Protective apparel, multiple core cut-resistant yarn, and method of constructing a multiple core cut-resistant yarn
US5806295A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD02G3/442
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cut-resistant flexible yarn suitable for knitting, method of forming the cut-resistant yarn, and protective apparel incorporating the cut-resistant yarn are provided. The yarn includes a plurality of core units. Each of the core units includes a core yarn, and a flexible metallic filament wrapped around the core yarn. The plurality of core units are positioned adjacent to each other to form a bundle. At least one cover strand is wrapped around and encases the bundled core units to form a cover.
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