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Fiber reinforced functionalized polyolefin composites

US5643989A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 1995
Grant dateJul 1, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2975
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite material consisting of continuous random glass mats with a new non-peroxide sizing chemistry, polypropylene and a functionalized polypropylene. This composite gives unexpectedly higher performance in bumper beam applications. The functionalized polypropylene contains anhydride functionalities, which are preferably maleic anhydride.

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