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Fibers flash-spun from blends of polyolefin polymers

US6004672A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1998
Grant dateDec 21, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2018

Classification

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

Abstract

This invention is directed to a flash spun plexifilamentary strand material comprising blends of thermoplastic material including polyethylene and polypropylene, the resulting strand has a unique morphology comprising a three dimensional integral plexus of semicrystalline fibrous elements.

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