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Oriented profile fibers

US5277976A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 1991
Grant dateJan 11, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2973
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing a shaped fiber is provided, which shaped fiber closely replicates the shape of the die orifice. The polymer is spun at a melt temperature close to a minimum flow temperature and under a high drawdown.

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