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Liquid-absorbing barrier bag with adhered swelling absorbent

US12109797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 2023
Grant dateOct 8, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2439/06
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A liquid-absorbing, liquid barrier bag comprising a liquid-permeable envelope within which a super-absorbent material in powder or granular form is disposed, the absorbent material being characterized in that it greatly increases in volume upon liquid absorption. The super-absorbent material is adhered to one or more of the inner surfaces of the liquid-permeable envelope such that the desired distribution and pattern is maintained during handling, shipping and activation of the liquid-absorbing. Upon contact with liquid, such as by soaking the bag in water, the super-absorbent material releases from the inner surfaces and swells to create a three-dimensional body suitable for stacking to form a liquid-impermeable barrier wall.

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