公开(公告)号：US20110108630A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12978907

申请日：2010-12-27

Applicant: Bennett C. Ward ,  Wolfgang Broosch ,  Bernhard Kutscha ,  Richard M. Berger ,  Nancy B. Berger

Inventor： Bennett C. Ward ,  Wolfgang Broosch ,  Bernhard Kutscha ,  Richard M. Berger ,  Nancy B. Berger

IPC: A61L9/04

CPC classification number: A61L9/127 ,  A01M1/2044 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A hydrophilic fiber wick is provided, the wick made up of a self-sustaining fluid transmissive body having a plurality of bicomponent fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart contact points. The bicomponent fibers have at least one biodegradable material and collectively define tortuous fluid flow paths through the fluid transmissive body.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种亲水性纤维芯，该芯由具有多个双组分纤维的自持流体传输体组成，多个双组分纤维以间隔开的接触点彼此结合。 双组分纤维具有至少一种可生物降解的材料，并且共同地限定通过流体传递体的曲折的流体流动路径。

公开(公告)号：US06602311B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-05

申请号：US10080616

申请日：2002-02-25

Applicant: Richard M. Berger

Inventor： Richard M. Berger

IPC: D01D514

CPC classification number: D01D5/0985 ,  A24D3/064 ,  A24D3/08 ,  D01D4/02 ,  D01D5/082 ,  D01D5/34 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H1/56 ,  D04H3/02 ,  Y10S55/05 ,  Y10S55/39 ,  Y10S264/48

Abstract: A fiber spinning device and process for manufacturing a web of fibers including a homogeneous mixture of fibers of different characteristics. Monocomponent fibers of different polymers can be extruded side-by-side from the same die system. Sheath/core bicomponent fibers can be alternated with monocomponent fibers formed of the same core polymer as used in the bicomponent fibers. Bicomponent fibers having a common core polymer and different sheath polymers can be extruded from alternate spinneret orifices in the same die plate. Multiple distribution plates are provided with surface grooves or depressions to direct polymer materials from independent sources to only selected spinneret openings in an array of spinneret openings while maintaining the polymers segregated from each other. Unique products formed from the improved mixed fiber technology are useful as high efficiency filters in various environments, coalescent filters, reservoirs for marking and writing instruments, wicks and other elements designed to hold and transfer liquids for medical and other applications, heat and moisture exchangers and other diverse fibrous matrices.

公开(公告)号：US5195543A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-23

申请号：US783345

申请日：1991-10-28

Applicant: Richard M. Berger

Inventor： Richard M. Berger

IPC: A24D3/04

CPC classification number: A24D3/04

Abstract: A cigarette filter having a core of synthetic fibrous filter material and an outer plug wrap is provided with a group of longitudinal bores and a group of peripheral channels in the core to improve the filtration efficiency and to balance the distribution of smoke flow over the cross-sectional area of the filter.

Abstract translation: 具有合成纤维过滤材料芯和外部包装的卷烟过滤器在芯中设置有一组纵向孔和一组周边通道，以提高过滤效率并平衡在横截面上的烟雾流的分布， 过滤器的截面面积。

公开(公告)号：US4822193A

公开(公告)日：1989-04-18

申请号：US116441

申请日：1987-11-03

Applicant: Richard M. Berger

Inventor： Richard M. Berger

IPC: B43K7/02 ,  B43K8/08 ,  B43K15/02 ,  D02J1/08 ,  B43K15/00

CPC classification number: B43K7/02 ,  B43K15/02 ,  B43K8/08 ,  D02J1/08

Abstract: An ink pen, particularly a roller type marker, includes a pen body provided with a fibrous body ink reservoir for holding ink, and a pen tip is provided on the pen body for drawing ink from the ink reservoir. The fibrous body ink reservoir is composed of a gathered bundle of unbonded continuous false twist stretch yarn fibers having twist and curl which are oriented generally parallel to one another and which entangle one another and are sufficiently randomly oriented with one another so as to form a strong tangled fibrous mass having high capillarity for good ink-holding properties while preventing leakage. The ink reservoir can be used with a film overwrap or extruded coating layer.

