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Adhesive beads

US5322731A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 1993
Grant dateJun 21, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2998
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Adhesive beads comprise a core comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive material and an essentially discontinuous organic polymer disposed about the core. The beads are free-flowing at room temperature. Upon application of heat and/or pressure the core is activated and blends with the coating to provide a pressure sensitive adhesive.

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