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Bicomponent fibers in a sheath-core structure comprising fluoropolymers and methods of making and using same

US6174601A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1999
Grant dateJan 16, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2929
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite, bicomponent, sheath-core fiber (8) and methods of making (FIGS. 1 and 2) and using such fiber by it self or in a multifilament form are described in which the sheath comprises E-CTFE and the core is any spinnable polymer similara to Nylon, PET and copolymers thereof.

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