Continuous linear substrate infusion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11098445
APP PUB NO 20200340178A1
SERIAL NO

16928268

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A polymeric linear substrate is provided with one or more active agents infused into the linear material to a depth less than the 100 micrometers, optionally where the polymeric linear substrate has a cross sectional dimension that does not exceed 2 centimeters. The polymeric material may include a polyamide, a polyester, polyvinylchloride, or polycarbonate. Also provided are systems for infusing a linear substrate with one or more active agents that includes a dye supply providing a dye; a process tank connected to the dye supply and providing a reservoir of a liquid infusion solution including the dye through the linear substrate infusion system; and a process chamber fluidly connected to the process tank for contacting the liquid infusion solution with a linear substrate effective to infuse the dye into a surface of the linear substrate.

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SOUTHWIRE COMPANY LLCONE SOUTHWIRE DRIVE CARROLLTON GA 30119

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Rick Waterville, US 28 99
Michael, Douglas Swanton, US 11 20
Yorde, Richard Maumee, US 12 44

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