Yarn manufacturing apparatus and method

Details Yarn manufacturing apparatus and method Yarn manufacturing apparatus and method

2004-11-10

2008-08-05

Hurley, Shaun R (Department: 3765)

Textiles: spinning, twisting, and twining

Apparatus and processes

False twist device

C057S344000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07406818

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an apparatus and method of making yarn for carpet that exhibits a high degree of color pop. More specifically, in one aspect, the present invention comprises an apparatus and method that comprises supplying a plurality of yarns, false-twist the plurality of yarns, and passing the consolidated yarn through a downstream entangling assembly to tack at least a portion of the consolidated yarn. Another aspect of the present invention passes at least one of the plurality of yarns through one of a plurality of second entangling assemblies positioned upstream of the false-twist apparatus.

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