Patent ID: 9205453
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: B05D,D01D

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for the production of fibres comprising a primary electrode and a counter electrode wherein the primary electrode is located in spaced relationship relative to the counter electrode and generally parallel thereto thereby defining a space between the electrodes and wherein at least an operative surface of the primary electrode is coated with a polymer solution, and a facility for generating an electric field of sufficient magnitude between the primary electrode and the counter electrode to cause the formation of fibres in the space between the electrodes, and wherein the operative surface of the primary electrode that is to be coated with polymer solution in use, is made up of an exposed unsubmerged surface of a multitude of operatively semi-submerged, loose elements supported on a trough or tray or another support member or members and wherein facility is included for causing polymer solution to be applied to the exposed unsubmerged surfaces of the loose elements by causing the elements to roll in the polymer solution so that the exposed unsubmerged surfaces of the elements become coated with a layer of polymer solution.