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Method for continuously opening crimped tow
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1961-07-14
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1981-07-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Smith John Winston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:20
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02J; D02J1/00; D02J1/18; A; A24; A24D; A24D3/00; A24D3/02; A24D3/0204; B; B01; B01D; B01D39/00; B01D39/14; B01D39/16; B01D39/18; B01D2239/00; B01D2239/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY OPENING A CRIMPED CONTINUOUS MULTI-FILAMENT TOW WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL LENGTHS OF THE FILAMENTS IN THE TWO TO A FIRST TENSION SUFFICIENT TO STRETCH THE FILAMENTS AND TEMPORARILY STRAIGHTEN OUT THE CRIMPS, SUBJECTING SAID FILAMENTS TO A SECOND TENSION SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN THE CRIMPS IN THE STRAIGHTENED CONDITION, SAID SECOND TENSION BEING APPLIED TO ADJACENT FILAMENTS OF THE TWO AT DIFFERENT LENGTHS THEREOF AND AT AN ANGLE TO SAID FIST TENSION WHEREBY THE CRIMPS IN ADJACENT FILAMENTS ARE DRAWN OUT OR REGISTRY WITH ONE ANOTHER, EXPANDING THE CROSS-SECTIONAL DIMENSIONS OF THE TOW AND RESTORING THE CRIMPS IN THE TOW IN THE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY OPENING A CRIMPED CONTINUOUS MULTI-FILAMENT TOW WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL LENGTHS OF THE FILAMENTS IN THE TWO TO A FIRST TENSION SUFFICIENT TO STRETCH THE FILAMENTS AND TEMPORARILY STRAIGHTEN OUT THE CRIMPS, SUBJECTING SAID FILAMENTS TO A SECOND TENSION SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN THE CRIMPS IN THE STRAIGHTENED CONDITION, SAID SECOND TENSION BEING APPLIED TO ADJACENT FILAMENTS OF THE TWO AT DIFFERENT LENGTHS THEREOF AND AT AN ANGLE TO SAID FIST TENSION WHEREBY THE CRIMPS IN ADJACENT FILAMENTS ARE DRAWN OUT OR REGISTRY WITH ONE ANOTHER, EXPANDING THE CROSS-SECTIONAL DIMENSIONS OF THE TOW AND RESTORING THE CRIMPS IN THE TOW IN THE
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |