Patents Assigned to SpinDynamics, Inc.
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Publication number: 20110089603Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for spinning fibers, or fiberizers, using a rotary fiber-making die system made up of thin plates, embodied by a housing fixture, configured and stacked to define slots, channels and/or grooves through which the material used to make the fibers will flow. The die system allows for the production of different size and types of fibers, including nanofibers having a diameter of less than 1 micron, and facilitates a variety of cost effective methods for extrusion. The use of plates means the dies can be manufactured cost effectively, with easier clean-outs, replacements and/or variations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: SPINDYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Anthony Fabbricante, Jack S. Fabbricante, Thomas J. Fabbricante
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Patent number: 7901195Abstract: A fiber making device, fiber making method, and apparatus which incorporates a series of two or more stacked, thin circular die plates, two end plates and two enclosure plates, where all of the plates cooperate to form a chamber having opposite ends and define a first end and a second end. The first end will receive material to be formed into fibers and the second end will receive a fiberizing fluid, although the second end could be used to supply a second fiber forming fluid to form composite fibers. All of the die plates have a central opening to receive fiber forming material, and at least one of the die plates has an outflow edge peripheral to the plate which will define a spinneret orifice, which is in fluid communication with said central opening, and which will allow the flow of material along a radial path through which fibers can be extruded.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: SpinDynamics, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Fabbricante, Jack S. Fabbricante, Thomas J. Fabbricante
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Patent number: 7857608Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for spinning fibers, or fiberizers, using a rotary fiber-making die system made up of thin plates, embodied by a housing fixture, configured and stacked to define slots, channels and/or grooves through which the material used to make the fibers will flow. The die system allows for the production of different size and types of fibers, including nanofibers having a diameter of less than 1 micron, and facilitates a variety of cost effective methods for extrusion. The use of plates means the dies can be manufactured cost effectively, with easier clean-outs, replacements and/or variations.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: SpinDynamics, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Fabbricante, Jack S. Fabbricante, Thomas J. Fabbricante
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Publication number: 20090091056Abstract: A fiber making device, fiber making method, and apparatus which incorporates a series of two or more stacked, thin circular die plates, two end plates and two enclosure plates, where all of the plates cooperate to form a chamber having opposite ends and define a first end and a second end. The first end will receive material to be formed into fibers and the second end will receive a fiberizing fluid, although the second end could be used to supply a second fiber forming fluid to form composite fibers. All of the die plates have a central opening to receive fiber forming material, and at least one of the die plates has an outflow edge peripheral to the plate which will define a spinneret orifice, which is in fluid communication with said central opening, and which will allow the flow of material along a radial path through which fibers can be extruded.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: SPINDYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Anthony Fabbricante, Jack S. Fabbricante, Thomas J. Fabbricante
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Publication number: 20080136054Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for spinning fibers, or fiberizers, using a rotary fiber-making die system made up of thin plates, embodied by a housing fixture, configured and stacked to define slots, channels and/or grooves through which the material used to make the fibers will flow. The die system allows for the production of different size and types of fibers, including nanofibers having a diameter of less than 1 micron, and facilitates a variety of cost effective methods for extrusion. The use of plates means the dies can be manufactured cost effectively, with easier clean-outs, replacements and/or variations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: SpinDynamics, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Fabbricante, Jack S. Fabbricante, Thomas J. Fabbricante