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Method of making electret fibers

US6776951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2001
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2239/1291
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of making electret fibers, which method comprises:extruding a polymeric material to create fibers; andimparting an electric charge to the fibers;wherein the resulting fibers have a level of extractable hydrocarbon material that is less than 3.0 weight percent, based on the weight of the fibers.

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