Patents by Inventor Ibrahim Sagerer Foric

Ibrahim Sagerer Foric 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).

  • Patent number: 11976397
    Abstract: A device for laying down filaments (3) into a spundbond fabric (8), dehumidifying the spundbond fabric (8) and sucking off the process air loaded with solvents and coagulants, including a conveyor device (7) for transporting the spundbond fabric (8) in a transport direction, wherein the conveyor device (7) has a deposition surface (6) for the filament (3), wherein the conveyor device (7) at least in the region of the deposition surface (6) is permeable for gases and liquids, wherein underneath the deposition surface (6) of the conveyor device (7) there is provided a primary dehumidifying device (9), wherein there is arranged at least one upper suction device (10, 11) upstream and/or downstream and/or laterally of the deposition surface (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: LENZING AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Patent number: 11939713
    Abstract: A plant (1) for the production of spunbonded nonwoven (8), comprising a spinning solution production (3), a spinning system (2), a device (6) for the delivery of coagulation liquid, at least one conveying device (7, 9) for depositing the spunbonded nonwoven (8), and a collecting device (13) for the spunbonded nonwoven (8), wherein at least one discharge device (14) is provided between the device (6) for the delivery of coagulation liquid and the collecting device (13) for the spunbonded nonwoven (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: LENZING AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric, Markus Malzner, Martin Lichtenthal
  • Patent number: 11873581
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a spunbonding spinneret for the production of cellulosic spunbonded nonwoven fabric from a solution of cellulose in an aqueous organic solvent by extruding the solution through nozzle holes of the spunbonding spinneret to form filaments and stretching the filaments in the direction of extrusion by means of a gas stream, during which method contaminations containing cellulose will accumulate on the spinneret surface. The method according to the invention comprises the steps of: a) spraying the contamination with an aqueous fluid precipitating the cellulose; and b) detaching and carrying away the contamination by means of the gas stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric, Markus Malzner, Matthias Gschwandtner
  • Patent number: 11767623
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process and a device for manufacturing cellulose-based webs which are directly formed from lyocell spinning solution and in particular for the washing of directly formed cellulose webs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: LENZING AG
    Inventors: Mirko Einzmann, Malcolm Hayhurst, Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Publication number: 20230183886
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of spunbonded nonwoven and a device for the production of spunbonded nonwoven, wherein, in the process, a spinning mass is extruded through a plurality of nozzle holes to form filaments, the filaments are drawn in the extrusion direction, precipitated at least partially by being subjected to a coagulation air stream comprising a coagulation liquid and deposited to form the spunbonded nonwoven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventor: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Publication number: 20230130447
    Abstract: A process for the production of spunbonded nonwoven (1) is shown, wherein a spinning mass (2) is extruded through a plurality of nozzle holes (4) of at least one spinneret (3, 40, 50) to form filaments (5) and the filaments (5) are drawn, in each case, in the extrusion direction, wherein the filaments (5) are deposited on a perforated conveying device (10) to form a spunbonded nonwoven (1) and wherein the nozzle holes (4) of the spinneret (3, 40, 50) are arranged along a main axis (6) oriented in a transverse direction (12) to the conveying direction (11) of the conveying device (10) so that the spunbonded nonwoven (1) formed on the conveying device (10) extends in this transverse direction (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventor: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Publication number: 20230128204
    Abstract: A process for the production of spunbonded nonwoven (1) and a device for this purpose are shown, wherein a spinning mass (2) containing solvent is extruded through a plurality of nozzle holes of at least one spinneret (3) to form filaments (4) and the filaments (4) are drawn, in each case, in the extrusion direction, wherein the filaments (4) are deposited on a perforated conveying device (9) to form a spunbonded nonwoven (1) and, subsequently, are subjected to washing (10) for washing out the solvent from the filaments (4) and to hydroentanglement (11). So as to allow an inexpensive and efficient production of hydroentangled spunbonded nonwoven by means of the process, it is suggested that fresh water (12) is supplied to the hydroentanglement (11) and the waste water (13) from the hydroentanglement (11) is supplied to the washing (10) as wash water (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric, Rudolf Kern, Alexander Teubl, Wolfgang Engl
  • Publication number: 20230098304
    Abstract: A process (100, 101) for the production of spunbonded nonwoven (1) and a device (200, 201) are shown, comprising an embossing pattern (10), wherein a spinning mass (2) is extruded through a plurality of nozzle holes of at least one spinneret (3, 30) to form filaments (4, 40) and the filaments (4, 40) are drawn by a drawing air stream (5, 50), in each case, in the extrusion direction, with the filaments (4, 40) being deposited on a perforated tray (7) of a conveying device (8) to form a spunbonded nonwoven (1). So as to allow an efficient, technically simple and inexpensive introduction of the embossing pattern into the spunbonded nonwoven, it is suggested that the perforated tray (7) has an embossing structure (9) with an embossing pattern (10), the filaments (4, 40) are pressed into the embossing structure (9) by the drawing air stream (5, 50) and the spunbonded nonwoven (1) thus formed is provided with the embossing pattern (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventor: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Patent number: 11613097
    Abstract: This invention relates to a nonwoven material consisting of one or more layers of nonwoven webs of essentially continuous cellulosic filaments, characterized in that within each layer each of the three bonding mechanisms: a) hydrogen bonding, b) filament intermingling and c) merged filament bonding occur for bonding the essentially continuous cellulosic filaments. Further it relates to a process for the manufacture and to various uses of this material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: LENZING AG
    Inventors: Tom Carlyle, Mirko Einzmann, Gisela Goldhalm, Malcolm John Hayhurst, Katharina Mayer, Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Publication number: 20230085228
    Abstract: A process for the production of spunbonded nonwoven (1) and a device for this purpose are shown, wherein a spinning mass (2) is extruded through a plurality of nozzle holes of at least one spinneret (3) to form filaments (4) and the filaments (4) are charged with a drawing air stream to be drawn in an extrusion direction, wherein the filaments (4) are deposited on a perforated conveying device (9) to form a spunbonded nonwoven (1) and wherein the spunbonded nonwoven (1) is subsequently subjected to at least one washing (10) and one drying (12) by means of hot air (15), with, in each case, one exhaust air stream (18, 19) being discharged during the drawing and washing (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric, Rudolf Kern, Alexander Teubl, Wolfgang Engl
  • Publication number: 20230083348
    Abstract: A composite nonwoven fabric (1, 51, 61) and a process (100, 101, 102) for the production of the composite nonwoven fabric (1, 51, 61) are shown, wherein the composite nonwoven fabric (1, 51, 61) comprises at least one spunbonded nonwoven (8, 54, 64), which exhibits essentially continuous regenerated cellulosic filaments (4, 55, 65) deposited in a random orientation, and at least one layer (52, 62) of biobased biodegradable short fibers (14, 53, 63). So as to provide a fully biodegradable composite nonwoven fabric of the initially mentioned type, which exhibits a high stability and tensile strength as well as good absorption properties and haptic properties and, in addition, can be produced in a cost-efficient way, it is suggested that the composite nonwoven fabric (1, 51, 61) has at least one mixing area (56, 66) in which the filaments (4, 55, 65) of the spunbonded nonwoven (8, 54, 64) and the short fibers (14, 53, 63) are present in a state of physical interconnection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric, Mirko Einzmann, Katharina Gregorich, Gisela Goldhalm
  • Publication number: 20230051927
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process (100, 101) for the production of spunbonded nonwovens (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) and a device (200, 201) for the production of spunbonded nonwovens (1.1, 1.2, 1.3), wherein, in the process (100, 101), a spinning mass (2) is extruded through a plurality of nozzle holes (4.1, 4.2, 4.3) of at least a first spinneret (3.1) and a second spinneret (3.2) to form filaments (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) and the filaments (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) are drawn, in each case, in the extrusion direction, with the filaments (5.1) of the first spinneret (3.1) being deposited on the conveyor belt (9) to form a first spunbonded nonwoven (1.1) and the filaments (5.2) of the second spinneret (3.2) being deposited on the conveyor belt (9) to form a second spunbonded nonwoven (1.2) over the first spunbonded nonwoven (1.1) in order to obtain a multi-layered spunbonded nonwoven (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventor: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Publication number: 20230020186
