US3947611A
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Method of making a bondable low friction thread
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-29
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Granted: 1976-03-30
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Expires: 1994-10-29
Abstract
Abstract In the preparation of low friction thread for use in the manufacture of bearings the thread is first rendered bondable, is then coated in a bath of bonding resin, is led vertically out of the bath and the resin is cured to the B-stage, and the B-stage thread is wound into spools for subsequent use.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:17
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06M; D06M15/00; D06M15/19; D06M15/37; D06M15/39; D06M15/423; D06B; D06B19/00; D06B19/0005; D06B19/007; D06M15/41; D06M15/564
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
The method of making a bondable low friction thread, comprising: treating lengths of low friction thread to render the thread bondable by providing a thread comprised of low friction filaments intertwined with lengths of bondable filaments, passing the thread lengthwise through a bath of bonding resin to apply the same thereto, leading the thread lengthwise vertically out of the bath and while supporting it in a vertical position curing the resin on the thread to the B-stage, and winding the B-staged thread into spools for subsequent use.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
The method of making a bondable low friction thread, comprising: treating lengths of low friction thread to render the thread bondable by providing a thread comprised of low friction filaments intertwined with lengths of bondable filaments, passing the thread lengthwise through a bath of bonding resin to apply the same thereto, leading the thread lengthwise vertically out of the bath and while supporting it in a vertical position curing the resin on the thread to the B-stage, and winding the B-staged thread into spools for subsequent use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the low friction filaments are comprised of filaments of polytetrafluroethylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the bondable filaments are filaments selected from a group consisting of a polyester and cotton.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the resin is a thermosetting resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the resin is a thermosetting resin selected from the group consisting of phenol formaldehyde, ureaformaldehyde, melamine formaldehyde and urethane resins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention defined by claim 1 characterized in that following curing of the resin on the thread to the B-stage the thread is sized and shaped in cross section before winding the B-stage thread into spools for subsequent use.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention defined by claim 6 characterized by burnishing the thread at the time of sizing and shaping the B-stage thread.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method defined by claim 1 characterized by alternately squeezing and releasing the thread within the resin bath as it passes therethrough.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method defined by claim 8 characterized by sizing and shaping the thread within the resin bath following the squeezing and releasing action to re-shape and size the cross section of the thread.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention defined by claim 9 characterized in that the sizing and shaping is carried out by shaping rolls within the resin bath, and the coated thread is led directly from the shaping rolls vertically out of the bath to the dielectric oven without intermediate handling, and curing the resin to the B-stage in the oven.
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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) | 1979-03-30 | 1979-09-29 | 1980-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-30 | 1983-09-29 | 1984-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-30 | 1987-09-29 | 1988-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |