Apparatus and method for forming a sol-gel monolith utilizing multiple casting
US7000885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/139
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mold is configured to form a gel monolith including a first gel portion and a second gel portion. The mold includes a base including a first hydrophobic surface. The mold further includes a tubular outer wall including a second hydrophobic surface, and the outer wall is coupled to the base. The mold further includes a removable tubular insert including an inner surface and an outer hydrophobic surface. The insert is removably coupled to the base.
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