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US4316716A
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Apparatus for producing large diameter spun filaments
Assignee: Akzo NV
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Filing: 1976-08-16
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Granted: 1982-02-23
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Expires: 1996-08-16
Abstract
Abstract Large diameter filaments are produced by increasing the cooling efficiency of a molten polymer as it exits a spinnerette orifice. The cooling is accomplished in a collar configuration having means for directing cooling air and an ionic discharge in a direction transverse to the axis of the filament as it passes through the collar.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy C. Lin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:07
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01D; D01D10/00; D01D5/00; D01D5/08; D01D5/088; D01D5/092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
In combination with an extruder spinnerette having an orifice from which a molten polymer filament is ejected, apparatus for cooling the molten filament as it exits the spinnerette orifice comprising: (A) a cold air supply; (B) a high-voltage, low-amperage D.C. power supply; and (C) electrostatic cooling means comprising a non-conductive collar mounted proximate and axially oriented to the orifice such that the molten polymer filament passes axially therethrough, said collar having means connected to the cold air supply for receiving cooling air within the collar and directing said cooling air transversely to the direction of filament passage, said collar having cathode and anode electrode pairs arranged radially symmetrically around the filament with the cathode and anode of each pair of being diametrically opposed, said electrodes connected to the power supply to effect increased air cooling efficiency of the filament by providing a balanced ionic discharge in the presence of the cooling air.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
In combination with an extruder spinnerette having an orifice from which a molten polymer filament is ejected, apparatus for cooling the molten filament as it exits the spinnerette orifice comprising: (A) a cold air supply; (B) a high-voltage, low-amperage D.C. power supply; and (C) electrostatic cooling means comprising a non-conductive collar mounted proximate and axially oriented to the orifice such that the molten polymer filament passes axially therethrough, said collar having means connected to the cold air supply for receiving cooling air within the collar and directing said cooling air transversely to the direction of filament passage, said collar having cathode and anode electrode pairs arranged radially symmetrically around the filament with the cathode and anode of each pair of being diametrically opposed, said electrodes connected to the power supply to effect increased air cooling efficiency of the filament by providing a balanced ionic discharge in the presence of the cooling air.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cathode and anode electrodes are serially connected in balanced, opposing, vertically oriented rows within the collar while said means connected to the air supply comprises an even numbered plurality of opposing vertically extending air tubes each having multiple vertically spaced orifices for directing the air transversely to the axis of the collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein dividers of insulative material are disposed between adjacent rows of electrodes to prohibit shortcircuiting between electrodes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein a D.C. potential of at least 25 k volts is applied between cathode and anode electrodes.
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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 |