Patents Assigned to Acordis UK Limited
  • Process utilizing a clip for the handling of a tow of fibers
    Patent number: 6694589
    Abstract: A process for the handling of a tow of fibres during manufacture and subsequent processing prior to splicing is described. The process includes the step of applying a clip to the free end of the tow, prior to transport of the tow. The fibre is preferably a carbon fibre precursor, and the clip is preferably removed and the tow spliced prior to the steps of oxidation and carbonization to form the carbon fibre.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Acordis UK Limited
    Inventor: David Mac Service
  • Fibrillated acrylic fiber
    Patent number: 6228489
    Abstract: Fibrillated acrylic fibers which are suitable for oxidation in the form of staple fibers are formed as copolymers of acrylonitrile and an unsaturated carboxylic acid such as itaconic acid or methacrylic acid. A further monomer may also be included, such as methacrylate, methylmethacrylate or vinyl acetate. Fibers having a Canadian Freeness valve of 350-500, and a decitex value of 1.2 to 1.7 may be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Acordis UK Limited
    Inventors: John Fagge, Ulrich Holzinger