Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A linear copolyester derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component comprising about 40-100 mole % terephthalic acid and 100 mole % of a glycol component comprising about 40-100 mole % 1,4-butanediol, wherein about 20-120 mole %, based on a total of 200 mole % polymer, is derived from about (a) 0-60 mole % of a second acid selected from the group consisting of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 3-12 carbon atoms, (b) 0-60 mole % of diethylene glycol, or (c) 20-120 mole % of a combination of said second acid and diethylene glycol, said copolyester characterized by having a melting point of about 40°-190° C., a glass transition temperature of about -20° C. to about 40° C., a heat of fusion of not less than 1.0 calorie per gram, and a crystallization half time of less than 10 minutes at maximum crystallization temperature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A linear copolyester derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component comprising about 40-100 mole % terephthalic acid and 100 mole % of a glycol component comprising about 40-100 mole % 1,4-butanediol, wherein about 20-120 mole %, based on a total of 200 mole % polymer, is derived from about (a) 0-60 mole % of a second acid selected from the group consisting of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 3-12 carbon atoms, (b) 0-60 mole % of diethylene glycol, or (c) 20-120 mole % of a combination of said second acid and diethylene glycol, said copolyester characterized by having a melting point of about 40°-190° C., a glass transition temperature of about -20° C. to about 40° C., a heat of fusion of not less than 1.0 calorie per gram, and a crystallization half time of less than 10 minutes at maximum crystallization temperature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A copolyester according to claim 1 derived from an acid component of terephthalic acid and a second acid selected from the group consisting of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 3-12 carbon atoms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A copolyester according to claim 1 derived from a glycol component of 1,4-butanediol and diethylene glycol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A copolyester according to claim 1 wherein said acid component comprises terephthalic acid and at least one other aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 3-12 carbon atoms, and said glycol component comprises 1,4-butanediol and diethylene glycol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
144 words
A linear copolyester derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component comprising about 50-100 mole % terephthalic acid and 100 mole % of a glycol component comprising about 50-100 mole % 1,4-butanediol, wherein about 60-120 mole % based on a total of 200 mole % polymer is derived from about (a) 0-60 mole % of a second acid selected from the group consisting of succinic acid, adipic acid, and glutaric acid, (b) 0-60 mole % diethylene glycol, or (c) 60-120 mole % of a combination of said second acid and diethylene glycol, said copolyester characterized by having a melting point of about 40°-130° C., a glass transition temperature of about -20° C. to about 40° C., a heat of fusion of not less than 1.0 calorie per gram, and a crystallization half time of less than 10 minutes at maximum crystallization temperature.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
144 words
A linear copolyester derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component comprising about 50-100 mole % terephthalic acid and 100 mole % of a glycol component comprising about 50-100 mole % 1,4-butanediol, wherein about 60-120 mole % based on a total of 200 mole % polymer is derived from about (a) 0-60 mole % of a second acid selected from the group consisting of succinic acid, adipic acid, and glutaric acid, (b) 0-60 mole % diethylene glycol, or (c) 60-120 mole % of a combination of said second acid and diethylene glycol, said copolyester characterized by having a melting point of about 40°-130° C., a glass transition temperature of about -20° C. to about 40° C., a heat of fusion of not less than 1.0 calorie per gram, and a crystallization half time of less than 10 minutes at maximum crystallization temperature.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A copolyester according to claim 5 derived from an acid component of terephthalic acid and a second acid selected from succinic, adipic and glutaric acid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A copolyester according to claim 5 derived from a glycol component of 1,4-butanediol and diethylene glycol.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A copolyester according to claim 5 wherein said acid component comprises terephthalic acid and a second acid selected from the group consisting of succinic, glutaric and adipic, and said glycol component comprises 1,4-butanediol and diethylene glycol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
145 words
A linear copolyester derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component comprising about 40-100 mole % terephthalic acid and 100 mole % of a glycol component comprising about 40-100 mole % 1,4-butanediol, wherein about 20-70 mole % based on a total of 200 mole % polymer is derived from about (a) 0-60 mole % of a second acid selected from the group consisting of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 3-12 carbon atoms, (b) 0-60 mole % of diethylene glycol, or (c) 20-70 mole % of a combination of said second acid and diethylene glycol, said copolyester characterized by having a melting point of about 125°-190° C., a glass transition temperature of about -20° C. to about 40° C., a heat of fusion of not less than 1.0 calorie per gram, and a crystallization half time of less than 10 minutes at maximum crystallization temperature.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
145 words
A linear copolyester derived from 100 mole % of a dibasic acid component comprising about 40-100 mole % terephthalic acid and 100 mole % of a glycol component comprising about 40-100 mole % 1,4-butanediol, wherein about 20-70 mole % based on a total of 200 mole % polymer is derived from about (a) 0-60 mole % of a second acid selected from the group consisting of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 3-12 carbon atoms, (b) 0-60 mole % of diethylene glycol, or (c) 20-70 mole % of a combination of said second acid and diethylene glycol, said copolyester characterized by having a melting point of about 125°-190° C., a glass transition temperature of about -20° C. to about 40° C., a heat of fusion of not less than 1.0 calorie per gram, and a crystallization half time of less than 10 minutes at maximum crystallization temperature.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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A copolyester according to claim 9 derived from an acid component of terephthalic acid and a second acid selected from the group consisting of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 3-12 carbon atoms.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
A copolyester according to claim 9 derived from a glycol component of 1,4-butanediol and diethylene glycol.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
A copolyester according to claim 9 wherein said acid component comprises terephthalic acid and at least one other dicarboxylic acid having 3-12 carbon atoms, and said glycol component comprises 1,4-butanediol and diethylene glycol.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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Fabric material adhesively connected by the composition of claim 5.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
11 words
A fusible interlining having the composition of claim 5 coated thereon.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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A binder fiber comprising the copolyester of claim 9.