Article for absorbing oils
US5391415A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24033
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An oil-absorbing article has longitudinal channels that surround a layer of polyester or polyolefin fiber balls with a porous outer fabric. The channels are 1 to 4 cm wide and 0.8 to 1.4 cm thick. The article absorbs oil amounting to at least six times its dry weight and can be re-used at least five times.
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