Antistatic polymer monofilament, method for making an antistatic polymer monofilament for the production of spiral fabrics and spiral fabrics formed with such monofilaments
US7094467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2969
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An antistatic polymer monofilament of this invention comprises a polymer composite of a thermoplastic polymer as a matrix and carbon nanotubes as a conductive filler.A process of this invention for manufacturing an antistatic polymer monofilament comprising the steps of blending in an extruder a thermoplastic polymer and carbon nanotubes and extruding monofilaments from said blend.An industrial fabric of this invention, which is usable in nonwoven and papermaking machines, said fabric comprising monofilaments for dissipating static charges, said monofilaments including a thermoplastic polymer matrix and a filler of carbon nanotubes.
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