Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – At least one aryl ring which is part of a fused or bridged...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-23
2007-10-23
Wu, David W. (Department: 1713)
Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser
Synthetic resins
At least one aryl ring which is part of a fused or bridged...
C264S172150, C264S210600, C521S061000, C524S496000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10805705
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are processes for preparing nanotube composite materials and fibers that provide exceptional nanotube alignment and dispersion. The disclosed processes include contacting nanotube dispersions with polymer melts. Also disclosed are nanotube composite fibers having high nanotube concentrations, exceptional nanotube alignment, and high thermal conductivity.
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Du Fangming
Haggenmueller Reto
Winey Karen Irene
Zhou Wei
Hu Henry S.
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
Wu David W.
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