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Electret articles and filters with increased oily mist resistance

US6238466A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1997
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/227
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel electret articles containing a polymer and a performance-enhancing additive can be identified by their thermally stimulated conductivity characteristics or their filtration properties. Electret articles such as nonwoven filter webs and respirators exhibit superior oily mist loading performance, low penetration and a small pressure drop.

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