Method for improving adhesion to metal

U.S. Patent Number: 5393362

Abstract: A method of applying a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide to a metal article which method involves heating a coating of a coupling agent for a temperature and for a time sufficient to convert the coating to a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide. Also a method of adhering a metal article to an adhesive and/or a composite and a method of adhering a metal article to a substrate.

Inventors: Culler; Scott R. (Burnsville, MN)

Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)

Application Number: 07/985,633

Issued: 1995-02-28

Expired: 2007-02-28

Classes: 156/153 ; 148/284; 156/314; 427/226; 427/290; 427/318

Field of search: 437/208,212 427/226,290,289,318,327,330,343,344 156/325,153,314 148/284

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