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Method for texturizing yarn
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1963-12-17
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1983-12-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russel F Baer
- 👤 Howard E Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
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2026-11-05 20:00
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02G; D02G1/00; D02G1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A METHOD FOR TEXTURIZING CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING LENGTHS OF THERMOPLASTIC, FILAMENTARY TOW TO IMPART A THREE -DIMENSIONAL CRIMP OF IMPROVED UNIFORMITY THERETO COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PASSING SAID TOW THROUGH A HEATED FLUID VORTEX TO THEREBY SIMULTANEOUSLY HEAT AND MOMENTARILY DISTORT SAID TOW, IMMEDIATELY GEAR-CRIMPING SAID TOW. WHILE IN SUCH MOMENTARY DISTORTED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
52 words
A METHOD FOR TEXTURIZING CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING LENGTHS OF THERMOPLASTIC, FILAMENTARY TOW TO IMPART A THREE -DIMENSIONAL CRIMP OF IMPROVED UNIFORMITY THERETO COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PASSING SAID TOW THROUGH A HEATED FLUID VORTEX TO THEREBY SIMULTANEOUSLY HEAT AND MOMENTARILY DISTORT SAID TOW, IMMEDIATELY GEAR-CRIMPING SAID TOW. WHILE IN SUCH MOMENTARY DISTORTED CONDITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |