GB2467311A - Artificial snow material for decorative use - Google Patents
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Abstract
A decorative snow material is made from fibre that has been subjected to a balling process. The fibre may be a synthetic fibre such as polyester or polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), and the material may be made either with a single type of fibre or with a blend of different fibres. The fibre may be ignition-resistant and preferably also fire-resistant. Other preferable features of the fibre include: luminescence, which may be achieved using a photo luminescent dye, paint or coating or by the incorporation of a photo luminescent material into the fibre during manufacture; scent-releasing properties, which may be incorporated during manufacture or achieved using a perfumed coating; and the inclusion of reflective glitter particles. The fibre may be a multicomponent fibre. The fibre may have a linear density of 1 to 28dtex and/or a staple length of 20 to 60mm; preferably its linear density is 7dtex and its staple length 32mm. The fibre may also be crimped, preferably with a spiral crimp. A method of making a decorative artificial snow material comprises the steps of providing a staple fibre material and subjecting the staple fibre material to frictional forces so as to generate fibre balls or clusters that have the appearance of snow.
Description
ARTIFICIAL SNOW MATERIAL FOR DECORATIVE USE
[0001] This invention relates to a fibre-based artificial snow material for decorative use, for example at Christmas time.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Various artificial snow materials for decorative use are known. Many of these are supplied as aerosol sprays, and can easily be applied to windows and the like.
[0003] It is also known to use spun fibres and to drape these on, say, a Christmas tree to give a frosted look. However, these spun fibres have a tendency to float and attach to surfaces where they are not desired.
[0004] It is also known, for example from WO 91/1 6484 (the entire content of which is hereby incorporated into the present application by reference), to make ball-shaped and other rounded fibre clusters having a density that can be controlled, as desired, with good uniformity of size and density, from staple fibre that has been mechanically or spirally crimped. This prior art reference also discloses machines useful for making such fibre clusters.
[0005] The fibre clusters of the prior art, typically made out of polyester fibres, are useful as a filling material for pillows, mattresses and quilts, since they can be made to have similar properties to goose or duck down.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0006] In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a decorative artificial snow material made from fibre that has been subjected to a balling process.
[0007] In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a use of a balled fibre material in the manufacture of a decorative artificial snow material.
[0008] In accordance with a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of making a decorative artificial snow material comprising the steps of providing a staple fibre material and subjecting the staple fibre material to frictional forces so as to generate fibre balls or clusters that have the appearance of snow.
[0009] The fibre is preferably a synthetic fibre, and may be a hollow fibre, a multicomponent fibre or a solid fibre.
[0010] Preferably, the fibre is ignition-resistant and in some embodiments may be fire-resistant.
[0011] The fibre may comprise a single type of fibre, or may comprise a blend of different fibres. Particularly preferred fibres include polyester fibre, polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) fibre and other polymer fibres and blends thereof.
[0012] In preferred embodiments, the fibre has a fibre density of 1 to 28 dtex, and a preferred staple length of 20 to 60mm. A spiral crimp is preferred, although other crimps, such as saw-tooth crimps, may also be useful. In a currently preferred embodiment, a fibre having a density of 7 dtex, a staple length of 32mm and a spiral crimp is used.
[0013] In certain embodiments, the fibre materials may be treated or manufactured so as to have luminescent properties. For example, the fibre materials may be dyed with a photoluminescent dye or coated with a photoluminescent paint or coating, or the fibres may be spun from a polymer melt including a photoluminescent component. Phosphorescence ("glow-in-the-dark") is the preferred mechanism, but other mechanisms such as fluorescence may also be desirable, especially when the decorative material is to be used in areas which are subjected to ultraviolet lighting.
[0014] Techniques for manufacturing fibres with luminescent and other colorants are known from US 7,338,877, the full disclosure of which is hereby incorporated into the present application by reference.
[0015] Alternatively or in addition, the fibre materials may be treated or manufactured so as to have scent-releasing properties. For example, the fibre materials may be treated with a perfumed or scented coating, or scented/perfumed components may be incorporated before or during spinning. In other words, the scented/perfumed component, like the luminescent component (where provided) may be incorporated in the fibre material ab initio or may be applied as a post treatment. Particularly preferred scents or perfumes include pine or Christmas tree, spices such as cinnamon or clove or other festive or seasonal winter fragrances.
