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Low permeation high density polyethylene tube with aluminum barrier layer

US6974614B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2003
Grant dateDec 13, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31692
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

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

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