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Method of making a melt-blown filter medium for use in air filters in internal combustion engines and product

US6932923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2003
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/48
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention involves using a melt-blowing process to make a filter medium defining pores having a pore size of between 3 and 12 microns. The filter medium is made of a thermoplastic polymer and is adapted for use in an internal combustion engine air filter. A profile is used in the melt-blowing process to mold melt blown fibers into the filter medium.

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