Patent ID: 6038949
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: B26D,B65H,D01G,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for dispensing discrete length reinforcement fibers comprising the steps of:winding a continuous length of a reinforcement fiber around a base end of a form, the base end having a generally circular cross-section, to form generally circular coils, the form having a longitudinal axis;moving the coils axially from the base end of the form to an elongated portion of the form, the elongated portion having an elongated cross-section, the coils being moved on a generally smooth exterior surface of the form which changes gradually from the generally circular cross-section to the elongated cross-section, to gradually change the shape of the coils from the generally circular shape to the elongated shape;cutting the elongated coils to form discrete length reinforcement fibers; anddispensing the discrete length reinforcement fibers.