Title: Asbestos free friction element

Abstract: A composition for use in forming an asbestos free friction element includes a cross-linkable polymeric binder and glass fibers with a sufficient amount of an infusible organic fiber to mitigate the aggressive behavior of the friction element during operation.

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Inventors: Bohrer, George J. (Pittsburgh, PA, US)

Application Number: 765006
Filing Date: 1977-02-02
Publication_date: 1978-12-19
Assignee: H. K. Porter Company, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA)
Primary Class(es): 523/156 106/36, 428/392, 442/101, 524/9, 524/12, 524/34, 524/36, 524/538
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US Patent Ref:

2453188	Nov, 1948	Blume et al.	260/DIG.
3743069	Jul, 1973	Barnett et al.	192/107.
3922241	Nov, 1975	Barker et al.	260/38.
3925286	Dec, 1975	Fahey	260/846.
3959194	May, 1976	Adelmann	260/DIG.
3967037	Jun, 1976	Marzacchi et al.	428/392.

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Primary Examiner: Person, Sandra M.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Yeager; Robert D.