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PTC conductive composition containing a low molecular weight polyethylene processing aid

US6620343B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2002
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C7/027
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides polymeric PTC compositions and electrical PTC devices with higher voltage capability and improved electrical stability. The PTC compositions of the present invention exhibit improved processability and include at a minimum an organic polymner, a conductive filler and a low molecular weight polyethylene processing aid. Depending on device design, the composition can be used in low to high voltage applications.

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