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Adhesion process

US6585607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2001
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/545
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a process to increase adhesion between two adjacent layers. The process comprises roughening the surface of one layer followed by chlorination of the roughened surface and joining of the layers, or treating the surface of one layer with a silicone-based adhesion promoter and joining the layers. In one preferred embodiment the process comprises roughening the surface of one layer, followed by chlorination of the roughened surface, joining of the layers and post-treatment of the molded layers at an elevated temperature for a predetermined time.

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