US4211737A
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Process for producing synthetic fibers for use in paper-making
Assignee: Montedison SpA
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Filing: 1977-10-31
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Granted: 1980-07-08
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Expires: 1997-10-31
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed an improvement in the production of microfibers or fibrils of synthetic thermoplastic polymeric materials by flash-spinning solutions, emulsions or suspensions of the synthetic polymers in solvents, under the action of a high-speed jet of gaseous or vaporous fluid having an angular direction with respect to the solution, emulsion or suspension being flash-spun. The improvement consists in causing the fluid jet to expand through a nozzle (or duct) of the convergent-divergent type and in extruding the polymer solution, emulsion or dispersion under flash conditions at an angle towards the fluid jet in expansion in the divergent portion of the nozzle.
Inventors
- 👤 Giovanni Di Drusco
- 👤 Deoscaride Zaffagnini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:51
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01D; D01D5/00; D01D5/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
Process for preparing fibrils or microfibers of synthetic polymers, suitable for use in the manufacture of paper, in which solutions, emulsions or dispersions of fiber-forming thermoplastic polymers in a liquid medium are extruded through a nozzle under conditions such that instantaneous vaporization of the liquid medium occurs in the ambient of extrusion, and are caused to be impacted, in said ambient of extrusion, by a highspeed gaseous fluid jet having an angular direction with respect to the extrusion direction of such solution, emulsion or dispersion, characterized in that said fluid is initially made to expand through a convergent-divergent nozzle of the DeLaval type, and in that the polymeric solution, emulsion or dispersion is extruded into the divergent portion of such convergent-divergent nozzle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
Process for preparing fibrils or microfibers of synthetic polymers, suitable for use in the manufacture of paper, in which solutions, emulsions or dispersions of fiber-forming thermoplastic polymers in a liquid medium are extruded through a nozzle under conditions such that instantaneous vaporization of the liquid medium occurs in the ambient of extrusion, and are caused to be impacted, in said ambient of extrusion, by a highspeed gaseous fluid jet having an angular direction with respect to the extrusion direction of such solution, emulsion or dispersion, characterized in that said fluid is initially made to expand through a convergent-divergent nozzle of the DeLaval type, and in that the polymeric solution, emulsion or dispersion is extruded into the divergent portion of such convergent-divergent nozzle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The process according to claim 1, in which the polymeric solution, emulsion or dispersion is extruded at, or in proximity to, the terminal section of the divergent portion of the convergent-divergent nozzle of DeLaval type in which the fluid reaches the maximum speed compatible with its thermodynamic conditions upstream of the divergent portion of the nozzle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process according to claim 1, in which the polymeric solution, emulsion or dispersion is extruded through a number of nozzles arranged around the divergent portion of the nozzle through which the fluid runs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process according to claim 1, in which the gaseous fluid is dry steam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process according to claim 1, in which the gaseous fluid is n-hexane in the form of superheated steam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process according to claim 1, in which a solution, emulsion or dispersion of polyethylene is extruded into the divergent portion of the convergent-divergent nozzle of DeLaval type.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 1, in which a solution, emulsion or dispersion of polypropylene is extruded into the divergent portion of the convergent-divergent nozzle of DeLaval type.
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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) | 1983-07-08 | 1984-01-07 | 1984-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-08 | 1988-01-07 | 1988-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-08 | 1992-01-07 | 1992-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |