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Single layer absorbent cable wrap

US5906952A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1997
Grant dateMay 25, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/693
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A water-absorbent wrap for power cables, communication cables, and like cables includes a calendered, single layer nonwoven formed of a carded mixture of super water-absorbent fibers and cohesive carrier fibers. The calendered nonwoven is characterized by a thickness of not more than 2.0 mm, a basis weight of not more than 200 gsm, a swelling height of at least 3 mm, a swelling speed of at least 1 mm/1st min., and a tensile strength of at least 20 N/5 cm.

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