Micro-sintered node ePTFE structure

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2006-05-24

2010-02-23

Vo, Hai (Department: 1794)

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Web or sheet containing structurally defined element or...

Composite having voids in a component

C428S315500, C428S543000, C623S001390, C623S001490, C623S001540

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07666496

ABSTRACT:
The ePTFE structure includes an ePTFE structure which has a node and fibril micro-structure. The micro-structure includes specific nodes which are connected to the fibrils. One or more of the specific nodes are sintered and the fibrils are un-sintered. A method for making the ePTFE structure includes identifying and sintering one or more of the specific nodes.

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