Patent ID: 9404203
Filing Date: 2016-08-02
CPC Classification: D02G,D07B

Claim Text:
1. A method of forming a blended yarn adapted to engage first and second structural members comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of first fibers, where the first fibers are sized to extend along a length of the blended yarn; and providing a plurality of second fibers, where forming a combination of the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of second fibers by passing the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of second fibers through a convergence duct such that the first fibers pick up the second fibers; imparting a false twist to the combination of the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of second fibers by passing the combination of the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of second fibers through a false-twisting device; removing the false twist from the combination of the plurality of first fibers and the plurality of second fibers to form the blended yarn; and arranging at least portion of the blended yarn against the first and second structural members such that