US4457974A
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Bicomponent filament and process for making same
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1980-07-14
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2000-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A bicomponent filament of nylon and polyester having a reduced tendency to pre-split, said filament being substantially free from antimony or any other material that will form a deposit on the walls of the spinneret aperture, and the process of preparing said filament. The filament has a substantially uniform cross sectional dimension throughout its length.
Inventors
- 👤 James T. Summers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:54
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01F; D01F8/00; D01F8/04; D01F8/14; D01F8/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2929; Y10T428/2931
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
A process for the production of nylon/polyester bicomponent filaments which comprises simultaneously spinning through the same spinneret capillary, nylon and polyester, said polyester being substantially free of a compound which will react with the nylon to form a deposit on the walls of the spinneret capillary.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
46 words
A process for the production of nylon/polyester bicomponent filaments which comprises simultaneously spinning through the same spinneret capillary, nylon and polyester, said polyester being substantially free of a compound which will react with the nylon to form a deposit on the walls of the spinneret capillary.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A bicomponent filament of nylon and polyester which is substantially free of antimony.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A bicomponent filament of nylon and polyester which is substantially free of antimony.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bicomponent filament of nylon and polyester having substantially the same cross sectional dimensions throughout its length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bicomponent filament of nylon and polyester having substantially the same cross sectional dimensions throughout its length.
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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) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |