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Entangled high strength yarn

US5579628A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1995
Grant dateDec 3, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/3089
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An entangled multifilament yarn made from high strength filaments having a tenacity of at least about 7 g/d, a tensile modulus of at least about 150 g/d and an energy-to-break of at least about 8 J/g. The yarn is used to make ballistic resistant articles.

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