US4086310A
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Process for manufacturing thin, non-porous gas permeable polycarbonate films
Assignee: Bayer AG
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Filing: 1976-03-15
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Granted: 1978-04-25
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Expires: 1996-03-15
Abstract
Abstract Non-porous, thin, polycarbonate films and a process for their production. Solutions of polycarbonates in concentrations of less than 5 parts solids per 100 parts solvent are applied to the surface of liquids immiscible, or sparingly miscible with, the solvent for the polycarbonate. The solvent is then evaporated, and the resultant film removed. The films are useful for the separation of gas and liquid mixtures and for electrical insulating purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Ludwig Bottenbruch
- 👤 Gunther Kampf
- 👤 Volker Serini
- 👤 Hugo Vernaleken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:39
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D71/00; B01D71/06; B01D71/50; B01D69/00; B01D69/12; B01D69/122; B29; B29D; B29D7/00; B29D7/01; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31507
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A process for manufacturing non-porous, gas permeable films having thicknesses less than 1 μm of polycarbonates from 2,2-bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propane having molecular weights, M w , greater than 20,000 comprising spreading solutions of the polycarbonates in styrene, said solutions having concentrations of at most 5 g of polycarbonate per 100 g of styrene, on the surface of smooth, water-soluble polymer films; evaporating the styrene, wherein the polycarbonate film is formed on the surface of the smooth water-soluble polymer film; and thereafter dissolving the water-soluble polymer film.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A process for manufacturing non-porous, gas permeable films having thicknesses less than 1 μm of polycarbonates from 2,2-bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propane having molecular weights, M w , greater than 20,000 comprising spreading solutions of the polycarbonates in styrene, said solutions having concentrations of at most 5 g of polycarbonate per 100 g of styrene, on the surface of smooth, water-soluble polymer films; evaporating the styrene, wherein the polycarbonate film is formed on the surface of the smooth water-soluble polymer film; and thereafter dissolving the water-soluble polymer film.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the air above the surface of the water-soluble polymer film is enriched in or saturated with the vapor of the styrene used for the polycarbonate solution.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
A process for manufacturing non-porous, gas permeable films having thicknesses less than 1 μm of polycarbonates from 2,2-bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propane having molecular weights M w , greater than 20,000 comprising spreading solutions of the polycarbonates in styrene, said solutions having concentrations of at most 5 g of polycarbonate per 100 g of the styrene, on the surface of a solid body which carries a water-soluble intermediate layer; evaporating the styrene, wherein the polycarbonate film is formed on the surface of the water-soluble intermediate layer; and thereafter dissolving the water-soluble intermediate layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
89 words
A process for manufacturing non-porous, gas permeable films having thicknesses less than 1 μm of polycarbonates from 2,2-bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propane having molecular weights M w , greater than 20,000 comprising spreading solutions of the polycarbonates in styrene, said solutions having concentrations of at most 5 g of polycarbonate per 100 g of the styrene, on the surface of a solid body which carries a water-soluble intermediate layer; evaporating the styrene, wherein the polycarbonate film is formed on the surface of the water-soluble intermediate layer; and thereafter dissolving the water-soluble intermediate layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the air above the surface of the water-soluble polymer film is enriched in or saturated with the vapor of the styrene used for the polycarbonate solution.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-24 | 1981-10-24 | 1982-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-24 | 1985-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-24 | 1989-10-24 | 1990-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |