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Method to produce a ceramic product having controlled modules of elasticity and internal friction characteristics

US6713130B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2002
Grant dateMar 30, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10D9/08
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method to make a mouthpiece body having a predetermined set of desired characteristics for a given application comprises providing a porous ceramic material, infiltrating it with an acrylic resin, and curing the article, wherein the properties of the ceramic material, the acrylic resin, and the infiltration ratio are selected in order to control the modulus of elasticity and internal friction of the mouthpiece.

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