Super absorbing composite material, form factors created therefrom, and methods of production
US10575710B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2555/02
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Super absorbent material used for drying that integrates super absorbent non-woven fibrous mats with other material, as for example wicking material, are described. The fibrous mats consist of polymeric material embedded with particles of super absorbent polymer. The wicking material may be lightweight knitted fabric that actively absorbs and wicks liquid across the fabric surface. The materials are fabricated as single layer or multiple layers and demonstrate a variety of form factors suitable to the intended use. The super absorbent materials may incorporate additional functionalities, such as antifungal or antibacterial, for biomedical uses.
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