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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8171713 | Wrapped yarns for use in ropes having predetermined surface characteristics A rope comprising a plurality of yarns, where at least one of the plurality of yarns is a blended yarn comprising a plurality of first fibers and a plurality of second fibers. Abrasion resistance properties of the blended yarn are greater than abrasion resistance pr... | 05/08/2012 |
| 7958714 | False twisting yarn and production method thereof A false twisting yarn composed of monofilaments containing a polyester component of which main component is polytrimethylene terephthalate, wherein the false twisting yarn is a false twisting yarn which satisfies all of the requirements of (1) a shrinkage ratio by w... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7393800 | Flame resistant fabrics having increased strength and abrasion resistance Flame resistant fabrics are disclosed. In one embodiment, a flame resistant fabric includes a plurality of flame resistant body yarns that form a body of the fabric, and a plurality of relatively tough yarns provided in discrete positions within the fabric body, whe... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7310933 | Bicomponent fiber and yarn comprising such fiber The invention provides a bicomponent staple fiber comprising poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(trimethylene terephthalate) wherein the bicomponent fiber has a substantially oval cross-section shape having an aspect ratio A:B of about 2:1 to about 5:1 wherein A i... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309667 | Woven fabric and a method for the production thereof A fabric includes mutually transverse thread systems, with at least one of the thread systems including a differential shrinkage yarn C. The shrinkage yarn C has at least one effect component A that irreversibly elongates itself upon heat treatment, and at least one... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7291389 | Article having temperature-dependent shape Articles, particularly fibers, whose shape is dependent on temperature. The articles have a first component composed of a sharply-melting crystalline polymer and an overlapping second component. As the crystalline polymer is cooled through its melting range, the vol... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7291391 | Electrically conductive yarn An electrically conductive yarn comprises stainless steel fibers with a specific stainless steel electrical resistance. The stainless steel fibers are coated with a metal coating, consisting of a metal material having a specific electrical resistance, smaller than t... | 11/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7189295 | Yarn with heat-activated binder material and process of making Yarn suitable for tufting comprises a base fiber ring spun or wrap spun with a second fiber at least partially comprising a heat-activated adhesive material such that the yarn includes from 0.1 to 12, preferably 0.25 to 10, weight percent adhesive material having a ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7168232 | Fiber reinforcement material, products made thereform, and method for making the same The present invention provides a synthetic fiber and methods for its use and formation. The present invention may comprise a fiber component that is a twisted bundle comprised of multiple strands of a nonfibrillating monofilament, the degree of twist being greater t... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7127784 | Treatment of filament yarns to provide spun-like characteristics and yarns and fabrics produced thereby A process for forming a continuous filament yarn having the surface tactile character of a spun yarn. The process includes passing the cohesive yarn structure through the interior of a rotating sleeve member disposed in surrounding relation to the cohesive yarn stru... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7087300 | Fire retardant and heat resistant yarns and fabrics incorporating metallic or other high strength filaments Fire retardant and heat resistant yarns, fabrics, and other fibrous blends incorporate one or more fire retardant and heat resistant strands comprising oxidized polyacrylonitrile and one or more strengthening filaments such as metallic filaments (e.g., stainless ste... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6969437 | Yarn with heat-activated binder material and process of making Yarn suitable for tufting comprises a base fiber ring spun or wrap spun with a second fiber at least partially comprising a heat-activated adhesive material such that the yarn includes from 0.1 to 12, preferably 0.25 to 10, weight percent adhesive material having a ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6905764 | Sewing thread and method for producing such as a sewing thread A sewing thread made of synthetic fibers is described, whereby the ready-to-use sewing thread has an elongation at break between 25% and 85% and an elastic tensile elongation of between 30% and 95% of the elongation, determined by a measuring strength, corresponding... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6848248 | Method of making furniture with synthetic woven material An article of furniture is made from elongated polymer filaments. The polymer filaments may be monofilaments or plural filaments which are twisted together and heat set to prevent their untwisting during the subsequent weaving process. The heat setting of the polyme... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6800367 | Fire retardant and heat resistant yarns and fabrics incorporating metallic or other high strength filaments Fire retardant and heat resistant yarns, fabrics, and other fibrous blends incorporate one or more fire retardant and heat resistant strands comprising oxidized polyacrylonitrile and one or more strengthening filaments such as metallic filaments (e.g., stainless ste... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6756329 | Synthetic fiber capable of absorbing and disabsorbing moisture, entangled yarn blend using the same, knitted and woven goods using the same, and nonwoven fabric using the same A synthetic fiber capable of absorbing and disabsorbing moisture comprising a component capable of absorbing and disabsorbing moisture and a fiber-forming polymer. The fiber of the present invention has a moisture absorption of 1.5% or more when it is allowed to rea... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6750162 | Treated fabric for luggage An abrasion resistant and water resistant fabric is disclosed. The fabric is particularly well suited for use in constructing luggage. The fabric, however, is also well suited for many other applications, such as use in constructing sportswear, outdoor apparel, mili... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6725640 | Method of making furniture with synthetic woven material An article of furniture is made from elongated polymer filaments. The polymer filaments may be monofilaments or plural filaments which are twisted together and heat set to prevent their untwisting during the subsequent weaving process. The heat setting of the polyme... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6722117 | Apparent twist yarn system and apparatus and method for producing same A process for combining singles yarns, of different colors or dyeabilities, to form an apparent twist yarn. The process includes the sequential steps of individually and simultaneously drawing and texturing a plurality of singles yarns; converging the drawn and text... