Title:
FIBER TUMBLER AND METHOD OF USE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003006721
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A system and method are provided for cleaning fiber. Included is a structure (10) with a basket (30) pivotally coupled thereto. The basket (30) is adapted for receiving fiber therein. In use, particles are removed from the fiber upon rotation of the basket (30). In another embodiment, a system and method are provided for cleaning fiber utilizing just a basket (30) for receiving fiber therein, and a blower (70) for blowing the fiber in the basket (30) to remove particles therefrom.
Inventors:
PETTIGREW VICTORIA I (US)
PETTIGREW STEPHEN H (US)
PETTIGREW STEPHEN H (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/021769
Publication Date:
July 24, 2003
Filing Date:
July 09, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
PETTIGREW VICTORIA I (US)
PETTIGREW STEPHEN H (US)
PETTIGREW STEPHEN H (US)
International Classes:
D01G9/02; (IPC1-7): D01B3/04
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