Biodegradable construction material and manufacturing method
US5354621A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31971
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A material for use in the construction of plates, films, food containers and like containers. The material is suitable for use with human foods, and comprises by-products from an agricultural milling process and a binder. The agricultural by-product is preferably selected from the group including corn hominy, wheat bran, soy hulls, rice hulls and oat hulls. The binder may be either inherent in the by-products or added to the by-products. If added, the binder may be synthetic or organic.
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