US4648830A
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Spinnerette for producing hollow trilobal cross-section filament
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1985-05-13
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Granted: 1987-03-10
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Expires: 2005-05-13
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a trilobal, synthetic fiber, intended for use in carpets, having an axially extending hole in each lobe, the total cross-sectional area of the fiber being about 5 to 12 percent void, said fiber cross-section having a modification ratio of between about 2 to 3, and an arm angle of about 15° to 45°, so that a fiber having improved bulk, soil hiding and resiliency is apparent in a carpet having face fiber of said fiber.
Inventors
- 👤 Weldon H. Peterson
- 👤 Kenneth G. Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:22
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01D; D01D5/00; D01D5/253; D01D5/24; D01F; D01F6/00; D01F6/58; D01F6/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A spinnerette plate for the manufacture of trilobal fiber with a hole in each lobe, said spinnerette having at least one filament forming bore group having a center and said bore group having three openings, each of said openings being "Y" shaped with one short straight leg having an axis and the axis of each short leg converging on the center of the bore group, and said opening having two long straight legs each of the long legs of the same "Y" being divergent from each other by an angle of at least 130° to 150°.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A spinnerette plate for the manufacture of trilobal fiber with a hole in each lobe, said spinnerette having at least one filament forming bore group having a center and said bore group having three openings, each of said openings being "Y" shaped with one short straight leg having an axis and the axis of each short leg converging on the center of the bore group, and said opening having two long straight legs each of the long legs of the same "Y" being divergent from each other by an angle of at least 130° to 150°.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The spinnerette plate of claim 1 wherein said divergent angle is 140° and the ratio of the length of one of the long legs to the length of the short leg is between about 3:1 to 15:1.
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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) | 1990-03-09 | 1990-09-08 | 1991-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-09 | 1994-09-08 | 1995-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-09 | 1998-09-08 | 1999-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |