Patents by Inventor Tilo Sehm

Tilo Sehm 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: 6844060
    Abstract: Described are a process for producing elastane yarn having a linear density of at least 2500 dtex by the wet spinning process and the thereby producible coarse linear density elastane yarn having a wide cross section and a low residual solvent content. The process comprises the steps of spinning an up to 35% strength by weight stable-viscosity elastane solution into a coagulation bath, washing and optionally drawing, drying by contact heating, setting, spin finishing and winding the yarn, the filaments leaving the coagulation bath passing around a diverting roller disposed just above the coagulation bath liquid, the as-spun filament linear density amounting to not more than 1% of the value of the final linear density, the jet stretch ratio being within the range from 0.5 to 50, the contact heating temperature being at least 220° C. and the contact time of the elastane yarn being at least 2 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignees: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz
  • Patent number: 6830715
    Abstract: Method and device for producing elastane threads from spinning solutions using recycled elastane material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignees: Bayer Faser GmbH, Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Helmut Judat
  • Patent number: 6774064
    Abstract: An elastance spool is described which comprises a winding of elastane threads having a titre of greater than 160 dtex, particularly from 160 dtex to 1400 dtex, and a bobbin weight of elastane threads of at least 1.5 kg, in which the elastane threads have a ribbon-shaped fiber cross-section, wherein the ratio of the width of the elastane threads to the thickness of the elastane threads in cross-section is at least three to one. The elastane spool is used for the production of textile sheet products and for the production of disposable articles of hygiene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz
  • Patent number: 6699414
    Abstract: Described is wet-spun plural-end elastane yarn having a yarn linear density of up to 2500 dtex, high surface luster and a ribbony cross section and formed from bonded-together individual filaments having an oval to circularly round cross section, the width of the elastane yarn in cross section being at least four times the thickness of the elastane yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Günter Spilgies
  • Patent number: 6675442
    Abstract: There is described a method for the storing of elastan filaments with a titre of at least 2,500 dtex in drums with a filament line length of at least 10 km with the use of a displacing device, in which the filaments are stored meandering in layers, and in which the filaments are inlaid into the drum at a speed of at least eight per cent above the production speed of the filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz
  • Publication number: 20030203197
    Abstract: Described are a process for producing elastane yarn having a linear density of at least 2500 dtex by the wet spinning process and the thereby producible coarse linear density elastane yarn having a wide cross section and a low residual solvent content. The process comprises the steps of spinning an up to 35% strength by weight stable-viscosity elastane solution into a coagulation bath, washing and optionally drawing, drying by contact heating, setting, spin finishing and winding the yarn, the filaments leaving the coagulation bath passing around a diverting roller disposed just above the coagulation bath liquid, the as-spun filament linear density amounting to not more than 1% of the value of the final linear density, the jet stretch ratio being within the range from 0.5 to 50, the contact heating temperature being at least 220° C. and the contact time of the elastane yarn being at least 2 seconds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicants: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz
  • Patent number: 6602453
    Abstract: Described are a process for producing elastane yarn having a linear density of at least 2500 dtex by the wet spinning process and the thereby producible coarse linear density elastane yarn having a wide cross section and a low residual solvent content. The process comprises the steps of spinning an up to 35% strength by weight stable-viscosity elastane solution into a coagulation bath, washing and optionally drawing, drying by contact heating, setting, spin finishing and winding the yarn, the filaments leaving the coagulation bath passing around a diverting roller disposed just above the coagulation bath liquid, the as-spun filament linear density amounting to not more than 1% of the value of the final linear density, the jet stretch ratio being within the range from 0.5 to 50, the contact heating temperature being at least 220° C. and the contact time of the elastane yarn being at least 2 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz
  • Publication number: 20030068494
    Abstract: Described is wet-spun plural-end elastane yarn having a yarn linear density of up to 2500 dtex, high surface lustre and a ribbony cross section and formed from bonded-together individual filaments having an oval to circularly round cross section, the width of the elastane yarn in cross section being at least four times the thickness of the elastane yarn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Gunter Spilgies
  • Patent number: 6492021
    Abstract: Described is wet-spun plural-end elastane yarn having a yarn linear density of up to 2500 dtex, high surface luster and a ribbony cross section and formed from bonded-together individual filaments having an oval to circularly round cross section, the width of the elastane yarn in cross section being at least four times the thickness of the elastane yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Günter Spilgies
  • Publication number: 20020175123
    Abstract: A process and an apparatus are described for separating at least 50% by weight of oleaginous preparation media from elastane fibers which contain preparations, with respect to 100% by weight of the initial content of preparation media in the elastane starting material, wherein a mixture of elastane fibers of different titres is used as chopped fiber, wherein fibers with a titre of 11 to 10,000 dtex or more are used as a starting material, which chopped elastane fibers are mixed with water in a mixing vessel in a bath ratio of water to chopped elastane fibers of at least 5/1, wherein mixing is effected using mixing devices (3) with a speed of rotation of at least 1500 rpm, treatment is carried out at room temperature or at an elevated temperature, particularly up to 90° C., a treatment duration of 10 to 60 minutes is maintained, and the aqueous bat which contains preparation media is subsequently separated from the fiber material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm
  • Publication number: 20020083566
    Abstract: There is described a method for the storing of elastan filaments with a titer of at least 2 500 dtex in drums with a filament line length of at least 10 km with the use of a displacing device, in which the filaments are stored meandering in layers, and in which the filaments are inlaid into the drum at a speed of at least eight percent above the production speed of the filaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz
  • Patent number: 5961908
    Abstract: A spinning noxxle apparatus for the production of elastane filaments from spinning solutions by the wet spinning method comprising a feed line (7) for the spinning solution, a filter unit (1) having a mixer element (2) and a filter element element (3), a spinning nozzle (5) for immersion in a precipation bath (11), and a connection piece (8) for the direct connection of the filter unit (1) and spinning nozzle (5), wherein the spinning nozzle (5) is joined to the connection piece (8) by a quick-release coupling connection (4), particularly a bayonet coupling (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz
  • Patent number: 5813068
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new washing apparatus for the continuous production of elastane filaments which are produced by a wet-spinning process, which essentially consists of a stripping unit (10) and a washing unit (11) which are disposed in steps above the precipitation bath (1) of a wet-spinning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Gunter Turck, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Gino Antolini
  • Patent number: 5756205
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing multifilament, wet-spun elastane threads with increased spinning output, which is achieved by largely removing entrained water from the filaments after leaving the spinning bath and then fixing the threads on at least two rollers at a temperature of at least 200.degree. C. for at least 3 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Gunter Turck, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Gino Antolini
  • Patent number: 5741867
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for adjusting the viscosity of highly concentrated elastane solutions by reaction of the solution with secondary aromatic amines in order to produce spinning solutions for the dry or wet spinning of elastane fibres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Gunter Turck, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Gino Antolini
  • Patent number: 5670105
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing multifilament, wet-spun elastane threads with increased spinning output, which is achieved by largely removing entrained water from the filaments after leaving the spinning bath and then fixing the threads on at least two rollers at a temperature of at least 200.degree. C. for at least 3 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Gunter Turck, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Gino Antolini
  • Patent number: 5610229
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for adjusting the viscosity of highly concentrated elastane solutions by reaction of the solution with secondary aromatic amines in order to produce spinning solutions for the dry or wet spinning of elastane fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Bayer Faser GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Gunter Turck, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz, Gino Antolini