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6682618 | Yarn with heat-activated binder material and process of making Yarn suitable for tufting comprises a base fiber ring spun or wrap spun with a second fiber at least partially comprising a heat-activated adhesive material such that the yarn includes from 0.1 to 12, preferably 0.25 to 10, weight percent adhesive materia... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6679151 | Sheathed shrink net and support assembly A flexible member used as a rope in a mesh has an outer sheathing which is easy to touch and an inner core which is shrinkable so that when used in a mesh which is suspended on a frame, it pulls the frame tautly by the shrinkage of the inner cords. Also, ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6615572 | Fabrics and dust proof clothes excellent in conductivity and antistatic property There are provided fabrics excellent in electrical conductane and antistatic property as well as dust proof clothes using the same. Conductive yarn comprising synthetic filament yarn as the core covered with conductive bicomponent fibers is used as conduc... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6606846 | Fire resistant corespun yarn and fabric comprising same Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of a high temperature resistant continuous filament comprising fiberglass and a low temperature synthetic continuous filament selected from nylon, polyester, polyethylene and polyolefin,... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6601378 | Hybrid cabled cord and a method to make it The present invention is directed to a hybrid cabled cord comprising: at least two yarns having different properties, and an unbalanced configuration wherein the hybrid cabled cord has improved tensile strength retention. In a preferred embodiment, one of... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6581366 | Cut-resistant stretch yarn fabric and apparel A cut-resistant stretch yarn having a first elastic core yarn with a first wrapper yarn spirally-wrapped around the elastic core yarn in a first twist direction. The first wrapper yarn is a highly cut-resistant yarn. A second wrapper yarn is spirally-wrap... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6458725 | Airbag base fabric An airbag base fabric is formed of thermoplastic synthetic filament yarns, wherein the yarn strength of the filament yarn is 7.0 g/denier or more and the fineness of the filament yarn is 200-250 denier. The fabric is thin and lightweight, which is thus ex... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6432850 | Fabrics and rust proof clothes excellent in conductivity and antistatic property There are provided fabrics excellent in electrical conductane and antistatic property as well as dust proof clothes using the same. Conductive yarn comprising synthetic filament yarn as the core covered with conductive bicomponent fibers is used as conduc... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6425237 | Sewing yarn and process for the manufacture of a sewing yarn A sewing yarn is described, with at least two roving. yarns, which are twisted together with one another for the formation of the sewing yarn, whereby each roving yarn has the structure of a core yarn, comprising at least one first multifilament yarn comp... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6410140 | Fire resistant corespun yarn and fabric comprising same Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of high temperature resistant continuous inorganic filaments; a first sheath of staple fibers surrounding the core, wherein the staple fibers comprise fibers of at least one fire resista... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6381940 | Multi-component yarn and method of making the same A cut-resistant combined yarn is described that includes a wire component. Kinking and knotting of the wire component resulting from stretching of the wire component during knitting is avoided by encasing the wire component within a cut resistant combined... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6354067 | Process for producing dyed spun cotton yarns having improved uniformity, physical properties, and luster and yarns thus produced A process for producing dyed spun cotton yarns having a reduced number of irregularities and increased luster is described. The process involves dyeing at least a portion of the cotton fibers which are to form the yarn, then combing the dyed fibers subseq... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6351933 | Pneumatic tire A pneumatic tire for heavy duty use comprises at least one radial carcass ply, a tread portion disposed radially outwardly of the crown region of the carcass plies and a crown reinforcing structure interposed between the tread portion and the crown region... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6349532 | Method and apparatus for producing textile yarn, and yarn produced thereby A method and apparatus for producing a combined textile yarn comprising two yarn components that are false twisted to different twist levels and then combined to form a combined textile yarn. The yarn components may be twisted in the same or opposing dire... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6335093 | Composite crimped yarn Composite crimped yarn comprising 50-90 wt. % of cellulose filaments and synthetic fiber filaments and having a crimp elongation percentage of 0.1-4.0%; and a weft knitted fabric comprising the composite crimped yarns. A weft knitted fabric comprising the... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6248835 | Polypropylene/polystyrene polymer blend, improved fibers produced from the blend and method of manufacturing A polymer blend, fibers manufactured from the blend and method of producing the fibers is disclosed. The polymer blend includes from 92 wt % to 98.5 wt % of a base polypropylene having a melt flow rate of less than 20 g/10 min, and a maximum draw ratio D,... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6240716 | Stable double covered elastic yarn, process for making same, and fabric comprising same A double-covered yarn based on a spandex core having a heat set of at least 50% and two sheath yarns wound in the same direction, a process for the preparation of such yarn and fabrics produced therefrom, are provided.... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6199361 | False twist texturing machine By appropriately controlling a yarn tension of an upstream side from a false twist device, variations in yarn quality among packages can be eliminated. A false twist texturing unit 7 which imparts a yarn Y with a false twist, a first feed roller 4 arrange... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6117546 | Yarns containing linear low density polyethylene fibers A yarn comprising linear low density polyethylene fiber and nonmelting fiber or fiber having a melting point higher than the linear low density polyethylene fiber, and structures made therefrom.... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6074751 | Composite textured yarn, a process for its production, woven or knitted fabrics made thereof, and an apparatus for producing it A composite textured yarn contains a component yarn A and a component yarn B each false twisted and crimped. The component yarn B is shorter in yarn length or larger in shrinkage at least after heat treatment. Single fibers of component B have thick porti... | 06/13/2000 |
