Sizing compositions, methods and apparatus for cleaning sized fiber glass strands, yarns and fabrics
US6610400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosed invention relates generally to sizing compositions, methods and apparatus for cleaning sized fiber glass strands, yarns and fabric without the use of high temperature thermal processes. More specifically, the invention relates to sizing compositions comprising a photocatalytically degradable organic material and a photocatalyst material, and methods and apparatus for cleaning photocatalytically degradable organic materials from the surface of the fiber glass strand.
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