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Novelty yarns
Assignee: Akzona Inc
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Filing: 1976-09-13
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1996-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A novelty yarn having a pronounced variation in linear density is obtained by passing at least one multifilament yarn through a fluid tangling zone and by alternatingly and mechanically tensioning and relaxing the yarn within the tangling zone. The yarn comprises a wax coating.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest J. Griset, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:46
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02G; D02G1/00; D02G1/16; D02G1/162; A; A61; A61C; A61C15/00; A61C15/04; A61C15/041; A61C15/042; D02G3/00; D02G3/22; D02G3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
24 words
A novelty yarn comprising at least one beaded yarn and at least one support yarn combined along their lengths, the combined yarns being waxed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
24 words
A novelty yarn comprising at least one beaded yarn and at least one support yarn combined along their lengths, the combined yarns being waxed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the beaded yarn and support yarn are twisted together along their lengths.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The novelty yarn of claim 2 wherein the beaded yarn and support yarn are twisted together from 2 to 15 turns per inch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The novelty yarn of claim 3 wherein the beaded yarn and support yarn are twisted together from 4 to 8 turns per inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The novelty yarn of claim 4 wherein the beaded yarn and support yarn are twisted about each other from about 5 to 6 turns per inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the support yarn is a waxed yarn prior to being combined with said beaded yarn.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the distance between beads of the beaded yarn is greater than 3/4 inch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the distance between beads of the beaded yarn is from 3/4 inch to 21/2 inches.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the distance between beads of the beaded yarn is 11/4 inches to 13/4 inches.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the length of the bead of the beaded yarn is from 1/2 inch to 2 inches.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the length of the bead of the beaded yarn is from 3/4 inch to 11/4 inches.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the average denier of the beaded yarn is between about 550-650.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the average denier of the support yarn is about 200.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
51 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1 wherein the average denier of the beaded yarn is about 550 - 650 denier, and the unwaxed denier of the support yarn is about 200, the support yarn is a waxed yarn and the total deiner of the combined yarns is about 750 to 1100.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
A novelty yarn comprising a beaded yarn and a support yarn combined along their lengths, said combined yarns being waxed, after combining.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
A novelty yarn comprising a beaded yarn and a support yarn combined along their lengths, said combined yarns being waxed, after combining.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1, wherein said at least one beaded yarn and said at least one support yarn are textured yarns formed from a polymer selected from the group consisting of nylon, polyester and rayon.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The novelty yarn of claim 1, wherein said at least one beaded yarn contains wax which has migrated from said at least one support yarn.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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