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Algae resistant roofing granules with controlled algaecide leaching rates, algae resistant shingles, and process for producing same

US10876294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2019
Grant dateDec 29, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2443
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Algae-resistant roofing granules are formed by extruding a mixture of mineral particles and a binder to form porous granule bodies, and algaecide is distributed in the pores. Release of the algaecide is controlled by the structure of the granules.

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