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Meltblown fabric

US5273565A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 1992
Grant dateDec 28, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/44
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A meltblown web is composed of fibers having a narrow fiber size distribution (expressed as % coefficient of variation of the average fiber diameter) and low packing density. The web is characterized as a soft lofty web and exhibits exceptional filtration capability. The web preferably comprises fibers having an average fiber size of between 3 and 10 microns and a packing density of between 5 to 15%, and a CV of 15 to 40%.

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