Methods for reducing surface friction in fiber optic dispensers

US5700341A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

• Michael L. Steelman · Madison, US
• Calvin Wayne Long · Tullahoma, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 23, 1996
• Grant date: Dec 23, 1997
• Expiry date: Dec 23, 2016

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H71/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Reduction of the surface friction of a cured elastomer, sealant or adhesive s accomplished through the use of a dry lubricant such as hexagonal boron nitride powder either as an additive to the uncured polymer mix or applied to the uncured polymer surface prior to effecting a cure.