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Elastic core fibre and an elastic nonwoven

US6541403B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2000
Grant dateApr 1, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/641
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicomponent elastic fiber that includes a core formed of an elastic fiber and having a sheath formed of a non-elastic material surrounding the core. The sheath has at least one cut therein extending at an angle to the length of the fiber to expose and release the elasticity of the core elastic fiber. This provides elasticity to the bicomponent elastic fiber.

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