[0016] Alternatively or in addition, the fibre materials may be treated or manufactured so as to include reflective glitter particles. For example, the fibre materials may be treated with a reflective glitter coating, or reflective glitter components may be incorporated before or during spinning. The glitter may be one or more different colours, including gold, silver, red, blue, white, green etcetera.
[0017] The fibre material itself may be white or colourless, or may be dyed or otherwise made to take any desired colour.
[0018] Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the words "comprise" and "contain" and variations of them mean "including but not limited to", and they are not intended to (and do not) exclude other moieties, additives, components, integers or steps. Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the singular encompasses the plural unless the context otherwise requires. In particular, where the indefinite article is used, the specification is to be understood as contemplating plurality as well as singularity, unless the context requires otherwise.
[0019] Features, integers, characteristics, compounds, chemical moieties or groups described in conjunction with a particular aspect, embodiment or example of the invention are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described herein unless incompatible therewith. All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. The invention is not restricted to the details of any foregoing embodiments. The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.
[0020] The reader's attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with or previous to this specification in connection with this application and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference.
Claims (26)
- CLAIMS1. A decorative artificial snow material made from fibre that has been subjected to a balling process.
- 2. A decorative material as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fibre is a synthetic fibre.
- 3. A decorative material as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the fibre is ignition-resistant.
- 4. A decorative material as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fibre is fire-resistant.
- 5. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre comprises a single type of fibre.
- 6. A decorative material as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the fibre comprises a blend of different fibres.
- 7. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre is polyester fibre or polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) fibre.
- 8. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre has luminescent properties.
- 9. A decorative material as claimed in claim 8, wherein fibre is dyed with a photoluminescent dye or coated with a photoluminescent paint or coating.
- 10. A decorative material as claimed in claim 8, wherein fibre is inherently photoluminescent by the incorporation of a photoluminescent component during its manufacture.
- 11. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre has scent-releasing properties.
- 12. A decorative material as claimed in claim 11, wherein the fibre has been treated with a perfumed or scented coating, or scented/perfumed components have been incorporated during manufacture.
- 13. A decorative material as claimed in claim 11 or 12, wherein the scent or perfume is pine, Christmas tree or festive spice.
- 14. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre has been treated or manufactured so as to include reflective glitter particles.
- 15. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre is a multicomponent fibre.
- 16. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre has a linear density of 1 to 28dtex.
- 17. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre has a staple length of 20 to 60mm.
- 18. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre is crimped.
- 19. A decorative material as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the fibre has a linear density of 7dtex, a staple length of 32mm and a spiral crimp.
- 20. Use of a balled fibre material in the manufacture of a decorative artificial snow material.
- 21. Use of a balled fibre material in the manufacture of a decorative artificial snow material as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 19.
- 22. A method of making a decorative artificial snow material comprising the steps of providing a staple fibre material and subjecting the staple fibre material to frictional forces so as to generate fibre balls or clusters that have the appearance of snow.
- 23. A method according to claim 22, wherein the material is as claimed in any one of claims ito 19.
- 24. A decorative artificial snow material made from fibre that has been subjected to a balling process substantially as hereinbefore described.
- 25. Use of a balled fibre material in the manufacture of a decorative artificial snow material substantially as hereinbefore described.
- 26. A method of making a decorative artificial snow material substantially as hereinbefore described.
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| US4794038A (en) * | 1985-05-15 | 1988-12-27 | E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company | Polyester fiberfill |
| WO1991016484A1 (en) * | 1990-04-12 | 1991-10-31 | E.I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company | Making rounded clusters of fibers |
| JP2002105743A (en) * | 2000-09-25 | 2002-04-10 | Asahi Kasei Corp | Luminous fiber |
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| US4794038A (en) * | 1985-05-15 | 1988-12-27 | E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company | Polyester fiberfill |
| WO1991016484A1 (en) * | 1990-04-12 | 1991-10-31 | E.I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company | Making rounded clusters of fibers |
| JP2002105743A (en) * | 2000-09-25 | 2002-04-10 | Asahi Kasei Corp | Luminous fiber |
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