Patents by Inventor Carol L. Becker

Carol L. Becker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Staple fiber cutter
    Patent number: 4538490
    Abstract: An improved apparatus is disclosed for cutting a tow of continuous filamentary material into staple fiber of mixed cut length, with some lengths being below 3/4 inch and some lengths above 3/4 inch. The improved cutter comprises asymmetric means for supporting at least the blades which cut the shortest filaments. It is preferred that the blade disposition within a quadrant of the cutting be similar to the blade disposition in the opposed quadrant. The apparatus facilitates cutting without blockage and/or blade breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1985
    Assignee: Celanese Corporation
    Inventor: Carol L. Becker