Abstract translation: 一种墨水笔，特别是一种滚轮式记号笔，包括一个设置有用于保持墨水的纤维体油墨储存器的笔体，并且笔尖设置在笔体上用于从墨水容器中抽出墨水。 纤维体墨水储存器由收集的未连接的连续假捻拉伸丝纤维束组成，其具有扭转和卷曲，所述捻合和卷曲大体上彼此平行地取向并彼此缠结并且彼此充分地随机取向，从而形成强的 缠结的纤维质量具有高毛细管力，具有良好的油墨保持性能，同时防止渗漏。 墨水储存器可以与薄膜外包装或挤出涂层一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US4026306A

公开(公告)日：1977-05-31

申请号：US629680

申请日：1975-11-06

Applicant: Richard M. Berger

Inventor： Richard M. Berger

IPC: A24D3/02 ,  A24D1/04

CPC classification number: A24D3/0283 ,  Y10T156/1075

Abstract: Tobacco smoke filters and methods and means for making same wherein the products have an elongated annular intermediate member overwrapped with a conventional plug wrap, with discrete inner plugs of a length shorter than the intermediate member and offering at least as much resistance to passage of smoke as the intermediate member, being secured within the intermediate member against axial displacement. The inner member may be formed of a filtration material, as is the intermediate member, or the inner member may be formed of a material which is non-permeable to smoke. Portions of the intermediate member may be crimped to embed them into the inner member thereby improving the engagement between these members. The inner member may be centrally positioned within the intermediate member to form cavities at each end of the filter or, alternatively, the inner member may be secured at one end of the intermediate member to provide only a single inner cavity. The smooth outer surface of the intermediate member enables the attachment of a conventional plug wrap without the need for an internal glue line. Means are disclosed for cutting an inner rod to form a multiplicity of inner plug members, and then axially spacing the inner members from each other by injecting jets of air or the like between adjacent inner members.

Abstract translation: 烟草烟雾过滤器以及用于制造其的方法和装置，其中产品具有用常规塞子包裹物包裹的细长环形中间构件，其具有短于中间构件的长度的离散内塞，并且至少提供与烟雾通过相同的阻力 中间构件被固定在中间构件内以防止轴向移动。 内部构件可以由过滤材料形成，中间构件也可以形成，或者内部构件可以由不可渗透的材料形成。 中间构件的一部分可以被压接以将它们嵌入内部构件中，从而改善这些构件之间的接合。 内部构件可以居中定位在中间构件内以在过滤器的每个端部处形成空腔，或者，内部构件可以固定在中间构件的一端处以仅提供单个内部空腔。 中间构件的光滑的外表面使得能够附接常规的塞子包装，而不需要内部胶合线。 公开了用于切割内杆以形成多个内部塞构件的装置，然后通过在相邻的内部构件之间喷射空气等而将内部构件彼此轴向间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US3994306A

公开(公告)日：1976-11-30

申请号：US644144

申请日：1975-12-24

Applicant: Richard M. Berger

Inventor： Richard M. Berger

IPC: A24D3/04 ,  A24D1/04

CPC classification number: A24D3/04

Abstract: Tobacco smoke filters having a composite substantially cylindrical inner member formed from two semi-cylindrical inner elements and overwrapped with a common plug wrap. The composite inner member has a discrete inner cavity formed in each semi-cylindrical element and a composite cavity formed by a depressed portion in each semi-cylindrical element. A substantially smooth outer surface is provided on the composite inner member for attaching a conventional plug wrap without the need for an internal glue line. Separate cylindrical elements are reformed into semi-cylindrical elements and crimped to provide depressed pockets, following which the semi-cylindrical elements are mated and overwrapped to produce the final product.

