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Appliance liner having natural fibers

US12070924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Muhammad Khizar · Three Rivers, US
Vincent D. Csapos · Hamilton, US
Mario J. Godinho · Three Rivers, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 27, 2020
Grant date	Aug 27, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF25D2400/18
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A household appliance liner includes a first polymeric capping layer and a polymeric base layer. The first polymeric capping layer includes a first pigment additive. The polymeric base layer is coupled to the first polymeric capping layer. The polymeric base layer includes one or more polymers, a second pigment additive, and a natural fiber. The natural fiber can be present at a concentration of at least 50% by weight of the polymeric base layer. Methods of producing the household appliance liner are also disclosed.

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