Brush filament bundles and preparation thereof
US7217332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2913
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for forming filament bundles of long, continuous strands of filaments. The methods include bonding the long, continuous stands of filaments together so that they cannot move axially with respect to any other filament in the bundle. Methods of bonding include ultrasonic welding, freezing or applying adhesive.
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