Methods of disassembling apparel products having imine adhesives
US11542413B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1116
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments provide methods of disassembling apparel products. The methods include exposing an adhesive of the apparel product to a composition. The adhesive is disposed at least partially disposed between a major component and a minor component of the apparel product. The adhesive includes a material having an imine bond or an iminium bond. The major component forms a base portion of the apparel product and is configured to be supported and worn at least partially over a portion of a wearer. The minor component forms a secondary portion configured to be coupled to the major component via the adhesive. The methods include separating the major component from the minor component adjoined by the adhesive.
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