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Process for making metalized films and films produced therefrom

US5631066A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1995
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31993
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing metalized packaging films comprises the step of sputtering a metal, such as aluminum, gold, silver, copper, platinum, nickel, titanium or tantalum onto a biodegradable poly(hydroxy acid), preferably poly(lactic acid) film, which may then be adhered to a cellulosic substrate if desired.

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