Patent · US Expired

Method of maintaining a low residue open-cell felted foam

US5562876A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1995
Grant dateOct 8, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2375/04
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Open-Cell urethane foam is thoroughly dried in a convection oven or controlled atmosphere and then compressed with heat to a felt immediately. Alternatively, the dried foam is sealed in a plastic bag until the felting step. The amount of non-volatile residue is significantly reduced to produce a foam for use to contain ink in an ink jet cartridge.

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