US3728425A
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Process for potting hollow fiber membranes
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1968-05-23
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1988-05-23
Abstract
Abstract An improved method for potting plasticized, acetylated cellulose hollow fibers is disclosed wherein an improved bond between the cured resin and the fiber results when the resin comprises a polyepoxide resin, from 6 to 100 phr of an aromatic amine and from 0.5 to 5 phr of a thixotropic agent. The thixotropic agent imparts desirable application characteristics to the uncured resin and, particularly, minimizes wicking.
Inventors
- 👤 P Schrader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:20
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C66/00; B01; B01D; B01D63/00; B01D63/02; B01D63/021; B01D63/022; B01D63/023; B29C66/70; B29C66/73; B29C66/739; B29C66/7392; B29C66/7394; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C66/71
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
15 words
The improved process of claim 1 wherein said cellulose acetate fiber is plasticized with sulfolane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved process of claim 1 wherein said poly-epoxide is an epoxy novolac resin, a glycidyl polyether of bisphenol A or a glycidyl polyether of resorcinol.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved process of claim 1 wherein said amine is 4,4''-methylene dianiline, m-phenylene diamine, a mixture of said amines or an adduct of a mixture of said amines with phenyl glycidyl ether.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The improved process of claim 1 wherein said thixotropic agent is colloidal silica.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved process of claim 1 further comprising from 5 to 100 phr of a reactive diluent selected from the group consisting of 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether, diglycidyl ether, glycidyl acrylate, phenyl glycidyl ether and butyl glycidyl ether.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved process of claim 1 further comprising from 1 to 2 phr of a tertiary amine bond promoter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved process of claim 1 further comprising from 5 to 15 phr of a plasticizer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improved process of claim 1 further comprising from 0.05 to 0.5 phr of a cure accelerator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improved process of claim 9 wherein said accelerator is lactic acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved process of claim 1 further comprising the step of leaching the fiber to substantially remove the plasticizer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |