared radiation are added in fiber-forming polymers to obtain the mix... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6251322 | Synthetic polyester absorbent materials The invention provides synthetic polymeric fibers which have utility as temporary acquisition/distribution absorbent structures and permanent storage/distribution absorbent structures in a wide range of absorbent products such as diapers, feminine napkins... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6221488 | Modified polyester with high intrinsic viscosity at moderate strength A method is disclosed of producing a blended fabric of polyester and cotton with superior low pilling characteristics. The method comprises polymerizing a melt consisting essentially of terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol and at least about 1300 parts per ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6214264 | Drawing of polyester filaments Simultaneous drawing of mixed polyester filaments is improved by use of chain-branched polyester for the polymer from which the polyester filaments are spun.... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6159597 | Centrifugal spinning process for spinnable solutions The invention pertains to a process for spinning fibers or filaments from a spinnable solution using a centrifuge of which the wall has one or more spinning orifices, in which process the spinnable solution is jetted from the centrifuge into a coagulant i... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6149825 | Tubular vortex separator A tubular vortex separator which can be used to separate particulate matter of higher density from fluids. In a preferred embodiment, the vortex separator is generally tubular, simple in design, and economical to produce.... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6136242 | Process for the production of cyanuric chloride moldings The invention relates to a process for the production of cyanuric chloride moldings, particularly in rod or flake form. Cyanuric chloride melt is cooled in a pressure cell equipped with a die capable of strand formation, wherein solidification takes place... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6126879 | Method of making a cut-resistant fiber and fabrics, and the fabric made thereby A fiber having increased cut resistance is made from a fiber-forming polymer and a hard filler having a Mohs Hardness Value greater than about 3. The filler is included in an amount of about 0.05% to about 20% by weight. In preferred embodiments, the fibe... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6123886 | Method and apparatus for producing crimped thermoplastics A method for producing a substantial helical crimp in a continuous filament of thermoplastic material by generating a turbulence in the thermoplastic material while the material is in its glass transition phase and maintaining stresses induced in the form... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6103181 | Method and apparatus for spinning a web of mixed fibers, and products produced therefrom A fiber spinning device and process for manufacturing a web of fibers comprising a homogeneous mixture of fibers of different characteristics. Monocomponent fibers of different polymers can be extruded side-by-side from the same die system. Sheath/core bi... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6094769 | Bristle for a toothbrush The invention is directed to a bristle (1) for a toothbrush, in particular for an electric toothbrush, which is comprised of a monofilament (2) made of plastic. The monofilament (2) is of a non-circular cross-section, is twisted about its longitudinal axi... | 08/01/2000 |
