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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2008
Applicants:
John E. Bacino, Landenberg, PA (US);
Alex R. Hobson, Elkton, MD (US);
Jason J. Strid, Elkton, MD (US);
Inventors:
John E. Bacino, Landenberg, PA (US);
Alex R. Hobson, Elkton, MD (US);
Jason J. Strid, Elkton, MD (US);
Assignee:
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 71/36 (2006.01); B01D 69/02 (2006.01); B01D 69/06 (2006.01); B01D 69/12 (2006.01); B01D 39/16 (2006.01); B01D 67/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 71/36 (2013.01); B01D 67/0027 (2013.01); B01D 69/02 (2013.01); B01D 69/06 (2013.01); B01D 69/12 (2013.01); B01D 39/1692 (2013.01); B01D 2325/00 (2013.01); B01D 2325/021 (2013.01); B01D 2325/20 (2013.01); B01D 2325/24 (2013.01);
Abstract
Novel porous PTFE membranes are described possessing a unique combination of high strength, low flow resistance, and small pore size. Additionally, unique constructions with superior filtration and venting properties incorporating porous PTFE membranes are described.