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Electret filter media having an undulated surface

US5658640A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1995
Grant dateAug 19, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24603
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Filter media is provided. The filter media comprises a web of melt blown microfibers having one surface substantially flat and the other surface having periodic wrinkle-like undulations. A method of making the filter media is also provided. The filter media is useful in electret filters when charged.

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