Method and device for producing electrospun fibers

Details Method and device for producing electrospun fibers Method and device for producing electrospun fibers

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Tentoni, Leo B (Department: 1742)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of electrical or wave energy to work

Extrusion molding

C264S219000, C425S17480E, C425S175000, C425S377000, C425S382200, C425S464000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959848

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods for producing fibers made from one or more polymers or polymer composites, and to structures that can be produced from such fibers. In one embodiment, the fibers of the present invention are nanofibers. The present invention also relates to apparatus for producing fibers made from one or more polymers or polymer composites, and methods by which such fibers are made.

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