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Method and apparatus for producing glass fibers

US4643750A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 1976
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 16, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P40/57
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention pertains to a method and apparatus for forming glass fibers by flowing fine streams of glass from closely spaced orifices in a feeder plate while directing a cooling gas upwardly to promote separation of the streams of glass and eliminate the tendency of the molten glass to flood at the feeder plate.

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