Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

12-7-1993

Patent Number

patent number 5268229

Abstract

This invention relates to spinnerets having orifices of unique cross-sections, the spinnerets being useful for extruding therethrough filaments having "U" and "E" shaped cross-sections with stabilizing legs. The use of strategically placed stabilizing legs allow the filaments to maintain the desired shape. The "U" shaped filament cross-section provides improved drainage over previous filament cross-sections.

Application Number

07/918174

Assignees

Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY)

Filing Date

1992-07-23

Primary/U.S. Class

428/400

Other/U.S. Class

264/177.13, 425/72.2, 428/378, 428/397

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