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Method and apparatus for forming glass fibers

US4664688A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1985
Grant dateMay 12, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B37/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A feeder for the production of glass filaments is provided with a mechanical valve means to render the operation dripless or non-dripless as desired. Preferably, the feeder is rendered non-dripless when the restart of filament formation from idle orifices is desired.

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