US5272005A
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Sheath/core composite materials
Assignee: Louisiana State University
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Filing: 1992-03-25
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Granted: 1993-12-21
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Expires: 2012-03-25
Abstract
Abstract Rayon/nylon and other sheath/core composite fibers or other materials, with good adhesion between sheath and core resulting from an adhesion promoter. The adhesion promoter is difunctional and sterically hindered. Fumaric acid and terephthalic acid are preferred adhesion promoters for the composite fibers or other materials, because each compound has both difunctionality and steric hinderance, allowing either to form covalent bonds to both the sheath and the core. Fibers produced in accordance with this invention may be used to produce fabrics which have the strength and wrinkle resistance shown by a number of synthetic fibers, but with the water absorption characteristics of natural fibers such as cotton.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Collier
- 👤 Billie J. Collier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-23 20:04
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01F; D01F8/00; D01F8/04; D01F8/14; D01F8/02; D01F8/12; D06; D06M; D06M13/00; D06M13/10; D06M13/184; D06M13/1845; D06M13/203; D06M15/00; D06M15/01; D06M15/03; D06M15/05; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2922; Y10T428/2924; Y10T428/2929; Y10T428/2931; Y10T428/2933; Y10T428/2964; Y10T428/2965
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
A composite fiber, comprising a core fiber, a skin surrounding said core fiber, and an adhesion promoter which binds both to said core fiber and to said skin, wherein: (a) said skin comprises a cellulosic material; and (b) said adhesion promoter is difunctional and is sterically hindered.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
47 words
A composite fiber, comprising a core fiber, a skin surrounding said core fiber, and an adhesion promoter which binds both to said core fiber and to said skin, wherein: (a) said skin comprises a cellulosic material; and (b) said adhesion promoter is difunctional and is sterically hindered.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A composite fiber as recited in claim 1, wherein said adhesion promoter is selected from the group consisting of fumaric acid; terephthalic acid; meta-phthalic acid; 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid; 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid; 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine; meta-phthalic anhydride; 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic anhydride; and 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic anhydride.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A composite fiber as recited in claim 1, wherein said core fiber comprises a nylon, and wherein said composite fiber comprises the product of: (a) treating said core fiber with fumaric acid; (b) coating the treated fiber with viscose rayon; (c) reacting the coated fiber with a strong acid, whereby said skin is formed; and (d) heating the reacted fiber to 80°-90° C., whereby adhesion between said core and said skin is enhanced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
A composite fiber as recited in claim 1, wherein said core fiber comprises a polyester, and wherein said composite fiber comprises the product of: (a) treating said core fiber with fumaric acid; (b) coating the treated fiber with viscose rayon; (c) reacting the coated fiber with a strong acid, whereby said skin is formed; and (d) heating the reacted fiber to 80°-90° C., whereby adhesion between said core and said skin is enhanced.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A composite fiber as recited in claim 1, wherein said core fiber comprises a nylon, and wherein said composite fiber comprises the product of: (a) treating said core fiber with terephthalic acid; (b) coating the treated fiber with viscose rayon; (c) reacting the coated fiber with a strong acid, whereby said skin is formed; and (d) heating the reacted fiber to 80°-90° C., whereby adhesion between said core and said skin is enhanced.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
A composite fiber as recited in claim 1, wherein said core fiber comprises a polyester, and wherein said composite fiber comprises the product of: (a) treating said core fiber with terephthalic acid; (b) coating the treated fiber with viscose rayon; (c) reacting the coated fiber with a strong acid, whereby said skin is formed; and (d) heating the reacted fiber to 80°-90° C., whereby adhesion between said core and said skin is enhanced.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A composite material, comprising a core, a skin adhering to said core, and an adhesion promoter which binds both to said core and to said skin, wherein: (a) said skin comprises a cellulosic material; and (b) said adhesion promoter is difunctional and is sterically hindered.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A composite material, comprising a core, a skin adhering to said core, and an adhesion promoter which binds both to said core and to said skin, wherein: (a) said skin comprises a cellulosic material; and (b) said adhesion promoter is difunctional and is sterically hindered.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A composite material as recited in claim 7, wherein said adhesion promoter is selected from the group consisting of fumaric acid; terephthalic acid; meta-phthalic acid; 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid; 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid; 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine; meta-phthalic anhydride; 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic anhydride; and 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic anhydride.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
71 words
A composite material as recited in claim 7, wherein said core comprises a nylon, and wherein said composite composition comprises the product of: (a) treating said core with fumaric acid; (b) coating the treated core with viscose rayon; (c) reacting the coated core with a strong acid, whereby said skin is formed; and (d) heating the reacted core to 80°-90° C., whereby adhesion between said core and said skin is enhanced.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
A composite material as recited in claim 7, wherein said core comprises a polyester, and wherein said composite composition comprises the product of: (a) treating said core with fumaric acid; (b) coating the treated core with viscose rayon; (c) reacting the coated core with a strong acid, whereby said skin is formed; and (d) heating the reacted core to 80°-90° C., whereby adhesion between said core and said skin is enhanced.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
71 words
A composite material as recited in claim 7, wherein said core comprises a nylon, and wherein said composite composition comprises the product of: (a) treating said core with terephthalic acid; (b) coating the treated core with viscose rayon; (c) reacting the coated core with a strong acid, whereby said skin is formed; and (d) heating the reacted core to 80°-90° C., whereby adhesion between said core and said skin is enhanced.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
71 words
A composite material as recited in claim 7, wherein said core comprises a polyester, and wherein said composite composition comprises the product of: (a) treating said core with terephthalic acid; (b) coating the treated core with viscose rayon; (c) reacting the coated core with a strong acid, whereby said skin is formed; and (d) heating the reacted core to 80°-90° C., whereby adhesion between said core and said skin is enhanced.
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