US4316714A
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Apparatus for preparing open structure fibers
Assignee: Wyeth Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1979-02-21
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Granted: 1982-02-23
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Expires: 1999-02-21
Abstract
Abstract Use of special pin insert in the counterbore-orifice combination of a conventional spinnerette plate provides open structure fibers.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald E. Pfeiffer
- 👤 Francesco DeMaria
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:59
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01D; D01D5/00; D01D5/24; D01D5/253; D01F; D01F6/00; D01F6/02; D01F6/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A spinnerette assembly for spinning open structure fibers which comprises in combination a. a spinnerette plate containing a plurality of orifices with a counterbore for each orifice and b. removable pins positioned within each orifice-counterbore combination, each pin being of solid construction and having an upper portion positioned within said counter-bore and a lower portion positioned within said orifice, said upper portion occupying a fixed position within said counterbore and enabling spinning composition to flow through the counterbore to the orifice at operative back pressure and said lower portion contacting the wall of the orifice at one position while providing clearance at other positions and having suitable shape characteristics to provide an open structure in the extrudate formed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A spinnerette assembly for spinning open structure fibers which comprises in combination a. a spinnerette plate containing a plurality of orifices with a counterbore for each orifice and b. removable pins positioned within each orifice-counterbore combination, each pin being of solid construction and having an upper portion positioned within said counter-bore and a lower portion positioned within said orifice, said upper portion occupying a fixed position within said counterbore and enabling spinning composition to flow through the counterbore to the orifice at operative back pressure and said lower portion contacting the wall of the orifice at one position while providing clearance at other positions and having suitable shape characteristics to provide an open structure in the extrudate formed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
The spinnerette assembly of claim 1 wherein said pin has an upper portion which resembles a cylindrical rod which has been flattened along its length to provide clearance on two sides with the counterbore, is beveled at the top and is tapered at the bottom at a greater angle than the taper of the counterbore and the bottom portion is shaped to contain a portion of the orifice wall and provide a desirable open structure in the extrudate.
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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) | 1985-02-22 | 1985-08-24 | 1986-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-22 | 1989-08-24 | 1990-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-22 | 1993-08-24 | 1994-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |