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Process and apparatus for producing sub-micron fibers, and nonwovens and articles containing same

US7666343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2006
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/68
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and apparatus for producing sub-micron fibers, and more specifically a process and apparatus for effecting formation of sub-micron fibers by fibrillation of polymer films, and nonwoven materials and articles incorporating them.

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