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Polyareneazole/thermoplastic pulp and methods of making same

US7744724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2006
Grant dateJun 29, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H17/35
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to thermoplastic and polyareneazole pulp for use as reinforcement material in products including for example fluid sealing materials, as a processing aid including its use as a thixotrope, and as a filter material. The pulp comprises (a) irregularly shaped, thermoplastic fiber fibrous structures, (b) irregularly shaped, polyareneazole fibrous structures and (c) water, whereby thermoplastic fiber fibrils and/or stalks are substantially entangled with polyareneazole fibrils and/or stalks. The invention further relates to processes for making such thermoplastic and polyareneazole pulp.

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