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Adhesive bonding to quasi-amorphous polymer surfaces

US5028292A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1988
Grant dateJul 2, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2995/0041
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Semicrystalline polymers can have predetermined amounts of their surfaces rendered quasi-amorphous by irradiation. Polymer surfaces which are so modified can display enhanced ability to accept bonding to other materials, particularly adhesives.

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