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Low permeation nylon tube with aluminum barrier layer

US6652939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2001
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31714
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel transport tube having improved fuel vapor permeation characteristics comprising an inner conductive nylon tubular structure, an aluminum barrier layer on the outside surface of the nylon inner tubular layer, and a non-conductive nylon layer on the outer surface of the aluminum layer; and a method for making the fuel transport tube are disclosed.

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