Patent · US Expired

Monofilament tape

US6742528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 4, 2002
Grant dateJun 1, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 4, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD01F8/14
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicomponent monofilament tape wherein the tape is made from the fusion of the sheaths of at least about 60 bicomponent core-sheath fibers and the bonding of the fused sheaths to the core fibers is disclosed. A process for preparing a bicomponent monofilament tape by providing at least about 60 bicomponent core-sheath fibers; fusing the sheaths; and bonding the fused sheaths to the core fibers is also disclosed.

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