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Article for absorbing liquids

US4965129A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1989
Grant dateOct 23, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2975
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sausage-shaped liquid-absorbing article is provided which includes within a porous fabric fine, fibrous particles of flash-spun polyethylene, optionally particles of foamed organic polymer, and an effective amount of a wetting agent. The article is capable of absorbing oils or aqueous liquids in amounts equal to at least six times the weight of the particles.

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