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Article with lubricated surface and method

  • US 7,431,989 B2
  • Filed: 03/02/2004
  • Issued: 10/07/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An article having reduced break-out force and reduced sliding frictional force comprising one or more surfaces and a lubricant applied to at least one of the surfaces, the lubricant including a fluorochemical compound selected from the group consisting of a perfluoropolyether, a functionalized perfluoropolyether, and mixtures thereof, the lubricant-coated surface subsequently exposed to an energy source at about atmospheric pressure, wherein the energy source is ionizing radiation.

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