Filtration structures of wet laid, bicomponent fiber
US5580459A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/641
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filtration structure comprising a thermally bonded, wet laid, fibrous web and support is provided. The web is formed from bicomponent fiber comprising a structure-forming component and a heat-bondable component. Also provided is a filtration method using the filtration structure. Beneficially, the filtration structure may include microfiber.
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