APPARATUS FOR USE IN A SYSTEM CONTAINING A LUBRICATING FLUID AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

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An apparatus is disclosed for use in a system containing at least one of an oil and a lubricating fluid. The apparatus comprises a surface in need of lubrication during operation of the apparatus, and oleophilic fibers disposed on the surface. The oleophilic fibers have a diameter between 50 nm and 10 microns and a length that is at least 5 times the diameter. In addition, the oleophilic fibers have an affinity for at least one of the oil and the lubricating fluid.

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AKTIEBOLAGET SKF41550 GÖTEBORG 41550

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  • 2011 Application Filing Year
  • F16N Class
  • 80 Applications Filed
  • 62 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 77.50 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bongaerts, Jeroen Hilversum, NL 8 35
de, Vries Alexander Tiel, NL 10 63
Lugt, Piet Vlanen, NL 5 34
Meijer, Dick Wageningen, NL 15 85
Muller, Dries Nijmegen, NL 12 63
Pasaribu, Rihard Nieuwegein, NL 8 48
Sanz, Alejandro Nieuwegein, NL 10 75
Schaake, Richard Utrecht, NL 11 37

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