Low permeation nylon tube with aluminum barrier layer
US7052751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31714
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel transport tube having improved fuel vapor permeation characteristics comprising an inner conductive nylon tubular structure containing a conductive agent selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers and carbon fibrils; an aluminum barrier layer on the outside surface of the nylon inner tubular layer; and a non-conductive nylon layer on the outer surface of the aluminum layer; and a method for making the fuel transport tube are disclosed.
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