Unitary polymer substrate having napped surface of frayed end microfibers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6605332
APP PUB NO 20010036529A1
SERIAL NO

08902172

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A unitary polymer substrate having a plurality of microfibers projecting from a surface is provided. The presence of the microfibers greatly increases the surface area and can impart a cloth-like feel to the surface. The projecting microfibers may have a variety of forms, including frayed-end microfibers, tapered microfibers, microfibers having an expanded cross-sectional shape, and microfibers having a very high aspect ratio. A number of methods of producing unitary polymer structures with a plurality of projecting microfibers are also provided.

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  • 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY;MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aamodt, Jennifer M Woodbury, MN 6 239
Berg, James G Lino Lakes, MN 19 1143
Calhoun, Clyde D Grant Township, MN 57 3358
Koskenmaki, David C St. Paul, MN 38 1701

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