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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2020
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2016
Applicants:
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA (US);
Bridgestone Corporation, Chuo-ku, JP;
Inventors:
Nihal Kanbargi, Amherst, MA (US);
Alan J. Lesser, Shutesbury, MA (US);
Wei Zhao, San Mateo, CA (US);
Sheel P. Agarwal, Solon, OH (US);
Mindaugas Rackaitis, Hudson, OH (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
D06M 13/07 (2006.01); D02J 1/22 (2006.01); D06M 10/00 (2006.01); D06M 10/06 (2006.01); D02J 3/00 (2006.01); D02G 3/48 (2006.01); D02J 3/08 (2006.01); D06M 23/10 (2006.01); D06M 101/36 (2006.01); D06B 3/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
D06M 13/07 (2013.01); D02G 3/48 (2013.01); D02J 1/22 (2013.01); D02J 3/00 (2013.01); D02J 3/08 (2013.01); D06M 10/003 (2013.01); D06M 10/06 (2013.01); D06B 3/06 (2013.01); D06M 23/105 (2013.01); D06M 2101/36 (2013.01); D10B 2331/021 (2013.01); D10B 2505/022 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods are described for treatment of aramid fibers to modify the surface of the fibers. The treated fibers have improved adhesion to elastomer materials as compared to untreated fibers. Modification methods include irradiating the fibers, compressing and straining the fibers under a constant pull force and immersing the fibers in a coupling agent fluid. The treated fibers can be used with elastomers and provide reinforcement elements in products such as tires.