Patent · US Expired

Method of forming discrete length fibers

US6182332A · kind A · utility

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27Claims

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Assignee

Owens Corning Composites SPRL · BE

Inventor

Michael H. Jander · Kettenis, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 30, 1999
Grant date	Feb 6, 2001
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 30, 2019

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S83/913
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a method of forming discrete length fibers, a first engagement member is moved in orbit relative to a second engagement member. A continuous fiber is positioned between the first and second engagement members. The fiber is engaged between the first and second engagement members to cut it into discrete length fibers.

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