Electrical devices and components used in electrical systems made with self-healing materials
AssigneeThomas & Betts International, Inc.
InventorsYan GAO, Mark DRANE, Cong Thanh DINH, Ronald WHITE, Ian Rubin DE LA BORBOLLA
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Abstract
Self-healing polymers used to fabricate electrical devices or to coat electrical devices that have a metal or polymer substrate. The self-healing polymers can be made from modified polymers including polyurethanes, polyureas, polyamides and polyesters and, optionally, cross-linking agents and one or more catalysts. The self-healing polymers can be used to make cable ties, tape, conduit fittings and explosion-proof sealant materials.
Claims20
An electrical device made from or a metal or non-metal substrate having an outer layer or coating comprising a self-healing polymer.
A cable fastener having an elongated body, a tail and a head with a locking mechanism, wherein the cable fastener is made from a material comprising a self-healing polymer.
A self-bonding tape comprising a self-healing polymer.
A conduit system comprising a conduit having an exterior surface and an interior surface and a fitting having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the fitting receives the conduit so that the inner surface of the fitting contacts the outer surface of the conduit, and wherein the conduit and the fitting comprise a self-healing polymer.
An explosion-proof sealant material that is installed inside a connector housing, wherein the explosion-proof sealant material comprises a self-healing polymer and is a powder.
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