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Surface characteristic apparatus and method

US6938986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2002
Grant dateSep 6, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49401
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A surface characteristic is determined by a property of a fluid capable of contacting the surface. The surface characteristic is based on the property of the fluid.

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