Coating processes – With post-treatment of coating or coating material – Heating or drying
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2011-12-27
Empie, Nathan H (Department: 1712)
Coating processes
With post-treatment of coating or coating material
Heating or drying
Reexamination Certificate
active
08084096
ABSTRACT:
A method for whisker formation on the surface of aluminum-containing metallic alloy fibers and substrates provides a support structure for many technical, medical and pharmaceutical applications. The novel surface modification of metallic alloy fibers and other metallic substrates involves heating the fiber or substrate in air at temperatures ranging from approximately 800° C. to approximately 1000° C. for a period of time ranging from approximately 10 hours to approximately 100 hours to form whiskers. The use of a metal oxide coating with large ions, such as zirconium oxide, allows the formation of alumina whiskers while preserving the structural integrity of the metallic alloy substrate. Uses of the present invention include, but are not limited to an advanced catalyst support, a highly efficient filter medium, a support for implants and the like.
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Fei Weifeng
Kuiry Suresh C.
Seal Sudipta
Empie Nathan H
Law Offices of Brian S. Steinberger , P.A.
Morlin Joyce P.
Steinberger Brian S.
University of Central Florida Research Foundation Inc.
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