Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.

Michael H Debes

Richard E Gebert

Richard Giannetta

In one aspect, the invention provides an article consisting essentially of a paper layer including about 10 Wt % to about 40 Wt % of a thermoplastic polymer and an ePTFE membrane laminated to the paper layer. Preferably, the paper layer includes about 10 Wt % to about 30 Wt % of a thermoplastic polymer. More preferably, the paper layer includes about 18 Wt % to about 25 Wt % of a thermoplastic polymer. A paper layer including about 20 Wt % of a thermoplastic polymer is most preferred. In another aspect, the thermoplastic polymer may comprise poly vinyl acetate. In yet another aspect, the invention provides a filter media consisting essentially of a cellulose paper layer including about 20 Wt % poly vinyl acetate binder; and an ePTFE membrane laminated to said cellulose paper layer. In still another aspect, the invention provides a paper layer in which the paper is cellulose paper. In yet another aspect, the invention provides a method of making a filter media consisting essentially of: providing a cellulose paper layer including about 20 Wt % of poly vinyl acetate, providing an ePTFE membrane to at least one surface of the cellulose paper layer; and laminating the ePTFE membrane to the cellulose paper layer.

Filter media

The present invention is an improved material which may be used as a filter media for gas filtration systems, such as for industrial gas streams and commercial or residential vacuum cleaners. The filter material comprises a filter media support bonded to a porous expanded PTFE membrane, and further comprising a screen material bonded to the porous expanded PTFE. The screen material protects the expanded PTFE surface against damage due to impingement of particles during operation of the gas filtration system.

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West Grove, PA, United States of America

Michael H Debes