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Irradiated expanded polytetrafluoroethylene composites, and devices using them, and processes for making them

US5019140A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1988
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/339
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Radiation resistant composites made of adjacent layers of a microporous hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene layer and one or more supporting layers made of woven metal material or woven synthetic organic polymeric material and a microporous hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene membrane are described. Filtration devices containing the composite are described.

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