System and method for processing fiber

a technology of fiber processing and system, applied in the field of textile operation design and operation, can solve the problems of inferior grade or quality of lint or mote cotton, the undesirable color, moisture content and/or texture of lint, and the inability of natural fibers such as wool, silk and cotton to occur naturally in a desirable form for the intended end us

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-23
WINN WILLIAM E
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In particular, natural fibers, such as wool, silk, and cotton may not occur naturally in a form desirable for the intended end use.
Typically, such cotton lint or mote cotton may tend to be considered of inferior grade or quality relative to the bulk of the cotton that has been processed, since it may still have undesirable qualities.
For example, the lint may still contain trash, and/or the lint may have an undesirable color, moisture content, and/or texture.
Since the cotton

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[0015]Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.

[0016]FIG. 1 schematically depicts an exemplary embodiment of a fiber processing system 10 configured, for example, to process fibers in association with a textile operation. Fiber processing system 10 is configured to process fibers, such as, for example, cotton fibers in a cotton ginning operation and / or a moting operation. According to some embodiments, fiber processing system 10 may be configured to convert fibers received in a form generally considered unsuitable for their intended end use to fibers more suitable for their intended use, for example, for use in textile operations. For example, fiber processing system 10 may be configured to receive harvested cotton in bale form, including trash, such as sticks, seed...

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A system for processing fibers includes a dryer configured to remove moisture from at least a portion of the fibers, and a cleaner configured to remove at least one of dirt, sticks, and seeds from the portion of the fibers. The system further includes a conduit for transferring the portion of the fibers between the dryer and the cleaner, and a treatment system configured to apply chemical to the portion of the fibers. The system for processing fibers is configured to alter at least one of a color characteristic, moisture content, and a texture characteristic of the portion of the fibers via application of chemical to the portion of the fibers.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 771,024, filed on Feb. 8, 2006, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present disclosure relates to certain aspects of the design and operation of textile operations. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for processing fiber.BACKGROUND[0003]Textile operations include systems and methods for processing fibers to make them more desirable for the end use of the fibers. For example, textile operations include systems and methods for changing the nature of the fibers, for example, changing the color, the moisture content, and / or the texture of the fibers. In particular, natural fibers, such as wool, silk, and cotton may not occur naturally in a form desirable for the intended end use. Therefore, it may be desirable to process the fibers such that they are more suit...

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IPC IPC(8): D01G37/00D01G99/00
CPCD01B1/00D01B3/00D01B9/00D06L3/023D01G31/00D01G99/00D01G99/005D01C1/02D06L4/13
Inventor WINN, WILLIAM E.
Owner WINN WILLIAM E
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