US3281223A
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Method and apparatus for treating and packaging strands of filaments
Assignee: Owens Corning
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Filing: 1963-07-29
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1983-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen L Simison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H71/00; B65H71/007; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
THE METHOD OF PACKAGING A STRAND OF FILAMENTS FORMED FROM HEAT-SOFTENED GLASS INCLUDING COATINGS THE FILAMENTS WITH SIZE, WINDING THE STRAND OF COATED FILAMENTS ON A ROTATING COLLECTOR, TRANSVERSING THE STRAND DURING WINDING TO FORM A STRAND PACKAGE, AND PROJECTING FLUID TOWARD THE END REGIONS OF THE PACKAGE TO MAINTAIN INTIMATE CONTACT OF THE FLUID WITH THE COATED STRAND AT THE END REGIONS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
APPARATUS OF THE CHARACTER DISCLOSED, IN COMBINATION WITH A FEEDER ARRANGED TO DELIVER A PLURALITY OF STREAMS OF HEAT-SOFTENED MINERAL MATERIAL AND A WINDING MACHINW HAVING A COLLET ARRANGED TO BE ROTATED AT COMPARATIVELY HIGH SPEED, SAID COLLET ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A COLLECTOR UPON WHICH IS WOUND A STRAND OF SIZE COATED FILAMENTS FORMED FROM THE STREAMS, SAID STRAND BEING COLLECTED ON SUCCESSIVE LAYERS TO FORM A STRAND PACKAGE, AND MEANS DISPOSED ADJACENT THE END REGIONS OF THE COLLECTOR ARRANGED TO DELIVER FLHID TOWARD THE END REGIONS OF THE PACKAGE AT VELOCITIES SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE FLUID TO PENETRATE THE BOUNDARY AIR LAYER AT THE PACKAGE TO PROMOTE INTIMATE ENGAGEMENT OF THE FLUID WITH THE STRAND AT THE END REGIONS.
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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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |