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Fiber composition and fiber made from the same

US7781059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2007
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2929
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fiber modifier for improving thermo-bonding affinity of a composite fiber to a natural fiber includes a blend of maleic anhydride and a copolymer component selected from a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid, a copolymer of ethylene and methacrylic acid, and combinations thereof. A core and sheath composite fiber including a sheath component made from a fiber composition that contains the above fiber modifier is also disclosed.

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