Apparatus for reducing friction on polymeric surfaces
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1. An apparatus for surface treating polymeric tubing comprising:
- a pre-treatment reactor chamber comprising;
a first plurality of radio frequency electrodes, wherein at least one of the electrodes is a ground electrode; and
a first generally tubular member in proximity to the first plurality of electrodes; and
a monomer deposition zone comprising;
a first plurality of radio frequency electrodes, wherein at least one of the electrodes is a ground electrode;
a second generally tubular member in proximity to the first plurality of electrodes; and
a monomer source operatively connected to the second generally tubular member.
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Abstract
This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for improving slip characteristics on the surface of a polymeric material, such as an outer surface, inner surface, or both of polymeric tubing.
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1. An apparatus for surface treating polymeric tubing comprising:
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a pre-treatment reactor chamber comprising; a first plurality of radio frequency electrodes, wherein at least one of the electrodes is a ground electrode; and a first generally tubular member in proximity to the first plurality of electrodes; and a monomer deposition zone comprising; a first plurality of radio frequency electrodes, wherein at least one of the electrodes is a ground electrode; a second generally tubular member in proximity to the first plurality of electrodes; and a monomer source operatively connected to the second generally tubular member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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