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Process for preparation of cellulose acetate fibers useful in preparation of paper products

US5505888A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1994
Grant dateApr 9, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD02J1/223
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process to prepare cellulose acetate fibers useful for preparation of paper products. This process includes PA1 (A) tensioning a running band of cellulose acetate filter tow, PA1 (B) contacting the tensioned tow with water, PA1 (C) removing water from the tow, PA1 (D) drying the tow, PA1 (E) cutting the dried tow into lengths, and PA1 (F) packaging the cut tow.

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