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Liquid-impregnated protective sheet and method of use

US5426916A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1994
Grant dateJun 27, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/03
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid-impregnated flexible sheet includes high capillarity pores for retaining the impregnated fluid. The fluid may be an oil having a boiling point and vapor pressure sufficient to promote vaporization of the oil at room temperature. The vaporizable oil can function as a corrosion inhibitor making the sheet useful for wrapping metallic articles. A surfactant may also be added to the sheet to enhance corrosion inhibition. The sheet comprises a homogenous mixture of a polyolefin-based component and an inert filler. The sheet may be used alone or as one component of a composite that includes materials that have other desirable properties. The composite may be assembled into a container, such as a gun case.

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