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Polyurethane elastomeric fiber and process for making the fiber

US6911502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 2001
Grant dateJun 28, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2913
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is comprised of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer fiber obtained by melt spinning a polyurethane having a rebound of 60% or greater and a isocyanate-terminated polyether or polyester additive. The elastic fibers have low shrinkage, high heat resistance, low tensile set, and high elongation.

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