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Composite materials, their preparation and articles made therefrom

US4716062A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 1985
Grant dateDec 29, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 8, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31909
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

High strength, light weight composite material, comprising discrete reinforcing elements surrounded by a matrix including polymer micro-bits that are substantially free of the intact cells of the expanded, hydrophobic, thermoplastic polymers from which they are produced, is prepared by hot pressing paper-like elements made using paper making technology.

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