Abstract translation: 烟草烟雾过滤器，其具有由两个半圆柱形内部元件形成的外部复合的基本为圆柱形的内部构件，并用公共的塞子包裹物包裹。 复合内部构件具有形成在每个半圆柱形元件中的离散内腔和由每个半圆柱形元件中的凹陷部分形成的复合空腔。 在复合内部构件上设置基本光滑的外表面，用于附接常规的塞子包装，而不需要内部胶合线。 将单独的圆柱形元件重新形成半圆柱形元件并卷曲以提供凹陷的凹穴，随后将半圆柱形元件配合并包裹以产生最终产品。

公开(公告)号：US06833104B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-21

申请号：US10424723

申请日：2003-04-29

Applicant: Richard M. Berger

Inventor： Richard M. Berger

IPC: D01D5088

CPC classification number: D01D5/0985 ,  A24D3/064 ,  A24D3/08 ,  D01D4/02 ,  D01D5/082 ,  D01D5/34 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H1/56 ,  D04H3/02 ,  Y10S55/05 ,  Y10S55/39 ,  Y10S264/48

Abstract: A device and method for spinning polymer fibers utilizes one or more independent sources of polymer materials, pumps for feeding polymer material from each of the sources, and a series of distribution plates with surface grooves, through holes and/or slots together defining separated distribution paths, each of which receives polymer material from one of said independent sources. The surface grooves are defined to a depth less than the thickness of the distribution plate. At least one distribution plate contains spinneret orifices defined by outlet surface grooves extending from the distribution path to the edge of that plate, whereby fibers are extruded from the spinneret orifices edgewise from the plate. The spinneret orifices may be defined by overlayed outlet surface grooves or slots defined in abutting plates.

Abstract translation: 用于纺丝聚合物纤维的装置和方法利用一种或多种独立的聚合物材料源，用于从每个源供应聚合物材料的泵以及一系列具有表面凹槽，通孔和/或狭缝的分配板，这些分配板一起限定分离的分配路径 其中的每一个从所述独立源中的一个接收聚合物材料。 表面槽被限定为小于分配板的厚度的深度。 至少一个分配板包含由从分配路径延伸到该板的边缘的出口表面凹槽限定的喷丝孔，由此纤维从板的边缘从喷丝孔被挤出。 喷丝孔可以由限定在邻接板中的覆盖的出口表面凹槽或狭缝限定。

公开(公告)号：US5911224A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-15

申请号：US850006

申请日：1997-05-01

Applicant: Richard M. Berger

Inventor： Richard M. Berger

IPC: A24D3/02 ,  A24D3/08 ,  D02G3/00 ,  D04H3/16

CPC classification number: A24D3/068 ,  A24D3/0212 ,  A24D3/08 ,  Y10T428/29 ,  Y10T428/2913

Abstract: A porous element particularly for use as a tobacco smoke filter plug in association with a cigarette or the like wherein the matrix comprises a multiplicity of biodegradable polyvinyl alcohol fibers bonded together at their points of contact to define a tortuous interstitial path for the passage of smoke. Because of the hygroscopic nature of polyvinyl alcohol, commercial production of such products require careful control of the moisture content of the polyvinyl alcohol fiber starting material, usually pre-drying the same to a residual moisture content of 7% by weight or less, and treatment of the low moisture fibrous mass by superheated steam to add about 2.5 to 5% moisture to a final moisture content of about 2.5 to 10%. The steam renders the fiber surface adhesive and, thus, bondable, and also lubricates the gathered fibers to improve processability.

Abstract translation: 特别用作与香烟等相关联的烟草烟雾过滤塞的多孔元件，其中基质包括在其接触点处结合在一起的多个可生物降解的聚乙烯醇纤维，以限定用于烟雾通过的曲折的间隙路径。 由于聚乙烯醇的吸湿性，因此商品化生产需要对聚乙烯醇纤维原料的水分含量进行仔细的控制，通常将其干燥至残留水分含量为7重量％以下，处理 的低水分纤维质量通过过热蒸汽加入约2.5至5％的水分，最终水分含量为约2.5至10％。 蒸汽使纤维表面粘合剂，因此可结合，并且还润湿收集的纤维以改善加工性能。

