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Large denier polyethylene terephthalate monofilaments having good transverse properties
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1974-06-17
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Granted: 1976-06-15
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Expires: 1994-06-17
Abstract
Abstract Polyester monofilaments of 1000 to 10,000 denier per filament can be produced to have both good straight tenacity and good transverse properties (high loop tenacity) by extruding molten polyethylene terephthalate of at least 0.6 intrinsic viscosity through an air gap into a water bath to form a monofil and then drawing the monofil in two stages under controlled heating conditions to provide at least 0.190 average birefringence, measured along monofil diameters and a substantially lower birefringence value adjacent to the surface of the monofil. The monofilaments are suitable for use as reinforcement in tires, V-belts and other industrial applications.
Inventors
- 👤 Roddy Merl Conrad
- 👤 Lyman Lyle Holland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:55
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02J; D02J1/00; D02J1/22; D02J1/228; B; B60; B60C; B60C9/00; B60C9/0042; D01; D01F; D01F6/00; D01F6/58; D01F6/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A polyethylene terephthalate monofilament having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.6 to about 1, a denier of 1000 to 10,000, a straight tenacity of 6.0 to 10.0 grams per denier, a loop tenacity of 5.0 to 7.0 grams per denier, and an internal structure which is substantially uniform except for lower polymer chain segment orientation near the surface as evidenced by birefringence measurements along a diameter, the structure being characterized by an average birefringe (Δ n) of 0.190 to 0.196, and an average difference factor (δ) of 90 to 200.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A polyethylene terephthalate monofilament having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.6 to about 1, a denier of 1000 to 10,000, a straight tenacity of 6.0 to 10.0 grams per denier, a loop tenacity of 5.0 to 7.0 grams per denier, and an internal structure which is substantially uniform except for lower polymer chain segment orientation near the surface as evidenced by birefringence measurements along a diameter, the structure being characterized by an average birefringe (Δ n) of 0.190 to 0.196, and an average difference factor (δ) of 90 to 200.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A monofilament as defined in claim 1 wherein the intrinsic viscosity is at least 0.75.
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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) | 1979-06-15 | 1979-12-15 | 1980-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-15 | 1983-12-15 | 1984-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-15 | 1987-12-15 | 1988-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |