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Cellular linear filaments with transverse partitions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-13
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Granted: 1980-05-06
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Expires: 1998-09-13
Abstract
Abstract Cellular linear filaments are disclosed and include a substantially continuous, integral plastic hollow member having internal generally transverse partitions which divide the hollow member into cells. The wall of the hollow member can be continuous or can contain orifices, slits, windows and the like. The cells can be open or closed and uniformly or randomly spaced along the tubular member. The cells are defined by transverse partitions which can be integrally formed with the hollow member or they can be seals in the hollow member. Woven, non-woven and tufted materials including yarns made up in part or in total of the cellular linear element are also disclosed. The cellular linear element can be cut into discrete lengths to form pile-like elements which can be attached upright to a base to form a multi-element device.
Inventors
- 👤 George C. Brumlik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:51
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03D; D03D27/00; D02; D02G; D02G3/00; D02G3/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/23943; Y10T428/23993; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24174; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24661; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2904; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2922; Y10T428/2925; Y10T428/2933; Y10T428/2935; Y10T428/2973; Y10T428/2975; Y10T428/2978; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/60; Y10T442/608; Y10T442/609; Y10T442/612
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
Cellular filament comprising a substantially continuous integral plastic hollow member having internal transverse partitions which divide the said member into individual cells at intervals, at least some of the said individual cells being closed with respect to the adjacent cells and at least some of the said cells being open to the outside of the said filament.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
Cellular filament comprising a substantially continuous integral plastic hollow member having internal transverse partitions which divide the said member into individual cells at intervals, at least some of the said individual cells being closed with respect to the adjacent cells and at least some of the said cells being open to the outside of the said filament.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
Cellular filament of claim 1 wherein said intervals are regular intervals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
Cellular filament of claim 1 wherein said intervals are irregular intervals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Cellular filament of claim 1 having a diameter in the range of about 0.0002 to about 0.05 inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Cellular filament of claim 1 wherein the partitions are transverse and integrally formed with said tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
A non-woven material comprising the cellular filament of claim 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
A woven material comprising the cellular filament of claim 1.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
9 words
A yarn comprising the cellular filament of claim 1.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
A tufted carpet comprising the cellular filament of claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
10 words
Pile element cut from the cellular filament of claim 1.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
10 words
Staple fiber cut from the cellular filament of claim 1.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
Multi-element device comprising a plurality of the pile elements of claim 10 attached upright to a base.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
Multi-element device of claim 12 wherein said pile elements are flocked onto said base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
Cellular filament of claim 1 drawn from and characterized by an axially oriented molecular and crystalline structure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
Cellular filament of claim 1 having a series of continuous ladder-like, open cells.
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