Method and apparatus for improving wettability of foam
US5993917A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/045
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a method of treating foam for improving wettability. The method includes treating foam with reactive species which interact to produce reaction products. The reaction products are then removed from foam. Finally, after removing reaction products the foam is treated with reactive species which interact to produce additional reaction products.
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