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App. No. 11/561,620

Low Friction, Abrasion-Resistant Bearing Materials

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App. No.
11/561,620
Abstract

A friction-reducing abrasion resistant bearing material is described. The material comprises a monolithic, porous polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) having dispersed therein a wear-resistant thermosetting or thermoplastic resin material.

Claims (8)

1 . A bearing article comprising:

a porous monolithic PTFE material, and

at least one polymer resin selected from the group consisting of thermosetting resins and thermoplastic resins distributed within the pores of the PTFE material.

2 . The bearing article of claim 1 , wherein said at least one polymer resin comprises polyimide.

3 . A bearing article comprising:

a porous monolithic PTFE material, and

at least one wear resistant polymer resin distributed within the pores of the PTFE material.

4 . The bearing article of claim 3 , wherein said at least one polymer resin comprises polyimide.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 14, 2012
From: GORE ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, INC.
To: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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