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Copolyester fibers suitable for use in carpets

US5049430A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1989
Grant dateSep 17, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2913
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Copolyester fibers susceptible of enhanced dyeability on continuous dye equipment and which have improved recovery from compression are prepared from a poly(alkylene terephthalate) such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) containing 9 to 17 weight percent of a poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol having a molecular weight of 500 to 1500.

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