公开(公告)号：US5620641A

公开(公告)日：1997-04-15

申请号：US688215

申请日：1996-07-29

Applicant: Richard M. Berger

Inventor： Richard M. Berger

IPC: B31B1/26 ,  A24D3/04 ,  A24D3/08 ,  A24D3/14 ,  A24D3/16 ,  B01D39/16 ,  B31B1/25 ,  B31F1/08 ,  B31F1/10 ,  B43K1/00 ,  B43K1/12 ,  B43K8/03 ,  B43K15/02 ,  D01D5/253 ,  D01D5/34 ,  D01F8/06 ,  D01F8/14 ,  D02G3/00 ,  D04H1/00 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H3/03 ,  D04H3/16 ,  B29D28/00

CPC classification number: B43K1/003 ,  A24D3/065 ,  A24D3/08 ,  B43K15/02 ,  B43K8/03 ,  D01D5/253 ,  D01D5/34 ,  D01F8/06 ,  D01F8/14 ,  D04H1/54 ,  D04H3/018 ,  D04H3/03 ,  D04H3/07 ,  D04H3/16 ,  Y10S264/48 ,  Y10S428/903 ,  Y10T428/1372 ,  Y10T428/139 ,  Y10T428/1393 ,  Y10T428/2915 ,  Y10T428/2929 ,  Y10T428/298

Abstract: Sheath-core bicomponent fibers comprising a core of a low-cost, high strength, thermoplastic material, preferably polypropylene or polybutylene terephthalate, completely covered with a sheath formed of polyethylene terephthalate or a copolymer thereof are produced, preferably melt blown to an average diameter of 12 microns or less, and formed into a self-sustaining, three-dimensional, porous element having various applications, principally as an ink reservoir element for a marking or writing instrument, although the porous element may also find utility as a tobacco smoke filter. Other forms of the product have utility in diverse applications where its excellent capillary, absorption and filtering properties are advantageous. The resultant products retain or improve upon the desirable features and processing capabilities of conventional elements, but are substantially less expensive, requiring less high cost polyester for equivalent or better properties.

公开(公告)号：US4869274A

公开(公告)日：1989-09-26

申请号：US888213

申请日：1986-07-23

Applicant: Richard M. Berger

Inventor： Richard M. Berger

IPC: A24D3/02 ,  D02J13/00

CPC classification number: D02J13/00 ,  A24D3/0233

Abstract: Apparatus for use in cooling heated filter rods particularly in the manufacture of cigarette filters is in the form a conduit through which the heated filter rod material is passed axially while being subjected to a flow of coolant gas. The conduit is provided with axially spaced rings of gas admission ports through which the coolant gas enters the conduit and adjacent rings of gas discharge ports through which the gas leaves the conduit. The ports in adjacent rings are slightly off-set circumferentially to provide uniform gas distribution through the filter rod material and the respective rings of admission ports are each provided with an admission ring manifold. The manifolds are connected in axial groups to respective headers so that independent sources of coolant gas can be provided to the respective groups whereby the cooling effect can be controlled lengthwise of the conduit. The gas ports may be angled vertically so as to provide flow of gas through the conduit in a counter current direction to the direction of passage of the filter rod material.

Abstract translation: 用于冷却加热过滤棒，特别是制造香烟过滤嘴的装置是一种导管，加热过滤棒材料通过该导管轴向通过，同时受到冷却剂气体的流动。 导管设置有轴向隔开的气体进入口环，冷却剂气体通过该环进入管道和气体排出口的相邻环，气体通过气体离开导管。 相邻环中的端口在周向上略微偏移，以提供通过过滤杆材料的均匀气体分布，并且进入端口的各个环各自设置有进气环歧管。 歧管以轴向组连接到相应的集管，使得独立的冷却剂气体源可以提供给相应的组，由此可以在导管的纵向上控制冷却效果。 气体端口可以垂直成角度，以便在与过滤杆材料的通过方向相反的方向上提供气体通过导管的流动。