Abstract:
A spherical fiber aggregate, in particular as a filler and cushioning material of spherically entangled fibers and/or filaments, is described. In order to provide fiber balls of this generic type, having improved properties specifically for use as a filler material, it is proposed that the fiber balls contain a mixture of principal fibers and binder fibers. The binder fibers are connected with the principal fibers at their intersections.According to one embodiment, the binder fibers are two-component fibers, wherein one of the components has in particular a strong bearing modulus and preferably only one component has a binder effect.Due to the binder fibers, a three-dimensionally bonded network of all of the fibers is present in the fiber balls.
Abstract:
A filler material for cushions and covers, in particular with spherical fiber aggregates wherein individual cut fibers are intertwined, is described. The fiber aggregates are capable of forming connections with others parts of the filler material. The connection is burr-like and is releasable. This may be obtained, for example, by the individual fiber ends (3) which project from the surface of the otherwise spherical fiber aggregate (1). In this manner a filler material for cushions and covers is obtained, in which the fiber aggregates do not shift or slide excessively within a covering, in particular a pillow, so that an adequate and permanent support for the head of a person is provided.
Abstract:
A textile material for use in connection with a carrier includes a non-woven fibrous layer which has an irregular surface, and a plurality of separate, round, fiber aggregates, each composed of substantially spherically intermingled fibers. A multiplicity of connecting fibers connects the fiber aggregates to one another.
Abstract:
In a method and an apparatus for handling and growing a plant with the aid of a container adapted to be partially filled with water and having an inner wall surface disposed in use substantially parallel to an upright axis, and including a holding device which may be moved along the inner wall surface between a position near the water level to a position thereabove, and which engages the inner wall surface with its outer surface in any of the positions, and is adapted to receive at least the stem of the plant, the steps include holding the plant in the container, and displacing at least a lower porton of the plant in an upright direction in the container in dependence of the growth of the plant.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a thermotherapeutic packing, in particular for cryotherapy, comprising an impermeably-welded packing casing consisting of a flexible sheet and a heat- or cold-storing liquid and in insert material of spherical bodies comprising aggregates of fibers wound into balls or spheres.The liquid can penetrate these spherical aggregates and accordingly, the packing volume may be less. This packing not only is easily molded, but exhibits gradual heat loss or heat absorption.
Abstract:
An aggregate of spherical fibers, particularly for use as filling material for blankets, such as quilts, pillows or the like comprises fibers and/or threads that are wrapped spherically and essentially form a fibrous ball. So that the properties of the aggregate of spherical fibers are better, particularly for use as filling material in blankets, such as quilts, pillows or the like, it is proposed that the fibrous balls contain a mixture of fibers, whereby one type of fiber has a higher modulus of elasticity compared to another type of fiber. The fibers with the higher modulus of elasticity can also taper over their length.
Abstract:
A spherical fiber aggregate having an inner core and outer covering, in particular as a filler material for cushions and covers wherein individual filaments or fibers are intertwined, is characterized in that the core of the fiber aggregate contains filaments or fibers different from those of the covering. In this manner spherical fiber aggregates are created, which combine different properties, and in particular are capable of absorbing humidity when used as a filler material, and therefore contain natural fibers, while on the other hand they do not lose their down-like properties, such as high bulk, compressive elasticity, softness, thermal insulation ability, light weight and ready adaptation to the body to be covered.
Abstract:
A fiber aggregate is composed of a multiplicity of substantially spherically intermingled fibres at a needle-processing density. The fiber aggregate has a diameter of at least 3 mm, and the fibers have a length of at least 15 mm, and are free from being felted and intertwined with any other fiber.
Abstract:
A tufted carpet is described in which the tufting yarns (2) are tufted into a tufting backing (1) and firmly joined to it. The back side (1a) of the tufted carpet (1) has a layer (5) comprising pieces of thermoplastic plastic sheet material joined together under the influence of pressure and temperature. Back ends (2a) of the tufting yarns (2) are firmly bound into the layer (5).
Abstract:
A process for producing a needled multilayered carpet is described in which an intermediate layer (6) containing thermoplastic film material is arranged between a layer of backing (5) and a top layer (7). The three layers are bonded together into a carpet by means of a process of needling through fibers (9). The intermediate layer (6) is formed by lumpy, three-dimensional plastic film material (8), and the needled fibers are tightly integrated into the intermediate layer (6) by the influence of temperature.