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process (100) for the production of spunbonded nonwoven (1) wherein a spinning mass (2) is extruded through the nozzle holes (4) of at least one spinneret (3, 30) to form filaments (5, 50), the filaments (5, 50) are drawn in the extrusion direction and deposited on a first conveying device (9) to form the spunbonded nonwoven (1), and wherein the spunbonded nonwoven (1) is subjected to at least one washing (10). For increasing the throughput of the process without losses of quality, it is suggested that the spunbonded nonwoven (1) is subjected to the washing (10) at least partially on a perforated second conveying device (13) with a lower conveying speed with respect to that of the first conveying device (9), wherein the spunbonded nonwoven (1) is sprayed with washing liquid during the washing (10) and the washing liquid is discharged at least partially through the perforated second conveying device (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventor: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Publication number: 20220364282
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process and a device for manufacturing cellulose-based webs which are directly formed from lyocell spinning solution and in particular for the washing of directly formed cellulose webs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Mirko Einzmann, Malcolm Hayhurst, Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Publication number: 20220316096
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a spunbonding spinneret for the production of cellulosic spunbonded nonwoven fabric from a solution of cellulose in an aqueous organic solvent by extruding the solution through nozzle holes of the spunbonding spinneret to form filaments and stretching the filaments in the direction of extrusion by means of a gas stream, during which method contaminations containing cellulose will accumulate on the spinneret surface. The method according to the invention comprises the steps of: a) spraying the contamination with an aqueous fluid precipitating the cellulose; and b) detaching and carrying away the contamination by means of the gas stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric, Markus Malzner, Matthias Gschwandtner
  • Patent number: 11371173
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process and a device for manufacturing cellulose-based webs which are directly formed from lyocell spinning solution and in particular for the washing of directly formed cellulose webs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: LENZING AG
    Inventors: Mirko Einzmann, Malcolm Hayhurst, Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Patent number: 11326283
    Abstract: A nonwoven cellulose fiber fabric, in particular directly manufactured from lyocell spinning solution, wherein the fabric comprises a network of substantially endless fibers, and wherein the fibers are homogeneously merged substantially over the entire fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: LENZING AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Tom Carlyle, Mirko Einzmann, Gisela Goldhalm, Malcolm John Hayhurst, Katharina Mayer, Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Publication number: 20220106719
    Abstract: A plant (1) for the production of spunbonded nonwoven (8), comprising a spinning solution production (3), a spinning system (2), a device (6) for the delivery of coagulation liquid, at least one conveying device (7, 9) for depositing the spunbonded nonwoven (8), and a collecting device (13) for the spunbonded nonwoven (8), wherein at least one discharge device (14) is provided between the device (6) for the delivery of coagulation liquid and the collecting device (13) for the spunbonded nonwoven (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric, Markus Malzner, Martin Lichtenthal
  • Publication number: 20220018048
    Abstract: A device for producing a seamless tubular cellulosic spunbonded nonwoven fabric, comprising a spinning dope production (8), a spinning system (2), a coagulation system (4), a deposition section (3) for depositing and dewatering the spunbonded nonwoven, a transport device (13, 22) for carrying off the spunbonded nonwoven in the transport direction, a washing system (5) and a drying system (6), wherein the deposition section (3) is designed so as to be rotatable, with the axis of rotation of the deposition section (3) lying along the transport direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventor: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric
  • Publication number: 20210292949
    Abstract: A device for laying down filaments (3) into a spundbond fabric (8), dehumidifying the spundbond fabric (8) and sucking off the process air loaded with solvents and coagulants, including a conveyor device (7) for transporting the spundbond fabric (8) in a transport direction, wherein the conveyor device (7) has a deposition surface (6) for the filament (3), wherein the conveyor device (7) at least in the region of the deposition surface (6) is permeable for gases and liquids, wherein underneath the deposition surface (6) of the conveyor device (7) there is provided a primary dehumidifying device (9), wherein there is arranged at least one upper suction device (10, 11) upstream and/or downstream and/or laterally of the deposition surface (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventor: Ibrahim Sagerer-Foric