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Textured yarn and fabric
Assignee: Burlington Industries Inc
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Filing: 1974-07-18
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1994-07-18
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a textured air jet interlaced yarn comprising a plurality of continuous synthetic thermoplastic filaments, the yarn being characterized by repeating sections of about 1/8-1 inch in length, each section being composed of a relatively open portion of bulky and lofty false twisted multifilaments and a relatively short node portion where the multifilaments are brought closer together and are interlaced and encircled. The disclosure also relates to a fabric made from the aforementioned yarn.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe F. London, Jr.
- 👤 Jean-Louis Lauber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:09
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02G; D02G1/00; D02G1/16; D02G1/02; D02G1/0206; D02G1/024; D02G1/162; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S57/00; Y10S57/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A textured, air jet interlaced yarn comprising a plurality of continuous synthetic thermoplastic filaments, said yarn being characterized by uniform repeating sections of about 1/8-1 inch in length, each said section being composed of a relatively open bulky and lofty portion of false twisted multifilaments and a relatively short node portion where the multifilaments are closer together and are interlaced and encircled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A textured, air jet interlaced yarn comprising a plurality of continuous synthetic thermoplastic filaments, said yarn being characterized by uniform repeating sections of about 1/8-1 inch in length, each said section being composed of a relatively open bulky and lofty portion of false twisted multifilaments and a relatively short node portion where the multifilaments are closer together and are interlaced and encircled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The yarn of claim 1 wherein the node portion comprises from 1/10 to 1/5 of the length of the relatively open portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The yarn of claim 2 comprising two separately false twisted ends of yarn which have been interlaced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The yarn of claim 3 wherein the two ends are differently colored or differently dyeable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The yarn of claim 3 wherein one end has S-torque therein and the other has Z-torque therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A fabric having a heather effect comprising yarn according to claim 3.
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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) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |