US4093769A
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Capillary body and method of producing the same
Assignee: Glasrock Products Inc
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Filing: 1976-03-10
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Granted: 1978-06-06
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Expires: 1996-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A fibre bundle is first formed of entangled fibres by use of a tapered mold of an extruder. Then, the fibre bundle thus formed is dipped into an urethane prepolymer to fill the spaces among fibres by impregnating it with said prepolymer. After removal from the liquid prepolymer, it is left for a period of time to allow the reactions among the constituents in the prepolymer and the volatilization of solvent generate gases to form gas escape holes or capillary passages along the length of the fibre bundle.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshio Midorikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:15
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43K; B43K1/00; B43K1/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/249988; Y10T428/249989; Y10T428/249991; Y10T428/249992; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2933; Y10T428/2964; Y10T428/2967
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for producing capillary body comprising: forming a plurality of fibers into a fiber bundle; forming a skin around the outer periphery of said fiber bundle; impregnating the skin-encased fiber bundle with a urethane prepolymer, water and a solvent for said prepolymer; then polymerizing said prepolymer whereby the gases generated by reaction and by volatilization of the solvent form capillary passages along said fibers.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for producing capillary body comprising: forming a plurality of fibers into a fiber bundle; forming a skin around the outer periphery of said fiber bundle; impregnating the skin-encased fiber bundle with a urethane prepolymer, water and a solvent for said prepolymer; then polymerizing said prepolymer whereby the gases generated by reaction and by volatilization of the solvent form capillary passages along said fibers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said fiber bundle is formed by compression of unspun cotton fiber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said urethane prepolymer contains an isocyanate, a polyol and a catalyst.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein a gas generating agent is mixed with the prepolymer used to impregnate the fiber bundle, said gas generating agent being selected from the group consisting of ##STR6##
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said polymerization is promoted by heating the impregnated fiber bundle in said skin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said skin is formed of vinyl chloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said skin is formed by melting the outer fibers of said fiber bundle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The capillary product formed by the process of claim 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) | 1981-06-05 | 1981-12-05 | 1982-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-05 | 1985-12-05 | 1986-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-05 | 1989-12-05 | 1990-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |